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MC09
arrrghhh!!!!
Member since 2/09 5674 total posts
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Me speaks pirate!
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Has anyone given much thought
To getting involved in politics and running for local office? There are some people on this forum that would have my vote.
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MandJZ
Time for Baby #2!
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Well now I'm interested in who would have your vote!
<-- nosy
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:29 PM |
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MC09
arrrghhh!!!!
Member since 2/09 5674 total posts
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Posted by MandJZ
Well now I'm interested in who would have your vote!
<-- nosy
You, for sure! 
Off the top of my head some others: JennP, bookworm, Leecr7 (she doesn't post much, but I love her posts). Goldenrod of course! There are some others but I can't remember them off the top of my head right now lol.
Mrsprofessor too.
Message edited 1/31/2017 7:28:56 PM.
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:39 PM |
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Chai77
Brighter days ahead
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
I have thought about it but it is so contrary to my personality. I'm more introverted and dislike public speaking. I understand school boards are a good place to start.
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:46 PM |
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MandJZ
Time for Baby #2!
Member since 8/10 4194 total posts
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Posted by MC09
Posted by MandJZ
Well now I'm interested in who would have your vote!
<-- nosy
You, for sure!
Off the top of my head some others: JennP, bookworm, Leecr7 (she doesn't post much, but I love her posts). Goldenrod of course! There are some others but I can't remember them off the top of my head right now lol.
Ohhh yes Lee! Lee is perhaps the most levelheaded person to ever grace these boards.
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:52 PM |
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mrsrainbow
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Has anyone given much thought
Hell yeah. Just don't know how to get started.
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| Posted 1/31/17 5:55 PM |
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evrythng4areason
And then there were 4
Member since 1/10 5224 total posts
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Kayla
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Has anyone given much thought
My husbands thrown the idea around
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| Posted 1/31/17 6:06 PM |
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GoldenRod
10 years on LIF!
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Shawn
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Any politician, even at the local level, will automatically have at least 1/3 of the people not like you, no matter how good you are, just because of the letter attached to your name (R) or (D). I wouldn't want that hanging over my head.
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| Posted 1/31/17 6:54 PM |
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Mill188
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
I have close friends and family members involved in all facets of politics (policy makers, advisors and lower level workers) from local village level up to federal government - here and out of state.
I think even going into it for the right reasons changes you. It's not something I would ever consider. Plus it is very hard on your family - especially at the higher levels.
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| Posted 1/31/17 7:07 PM |
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MC09
arrrghhh!!!!
Member since 2/09 5674 total posts
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Seriously! She is the voice of reason. I wish she would post more.
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| Posted 1/31/17 7:28 PM |
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Jacksmommy
My love muffin!
Member since 1/07 5819 total posts
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Liz
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
I would run for school board, if I had more time. My friend is on the board in our district and it is def more of a political position.
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| Posted 1/31/17 7:41 PM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
After this election and watching this idiot as president, yes..........it's crossed my mind . But I wouldn't have a clue where to begin.
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| Posted 1/31/17 7:44 PM |
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JennP
LIF Adult
Member since 10/06 3986 total posts
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Jenn
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Posted by MC09
Posted by MandJZ
Well now I'm interested in who would have your vote!
<-- nosy
You, for sure!
Off the top of my head some others: JennP, bookworm, Leecr7 (she doesn't post much, but I love her posts). Goldenrod of course! There are some others but I can't remember them off the top of my head right now lol.
Mrsprofessor too.
Wow thank you!
I have to admit....that thought did cross my mind recently.
I doubt I actually will but if no one else emerges I guess you never know!
But I would happily get behind any of the other posters you named - or you!
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| Posted 1/31/17 7:56 PM |
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Posted by MC09
Mrsprofessor too.
Thanks for thinking of me. 
I don't know if I have the stomach for elected office- and it would be tough where I live in Putnam County, which is heavily Republican. And even though local issues are nonpartisan, it doesn't seem to matter to people. For example, our town's highway supervisor isn't very good at his job and people always ***** about the roads when it snows. A very qualified Democrat ran against him, and lost. And people are still ********, not realizing that a viable option was in front of them. There is also a lot of corruption, and again, the same people keep getting elected. It's actually kind of fascinating to watch, but also frustrating.
So while I don't have it in me to ever run I am thinking about getting involved somehow behind the scenes. I do wonder if Trump is going to be such a disaster that it leads to people being willing to re-examine what the Dems stand for.
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| Posted 1/31/17 10:04 PM |
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LIRascal
drama. daily.
Member since 3/11 7287 total posts
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Michelle
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Has anyone given much thought
I've often thought of running for office, starting with the local school board. I absolutely love government, and I'd love to represent my hamlet on a local level someday.
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mnmsoinlove
Mommy to 2 sweet girls!
Member since 3/09 8585 total posts
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
My dh has always wanted to but after having kids there is no way I'd let him.
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| Posted 2/1/17 5:45 AM |
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Hofstra26
Love to Bake!
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
If I've learned anything in the last few months it's this................if a dumb reality TV star can become president of the United States and a dimwit, inexperienced, unqualified person can become Secretary of Education anything is possible!! We could all run the world one day if we want!!  
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| Posted 2/1/17 8:33 AM |
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blu6385
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Screw local!! I keep saying I am going to run for president ... I can't be any less qualified then trump is 
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| Posted 2/1/17 8:34 AM |
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ohbaby08
Winter is Coming
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Has anyone given much thought
It has definitely crossed my mind in the past few months. But, being shy and introverted, it probably isn't my thing.
I have thought about trying to get into political journalism (you knows, the opposition party). lol
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| Posted 2/1/17 9:35 AM |
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frosty
LIF Toddler
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
DH has been talking about it. He won't run as a candidate of a major party, though. He would only run as a third party candidate. I don't think he would ever get elected (for a lot of reasons).
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| Posted 2/1/17 9:41 AM |
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MC09
arrrghhh!!!!
Member since 2/09 5674 total posts
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Posted by JennP
Posted by MC09
Posted by MandJZ
Well now I'm interested in who would have your vote!
<-- nosy
You, for sure!
Off the top of my head some others: JennP, bookworm, Leecr7 (she doesn't post much, but I love her posts). Goldenrod of course! There are some others but I can't remember them off the top of my head right now lol.
Mrsprofessor too.
Wow thank you!
I have to admit....that thought did cross my mind recently.
I doubt I actually will but if no one else emerges I guess you never know!
But I would happily get behind any of the other posters you named - or you!
I'm too hot-headed... though I mean well. I could see myself flipping tables over and flinging chairs across the room at committee meetings lol.
There are just so many intelligent, inspiring, CARING people here. I think they should consider it. And we need new blood.
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| Posted 2/1/17 2:11 PM |
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bookworm
Two Little Rosebuds
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Re: Has anyone given much thought
Posted by MC09
Posted by MandJZ
Well now I'm interested in who would have your vote!
<-- nosy
You, for sure!
Off the top of my head some others: JennP, bookworm, Leecr7 (she doesn't post much, but I love her posts). Goldenrod of course! There are some others but I can't remember them off the top of my head right now lol.
Mrsprofessor too.
Oh, just seeing this and flattered 
I don't think I'd much like the whole getting elected part. We live in such a partisan world and I have little patience for the inability of either side to hear the other.
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