Instead of Panicking, Donate Money or Your Time

[Yavin4]

or volunteer at a local charity. Or, just do something else with your time instead of watching the Republican convention. I watched the season finale of "Newsroom" during Eddie Munster's speech. (BTW, I love the show, but Sorkin makes the female characters look like high school girls and it makes me cringe. Also, where are the GLBT characters???)

Any way, the Dems will have their convention next week, and we will all feel better. Obama is the best Dem politician out there, and you don't see him panicking.

I've learned a lot about leadership from Obama. I've learned how to be relaxed and focused on the tasks ahead without letting your emotions take over your actions. Be calm and tackle the day ahead.

[gateley]

1. Well said. I needed that. :-)

[get the red out]

2. I can't understand?

Why are people panicking? It was much worse last time with the base getting fired up over Palin.

[Jennicut]

4. That is how I feel too.

I see it as sort of a lackluster RNC. I am not too worried.

[Trajan]

3. Who the hell is panicking?

Get a grip ... This is the weakest GOP convention since 1996 ...

These guys are mental pipsqueaks ...

What do I worry about?

1) Liberals in places like DU refuse to contribute to the Obama campaign

2) The Democratic party is unable to capitalize on obvious GOP weaknesses aa usual

[Amonester]

5. We have to keep in mind that many DUers are having a hard time to stay afloat (money-wise), but...

keep up providing links to donation sites anyway, for others who can:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/125181270

Deadline Friday 31st (tomorrow)
http://www.barackobama.com

[renie408]

6. We keep sending $10 when we can.

We keep a change jar and when it gets to $10 (about every two weeks), we send in $10.

[Amonester]

9. That's cool! :)

I'd like to donate but it's not legal from abroad (Canada).

(Entering a province instead of a state blocks the script)

[rachel1]

7. I'm not panicking and I have donated money to

a local Democratic group but I currently don't have much time for volunteering because I'm still studying.

Why would anyone panic anyway? Romney's not gonna win so just relax

[Thrill]

8. Panic about what?

Is their a new poll or something?

Parties always get good coverage during their convention week. Whats new?

[progressivebydesign]

10. Why in the world would people panic? The MSM actually called out Lyin' Ryan today..

this NEVER would have happened in the past few elections. The polls are still solid, as they can be right now. The Repukes are getting their day in the sun with that convention, which is normal stuff. But they're really not getting much traction at all... 17 million less than 2008s, and that was with the train wreck Palin that everyone wanted to see. And seriously, the media seems to really dislike the arrogance and dishonesty of the Romney/Lyin' ticket, and have been vocal about it for once.

If people are freaking out over Clint Eastwood speaking at the Convention? Ummm he's a lifelong republican/libertarian 82 year old that has little pull with anyone that wasn't going to vote for that ticket anyway.

If you're panicking because Michael Moore said Romney will win... then remember that's one person. Period.

But.. if people would like to work hard, and donate, and spread the word. GREAT!!! But this panic shit is just really dumb, and it's lovely fodder for those that will use it in their psych ops against.

I'm not worried. Even though Mitt and his money bag stiffs have been spending record x1,000 dollars so far, it has NOT pushed him over the top. He is unlikable. Period. And the convention doesn't seem to help. When the press dislikes you, it's even worse. Bush got away with a ton, because they liked him. Romney.. has no friends.

[Cane4Dems]

11. volunteering at university of miami

i just joined canes for dems club and i've been helping register young voters....all the people saying that young people don't care about Pres. Obama anymore dont know the actual truth....I've seen so many students eagerly sign up and tell us that they are gladly voting for obama....of course there are the occasional 4-5 idiot republicans kids but w/e

[GallopingGhost]

12. Every time I see Paul Ryan's smug, self-righteous, fake pious face

I donate more money.

[brooklynite]

13. Why would I want to help out?

Much easier to give up two months before the election...