Has anyone thought about getting involved in politics?

[andwhat]

I know a few people on CEP have talked about this, but has anyone here thought about it. School board/local/state anything?

The thought has crossed my mind, but I have no idea how I would make it work. I also don't think I have the personality for it. I have no poker face. I definitely think there needs to be more minorities and especially minority women involved in our system.

[dr.girlfriend]

I have thought of it, and given that I have NO INTEREST in actually *being* a politician I think that says a lot. Also, I actually really love my job and worked hard to get where I am so I couldn't do anything that I couldn't do "on the side" which is not much. I am going to more Parent Advisory Committee and School Board meetings, and figure if the people on the current school board turn out to be idiots maybe I will run. My (internet) friend in NC signed up with an organization designed to help women run for office (www.sheshouldrun.org) and I am cheerleading her. :-)

[DesertMoon]

I thought about it when my town house complex ask someone to join the board...I don't know if that's exactly political but I decided not because pressure makes me nervous.

[meshaliuknits]

God no. I'm not designed to respond to nonsense without my face (and often my mouth) saying "bitch, please."

[andwhat]

Feb 19, 2017 11:37:20 GMT -5 meshaliuknits said:

God no. I'm not designed to respond to nonsense without my face (and often my mouth) saying "bitch, please."

My exact issue.

[meshaliuknits]

Feb 19, 2017 16:50:40 GMT -5 @natariru said:

Feb 19, 2017 11:37:20 GMT -5 meshaliuknits said:

God no. I'm not designed to respond to nonsense without my face (and often my mouth) saying "bitch, please."

Same here. My face constantly says "are you fucking kidding me?" or "don't fucking talk to me".

Teach me your don't talk to me face. Too many people wanna talk to me.

[meshaliuknits]

Feb 19, 2017 17:13:10 GMT -5 @natariru said:

Feb 19, 2017 17:00:44 GMT -5 meshaliuknits said:

Teach me your don't talk to me face. Too many people wanna talk to me.

I dunno, I guess I don't have a friendly face? When people do try to talk to me, I basically grunt and look at my phone.

It doesn't work when I'm with my kids bc everyone wants to talk about the baby's cheeks.

Well, cutie baby cheeks make folks brave.

[andwhat]

Feb 20, 2017 9:41:59 GMT -5 @kirkette said:

I'm involved with politics, by being an influencer on the fundraising and social services side of our city government, and education guilds.

I was offered backing and funding to run for office (School Board) a few years ago, but I'm not interested in negative campaigns, and how it can impact my family.

I much prefer appointed positions, and committees so I can stay out of the papers. I reserve my public persona for philanthropic endeavors.

I have had a few people tell me I should run for school board, but they have no money or power (lol) so that means nothing really.

The impact on family is a big factor to consider.

[thejackpot]

Never crossed my mind. I know there is an organization called Emerge that helps groom you to be involved in politics. I have a girlfriend who is very politically active and she was involved with them.

[bugandbibs]

Our local politics are messy and expensive. I don't have the resources to break into them. I'm also pretty sure that I have too many skeletons in my closet.

[NitaX]

No. I've been asked by someone who was trying to scout potential "new blood," but I have ZERO interest in being an elected official. I've worked around them for too long, and I can't devote that much of my life to being constantly on call.

Instead, I befriend politicians through work and provide "trusted input." *grins*

[05heel]

I actually have, and would consider doing so in the future. I'm a shady motherfucker. I could probably go far. Lol.

[kicks]

I think about it ever so often on the medical side of things when I see pictures of old men pop up in my emails. But then I come to my senses and know it's not for me.

I am a part of 2 organizations that meet with legislators so that's about as close as I'll get.

[05heel]

Feb 22, 2017 16:58:44 GMT -5 @246baje said:

Feb 22, 2017 16:39:00 GMT -5 05heel said:

I actually have, and would consider doing so in the future. I'm a shady motherfucker. I could probably go far. Lol.

I'd vote for you lolol.

you should! I've also considered starting a church.

[andwhat]

Feb 22, 2017 22:39:55 GMT -5 05heel said:

Feb 22, 2017 16:58:44 GMT -5 @246baje said:

I'd vote for you lolol.

you should! I've also considered starting a church.

OMG I am stiffling a laugh so hard right now.

I don't like people and that is noticed pretty quickly. So it is probably not for me.

[05heel]

Feb 23, 2017 11:17:42 GMT -5 andwhat said:

Feb 22, 2017 22:39:55 GMT -5 05heel said:

you should! I've also considered starting a church.

OMG I am stiffling a laugh so hard right now.

I don't like people and that is noticed pretty quickly. So it is probably not for me.

I say it enough that I might actually do it one day.  My mom said she'll disown me if I try, but we'll see what tune she's singing when those checks start rolling in.  She knows she wants to be the wise old church mother.

[redwino]

Feb 22, 2017 22:39:55 GMT -5 05heel said:

Feb 22, 2017 16:58:44 GMT -5 @246baje said:

I'd vote for you lolol.

you should! I've also considered starting a church.

You are out of control. Lol.