All Hands On Deck, Y'all. Let's Send Robert To Austin!

seriously (4.00 / 3)

go vote for Robert right now, k?

TODAY is day one. It always is.

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by: phillip anderson @ Thu May 29, 2008 at 10:24:14 AM CDT

I'm in (4.00 / 3)

I hear Austin is a great place for young people to visit, and I would say we should all pitch in and try and send him just for that.... but, naw, it is, in fact, a chance for Robert to get next-step professional development, and a great opportunity for him to hone his very substantial skills.

I recently had a conversation with an experienced political campaign communications specialist who has just started reading TAP this spring.  When I explained to him that Robert had just graduated college, he was stunned, and said "But, he writes so well!"  So, the way I figure it is: Robert deserves it, and they deserve Robert.  

Do it now while you are thinking of-- doesn't take long, and DFA did not fill up my inbox just because I signed into the site.

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by: robinia @ Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:05:51 AM CDT

about a month ago (4.00 / 1)

i was talking to my mom on the phone and she said to me, "tell robert i think he's a great writer and that i read everything he writes." when i told her that he had not yet graduated from college, she replied "you're kidding."

speaking of professional development, he's on the market, folks. i'm trying to get him a job as we speak. someone out there is going to get a fantastic addition to their efforts. the kid effin' rocks.

TODAY is day one. It always is.

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by: phillip anderson @ Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:11:21 AM CDT

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Jobs in NY.... (0.00 / 0)

I'd say get him a job in NY, but, unfortunately, some of those don't seem to necessarily be decided on merit-- as per this Our loss.  Hope he can stay a NYer.

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by: robinia @ Thu May 29, 2008 at 15:59:37 PM CDT

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Thanks Robinia... (4.00 / 2)

For your kind words.

Without people like Robinia, there is no me. Our readers here at TAP are the best. I have been in many debates (and some feuds) with them, but we are all here with the same goals and the same principles.

Robinia and I have had our debates, but that only has made me a better writer. Bouncing ideas off another person is very beneficial and I hope it has been just as rewarding for you as it has been for me.

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by: robert.harding @ Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:31:56 AM CDT

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Thanks Phillip (4.00 / 3)

Kind words all around. I am happy to call TAP my blogging home and I have learned a lot about the rest of the state in the process.

As Phillip said, this would pay for lodging and my registration for Netroots Nation. The catch is this: The top vote-getter wins. After that, it is like NCAA Tournament. So think of it as one "automatic" bid and at least eight "at-large" bids. If you aren't the top vote-getter, they could pick anyone.

I wrote why I need this scholarship on my application page. Money is certainly an issue. Being a recent college graduate (officially finishing up my degree this summer) and jobless (for now) I don't have the money to go. I could cover transportation costs and food costs, but definitely registration, lodging, etc.

While money is my number one obstacle, I have been eager to go to Netroots Nation since last summer, when I took part in YearlyKos via Second Life (YKSL, as it was known). This is a convention where I will interact with some cool people and learn a lot along the way.

Plus, Phillip has told me how great Austin is. I'm ready to go. I just need your help.

Thanks for everything,

Robert

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by: robert.harding @ Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:10:09 AM CDT

Okay. (4.00 / 2)

I don't have an account there, but that can be remedied. Robert definitely deserves to go.  

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by: Michael Bouldin @ Thu May 29, 2008 at 11:23:02 AM CDT

Done. (4.00 / 2)

Looks like you're up to 33, now.

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by: dennisl @ Thu May 29, 2008 at 12:55:01 PM CDT