I know the nomination of Cynthia McKinney as the Green Party's presidential candidate is old news (or maybe not even news...) by now, but I wanted to delve into a related subject even more unknown - her choice of veep.
That's right, I speak of none other than Rosa Clemente, the hip-hop activist and no doubt politically savvy pol that will take November's election by storm.
The Green's Web site proclaims that Clemente's addition to the ticket ... "is big news. In fact its great news. First Rosa is no joke. This Bronx born-Puerto Rican-African sista is sharp on the issues and uncompromising on the principals she stands for. She stands tall and fights fiercely for the communities and people she has long represented. She is more than qualified."
Rosa, I'm not saying you're a joke. I'm saying the whole political party you belong to is a joke. Third parties in 21st century America are little more than fodder for late night talk shows and trivia games at local bars. If you've got to fight to get your name on every states' ballot, then you don't stand a chance and shouldn't be taken seriously in the political area.
Running a national campaign is a big deal, and throwing your hat in the ring in July isn't the way to do it. Then again, I believe only the most deluded of Greens believe they have a chance to win. What is this really, except another bullet point the guy who introduces you to speak can add to your list of accomplishments?
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