Representin' the Greens.

[Mathematician]

I don't know how many people here have heard about Channel One, but it's a short news show that goes out to high schools and middle schools around America. A few days ago my friend made a joke about someone from my school getting on, not actually being serious about it. Well after hearing about the "Voice your Opinion" segment, I took the idea and actually did get on. Let me tell you, I have never seen my entire class laugh so loud-- and what I said wasn't even funny.

To see the entire part where kids voice their opinion about their favorite political party, go to www.channelone.com, click "Watch Today's Show" (top-right'ish in blue), click "Expand Playlist" under October 23rd, and choose the last option on the scroll-down menu. I must admit, you can't see my face at all, except for my nose (which I swear, isn't THAT big. (Refers everyone to my Myspace, www.myspace.com/ikissbabies, for more appropriate sizes).

They cut me off though. The rest went somewhat like this:

"I think the Green Party's many platforms coincide with my vision for America. I care about issues the other two parties chose to push aside, such as banning the death penalty, and concentrating on environmentalism and recycling."

I think the full transcript might (or has) got on ABC news. As far as my personal feelings? Excited. A lot of people didn't know what the Green Party actually supports, and some didn't even know there was more than two political parties. All in all, a fun time. I think there's a conspiracy to cut me off early and allow the Republican/Democrat to talk longer, though.

 

[Booko]

I think the full transcript might (or has) got on ABC news. As far as my personal feelings? Excited. A lot of people didn't know what the Green Party actually supports, and some didn't even know there was more than two political parties. All in all, a fun time. I think there's a conspiracy to cut me off and allow the Republican/Democrat to talk longer, though.

Darn! And my kids have school off today and woulda missed it!

Even where there's no conspiracy, there's still this editorial assumption that it only really matters what Dems and Reps have to say, because they're the only ones who will really get elected anyway. Of course, the failure to actually show any third party opinions pretty much insure that's the case, doesn't it?

 

[Mathematician]

Darn! And my kids have school off today and woulda missed it!

Even where there's no conspiracy, there's still this editorial assumption that it only really matters what Dems and Reps have to say, because they're the only ones who will really get elected anyway. Of course, the failure to actually show any third party opinions pretty much insure that's the case, doesn't it?

Just the fact some people in my school are enlightened about the Green Party makes it worth while.

 

[RevOxley_501]

man i woulda been interrogated


i used to watch channel one alot though--was kinda neat, though the bell usually rung after a few seconds of it

 

[Tigress]

I don't know how many people here have heard about Channel One, but it's a short news show that goes out to high schools and middle schools around America. A few days ago my friend made a joke about someone from my school getting on, not actually being serious about it. Well after hearing about the "Voice your Opinion" segment, I took the idea and actually did get on. Let me tell you, I have never seen my entire class laugh so loud-- and what I said wasn't even funny.

That's cool. I'm always glad to hear of youth taking a genuine interest in the affairs of the world.

Sadly, I found their numbers to be quite lacking when I was in school, responding to such a notion in a similar way to many of your peers.

They cut me off though. The rest went somewhat like this:

"I think the Green Party's many platforms coincide with my vision for America. I care about issues the other two parties chose to push aside, such as banning the death penalty, and concentrating on environmentalism and recycling."

As a Green Party supporter myself, I can only nod in agreement. :yes:

 

[Green Gaia]

As some of you know, I will be moving soon most likely to another voting district (but still in the central VA area). I have decided that when I move, I will register as a member of the Green party and am looking for local meetings and chapters.

 

[Valjean]

As some of you know, I will be moving soon most likely to another voting district (but still in the central VA area). I have decided that when I move, I will register as a member of the Green party and am looking for local meetings and chapters.

Careful Maize-- there are some pretty dodgy characters among those Greens.....

(speaking as a registered Green)

 

[Green Gaia]

Careful Maize-- there are some pretty dodgy characters among those Greens.....

(speaking as a registered Green)

I can hold my own.