Sunday, September 21, 2008

The Blackout, etc.


For many in Hamilton County, Blackout 2008 ended yesterday. Finally. Living without electricity poses a real hardship on people's lives and we got a small taste of what those victimized by natural calamity experience. It is unpleasant and stressful.

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Why do people attack each other in a personal way when they comment on these blogs? Earlier this week, I blogged about the issue of Proportional Representation ("PR"). In doing so, I wanted to receive intelligent feedback and input on this important question. I got some of that in the comments and I've heard from several people via e-mail and by phone. For reasons I can't understand, some automatically make these discussions personal. One anonymous blogger called people "self-interested" or "naive" or "deceptive." Why so caustic? Let the Democrats be angry. You can be right and others can be wrong and not be personal about it. Not everyone with a different point of view is bad.

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Congressman Chabot will win his bid for re-election. His opponent is weak.

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We will be hosting a "Debate Watch Party" at Party HQ on Friday night. Watch this space and your e-mail for more information.

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Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers that are fully engaged in this campaign. Email Patrick Maloney to get involved.