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  • Personal Update: I am alive

    Posted by Andy on June 14th, 2007

    I’m home from my vacation for a day to grab more supplies for the cabin renovation and attend keegan’s tonight. They are giving away the trip to Boston, and i happen to be in the running.

    It has been hot as heck at the cabin, but I have gotten a ton of stuff done. For those that don’t know, I am rebuilding or renovating my family’s cabin in Wisconsin. I got the rest of the windows in the porch and sided it.

    It has been kinda different up there as my boat is in the shop. I had some trim problems and water leaks. Since I have been so swamped with work and other stuff, I took it into the shop rather than do it myself. So it hasn’t been at the cabin to enjoy, and I have had to resort to the pontoon.

    I’ll be heading back up to the cabin in the morning to do some more work over the weekend.

    As for my future, I have not really made any decisions yet. Since there are still people impersonating me on rival blogs and trying to ruin my remaining reputation, I am really leaning towards taking a leave from party politics.

    I just don’t think I can give my BPOU or the Anoka County GOP the attention they deserve. I’ve killed myself the last few years to try to give every aspect of my life the effort needed, but I am coming to the realization that I can’t do everything I or others want me to, live a healthy happy life, and earn a living. I need to find balance, and well, I can’t quit my life, or job, so, well, it may have to be the volunteer stuff.

    There have been lots of people who have sent messages to keep the faith because to quit would give my opponents a win, or statements of how much the party needs people like me who will speak their mind, not the toe the status quo line, now more than ever.

    Well, the way I and others were treated by party insiders and leaders was shameful and has killed my passion right now. Will it come back? I am sure, but I feel I would be standing in the way of progress while I try to find the time to do the needed things.

    I plan to discuss things with these groups next week, and will make my decision based on their input, not that of cowards who won’t put their name to their words. You do not have to worry about asshats running my life. I am not that weak of an individual. But I refuse to have to fight for the right to simply be heard. If people won’t listen, why waste my time?

    Oh and for those that didn’t get it, I did pull my blog down so I didn’t have to worry about asshat commenters gloating and further insulting me and my friends. I think that it is a sad statement of the people I share a party with that this is how they behave. I also think it is disgusting how some people feel they have the right to decide who does and does not make it to the big dance in the political world.

    I received an email earlier this week that someone was once again posting under my name on another blog saying very disturbing things. It was not me. Once again, there are cowards in the lurk who feel that I am still someone who needs to be dealt with. I guess it is an honor to have people (in high places?) who feel that I am worthy of their attention.

    Have a good weekend. And don’t forget, I’m watching you focker!

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    2 Responses to “Personal Update: I am alive”

    1. Nordeaster Says:

      Based on our conversation last night, I don’t think your passion has faded. :-) Glad to see that.

    2. Lassie Says:

      Take a breather and recharge, AAA. The close vote for state party chair shows that you weren’t alone in wanting change and many are many fired up to keep the pressure on leadership.

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