Bloggers, and especially progressive bloggers, are very good at griping. It’s what we do. We gripe at the other side and, just as frequently, we gripe at our own side more and with more ferocity.
What we’re not so good at is cheering folks on when they do the right thing. What we’re not so good at is giving our time and money when they do the right thing.
We expect it, right? It’s the right thing. Why do you deserve a medal for it?
But that, as Newscoma has been trying to drill into our heads (and mine especially), is neither fair nor constructive.
The truth isn’t popular, and neither are running unopposed this fall. They came out swinging anyway.
It’s not enough for me to talk until I’m hoarse about what kind of Democrat I want in office. I have to support them when they’re there.
State law bars legislators from fundraising during the legislative session. It does not bar me from giving to the county party that will be on the ground this fall ensuring that Chairman Turner and Leader Odom are reelected. So that is what I did as I was able, and what I will do as I am able, every time Tennessee Democrats refuse to back down in a tough situation.
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Positive Reinforcement
by faintgraylines | March 23rd, 2010 | View Comments
Bloggers, and especially progressive bloggers, are very good at griping. It’s what we do. We gripe at the other side and, just as frequently, we gripe at our own side more and with more ferocity.
What we’re not so good at is cheering folks on when they do the right thing. What we’re not so good at is giving our time and money when they do the right thing.
We expect it, right? It’s the right thing. Why do you deserve a medal for it?
But that, as Newscoma has been trying to drill into our heads (and mine especially), is neither fair nor constructive.
Rep. Mike Turner stood up and said something that needed to be said, and he stood by it even after
SpeakerMajority Leader Mumpower’s “my mama isn’t racist” press conference. Rep. Gary Odom put aside differences and backed him up.The truth isn’t popular, and neither are running unopposed this fall. They came out swinging anyway.
It’s not enough for me to talk until I’m hoarse about what kind of Democrat I want in office. I have to support them when they’re there.
State law bars legislators from fundraising during the legislative session. It does not bar me from giving to the county party that will be on the ground this fall ensuring that Chairman Turner and Leader Odom are reelected. So that is what I did as I was able, and what I will do as I am able, every time Tennessee Democrats refuse to back down in a tough situation.
Thank you, gentlemen. This blogger has your back.
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