Also a great idea to webcast the events and conduct business online. Anyone who cares about including lower-income people in the national meeting should be encourage by these developments. Of course, there’s still a long way to go.

We started putting together our plan for the 2012 election. We also started work on some issue campaigns. Jesse Johnson showed us a great movie on mountaintop removal mining.

The Black Caucus was rejuvenated. Even state parties with very difficult ballot access situations (such as North Carolina) were excited about running local candidates.

How could I forget? Thanks to the great work done by the North Carolina Greens and the Annual National Meeting Committee, we actually made money on this meeting. On to a Greener 2010!

http://www.indyweek.com/gyrobase/Content?oid=oid%3A398633

Will do. However, I am leaving for vacation in Michigan, so it will have to happen at a later date and time.

Anyway, Michael, why don’t you write out here just a couple of the lessons. It is helpful to think things through.

Peace,
Kimberly

For those of us who are serious about creating a real, strong and viable alternative to the pro-war, corporate corrupted two party system there are some significant lessons.

I think the saddest moment in this thing was when Cynthia McKinney did not show up. In fact she appeared by video phone, at home, almost in her pajamas. Did Rosa Clamente show up?

This whole thing was like a train wreck, horrifying to see but you were unable to keep your eyes off it. Of course, at the chat room that was set up, I was summilarily banned for pointing out just how bad it really was. No Good Ship Lolly Pop, Pollyanna happy talk from me.

My dear God, this was so sad. This thing held so much potential.

Anyway…

To Michael Cavlan – I think you are correct that attendance was low. And, it could even be that quorum was not achieved. I think that the meeting leaders shuffled numbers wrong, and also that some states and delegates did not even realize that non-delegates could not carry proxies.

But, I do know that the proposal to elect the Steering Committee on-line was made before the meeting by the whole NC.

It could be that that the on-line idea was floated because people anticipated low turnout.

I think that on-line voting for the SC is not that bad an idea.

I will be interested how it goes. I try not to care. (Since I am not an enrolled green anymore.) There is no one I am thrilled about having on the SC, or think will change the universe. (One SC candidate brings some tiny hope, another SC candidate is at least a sparkling local candidate.)

There are a few people who I think would just destroy any hope for fairness or productivity in GP-US, and possibly destroy GP-US entirely. But, I tell myself that perhaps that is the pre-destined path. And, better to get it over with now–before prep must begin for Presidential Race 2012.

My understanding of why the National GP did not vote for the four Co-Chair positions is that there as about 90 odd people there, representing 26 States.

Which means that the National GP meeting did not meet quorum.

Can anyone here confirm that?

But, my story was somewhat cranky and opinionated….oh, well.

Glad to find out that some video was saved as recordings. The link is now also in the story.

I don’t consider Gail for Rail an actual “green.” And, at the 2008 Green Party Presidential Convention, Gail Parker specifically suggested the Green Party endorse Bloomberg for President.

I think that the Independent Green Party of VA is trying to confuse people by using the name “green” in their title. In NY, they probably would not get away with that. Guess VA law is different.

I am not even an “enrolled green”. But, I do think people should not posture so much.

Since 2007, no physical address!

Since 2007, telephone numbers, never answered, and [if you ask tough, awkward questions] never returned.

Sniff, sniff, does not pass the smell test.

Think Frank $500 MacKay, and fakey dakey Independence Party ……….

It was also reported at Green Party Watch – the only press that came to the press conferences were:

1) Green Party Watch
2) Indy Blog
3) Local paper.

Is that true?

That’s a disappointing performance.

doing outstanding work as normal. Thank you.

Brent thank you also.

As a Independent Greens of Virginia candidate for House of Delegates in 2009, I want to thank all the Green Party members who warmly received our Gail for Rail Parker at the meeting in Durham.

The Indy Greens of Virginia are an Independent State Party. We are not the affiliate of the Green Party of the United States.

Our big tent approach in Virginia – including independents, constitution, and greens works well.

Gail for Rail had an enjoyable three days meeting all the delegates in Durham.

It is my understanding Gail for Rail Parker discussed with the delegates the possibility of her being a candidate for the 2012 Green Party nomination to focus on the need for nationwide high speed rail, cutting dependence on foreign oil.

Thank you.

You can read more about the Indy Greens at http://www.VoteJoinRun.US

And see our full list of 27 endorsee/nominees for House of Delegates in Virginia in 2009.

http://www.livestream.com/greenpartyus
Click “On-Demand”

From there you can select from a menu of recordings.

Enjoy!