tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142450.post5478162791877725732..comments2023-11-05T04:02:57.195-06:00Comments on today's sermonette: caucus night in iowathe mostly reverendhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12130108316136221840noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142450.post-1162473223711357542008-01-04T14:16:00.000-06:002008-01-04T14:16:00.000-06:00A few things I noticed about the caucus last night...A few things I noticed about the caucus last night around Iowa City; 1) The youth turnout, a couple of elder voters said they hadn't seen the young in numbers since JFK, not to mention the majority of young for Obama. 2) The large turnout. 3) New caucus goers, IE folks living up to their civic responsibilities.<BR/><BR/>I still like the Aussie and New Zealand set up where you are fined for not voting. In other words know and respect history regarding what those before you sacrificed.Bretthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955572915592145491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25142450.post-31496662921564796842008-01-04T12:05:00.000-06:002008-01-04T12:05:00.000-06:00I remember back in the 70's living in the Republic...I remember back in the 70's living in the Republican stronghold of Parkersburg - a town that hadn't had a Democratic caucus in years - the Adamson's decided to make do something political. We did a little research, got our paperwork in order, did some promotion and opened the doors to our house for the big night.<BR/>We were not expecting a big crowd, but when my wife and youngest son left there was only my other son and me to shut the doors, turn off the lights and try to figure out what was to be done with the official papers.<BR/>Our next attempt at caucusing brought to our house about 15 participants and the following one was soooo big that we had to move to a public building to house it.<BR/>I'm not sure if they have ever elected a Democratic to county office - and damn few have ever run for office in Butler County.<BR/>So long Joe - it was so good to know you.<BR/>Johnjohnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07284564676676675604noreply@blogger.com