OK, I drank the Kool-Aid. I put myself on Barack Obama's list. You know the one I'm talking about. Right now, only Barack Obama and his inner circle know who the Democratic nominee for Vice President will be. Somehow, supposedly, this thing is going to be a secret--they are determined that it won't get leaked to the press--until the chosen one is finally told. Then, 1 sec later, the campaign will hit the magical "send" button to inform campaign supporters via text message and email.
Will this "moment" be a success or a failure? In a week will anybody really care who is running for VP? I'm interested to see. One thing is for sure though. No campaign before has ever really figured out how to get young people to actually care and vote on election day. Maybe this stunt makes a difference in that regard. I've been told that young people are quite fond of text messaging. But, I wouldn't really know... I don't even pay to have text messaging included in my cell phone plan and, um, I only got my first cell phone less than 6 months ago. RU gonna be a part of history??? Standard text messaging rates apply.
Drink the Kool-Aid
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I was never a fan of Kool-Aid... I'm one of those jaded, cynical types who figure I'll know soon enough and, anyway, my knowing the thing doesn't change the fact of it.
Or perhaps I just can't figure out how to text.
You never know.
I think it's cool that you're part of the experiment. I applaud the Obama campaign's efforts to remind us that you can't effect change unless you're engaged.
And I applaud the Bush administration for reminding us it matters who we chose to lead.
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