Ivins knows that Matt Gonzalez, Green of San Francisco, came so close to beating the pro-business Democrat Gavin Newsome in the race for Mayor that his election was only possible because everyone from Senators Feinstein and Boxer up to former President Bill Clinton visited and helped pour millions into the race. Even all that horse power was only able to ensure a squeaker for the victor. How much of a difference would it have made if Ivins had been an active part of building the Green Party where she lives, or even at the national level?
I have no right to expect anything from Ivins than that she continue writing the excellent prose she does, but if she?s willing to take the time to think about how the bankrupt and forever gone Democrats can stay on life support for a few more years, perhaps she can help the Green Party develop a more mature and powerful political base. Even some occasional coverage in her column would be very welcome.
Perhaps she can find out what really is going on with the FBI ?sting? of Dean Zimmerman . or find out how the US support for Plan Colombia might be endangering the lives of Ingrid Betancourt and Clara Rojas, Greens taken hostage by revolutionaries years ago and under threat of death. Maybe she could even do a piece about the Green Party and it?s perspectives on the same deficits and debt that frustrate Thomas so much!
Ultimately though, it?s not Thomas or Ivins that make the difference, but you and me. Are you like Ivins and Thomas? Are you prepared to tolerate the abuse you suffer at the hands of the Republican and Democratic machines forever? Or, are you ready now to stand up and ask for your government to represent what you want? Not something close to what you want. As I read recently, compromise is a last ditch effort, not a strategy.
The Green Party stands ready to help any of you who want the sort of sane, safe and livable world that we have always called for. From the Four Pillars of Peace, Grassroots Democracy, Social Justice and Ecological Wisdom, you can see the foundation is strong, and ready for you to build on it, no matter where you live
The Constitution Party is more likely to be a good fit for you if you want the United States to ?return to Biblical Values and Constitutionally Limited Government.? No matter what choice you make, the fact is that we do have choices in November, and every other month of the year. The seven percent or so of Americans who actually give money to candidates, write letters
to the editor, run for office, call and fax members of congress and work for candidates are the driving force behind what gets done. If you want to see things change, regardless of your point of view, you have a responsibility to do what you can to improve the nation and planet for future generations. Take responsibility for your future. Get involved.
I have no right to expect anything from Ivins than that she continue writing the excellent prose she does, but if she?s willing to take the time to think about how the bankrupt and forever gone Democrats can stay on life support for a few more years, perhaps she can help the Green Party develop a more mature and powerful political base. Even some occasional coverage in her column would be very welcome.
Perhaps she can find out what really is going on with the FBI ?sting? of Dean Zimmerman . or find out how the US support for Plan Colombia might be endangering the lives of Ingrid Betancourt and Clara Rojas, Greens taken hostage by revolutionaries years ago and under threat of death. Maybe she could even do a piece about the Green Party and it?s perspectives on the same deficits and debt that frustrate Thomas so much!
Ultimately though, it?s not Thomas or Ivins that make the difference, but you and me. Are you like Ivins and Thomas? Are you prepared to tolerate the abuse you suffer at the hands of the Republican and Democratic machines forever? Or, are you ready now to stand up and ask for your government to represent what you want? Not something close to what you want. As I read recently, compromise is a last ditch effort, not a strategy.
The Constitution Party is more likely to be a good fit for you if you want the United States to ?return to Biblical Values and Constitutionally Limited Government.? No matter what choice you make, the fact is that we do have choices in November, and every other month of the year. The seven percent or so of Americans who actually give money to candidates, write letters
to the editor, run for office, call and fax members of congress and work for candidates are the driving force behind what gets done. If you want to see things change, regardless of your point of view, you have a responsibility to do what you can to improve the nation and planet for future generations. Take responsibility for your future. Get involved.
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