The Green Party held a presidential forum in San Francisco on Saturday, May 12th, featuring Roseanne Barr and Dr. Jill Stein. The event was held in time to coincide with the state party's plenary, giving their California supporters a chance to decide their preferred candidate for the 2012 presidential race.
One of the things about this debate that was unique was their near-universal agreement with each other, on issues from the economy, to foreign wars, to the Federal Reserve. Roseanne, especially, applauded many of the speaking points made by Dr. Stein (pictured), and the feeling was reciprocated, though in a
Jill Stein Debates Roseanne Barr: Green Forum
by James Maynard May 18th, 2012 | Presidential Election
A Gay Winners and Losers
by Ronald A. Rowe May 16th, 2012 | Political Opinions, Winners & Losers
This week’s biggest political kerfuffle was all about gay rights. While other issues did pitch a tent here and there across the political landscape, gay rights inadvertently built a massive structure that dominated the week. So, in the vein of our recent topic-specific Winners and Losers columns, Camp Campaign proudly presents the Gay Pride Winners and Losers of the week.
WINNERS:
Joe Biden –
Joe Biden really kicked this whole thing into high gear by weighing in, and going all in, on the issue of gay marriage and civil unions. Whether it was intentional or one of his patented gaffes, Biden
WINNERS:
Joe Biden –
Joe Biden really kicked this whole thing into high gear by weighing in, and going all in, on the issue of gay marriage and civil unions. Whether it was intentional or one of his patented gaffes, Biden
Wooly Bully
by Eric M. Blake May 14th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, Presidential Election, Republican Reflections
What a week. Joe Biden gives a gaffe, which threatens to derail the schedule of the Obama campaign’s agenda. Yes, I know … what else is new? I mean, really — how on Earth has this guy kept his office for so long? With all the crazy blunder’s he’s made — even before the ’08 election — what the heck were they thinking?
You know, I get such a kick out of all the pundits — and fellow college students! — who swear with a straight face that Joe Biden is actually “very smart.” See … unlike Sarah Palin and
You know, I get such a kick out of all the pundits — and fellow college students! — who swear with a straight face that Joe Biden is actually “very smart.” See … unlike Sarah Palin and
Johnson Nominated for President by Libertarians
by James Maynard May 11th, 2012 | Presidential Election
Gary Johnson, former governor of New Mexico, was nominated as the presidential candidate by the Libertarian Party at their convention on May 5th. Running against Lee Wrights (a online political publisher), Johnson won on the first round of balloting, receiving 70% of the delegate vote.
The two-term governor, who made a name for himself during his second term by leading the successful charge for marijuana decriminalization in his state, will be running with Judge Jim Gray, a former drug prosecutor who has also spent the last several years campaigning for an end to cannabis prohibition. Gray won 59% of the
The two-term governor, who made a name for himself during his second term by leading the successful charge for marijuana decriminalization in his state, will be running with Judge Jim Gray, a former drug prosecutor who has also spent the last several years campaigning for an end to cannabis prohibition. Gray won 59% of the
Plot Turns
by Eric M. Blake May 7th, 2012 | Conservative Considerations, General Politics, Political Facts
Plot Turn #1:
One of the things you can always expect from the Left is an attempt to control the language of the discussion. Gay marriage? “Oh, it’s not a matter of behavior — it’s a matter of RIGHTS!” Abortion? “Oh, it’s not a matter of life — it’s a matter of women’s health!” Taxes? “Oh, it’s not about hurting or not hurting economic growth — it’s a matter of fairness!” Spending? “Oh, it’s not about the government wasting money doing things it’s not good at doing — it’s about helping people!”
You control the language, you control the discussion. That’s what
One of the things you can always expect from the Left is an attempt to control the language of the discussion. Gay marriage? “Oh, it’s not a matter of behavior — it’s a matter of RIGHTS!” Abortion? “Oh, it’s not a matter of life — it’s a matter of women’s health!” Taxes? “Oh, it’s not about hurting or not hurting economic growth — it’s a matter of fairness!” Spending? “Oh, it’s not about the government wasting money doing things it’s not good at doing — it’s about helping people!”
You control the language, you control the discussion. That’s what
