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October 28, 2007 at 19:11:40
CAN we nominate Al Gore as a write in candidate, and if so, HOW? by W. Christopher Epler (Bill) Page 1 of 2 page(s) |
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Specifics, specifics. And questions, question. And please, please, network to as many sites as possible. 
Alright, you pros out there, what's the answer? And please don't just respond to the piece -- WRITE YOUR OWN STATEMENT ABOUT HOW WE CAN DO THIS.
IF Gore CAN be nominated (elected?) as a write in candidate, then its time for "power of the people" to make it happen.
And while we at it, and speaking of power of the people, let's start getting very, very focused about that multitude of things we can REALISTICALLY ACCOMPLISH independently of the dem/pug one party system.
Dear God, it's obvious to barnyard animals that the DLC Hillary Clinton Doll is a textbook Republican wearing a Halloween Democratic mask. As has already been said thousands of times, if Hillary Clinton/Bush gets elected, this will simply hammer the last nail into our Constitutional Republic.
But the main thrust of this piece is hope, hope, and more hope. We have to find out just what grass roots progressive/liberal Americans (plus independents and moderates – it’s a big Ship of State) can ACTUALLY ACCOMPLISH independently of gutless Democratic Congressional traitors.
You know what; I think the power of the people hasn't even been tapped into. I think we've been brainwashed into thinking that governmental dynamics have to be processed through an utterly no win political/social system invented by America's Greek God-like elites.
Said differently, establishment politics is our jailor, not our liberator. And why should this surprise anyone since the "political game" was concocted by vampire elites precisely to give the "have not's" and middle and lower classes (the 99%) a bone to gnaw on while the pig, pig rich continue to live like Greek Gods.
So politics is part of the problem, not the solution. The solution is power of the people strategies which circumvent the elite's multiple political fail safes.
The primary challenge now is probably for us to SNAP OUT OF IT and realize that the Americans who so passionately reject this Bush/fascist/neocon coup d'etat have OPTIONS OF POWER that have little or nothing to do with establishment politics, e.g., "beltway democratic politicians."
And this isn't abstract theory. This is taking a long, hard look at realpolitik apolitical hardball. How could it be more obvious? If we are going to take our country back and save Mother Nature (and our children's lives and futures), we have to do it INDEPENDENTLY of this elite created, suicidal one party system.
Forget the dems. Forget the pugs. It's 100% up to us to make radical, apolitical changes.
And let's start with making Al Gore a write in candidate . . . and then keep going on from there.
Isn't it empowering to think we can make vast things happen without having to kiss the you know what of establishment politics?
We are American citizens and it is our God given and Constitutionally given right to fulfill the dream of our noble and wise forefathers to make this county a power of the people Democracy. So what are we waiting for?
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Yes we can!
Ok… I get that the race is not as concrete to some people in states where their hands are tied without a Gore announcement. So send money… Write letters, respectful, rational, short letters to the editors of MSM outlets… Rant and rail, be the elephant in every room… But please… keep your eyes on the prize; speculation is best left to the MSM, they are at there best when disguising their bias with ‘speculation’. Every movement has its internal politics, personalities collide, people disappoint and no plan ever seems to satisfy everyone… That is as it should be and has always been, deal with it as a very minor irritant, treat it as gossip and remember that we are all human and thus flawed. And move on… Al Gore has said he doesn’t plan to run for President…That’s true; he said it in my presence… But of all the potential candidates he is the only one who could possibly succeed without a plan… He doesn’t need one, as we already have one… He doesn’t need an organization of volunteers, we already have one… This campaign needs no media team, focus groups or fashion consultants, for we will ignore the old media, we are fully focused and we wear what is sensible, Gore t-shirts and I don’t own a tie… Gore is already running, just as Ike was in 1952 before New Hampshire… I wonder how Mr. Republican, Bob Taft, regarded General Eisenhower in late ’51. I haven’t checked but if we could I bet we would find any number of opinion pieces in the Times or the Globe explaining to New Hampshire voters that Ike was still busy in Europe and that after winning the greatest war in history he didn’t need to become President, that it would be a step down for this American Caesar, why waste your vote by writing in his name, he wasn’t even on the ballot and look at Sen. Bob Taft standing tall all ready to be crowned… Sound familiar? We can place Gore’s name on several February 5th Primary ballots. Being absorbed in the tactical aspects of gathering signatures for the last four weeks and having a day job I haven’t had time to research the national strategic aspect and no one has asked me to but in California we have the possibility of electing actual delegates and being dealt into the game. I would think this is true in several other states and if I haven’t been drinking my own Kool-Aid (hey, we all make Kool-Aid…ours is just organic…) then I suspect that New Hampshire will deliver a surprise write-in appeal to Mr. Gore to announce. A third place write-in finish there would be significant, second would be a political earthquake. Gene McCarthy came in second in ’68, overthrowing LBJ who actually won the primary… So there you have it… a coherent reality that might just be put in place if we move in just the right way. The efforts to place Gore’s name on the ballots where his active consent is not needed must be successful, in California and the other eligible Feb. 5th states. A significant write-in effort in New Hampshire that garners a surprise for the MSM will set us up for a Feb 5th result that will accrue a significant delegate base and bring forth the legitimate Call of the People that will convince Americans that Al Gore is not joining the race as a spoiler or an opportunist but in response to a Call. I have been out on the hustings for 4 weeks now; I have spoken with hundreds, perhaps thousands, of voters and I sense a great desire to see Al Gore get a chance to lead this Nation. Many of the people who are convinced he isn’t running say so in great disappointment. When I tell them about the Nominating Petitions, explain the rules and ask for their support in making a choice possible, most are very willing to do so. I have stood on quite a few street corners in my time and have endured all manner of derision, but I have never been so welcomed by the average person of political awareness as I have these last few weeks. Howard Dean, may he remain our Chair for as long as he wishes, needs a 50 state strategy… We don’t, not yet… So let us turn our focus to the non-consent states and start searching Kayak for a New Hampshire holiday… We don’t need a candidate; we already have a campaign… RG Johnson/Dallas112263San Jose CAhttp://groups.yahoo.com/group/bayarea4gore/ by Dallas112263 (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 2 comments) on Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 8:39:26 PM  (0+)
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Yes, we can!
Why can't we? Every state in the union has a ballot write in option. Wouldn't it be the grandest thing if Americans opted out of the coronation of HRC and choose a uniter instead of a divider? You are so right about Gore. Right on all the major issues and a uniter. I'm going to write him in. Just ask the poll worker if you need help. by Louisa (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 2 comments) on Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 8:40:30 PM (0+)
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TRY
Try the writein, see what it brings, nothing to lose. Bill you need to click on Digg it above right. I will start for you. by Professor Emeritus Peter Bagnolo (144 articles, 1 quicklinks, 95 diaries, 1317 comments [5 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 9:31:25 PM (0+)
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Reply: Try This
Has everyone seen this: draftgorenh.com They already have a write in started. by Louisa (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 2 comments) on Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 9:56:02 PM (0+)
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Reply: thalnk you
will do by W. Christopher Epler (Bill) (291 articles, 59 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 763 comments [44 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Sunday, Oct 28, 2007 at 10:28:05 PM (0+)
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Thank you Mr. Epler
Hi, great creative article. Please count me in also. I will write Mr. Gore's name in. Thanks, Larry, Albuqueruqe, NM by Dr. Larry Semark (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 11 comments) on Monday, Oct 29, 2007 at 10:10:22 AM (0+)
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Gore
Don't waste your time with Gore. He's a neoliberal. Support Dennis Kucinich who is the only true progressive in the race. by Ty (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 888 comments [2 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Oct 29, 2007 at 1:27:55 PM (0+)
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Reply: hard choice
I've got to admit it's a hard choice. I would give anything for EITHER of them. solidarity, Bill by W. Christopher Epler (Bill) (291 articles, 59 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 763 comments [44 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Monday, Oct 29, 2007 at 5:31:58 PM (0+)
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