I have not marched in a rally in Washington, DC since the Reagan administration.
One of the most disturbing thing about living in the politial climate of the early 21st century is that comedians are the ones who are making the most sense. So here we are, politics in the 21st century. The most appealing rally of the last decade is not so much about a cause, but rather an approach. Stop ramping up the fear, and start doing your jobs. Which are not, by the way, solely to get re-elected.
The Kline boys approached their parental units with this proposal--that we take a 'family vacation' to Washington, that we show cross-generational moderacy. That we revel in the love of what is smart and thoughtful over fear mongering. And that we be able to laugh about it and have fun. The Sane/Not Sane has some wonderful suggested rally posters--one of them: "Learn From History. Education: Not Just for Intellectuals"--which is edgy for this crowd, I admit, but probably closer to where I am.
So off I trundle, offspring in tow (well, they are more towing me), to enjoy Hallowe'en weekend in the nation's capital--hoping to meet a few like minded people, frolic a bit with my children. It is the center of government, the place where decisions are being made that will affect them for decades to come--good to go there and show our support for the business of getting over yourself and moving on with things that really matter.
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