12.23.11
Robert K. Manatt
1312 Johnson St.
Ames, IA 50010
Letter to the Editor
Title: In Support of “Occupy Iowa Caucus”
There is little good to be said about the political process in our country these days. We have congressional approval ratings running below 13% as of 12.18.11 (http://www.realclearpolitics.com) and a president who seems to have forgotten the values upon which he campaigned. Many Americans are having trouble on election days deciding not for the “best” candidate, but the “least bad” one.
As a result, the nation has erupted into protest – prominently under the banner of the “Occupy” movement. Pundits and others have chosen to dismiss or demonize the “occupiers”, but I doubt that most Americans have been fooled by their mischaracterizations. For the most part, these masses of people are just peace-loving, justice-seeking, concerned citizens who are choosing to assert both their inalienable and government-ensured rights.
Beneath the umbrella of views represented by the “occupiers” – being of all ethnicities, creeds, and political persuasions – we are taking collective action to “occupy” the Iowa Caucus. We are tired of the political games being played on both sides of the aisle – tired of Obama, Gingrich, Perry, Bachmann, and the rest. If you are feeling similarly, we urge you to join us in caucusing for “uncommitted” on January 3, 2012. You must be a registered Democrat or Republican to participate, but same day registration is available.
If we turn out in large enough numbers, we will be able to send delegates to participate in the national discussion. These would be citizen delegates who represent the will of the people – not the lobbyists and industry puppet masters that infect the decision making of our politicians.
This is a call to action to all of those proud Americans who are dissatisfied with the way our government manifests itself in the lives of the people. If you’re in, visit http://www.occupyIAcaucus.org to learn more.
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