Holy crap, they do! They, quite literally, ache. I have charlie horses all over the friggin' place, including my left eyelid. And I'm pretty sure I got sunburned on my arm, and I rarely get sunburned.
Do you want to know why I am in so much pain? Because I canvassed for Michael Bennet today. And I'm going to canvass again tomorrow. And Monday. And Tuesday.
And I get paid for it. Yes, you read that right. I get paid pretty damn well, actually.
Because of this asshole, the 2010 Senate race in Colorado is neck-and-neck. It could go either way, and that scares the bejesus out of me. Thankfully, Michael Bennet has an excellent ground-game going, wherein they are leaving no stone unturned. They are hiring and hiring and HIRING to GOTV!
Although I got a few doors slammed in my face today, most people were cool and helpful. The mood among myself and fellow Democrats I talked to, however, was somber and stark:
if Ken Buck wins, Colorado is in a lot of fucking trouble.
I am no Michael Bennet fan, but I'll take him over Ken BuckFuckSuck anyday of the week.
A few days ago, I voted and then went shopping at the local grocery. Walking home, I let out an audible groan: I had to get by at least one of the two Ken Buck supporters (waving teabagger arms, huge signs a'jigglin') at a busy intersection. I chose the one who wasn't dressed like George Washington, because I simply could not handle the irony. Plus, I was afraid I might punch him dead in the mouth.
So I walk by Mr. Ken BuckFuckSuck sign dude, and we had an exchange that went a little something like this:
Me: So how's it going out here?
BuckFuckSuck: (grinning) Pretty good, actually. Not too many fingers yet.
Me: You do realize that you're in Boulder County, right?
BFS: Yep. That's why we're out here. So have you voted yet?
Me: (grinning) Yup, about an hour ago. For Michael Bennet. As a woman, I absolutely cannot vote for Ken Buck.
BFS: (shit-eating grin) Well, as a man, I can!
Me: (turning to walk away) Okie dokie then.
BFS: (not knowing when to quit) I like Ken Buck because he's for, ya know, liberty and freedom and the Constitution and ...
Me: (turning back around) EXCEPT IF YOU'RE A WOMAN!
Grr argh blech and stuff. Yeah.
So I talked to my bossman as soon as I got home an hour ago, and he says that they still need canvassers for Boulder County. A LOT of canvassers. Something like 90 for Election Day. And you would get paid, people! PAID!
'Course, your legs would be hella sore, but it would be worth it to stop BuckFuckSuck, wouldn't it? You know you want to, baby.
E-mail me at msshiz@gmail.com if you're interested, and I'll pass the information on to my bossman.
GOTFVTYFH! :)