"We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For"

[babylonsister]

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"We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For"
By Caitlin Harvey - Apr 6th, 2008 at 3:15 pm EDT
Also listed in: Pennsylvanians for Obama



Supporters across the country have been inspired by Barack to put his message of change into action and get involved in their own communities. York, Pennsylvania Obama volunteer Laura sent us this report from a grassroots event that volunteers put together yesterday:



Thirty-four people of varied ages and diverse backgrounds came together yesterday to sweep a neighborhood in York, Pennsylvania. What these people shared in common was an understanding of Senator Obama's vision for a new kind of politics. What they shared was a sense of empowerment to take personal responsibility, not just to help Senator Obama win the Pennsylvania Primary, but to be a part of the real sweeping positive change that they absolutely believe an Obama Presidency will mean for our country.

{Our volunteering} is spurred onward primarily by people's realization of Barack Obama's message that "Change will not come if we wait for some other person or if we wait for some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."

Armed with work gloves, trash bags, brooms, shovels and rakes, all donated by Penn Waste and York More Beautiful, the York City group convened at a Hess Station at the busy corner of College Avenue and Queen Street. Dividing into three teams, which respectively headed east, south and west into residential neighborhoods, the workers filled as many as ten large trash bags on some blocks. Several of the younger kids waved Obama rally signs, eliciting honks and cheers from passing cars. Neighbors emerged from their homes, appearing inquisitive and grateful. Some folks stopped to chat, to discuss the issues on their minds with this upcoming election. Information was disseminated and many new volunteers were directed to the Obama York Headquarters.

Most importantly, real connections were made within this diverse group of volunteers and within this community. When it came time to close the event just about everyone, though tired and hungry, lingered on that corner with a sense of camaraderie, connection, accomplishment, and real hope for the future of our country.


Find out about how you can make a difference in your local community by stopping by the campaign office nearest you and joining a Neighborhood Team!

[FrenchieCat]

1. I 'm almost done waiting.......

and that is a great thing! :patriot:

[babylonsister]

3. Solid proof Obama's inspiration has moved people,

literally and figuratively! Yes, it is a great thing. :D

[H2O Man]

2. Very good!

Nominated.

[fight4my3sons]

4. wonderful

http://whyobamaworks.org/home.html

[KoKo]

5. Here's link to "You Tube" of "We Can Change the World" ...incredible

in case you missed it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghSJsEVf0pU&feature=related

[DearAbby]

6. Woot!!

:bounce:

[AtomicKitten]

7. Yes we can.

:patriot:

[NoBushSpokenHere]

8. Nice OP babylonsister ty for sharing it nt

[GoldieAZ49]

9. funny, I have been here all along

I haven't been waiting for me, I have been working for decades.


"We Are the Ones We've Been Waiting For"

sounds like some kind of psychosis.

[JimGinPA]

12. Well, Rather Than Being Glad Others Are Catching Up...

Why don't you smugly shit on their efforts to better the nation at the grassroots level.

[BumRushDaShow]

10. What a great story! K&R

:kick:

[OhioChick]

11. K&R

:kick:

[cliffordu]

13. Most Excellent!!!! K&R!!!

:kick:

[Whisp]

14. this reminds me of what Naomi Wolf said in her latest book

nadin had a thread up on it.
That now is the time to connect, to speak to the neighbors you don't know, to make community community again. This is the power we need for what may be headed toward us. If we are separated from each other, which has been something of a deliberate plan in many ways, we will never be able to fight.

paraphrasing, of course.

This is Obama's greatest gift to us.

[GeorgeGist]

15. Congratulations to Obama's Vanity ...

and Glory.

[babylonsister]

16. How did you miss the inspiration in this? Oh, nevermind. nt