Are you feeling lonely and blue?
Do you feel like you lack the energy to get moving in the morning?
Do you miss being a part of something bigger than you, where you could be one of many working towards a greater, common goal??
Are you going through the 7 stages of political campaign absence grief?
- Shock - what will you do with your Saturday now?
- Denial - what do you MEAN the campaign is over??
- Anger - I'm gonna blow if I don't get to smackdown a Republican soon!
- Bargaining - Maybe someone will be impeached and there will be special election...
- Depression - there's no purpose without a door to knock or a call to make.
- Testing - maybe there's something out there that can fill the void...
- Acceptance - I'll get involved in the race for VA-Governor! That's the ticket!!
((flip))
If you are experiencing some or all of these symptoms, you might be a victim of Post-Election Euphoric Letdown Syndrome or PEELS for short. After a year of hard work blogging, donating, making phone calls, knocking on doors, rallying, voting, winning, celebrating, and finally inaugurating, people suffering from PEELS often randomly feel like there's something they should be doing that they're not. They feel the need to randomly knock on the door of an unknown home but become confused without a clipboard in their hand. They pick up the phone feeling strongly that there is someone they should call, but become quickly disoriented when they don't have a call sheet in front of them. They often have trouble holding normal phone conversations without being in a room full of people making calls and talking on phones. They feel a sense of loss when they are handed a flyer only to realize that it's advertising discount manicures and not talking about environmental policy.
PEELS is real - and it's tragically affecting real lives. There's only one known cure for this serious disorder - and it's to quickly get involved with another campaign.
This is a real site. Note its comforting similarity to a recent successful campaign. Look how familiar and comforting it is for victims of PEELS. By joining you can:
1. Learn about Virginia's progressive candidate for Governor, Brian Moran!
- Dive right into more issues and policy!
- Blog!
- Start an interest group!
- Join an interest group!
- Plan and advertise events!
- Start a personal fundraising page!
- Make new friends!
- Get involved!
It's all that a PEELS sufferer could ask for - and it's free!!
The sad condition of PEELS is affecting Americans and people all over the world at an alarming rate. Organize Virginia is doing it what it can to help alleviate this sad, sad affliction.
BUT WAIT - THERE'S MORE!!
PEELS can also be treated when a victim is away from a computer by FollowingBrian Moran for Governor on Twitter. You can also show all your friends how cool and forward-looking you are in your PEELS treatment cycle by becoming a fan of Brian Moran for Governor on Facebook!
You don't have to be a PEELS sufferer based in Virginia to get involved with Brian Moran's campaign, either. You can blog for Brian from anywhere on the globe. Soon you'll be able to use Brian Moran's phone from home tool to call and talk to voters. You can use all the tools modern technology has to offer to reach out to friends and family and tell them why YOU think Brian Moran should be the next Governor of Virginia.
And - you can do it ALL while combating Post-Election Euphoric Letdown Syndrome (PEELS).
Think of the children.
SPECIAL BONUS!!
For a limited time only, you get this nifty graphic that you can print out or frame or give to your friends.
THERE IS HOPE
You don't need to hide in the shadows of a PEELS affliction any longer. You probably thought you were alone - but you aren't. Millions of other people are suffering through PEELS as well. They are just like you - they know how you feel. And they're already signed up at Organize Virginia and helping themselves move a little closer to happiness and well-being every day.
Strike a blow against PEELS - and help a really great Democrat in the process!!
(The contents of this ad are strictly bull hockey, but Organize Virginia is not. Any similarity to events and individuals are fully intentional. PEELS is not an official condition but it should be. Four out of four cats in my house recommend this diary.)
(Cross-posted at Blue Commonwealth)
Update [2009-3-20 11:50:58 by RenaRF]: In all seriousness - Jerome adds an important note that I left out:
netroots bonus
The fundraising pages are integrated with ActBlue:
Brian Moran and ActBlue-- the progressive partnership.