History First ...

History is made every day but today it is somewhat sweeter. For the second time in our history, a women has been nominated for Vice President of the United States of America. Irregardless on what particular issue, concern, talking point or idea, you agree or disagree, you should revel in this moment in TIME. The next two months will make some of the best history in politics in our country. I am excited.



I watched the entire Palin speech and the Rudy speech and Thompson and Clinton 1, and on and on. I have watched incessantly two and three and sometimes four channels each evening. Sometimes, I have only been able to watch for a few minutes but I try to check in to see the news of the day everyday. I watched 2 hours of Saddleback from a hotel on a Saturday night. I negotiated with my six year old to assume the Sirius radio for an entire drive home from Equality Day so that I could hear Hillary's speech at the DNC. I listened to Obama's speech (unfortunately on the radio - I really wanted to see it on TV) from the car on the way to the Dayton event. Political junkie - some would say. But, I have been there for it all. I have participated. I have watched history from a good seat.



If you have never been to a major political event, you should attend. Many, many are free. Many, many more will be in your backyard as this election only gets hotter and the days grow shorter. Me and my brother have travelled miles, day and night to go to events. We have seen two presidential funerals, one inauguration, visited our senators and representatives in washington dc, ran for office, seen Presidents Bush 1 and 2, Clinton speak, etc. These events are inspiring and intriguing. As I watched on tv, Obama introduce Biden in Illinois two weeks ago, I wished I were there. I emailed my brother and asked why we did not go? He was not sure. Thus, when McCain came to Dayton - we were there. And, it was historical. Bear in mind that we were inside the stadium for 2 hours without news so everyone was getting the news from their phones, friends, etc. When the serious possibility of a female veep rippled through the crowd, people knew that we would witness history. A woman behind me said I am just so nervous. It was inspring and intriguing.



These events are created for me and you. These events are created for me and you to get to know the candidate, the campaign, the issues, and unfortunately sometimes the talking points. Without you, these events are meaningless. I would highly recommend that you go. You have 60 days left to change history. Both parties have changed and will change history. You must be a part of it. Be a part. Contribute to the campaign of your choice. Plant yard signs for the candidate of your choice. Go see the candidates when they visit your neighborhood. Make phone calls for the candidate of your choice. Knock on a few doors and on and on. Vote, vote, vote. Otherwise, the iron jawed angels' trials are meaningless.