There are a fair number of very vocal people who post here who believe there is only one way to win and that is their way.
Personally, I think we have to band together at the local level and start getting things done there. There is a saying that all politics is local. It is at least partially true. Politicians almost never run for high office first. they usually have to start at the bottom and work their way up.If better people are at the bottom of the food chain, it will eventually filter up to the top.
There are a LOT of spots on school boards, city councils, sewer boards, etc. where you can make a difference. You might not win every fight, might lose them all in fact, but you won't win if you aren't in the game.
Its may be even more important to get involved in local party affairs. Does not matter which party you are in. Your chances of being heard increase exponentially the more you are around.
Just calling or writing to a politician once in a while makes a big difference. They really want to hear from you, even if they don't agree with you. It some kind of ego thing they have going.
Personally, I think we have to band together at the local level and start getting things done there. There is a saying that all politics is local. It is at least partially true. Politicians almost never run for high office first. they usually have to start at the bottom and work their way up.If better people are at the bottom of the food chain, it will eventually filter up to the top.
There are a LOT of spots on school boards, city councils, sewer boards, etc. where you can make a difference. You might not win every fight, might lose them all in fact, but you won't win if you aren't in the game.
Its may be even more important to get involved in local party affairs. Does not matter which party you are in. Your chances of being heard increase exponentially the more you are around.
Just calling or writing to a politician once in a while makes a big difference. They really want to hear from you, even if they don't agree with you. It some kind of ego thing they have going.