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JDPriestly

(57,936 posts)
23. Yes. You can do it.
Mon Feb 11, 2013, 04:01 AM
Feb 2013

Just think about the other people, their needs, and don't worry about what they think about you. Then you will be great.

You guys know me... [View all] Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 OP
You have valuable knowledge of the issues and the players.. Permanut Feb 2013 #1
Curiously do you really expect anyone will say no and risk hurting your feelers? Lionessa Feb 2013 #2
No, my feelings aren't hurt. I'm interested in opinions or I wouldn't have asked. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #10
Sounds like you just listed your qualifications for your website. Make sure to buy up your domain glowing Feb 2013 #20
Good point. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #21
After reading that I think pangaia Feb 2013 #46
If you feel that way, it would be helpful if you were to say why. Ken Burch Feb 2013 #53
Go for it Blue... haikugal Feb 2013 #3
From what I've read JEB Feb 2013 #4
Are you fucking kidding? Go for it! OffWithTheirHeads Feb 2013 #5
Do It.... alittlelark Feb 2013 #6
Being a keyboard warrior gives one a wide perception of people & issues. patrice Feb 2013 #7
I do know you and yes you have what it takes. Arctic Dave Feb 2013 #8
Jodie will be in touch with you tomorrow. Arctic Dave Feb 2013 #9
Thanks, Dave. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #12
I think the answer to your question is buried in this post tavalon Feb 2013 #32
You have a lot of good people in your district. Arctic Dave Feb 2013 #35
How are your organizational skills? Downwinder Feb 2013 #11
I'm a master. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #13
Then do it!! Downwinder Feb 2013 #14
Then you are a treasure and your party needs you! nt tblue37 Feb 2013 #29
Just the fact that your worried about it..... daleanime Feb 2013 #15
What do you have to lose? ellisonz Feb 2013 #16
You would be great. madfloridian Feb 2013 #17
There are some pretty outspoken Democrats in this district. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #19
Perfect reason for you to do it, Blue, elleng Feb 2013 #37
madfloridian, tavalon Feb 2013 #31
newer DUer says "yes" sigmasix Feb 2013 #18
Go for it Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #22
I don't like turf battles either. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #24
When I left Sherman A1 Feb 2013 #26
Yes. You can do it. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #23
Thank you, that's good advice. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #25
you gave one of them to me, and I thank you! nt tblue37 Feb 2013 #28
Thanks so much. You are very kind. Good luck. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #38
The good guys have to step up if we are ever to wrest tblue37 Feb 2013 #27
I wish you would post that as an OP. JDPriestly Feb 2013 #39
I agree, JDP Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #40
I only know you here tavalon Feb 2013 #30
The fact that you are scared of it means that Live and Learn Feb 2013 #33
From my experience in leadership positions in volunteer organizations.... Jim Lane Feb 2013 #34
Excellent advice. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #36
From what I've read, You know your stuff.. and if you speak annabanana Feb 2013 #41
Thanks, Anna Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #42
Having been there and done that let me suggest that you email, phone and otherwise harass flamin lib Feb 2013 #43
Integrity. Brains. Can-Do Attitude. Backbone. Connections. Vision. Octafish Feb 2013 #44
Aw, thank you, Octafish. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #45
What makes me fully say yes is the fact Mira Feb 2013 #47
Of Course you can! Steerpike Feb 2013 #48
You Betcha boomerbust Feb 2013 #49
What flamin lib said. And use your precinct chairs. MissMarple Feb 2013 #50
I think you can do it. Solly Mack Feb 2013 #51
You can do it. The district needs you. Ken Burch Feb 2013 #52
Well, it's a done deal. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #54
Congratulations. Ken Burch Feb 2013 #55
I totally agree. Blue_In_AK Feb 2013 #56
I think we could use Wally Hickel's old question "Who Owns Alaska?" to our advantage Ken Burch Feb 2013 #57
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