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Jim Lane

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90. I agree with you except for your suggesting the possibility that they intend to help the right wing.

Fri Jul 20, 2012, 10:57 AM

Jul 2012

Granted, there are some elements within the Green Party who prefer Republican victories to Democratic victories. I think their idea is that the Democrats, having lost, will cast about for a better strategy, and will hit on the idea of advocating far-left positions that command the support of about five percent of the electorate.

In that sense, they may be intentionally dong the bidding of the right, but their bottom line is an attempt to move the country to the left. I'll be charitable and say that they're merely totally misguided in their strategy about how to do that. "Never ascribe to malevolence what can be adequately explained by stupidity."

As for what they do between elections, I think I've seen references to an occasional demonstration. I do volunteer work with the Sierra Club, and I think the Greens have helped publicize some of our events. Other than that, I don't know.

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Well, it's official, the Green Party has just nominated another egomaniac/loser/idiot. Jill Stein? [View all] Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 OP

yeah, I watched some of the Green Party thingie on C-SPAN over the weekend cali Jul 2012 #1

I think it's the smug self righteous "we know it all" attitude, and it comes off as elitist. nt Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #3

Our local GP tried to hi-jack a social/economic-justice coalition building effort patrice Jul 2012 #2

"and they tried to hitch a free ride on those actual working" Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #4

This was pretty frustrating & depressing to watch. patrice Jul 2012 #5

And that's a real problem. These folks are seen as elitist by Dems and Pukes alike. The "new agey" Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #9

Oh, hell! yeah. I knew we were in trouble when the facilitator selection committee picked the guy patrice Jul 2012 #13

"wanted us to throw a little blue ball to one another"? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #21

It felt silly. I've done that sort of thing back-when, in my seeker phase A LONG TIME AGO. It also patrice Jul 2012 #29

Let me know when the U.S. switches to proportional representation w/ a multi-party system. backscatter712 Jul 2012 #6

I wouldn't say Greens are "assholes" Taverner Jul 2012 #7

All of the ones I know are NICE people, but they seem to have this idea that the whole patrice Jul 2012 #8

Someday, all of the minor parties on the left will need to form a coalition Taverner Jul 2012 #10

Hoping here. patrice Jul 2012 #16

Maybe not assholes, but they're certainly a distraction. This is all the M$M and it's corporate.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #11

Stupid OP WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #12

I agree rox63 Jul 2012 #15

Me, too WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #33

Fail, indeed. woo me with science Jul 2012 #17

We should never under-estimate the value of getting the issue education clearly before the people. patrice Jul 2012 #19

You're absolutely right. Excuse me while I take a timeout! I'll be over here ------->>>>>>> Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #24

:) WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #28

This. Demit Jul 2012 #31

Yeah, totally. nt Zorra Jul 2012 #34

Thank you, WilliamPitt Panasonic Jul 2012 #45

Yup. Hissyspit Jul 2012 #57

Yup I saw her on the Thom Hartman show. Ganja Ninja Jul 2012 #87

There's nothing wrong with Jill Stein obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #14

I like Roseanne Barr. She makes me a little nervous, but I don't mind that too much unless necessary patrice Jul 2012 #20

That's a good way to put it: making you nervous obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #50

you just pissed off West! dionysus Jul 2012 #18

And all the Jill Stein enthusiasts it appears. All 2 of 'em! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #23

So, what's wrong with having choices in an (alleged) democracy? Tierra_y_Libertad Jul 2012 #22

Choose Away! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #27

Nothing is wrong with it persay... Chan790 Jul 2012 #62

Damn, I wish I could rec your post! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #64

Maybe they can team up with OWS zappaman Jul 2012 #25

Zappa facepalms at you. WilliamPitt Jul 2012 #32

Honestly, I think many are the same people. Same nonsense. Same Impact. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #39

As long as they take centrist Dems with them... nt Comrade_McKenzie Jul 2012 #68

+1 leftstreet Jul 2012 #80

Unrec...you didn't include any actual quotes... joeybee12 Jul 2012 #26

It's an NPR show. You could probably find the transcript. WARNING: It's the same b.s. you heard... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #37

You say: "Honestly, she's Roseanne Barr, with a medical degree." AnotherMcIntosh Jul 2012 #30

OP is a �ber alles Party Dem - Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #36

It's BOTH class-based and gender-based abuse. Very economical. nt Romulox Jul 2012 #46

You are aware that many longtime DUers - Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #35

Jill Stein/Hell Hath No Fury 2012! I have no proof of anything you just said, and I seriously..... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #38

Uh, yeah, actually I do. Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #60

Bravo! We just disagree about your tactics. I have no doubt that there are serious people who... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #63

I'm so glad y'all have someone new to hate. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #40

Ah, but Orly Taitz has a medical degree as well. Just sayin'....... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #41

I'm glad you know the names of two women who have medical degrees. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #44

Why, Thank You! I like you too! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #48

She has a dental degree. Luminous Animal Jul 2012 #55

What are you an anti dentite? Son of Gob Jul 2012 #72

Okay... I admit it! I'm an anti-dentite! Luminous Animal Jul 2012 #77

Lack of accuracy never stopped him before. Starry Messenger Jul 2012 #73

Two Minutes Hate! Romulox Jul 2012 #42

Nicely summarized. woo me with science Jul 2012 #52

No kidding! whatchamacallit Jul 2012 #65

sounds like you really dislike progressives quinnox Jul 2012 #43

The phoneys sure do. Attacking Democrats, while claiming moral superiority. You betcha! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #47

Jill Stein isn't a phoney nor an asshole obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #49

Jill Stein/Obamanaut2012? I like the sound of it. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #53

Except I'm not advocating voting Green obamanut2012 Jul 2012 #58

Third Way corporate types always attack *actual* progressives. woo me with science Jul 2012 #51

You run with that theory, woo me.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #54

+1 (nt) whatchamacallit Jul 2012 #66

And Republican "types" sometimes turn out to be progressive posers. You better believe it! Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #71

Very well stated. sabrina 1 Jul 2012 #94

I was hoping they would nominate Roseanne! bigwillq Jul 2012 #56

I'll have to learn more about her. girl gone mad Jul 2012 #59

+1 Hell Hath No Fury Jul 2012 #61

Indeed. nt woo me with science Jul 2012 #74

I have the same loathing for her that I have for Romney. She's running against the (D)emocratic... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #81

It's extremely odd for a democrat to have to keep telling people they ARE a democrat! sabrina 1 Jul 2012 #93

LOL Oilwellian Jul 2012 #82

Are the Republicans paying these people to run, to split the anti-GOP vote? Nye Bevan Jul 2012 #67

It is interesting isn't it? She was asked about that. Weak ass answer. The transcript may be up.. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #70

They paid Al Sharpton to run in 2004.....All documented by the FEC........ msanthrope Jul 2012 #92

They don't like the way we run our party either. undeterred Jul 2012 #69

" Uh, excuse me, but hasn't that strategy already bottomed out?" Hotler Jul 2012 #75

I agree about OWS, but I disagree about the lack of "spine" in Dems. I guess I'm confused as to.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #76

gotta link? Sea-Dog Jul 2012 #78

As stated in the o.p., it was an NPR show. There may be a transcript at the site. I caught.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #79

Most third party problems... GreenMask Jul 2012 #83

Most operate on pure piss & vinegar, and you're right, they're blinded by ideology. They don't.... Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #84

Tea-folks GreenMask Jul 2012 #85

The Tea-folks were successful because they were backed by K-Street, and very well funded. Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #86

The Tea Partiers learned a magic word that still eludes Stein, Nader, and their ilk: "PRIMARIES". Jim Lane Jul 2012 #88

Great observations. If Dr. Stein is a serious person, as some have suggested, why not a primary? Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #89

I agree with you except for your suggesting the possibility that they intend to help the right wing. Jim Lane Jul 2012 #90

"......Democrats, having lost, will cast about for a better strategy...." Tarheel_Dem Jul 2012 #91