Off to Netroots Nation in Austin

2007 blogger convention in Chicago had a Dem prez candidate debate

We'll be leaving tomorrow for Netroots Nation, the blogger convention that was formerly known as Yearly Kos. It's in Austin this year, and there's something very satisfying about large numbers of progressives piling into the state that's home to Bush's faux-ranch. I like to see this as an omen of things to come -- a Blue, Blue Texas not far off in the future. I guess I'm feeling optimistic today. When it's time to leave town I get like this. You know, all that on-the-road-again corniness.

We like to mosey some, so we're heading out a bit early and taking the long way. The convention officially begins on Thursday with a myriad of caucuses and an evening keynote by DNC Chair Howard Dean. H-O-W-A-R-D  P-O-W-E-R! You know, the guy many of us kiddingly curse for getting us so involved in politics and activism, which made our formerly (somewhat) peaceful -- if cynical -- lives into serial mini-dramas filled with jarring ups and downs. He always used to tell us that voting earns a person a mere, mediocre grade of C on the citizenship scale. And just think, most Americans don't even do that much.

Anyway, we'll be checking in when and if we can. I set up some automatic posts to fill in, where you should feel free to comment like they're open threads. I'm hoping to report in from Austin, but you never know. Also be sure to check over at New Mexico FBIHOP, as Matt will be in Austin too. And check out Avelino's blogs at https://www.avelinomaestas.com (as Matt suggests in the comments).

I know that some of the Dem campaign staffers will be there, and Ben Ray Lujan and Martin Heinrich will also be on the scene. Keep an eye out.

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