Some day, you too could become President!

[davidthegnome]

8. I believe I'll take your advice.

Ranting about it here is one thing... actually getting out and trying to do something about it is something else. A million excuses not to leap to mind... "I'm too tired", "I work too much as it is!", "I'll be the youngest person there! They're old sticks who can't get passionate about anything!" but, I need to apply the effort.

I have never climbed a true mountain. I become discouraged rather frequently - but I try really hard not to ever become angry and lose my temper. I suppose I had best find myself some climbing gear... talk to a few people and see how I can help organize and what I can do to support campaigns of people I'd like to see in office. Most of them aren't interested in running for office, but there must be a few....

I have to admire your patience and optimism. I just hope that, as I'm struggling to help make a difference, there will be someone around to remind me of why I shouldn't just give up. It's really, very easy to give up, because it so often seems like the cards are stacked against us, like the chances of us truly making a difference are similar to the chances of climbing a really big mountain, without climbing gear.

I'll try. It's a good suggestion. I've been to conventions in the past, but what I recall the most strongly... is being bored, uncomfortable, or wanting to shout at people.