Cynthia McKinney running for prez - Page 2

ibex · 08-12-2008, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Ptech

Ibex

I never really saw video of her "hissy fit", but I wonder if it's possible that she was simply trying to assert her rights?

Do you see Sheehan and others trying to assert their rights to petition their elected representatives, and getting hauled off by the police, as being "hissy fits" too?

She seriously pissed off the powers-that-be PRIOR to 11 September. I would not be surprised in the least if they retaliated by playing hardball with her.

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Originally Posted by Free Parking

If I recall correctly, she was trying to enter a building at the capital when a guard stopped her and asked for ID because she wasn't wearing a pin that congressmen normally wear to identify themselves. She refused. She claimed she was being singled out, and I believe she even assaulted the officer.

She pulled rank and got called out for it. McKinney was probably making three times the annual salary of that guard, had she been white and Republican she would have been rightfully nailed for being so elitist. I have entered Federal buildings myself before on business and have been required to produce I.D. and go through a metal detector. I know it sucks but giving the guards a hard time will just make it worse. I'd have to agree with Heretic's contention that her nomination is a signal that the Greens have caved somewhat to the domination of the two party system by naming a known Democrat instead of an independent, my personal disgust with McKinney's behavior is completely secondary to this in my estimation of her as a third party candidate.

Heretic · 08-12-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ibex

She pulled rank and got called out for it. McKinney was probably making three times the annual salary of that guard, had she been white and Republican she would have been rightfully nailed for being so elitist.

Had she been white and republican she could've backhanded him and gotten away with it.

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I have entered Federal buildings myself before on business and have been required to produce I.D. and go through a metal detector.

Because you went through a handful of times and the guards didn't know who you were. They knew her by face and on a first name basis. The guard was being an ass.

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I know it sucks but giving the guards a hard time will just make it worse. I'd have to agree with Heretic's contention that her nomination is a signal that the Greens have caved somewhat to the domination of the two party system by naming a known Democrat instead of an independent, my personal disgust with McKinney's behavior is completely secondary to this in my estimation of her as a third party candidate.

They didn't cave in somewhat. This is a complete cave in. They've committed Sepiku before their new D.I.N.O. shogunates.

Ptech · 08-12-2008, 07:32 PM

Voting is pretty much a futile exercise anyway, so I'm used to "wasting" a vote, but at least my conscience is clear. I'll be voting for the principled one, the proven patriot who dared to confront the power structure.

I won't vote for the power structure. I will not swear allegiance to either of the clowns.

Duvidoo · 08-12-2008, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Ptech

I'll be voting for the principled one, the proven patriot who dared to confront the power structure.

I won't vote for the power structure. I will not swear allegiance to either of the clowns.

It's a pity more people don't think like you do ... then the third party candidate might stand a fighting chance ... if I could, I'd vote for McKinney. In Canada, a third party has won a time or two provincially ... but not federally ... yet.

brian_wilbanks · 08-12-2008, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Ptech

The Green Party has nominated Cynthia McKinney for president.

Do we have some choice now, or what?

With one vote, I can vote for a woman and a black at the same time. And in this case, probably the only candidate who is a proven patriot.

yep, you now have the choice to vote for a candidate who has no chance of winning.

brian_wilbanks · 08-12-2008, 09:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Duvidoo

It's a pity more people don't think like you do ... then the third party candidate might stand a fighting chance ... if I could, I'd vote for McKinney. In Canada, a third party has won a time or two provincially ... but not federally ... yet.

Oh give me a break, the only reason you two are up her ass is because she's a truther.

She's an egotistical nutcase, with an attitude and an itchy trigger finger, and it's no surpirse that she lost her bid for re election.

Duvidoo · 08-12-2008, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brian_wilbanks

yep, you now have the choice to vote for a candidate who has no chance of winning.

I've never voted for anyone just because they had the best chance of winning. And supporting McKinney has nothing to do with her being a Truther ... she's quite multi-faceted. I also like John Conyers and he's no Truther.

PS itchy trigger finger? Who's more likely to start a war with Iran? McCain, Obama or McKinney?

brian_wilbanks · 08-12-2008, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Duvidoo

I've never voted for anyone just because they had the best chance of winning. And supporting McKinney has nothing to do with her being a Truther ... she's quite multi-faceted. I also like John Conyers and he's no Truther.

PS itchy trigger finger? Who's more likely to start a war with Iran? McCain, Obama or McKinney?

McCain.

Ptech · 08-13-2008, 08:13 AM

Brian, are you suggesting you would rather have a fascist neocon war criminal as president than some uppity black woman who speaks truth to power?

I think I already know the answer.

brian_wilbanks · 08-13-2008, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ptech

Brian, are you suggesting you would rather have a fascist neocon war criminal as president than some uppity black woman who speaks truth to power?

I think I already know the answer.

yeah, that's exactly what I said....

I'd rather die than have a black person as president.....yep, that's what I said.
I'm such a neo-con bush apologist.

MCCAIN ALL THE WAY !!!!!

08-12-2008, 07:32 PM	#13 (permalink)
Ptech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Pierce FL Posts: 1,304 Thanks: 35 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	Voting is pretty much a futile exercise anyway, so I'm used to "wasting" a vote, but at least my conscience is clear. I'll be voting for the principled one, the proven patriot who dared to confront the power structure. I won't vote for the power structure. I will not swear allegiance to either of the clowns.
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Ptech Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Fort Pierce FL Posts: 1,304 Thanks: 35 Thanked 24 Times in 22 Posts	Brian, are you suggesting you would rather have a fascist neocon war criminal as president than some uppity black woman who speaks truth to power? I think I already know the answer.
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