As I said, Andrea Silbert is not the perfect candidate. She is not an elected official, she has no natural constituency, she is not independently wealthy, she is not a lawyer, doctor or merchant chief, and she is not an expert in all things that state government does.
But she is an innovator and am entrepreneur, a product of the extraordinary non-profit sector that exists as a sort of “shadow government” in our state, filling in so many of the holes our government should, but cannot fill because 16 years of Republican rule and neglect.
Just imagine. Massachusetts is home to some of the most innovative ideas in the world. Don’t we want someone in the Corner Office who understands these people, and wants to bring the positive forces of government to serve and promote these ideas, as well as advocate for the core ideas that make our state so proudly Democratic? With all due respect to the other candidates experience and passion for Democratic ideals, I think it’s time for a 21st Century Democratic leader who brings the best of all that Massachusetts has to offer to the table. For my money (well, at least my delegate vote), Andrea Silbert should be our choice.
Thanks.
great post. i agree that the field is great all around, but everytime i learn more or see more of the candidates, Andrea seems to stand out as the best.
Seriously man, we all know that you were a Silbert Fan from the beginning just like I am a Murray fan. This is such a stunt that it makes me laugh . . .
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Oh and I take the weekend off to graduate, and I come back to find out that we are supposed to get a room together? Sorry but I think things are moving to fast for me . . .haha
On graduating. A significant achievement that you should be proud of. What degree did you get? My graduations are a distant memory now…
I am a Political Science Major & Sociology Minor
I like you even more now! You are a Murray supporter (which means you must be cool) and a fellow poli sci grad. Very cool. I am sorry things aren’t working out for you and Hoss. Even though he supports Silbert he seemed like a decent fellow.
The gender of SSL and Hoss?
…and there no such thing as a smart, sexy, liberal male. Dumb, yes. Smart, sexy conservative male, sure. But not that SSL perfect combo.
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And for the record, I truly was undecided, although now that SSL points it out, it may have been akin to how I felt about my wife after we’d dated for a while but weren’t engaged: everyone else knew we’d get married but I was clueless until that moment when I woke up knowing I was ready to take the next step.
I am definitely female. Not that it would really matter – Since this is a community for intellectual discussion and gender shouldn’t really play a role.
I was playing a little. I don’t know their genders. Actually I think SSL has “admitted” to being a strong woman. I was just having fun.
no love for the minor in sociology? đŸ˜‰
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poli-sci is an offshoot of sociology, after all.
Gilman of “Yellow Wallpaper” fame is by far is probably my favorite sociologist.
All it has got me is three years of law school and a job at the local QuickyMart!