It looks obvious

Among other thing we went to the rally yesterday. We found out in the morning in the volunteers HQ that while the candidates will hold a televised debate their supporter will rally, so we decided to participate.

I still remember he bruises from the encounters during political rallies in Israel in early 80’s, when a heated election and political differences meant also the use of some violence. It was usually end up with some shoving and pushing and sometimes, mostly when we were near the Kahane guys. Therefore I was somewhat surprised not to see police standing between the different rallies, making sure that everything remain in order.

It was a very interesting event - supporters of many of the candidates (although we didn’t see any supporter of Mitt Romney) or issue groups - like Health Care, Global Warming, and my favorite - an A Cappella group that sang songs advocating the impeachment of Cheney. The supporter, sometimes mixed together or overwhelmed by other groups, were holding signs and competing with chanting support slogans. Some of the exchanges were simply hilarious : “Tax Hike Mike” chanted the Ron Paul Supporters to silenced the Huckabee supporters, But they were ready with the following “Fair Tax Mike” and the response was immediate “No Tax Paul”.

In the background my wife listen to a conversation between a Ron Paul supporter and a McCain supporter - The Ron Paul supporter tried to explain that monetary policy is the main issue and that, obviously, Ron Paul is the ideal candidate to deal with the economic crisis. Frustrated with the other supporter ignorance he urged him “You have to read Hayek and Mises”. He lost him at “you have to read” observed my wife.

It was a nice celebration of political involvement - the many people that came in a cold night to rally and demonstrate support for political candidate or political cause. Observing the landscape, after driving around yesterday handing campaign materials, is that the political participation here is high. Near many house one can find signs of the different candidate - a declaration of support and commitment. The landscape is covered with those singes and its seems normal for the people here.

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