In a post earlier today, Kos said "we need you to log off," meaning, I think, that we all need to do more than just talk to each other if we are going to make change happen.
I think we all get a lot of energy and reinforcement out of DailyKos. I wouldn't dream of suggesting we stop talking to each other. But we need to do more. We all should set some specific, measurable goals for ourselves...ones that we know when we've accomplished them.
Here are some concrete suggestions:
*Identify 10 people who aren't registered to vote and get them to register. Call your county Board of Elections and find out the deadline for registering.
*Find 10 people who didn't vote last election and convince them to vote this time.
*Find 5 people who voted for Bush and get them to vote for Kerry. Otherwise convince them that election day is Nov. 20th.
*Write an email to all your friends and tell them who you are voting for and why. Be a noodge. These people are your friends for a reason. They'll pay attention to your opinion.
*Find one local candidate you support and volunteer 5 hours a week.
*Write letters to the editor of your local paper, telling them how you plan to vote and why. You'll reach thousands of voters. Even if your letter isn't published, you will let the editors know that there are people like you out there. This may affect their own editorials about the election.
* Put out a lawn sign or a bumper sticker. Be proud of who you support and make sure people know it.
These are easy things we all can do. I am sure there are similar things others can suggest. Let's hear them.