Influence

I heard a mere two or three minutes of an interview this morning with a gentlemen who was one of the "team leaders" for Obama's web and social networking crew. As I understood, this guy developed the system by which Obama's 'crew' worked to gain and maintain support though the vast community of the internet.

The interviewer asked the guy how this all came about. (sorry, I didn't catch his name, and am not currently online so unable to search around) His response was amazing to me: "Fugazi." He didn't say it quite that succinctly, but he spoke at length about the Washington DC punk scene, Dischord Records general philosophy, and how being involved in that taught him a great deal about community and about how people connect with one another. And the power of music.

I am always amazed by the degree to which our decisions and our actions can effect change in the world. Perhaps Fugazi's insistence on keeping ticket prices low and refusing to sell merchandise are one of the primary reasons Obama is our president. Likely one of an immeasurable myriad of factors, but interesting and inspiring nonetheless.

Posted by jeff pitcher at October 4, 2009 10:43 AM

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