Why Shop Blue?

By Gene Messick
February 9, 2005

Did you notice anything odd about the states where GwB went barnstorming to promote privatization of Social Security: Nebraska, North Dakota, Michigan, Florida? Each state has a Democratic Senator up for re-election in 2006. GwB sent this message: either vote for my plan to wreck SS, or we'll vaporize you. While pretending to be "saving" Social Security, GwB used YOUR tax dollars to launch his political threats. This is the kind of corrupt politics GwB believes in.

So what can you, Mr and Ms TrueBlue Citizen, do to combat such blatant Red abuse of power? You can begin to fight back, in simple, ordinary, daily ways. For starters, you can change your pattern of spending.

If each of us 50 million TrueBlue voters shift $100 per month of personal spending from Reds to Blues, we'll cause the greatest transfer of wealth the world has ever known. Oh really, you say? Well, do the math: 50 million x $100 = $5 Billion. Per month. Times 20 months 'til the 2006 elections = $100 Billion. You think that won't make a difference?

If you put this into savings instead of spending, it'll slow down GwB's economy and make a difference. If you use this to pay off credit card debt, it'll reduce banker's profits, making less to contribute to Reds. If you spend this with local producers and merchants instead of at Walmart, it'll make a big difference in in your home town's economy. Got a birthday gift to shop for? Look up a local artist or craftsperson!

If you buy American-made instead of increasing our debt to China, Japan, etc., it'll make a huge difference. And if you'll send $20 a month to support a TrueBlue Senator or Representative, we can take back BOTH Houses of Congress. GwB started his campaign, so it's not too early for us to begin. Election control is in the purse strings. And the purse strings are in your hands.

Conserving and spending less matters a lot. But simply re-directing where and how you spend matters even more. It's like going on a diet. You start reading labels and counting calories, and paying attention to where the healthy Blue purchases are.

In this case, it's the political calories we're going for: the healthy, sustainable calories. TrueBlue Americans are putting our Nation on a strict diet: we must loose a hefty amount of ugly Red blubber before the 2006 election. This means a shift of only 6 Senators and 18 House members. That's our goal for good health.

How to do it? It's just like any other diet. Set a goal. Retrain your brain. Cut back. Exchange bad habits for good ones. And celebrate with your Blue friends while doing it! Diminish Reds by promoting Blues.

We have 20 months to turn a bloated, fat, stupid, boastful Red America into a slim, trim, beautiful TrueBlue America once again. You remember how good we looked when we were healthier, younger, smarter and Bluer? Well, it's time to get smart again. Think smart. Buy smart. Live smart.

When next you go shopping, make a list. And stick to it. No impulse buying!

Look at your list and ask these 5 questions:
1) Do I really need this?
2) Can I use something less expensive?
3) Is it made in China? Or in America?
4) Can I buy closer to home?
a) from a local merchant?
b) made by a local producer?
c) who am I supporting with my $$?
5) Is this a Red, or a Blue merchant?

See how simple it is?
Just imagine! 50 million TrueBlue shoppers taking back their America . . .

Now that's a Mission worth accomplishing!



©2005 Gene Messick from a garden in Eden
Published with permission

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