I was just interviewed by the Marin Independent Journal (they found me on DU!)

[TomInTib]

While I have done quite a few interviews with the IJ, they were always on topics of which I have some expertise, experience
and local credibilty (music, art, economic development, Tom Snyder, etc).

Just a few minutes ago, the phone rang and on the other end was a reporter from the IJ. He wanted to talk to me about the divisions wrought by the Presidential campaigns and wanted to know my opinions on same.

I asked him just why in the hell (I talk like that, you know) he was calling me, as I am not really very active, politically.

He said he found me on Democratic Underground and that, from what he saw, I had no shortage of opinions.

The IJ is the second-most read paper in the Bay Area and #1 in Marin County.

By the way, I have the IJ's permission to post this on DU.

You just never know, sometimes.

Tom

[firedupdem]

1. What kinds of questions did they ask? What were your answers?

I need more! and Congrats on being interviewed!

[TomInTib]

10. They asked me if I thought this divisiveness was an original intent...

if I was seeing much of it in Tiburon, Marin, or Sonoma (I spend a lot of time locally, in the County, and in Sonoma, because that is where the free wine is).

I basically went stream-of-consciousness, because that is how I talk. I went on about Lee Atwater, Rove, Reagan, Bush, Palin, and on and on. By the time they edit the profanity, there won't be much left.

They asked if they could use my name, for attribution. I said, "Hell, yes".

They even went as far as to ask if I was concerned about repercussions from the Right (it would not be the first time for me).

I told them it was about time we started hitting back.

[firedupdem]

21. Good For You!! Thanks for sharing with us! n/t

[TomInTib]

24. get this.....

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7656729&mesg_id=7657358

[lonestarnot]

30. woodamnwhoo! That's my TNT!

:applause:

[Sedona]

Free wine?

where might I find that next time I drive over from Sedona?

:9

[lob1]

2. Hey, good for you, TomInTib. Go for it.

[Chimichurri]

3. How did they get your phone number?

[Snotcicles]

9. Yeah, I want to know that too.nt

[TomInTib]

12. ...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7656729&mesg_id=7657097

[TomInTib]

11. Like I said, they have done other interviews with me.

Believe it or not, I am pretty well known in Marin (as is our business).

I am easy to find.

[Cha]

4. Wow! I'd call that an

enterprising reporter! It was meant to be. Can't wait to read it:)

[TomInTib]

19. I'll post it if it's worth a damn.

It will probably go out in the Sunday edition.

[Cha]

22. Do!

Thanks, Tom.

[Howardx]

5. that is some funny shit

"from what he saw, I had no shortage of opinions."

good for you man i hope you gave him an earful.

[TomInTib]

16. I went totally stream-of-consciousness.

I was just riffing away, same as I play blues on guitar.

It's just so easy, that way.

[Sequoia]

6. Excellent.

[gardenista]

7. Isn't the IJ kind of conservative. Weird for Marin, I know, but I thought

that it was. Maybe I'm getting it confused with the Marin Scope?

[TomInTib]

18. They have been pretty conventional, in the past.

But they have been moving in our direction, lately.

On their fron page, recently, they had a quote from Richard Dreyfus on playing Cheney in "W".

Something like, "How do you play a person who has no soul?". Said to get into character, he would imagine trying to become a malignant cancer.

[Eric Cartman]

8. Found you on DU?

How did he get your phone number from DU?

[JSK]

14. Tom posted his website a while back

when he shared that great story about refusing a big sale to a repuke couple who were shopping in his art gallery. (best story ever, btw)

[TomInTib]

17. You know, the reporter mentioned that incident.

Thanks for the complement, JSK.

I was flayed by some here for that. People saying shit like I deserved to go out of business, that sort of thing.

Right here on DU.

Goodness...

Tom

[lonestarnot]

32. Well those freaks!

I missed that thread.

[TomInTib]

15. Here, RB

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=7656729&mesg_id=7657097

[JuniperLea]

13. Way to go, TomInTib!

Let us know when that hits ink! And link to the ink!

[TomInTib]

20. I will. You want to hear something funny?

I asked them if it was OK if I posted this on DU.

They told me that, evidently, the wimps at the "other" sites must use Linux or Lexus or whatever (I don't know shit about that stuff) and that every time they mention my name or put up a picture of me, the website is bombarded and they make money off each hit.

Isn't that effing hilarious? That "other" place is, at times, so obsessed with causing problems that the idiots end up making money for any publication or program that has the temerity to use any of us as a source.

I just love it.

Tom

[JuniperLea]

27. That's sort of how I feel when I hear...

Vote YES on Prop 8 spots on Air America! Or ANY McCain ad in California!

:rofl:

If they want to throw their money away like that, whatever!

[greenbriar]

23. kwel

way to go

[babylonsister]

25. That's one intrepid reporter to track you down that way.

Enjoy the experience, and you know where to go with any questions you have. ;)

[EFerrari]

26. Nice going, Tom!

The IJ is a good outfit.

[Gregorian]

28. No shortage of opinions. They'd LOVE me. Haha.

That's great. Although they better hurry up and get more interviews, because opinions are going to get slim with a good administration.

[K Gardner]

29. Congrats, Tom.. good job :-)

[merh]

31. you're opinionated?

whoda guessed. :9

[lonestarnot]

33. Check you out!

:woohoo: :applause: Next time they call tell them you can send comfort to the pukes by play'n some blues for them when it's over! :rofl:

[Forkboy]

34. Quit bragging.

;)

[blm]

35. Tom the Artist.....heheh.

.

[golddigger]

36. Cool! But I'm a little confused here. You give them interviews all the ...

time, but you acted all surprised and wanted to know where they found out about you?:shrug:

[TomInTib]

37. I have never talked..

to any of the regular reporters, only the "Lifestyle" types.

I am in no way politically active, locally. I really don't even care about local politics, as our town is very insular and independent from County and State. I don't even know who my Representative is (but I think she might be a woman).

That's why I was so surprised to hear from them regarding politics.

[ailsagirl]

38. Cool, Tom!!

:hi:

[KT2000]

39. Have suspected that DU

was a source.
Glad to hear they interviewed you! I think the "I hated G. Bush before it was cool" sig line moved you to the top of their list!

[musette_sf]

40. who was the interviewer?

anyone interesting like Libertore?

ps, congrats, i'll have to check it out on Sunday!