Reply #53: Hello, tenndem1, and welcome to DU! I have a question...

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You said you found the site a couple of weeks ago. I reference your quote:

"My husband and I have been in a state of shock since the 2000 election. We have viewed the escalating greed and deceit from various members of this administration, as well as those associated with them, with a sense of horror. It is unbelievable that not everyone sees this; my sincere hope is that what you are doing will make it impossible for anyone to deny."

I found DU for the same reasons. Things in 2000 just did not look right and the questions since have become uncountable.

My question is this: Were you and your husband politically savvy (meaning you actively researched your candidates and the issues and enganged in activist activities) before 2000, or were you simply carrying out your civic duty to vote with only a cursory knowledge of your candidates/issues?

The reason I ask is that I am curious as to a possible "awakening" of the population as to what is happening to our democracy and, as a consequence, the very fabric of our nation.

I am hopeful.