Bernie Sanders Comes to Lubbock!

I could not believe it!  On Wednesday, from two separate sources, I received notice that Bernie Sanders was coming to Lubbock.  The meeting was free, but the Bernie Sanders organization email wanted me to RSVP.  I did.  But, I decided that I was not going to take the chance of not getting in.  

In 2008, Bill Clinton came to Lubbock, and spoke at the Lubbock High School gym (where Buddy Holly went to school.)  A friend and I went a couple hours before the speech began, and we almost did not get in.  I was not going to take that chance again. So, although the doors did not open until noon, I arrived at  the Lubbock Memorial Civic Center shortly after 10 AM. I brought a book, found a seat, and was content to read, which is what I would have been doing at home. I met up with a woman who has been involved in the Democratic party, and she took me under her wing, so to speak.  We were able to be near the front of the line, and get good seats.  

I had announced this at the NASW meeting on Thursday.  I saw several social workers at the event: Stacy, Selly, Earline, Graciela, and Adelaida.  There may have been more.

It felt soooo good to be among people who demonstrated support for the kinds of issues that I support.  I did not believe there were that many progressives in Lubbock.

I was concerned, as was my "mentor" that the crowd would be small, but there was standing room only.  And, no dissenters spoke up!  What a relief. 

I have not been able to support the Democratic party in Lubbock because it is so staid and conservative.  I could support this. 

Thank you, Our Revolution Texas

Andy Wilkerson

Jim Hightower

Bernie Sanders

Nina Turner