Wednesday, July 02, 2003

New thing or new clothing? One the the Dean volunteers is here at ILAW and told us of the use they are making of tools, like blogs, to facilitate the grassroots.  The tool is new -- the concept is still the same as when index cards and precinct captains existed.  Get close to the people and make them feel involved. Old Jones, New Politics. I hate to admit that I still don't know shit about Howard Dean, even though I have lots of friends who do and are crazy about the guy. What I do know is that the Net roots movement behind him is a freaking jihad. When I read stuff like this and this I want to play an old song. Here's the deal with Dean: It's about the money. Follow it. Where does it come from? Not the usual suspects. There are too damn many of None of the Above. Instead, he owes The Roots. This is a New Thing. And they don't know what it is. I love it. New mantra: It's The Roots, Stupid. By the way, there are plenty of Net roots behind Dubya too. Don't discount them. [The Doc Searls Weblog] 9:58:42 AM