Hanging on the Telephone

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@mom210 (9036)

United States

March 29, 2016 7:12pm CST

I have been a bad, bad girl. I have been meaning to post for a good while now. You know how it goes, days turned into weeks, and weeks turned into over a month since I last posted. I have done something exciting though, for the first time ever, I volunteered for a Presidential Candidate. I have not ever worked on any campaigns before. But I found a candidate that I was excited about, and decided not to take a back seat and make a big effort for them. I mostly did it for my kids, so they would know if you want something to happen, you cannot just rely on others to make it happen. Get in there and make it happen yourself. I made phone calls, passed out flyers, bumper stickers & yard signs. We have voted here and I have to say, I felt really good about casting my vote for my person. Have you ever volunteered for a candidate before? What was it like? Have a wonderful Day!

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@jaboUK (64361)

• United Kingdom

30 Mar 16

I have never done that as I haven't come across anyone that inspired me to do so. Good for you though. Did your candidate win?

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

Oh it is hard, this is the first time and I have voted since I was 18 years old. I may never find another I want to back.

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@marguicha (215325)

• Chile

30 Mar 16

I worked a lot, and sometimes with fear, when we had to say NO to dictator Pinochet in Chile. I felt very proud then, but I am not proud of what we call democracy. Not that it is worse than elsewhere from what I see.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

It is good to stand up for yourself and you should be proud. A lot of people would not have stood up in such a scary time,

@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

6 Apr 16

Yes I did twice when a brother in law and his son ran for an office in our local government. It was quite taxing but also fun working with the rest of the volunteers.

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@salonga (27775)

• Philippines

7 Apr 16

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

7 Apr 16

I agree, it is a lot of work but well worth it. Did he win?

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

7 Apr 16

@salonga very cool!! Congratulations to them & I bet it sure was nice to see that hard work pay off too.

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

30 Mar 16

I helped my father stand as a local government candidate in the mid-70's - I was 15 - he wasn't elected but he was opposing a politician with a very safe seat and actually gave him a run for his mmoney but he never stood again

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Arthur Chappell

@arthurchappell (45002)

• Preston, England

4 Apr 16

@mom210 it was a good time in our lives and my first real encounter with politics

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

My hat is off to you and your Dad, that is very honorable and not an easy job.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

4 Apr 16

@arthurchappell I am sorry to hear that, I am glad you got this memory of his though.

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@jstory07 (134388)

• Roseburg, Oregon

30 Mar 16

I never have but maybe someday I will. Sounds like you did good with your time.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

I hope you do find a good one, it was an interesting experience.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

31 Mar 16

How great of you to do that. I haven't ever volunteered for anything like that before as politics don't really interest me very much.

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@simone10 (54189)

• Louisville, Kentucky

4 Apr 16

@mom210 I really do wish it interested me more than it does. My parents never talked about politics so that may be the reason why.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

5 Apr 16

@simone10 my parents didn't either, I think while we were int he military we saw how much control they have over our lives and decided we needed to do our best to keep them in line.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

I follow it pretty closely, they have a lot of control over our lives and I have to keep my eyes on them

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

30 Mar 16

You are great! I think that's a really good thing to do, and be the good model for your kids as well.

I have never done that before, perhaps I am still waiting for the person I'd like to volunteer for.

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@kaka135 (14916)

• Malaysia

9 Apr 16

@mom210 Yes, I agree with you. I used to think very positive to them when I was younger, as I thought they are there to help us, to serve the community and country. When I grew older and realized that it's not really that case. I still think there are people who really want to help and serve others, so I don't give up hoping, though I don't think I can be the one who make the changes. It's good that you have found someone you'd like to volunteer for!

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

There are so many bad apples out there, I think it is hard to find one we feel good about. Many are not there for the reasons they should be, to serve.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

There are so many bad apples out there, I think it is hard to find one we feel good about. Many are not there for the reasons they should be, to serve.

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@marsha32 (6631)

• United States

26 May 16

I've never done more than a sign in the yard and a bumper sticker on the van for someone I really wanted to win.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

26 May 16

That is what I usually do and that is it. I actually was real excited for the guy running for reelection as our sheriff as well. He is doing a great job and did get reelected. I help signs for him along the road as well.

@LadyDuck (457877)

• Switzerland

30 Mar 16

No, I have never volunteered for a candidate. I left my native country that I was still very young and, being a foreigner, I cannot vote in the country where I live.

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@LadyDuck (457877)

• Switzerland

3 Apr 16

@mom210 Yes, I could vote by mail in Italy, but I am not interested at all by Italian politicians, they are all the same and in Italy nothing ever changes.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

4 Apr 16

@LadyDuck that is to bad it is like that

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

maybe you could vote in an absentee ballot in your home country?

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@gudheart (12659)

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23 Apr 16

Sounds like you have done your part :D

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

23 Apr 16

I hope so, I tried to. Have a wonderful weekend.

Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305853)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

31 Mar 16

No, I haven't. I'm not heavy into politics. My dad was, and he used to do that kind of thing all the time I was growing up. I'm glad you found someone you're excited to get behind. I haven't found that person yet with this election.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

2 Apr 16

We make it a family function, watch all the debates (both sides) as a family function and discuss them.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (305853)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

2 Apr 16

@mom210 Interesting.

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@HebrewGreekStudies (1646)

• Canada

14 May 16

It's good to find things we are excited about and can support in an active manner:)

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

16 May 16

I agree and it was a change, it is nice to get a little something different in our lives.

@Gabugs (1895)

• United States

24 Apr 16

I wish I had volunteered @mom210 It would be so very exciting. You sure are a good mom to teach children by your own good example. Kudos!

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

24 Apr 16

oh thank you so much, I hope you are having a great weekend.

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@Gabugs (1895)

• United States

24 Apr 16

@mom210 You are so very welcome dear. You too enjoy each day of your life with your family. Its you who can create joyous memories for your children.

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@thelme55 (76476)

• Germany

27 May 16

Wow! That sounds very interesting. Well done

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

27 May 16

It was fun and interesting, I ended up putting in a little time for the local sheriff. He has done so much for the community and we have gotten to know and like him.

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

7 Apr 16

no I have not but, I do know what you mean. in spite of my pain and problems I have worked on making things I need happen. seems no one else has time to

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

7 Apr 16

you got that right, My plate just gets bigger and bigger

@MandaLee (3756)

• United States

9 Apr 16

No, I haven't. What a terrific experience that must have been.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

13 Apr 16

It has been a lot of fun and very interesting. One of my sons tired to be a delegate also. I was proud of him for trying

@SIMPLYD (90722)

• Philippines

8 Apr 16

Isn't it exciting to be part of a campaign thing ? I have been assisting national candidates that seeked the help of our company . And all i can say , is that it is an exciting one . Imagine being up and about until a campaign program has finished and we would be going home after that at about 2 in the morning ? Wow, i love those experiences .

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

8 Apr 16

that sounds fantastic! What a memorable experience.

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@BelleStarr (61047)

• United States

8 Apr 16

Good for you, it is good to teach your children about the American political system. I on the other hand this time around can't get excited by any candidate. I wish I could but I don't think it is going to happen!!

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

13 Apr 16

I do understand that and most of the time, I am in the same boat. I just hold my nose and vote for the one I dislike the least.

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@PainsOnSlate (21854)

• Canada

10 Apr 16

Nope, never volunteered. I'm proud of you for doing that though. I'm just one of those who votes but sits back and lets others do the work...

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

10 Apr 16

That is usually how I am, mostly because I never found anybody worthy of my time. But I did find one that seems to be a good guy with his heart int he right place.

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@ridingbet (66857)

• Philippines

8 Apr 16

so, may I ask when the election in your place happen? Did your candidate win? Ours will be next month yet.

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@mom210 (9036)

• United States

8 Apr 16

t will not happen until November, we have some of our local ones that are happening in May and I have been assistng on those as well. We have a young man that has really been amking some good things happen and I really want ot help him win again.

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