tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post538862496561694093..comments2023-07-09T04:29:29.893-04:00Comments on The Radikal: Points of InterestChristian Duquehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-7829672172381056522009-01-06T19:15:00.000-05:002009-01-06T19:15:00.000-05:00Brett Roth is deeply considerating a presidential ...Brett Roth is deeply considerating a presidential run with an as-yet unnamed third party. He is greatly dissatisfied with the current two-party order and is rumored to be courting experienced pols such as IRHA official Michael Stromquist. Will Sheffie come aboard, or stay neutral?? only time will tell<BR/><BR/>As for treasurer candidates, there are several options, but one that has been overheard is Shire Patel and the neglected VISA caucus. <BR/><BR/>developing...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-39222067872530999052009-01-05T15:36:00.000-05:002009-01-05T15:36:00.000-05:00As 3:08, I do agree that left organizational suppo...As 3:08, I do agree that left organizational support can *help*, but it isn't some end-all be-all. By bringing those groups along the important question is how many of their members are going to actively campaign for you. That's where the larger turnout comes from... Well, that and some ridiculously great anti-Gator PR making for a great pitch when campaigning.<BR/><BR/>I'm neither O nor P. I don't have a vote at the table. But I think crediting the victory to an organization of the Left is silly, much less giving all that credit to either individual. At the same time, you're NOT going to see any "Greens means go" this time around either. <BR/><BR/>Orange and Blue won because they had McShera AND Dictor, as well as a load of other people who worked their asses off, plus great ideas, innovative and viral campaigning across campus, and some amount of luck. <BR/><BR/>Viva le Revolution is not the answer. It's only a glamorous slogan, which without the foundation of a ton of hard work and people, means little.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-17698756714318002602009-01-05T13:24:00.000-05:002009-01-05T13:24:00.000-05:00Are you looking at the same numbers as the rest of...Are you looking at the same numbers as the rest of us? Dictor withdrew from the party, how could his odds have improved? He offended nearly everyone by withdrawingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-74994992600894524382009-01-05T11:51:00.000-05:002009-01-05T11:51:00.000-05:00How have Dictor's odds approved over the break? La...How have Dictor's odds approved over the break? Last I knew, he no longer wanted to be a member of our party.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-28891390162046686282009-01-05T09:51:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:51:00.000-05:001:34,We're weren't close friends, but I kn...1:34,<BR/><BR/>We're weren't close friends, but I knew him to be a very solid individual. We often debated & disagreed, even on the campaign trail, but his heart was in the right place. He wanted to be senator more than just about anything else and he didn't give up till he made it. <BR/><BR/>Gareth Kerr's memory will parallel (& has) so long as it will be around. The same way younger and younger people are turned on to <B>Grapski, Kerns, et. al.</B>, I have themselves ask <I>'who's Gareth Kerr,'</I> & go out find out. :) <BR/><BR/>Ty for your really nice comment.<BR/>:::::::::::<BR/><BR/>1:50,<BR/><BR/>I K-N-O-W you didn't just call Saudi Arabia a 'progressive state.' Did everyone just read that too?<BR/><BR/>Western states drenched in Western favor hardly count as objective onlookers in the MidEast Crisis. Egypt's role has been despicable, their government has made a travesty of their rich history as an Arab leader, into an Arab Slave.<BR/>:::::::::::::::<BR/><BR/>3:08,<BR/><BR/>Speaking to people I thought was understood. You are 100% correct in all that you said, but you are outlining the old model, the model that most likely is still being followed by the Officials.<BR/><BR/>The new model welcomes the Left, with the same enthusiasm that SG parties welcome the endorese of College Dems, for instance. It's not about catering to what you call 'national politics.'<BR/><BR/>UF is the #1 priority, but there also needs to be national and international AWARENESS. In the 60's, 70's, & 80's this awareness was critical in SG and these students were heck of a lot more powerful that student leaders today - and all the wiser too!<BR/><BR/>You know...people think I'm like 90% prog, 10% O, and it's so not like that it's more like 52/48 to be quite honest. All the points you have made addressed, I have personally advocated for years, but given that the FBK-party will always raise more money, we as Indies need to <B>CONSTANTLY</B> try new things - per my three years and running belief.<BR/><BR/>Last term something happened. The Officials have their version, and the Progs have theirs.<BR/><BR/>I see a 10-15% deficit in votes and I want to make up for that. I have two working formulas that I'm planning on employing for this campaign, should <B>Dictor</B> take the nod. If <B>McShera</B> takesit , he'll turn down both of my options, he won't even have a choice in the matter.<BR/><BR/>But if a convention were held today, I still think <B>McShera</B> has the numbers. <BR/><BR/>What I wish the O's would admit, which naturally for PR would not be good for them, is that <B>Dictor's</B> odds have improved, albeit only slightly, over the break.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-20685740740253075452009-01-05T03:08:00.000-05:002009-01-05T03:08:00.000-05:00The idea that an SDS endorsement is going to win a...The idea that an SDS endorsement is going to win anybody the election is a little ludicrous. Am I alone in thinking that? <BR/><BR/>If anything, a public endorsement with a more radical left group will push away moderates and conservatives... maybe even leftists. <BR/><BR/>And on the topic of leftists, there might be a lot of Greek conservatives, but there are also a whole lot of liberals with letters (who are also involved in the massive hordes of people we're pretending cared a whole lot) and the idea that anyone is just going to magically pull Democratic voters for a student government campaign in significant numbers is laughable.<BR/><BR/>You don't win SG with national political ideology. You win it by talking to people -- communicating. Be it great Alligator coverage, visible and interesting campaigning, or simply and most importantly, more people talking to people and pointing them to the polls. <BR/><BR/>FBK usually wins with more money, more people (pledges, and lots more people generally including some from cultural orgs), and usually at least neutral PR. <BR/><BR/>O+B did well last semester on people, amazing PR, and decent-ish money. <BR/><BR/>I don't see a whole lot changing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-76852208184226286042009-01-05T01:50:00.000-05:002009-01-05T01:50:00.000-05:00The entire world does not condemn Israel. Not even...The entire world does not condemn Israel. Not even the entire Arab world condemns Israel. Progressive states such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia have expressed their displeasure with Hamas. I would expect any county to defend its citizens against rocket attacks to the fullest extent. Any nation would take action to prevent further attacks. Hamas is hardly defenseless. They continue to fire rockets at innocent civilians. Hamas does not, and has never wanted peace. Their only goal is to completely eliminate the Jews. This is seen by the Palestinians constant refusal to recognize Israel as a country and accept a country of their own. The Palestinians have been offered their own county on several occasions dating back to 1948. Do some research Duque. Your knowledge of the conflict is limited.<BR/><BR/>-Anon 11:34Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-35291376017017883372009-01-05T01:34:00.000-05:002009-01-05T01:34:00.000-05:00Gareth Kerr was a close friend of mine. Even thou...Gareth Kerr was a close friend of mine. Even though I am not an Indie, I respect Gareth.<BR/><BR/>RIPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-77379244281956607202009-01-05T00:18:00.000-05:002009-01-05T00:18:00.000-05:00The rally wasn't for Hamas; this blog isn't for Ha...The rally wasn't for Hamas; this blog isn't for Hamas, either. And I know you didn't say that 11:34, but don't you think you're missing one big detail?<BR/><BR/>The entire world condems the Israeli action. They are subjecting a defenseless nation to unspeakable acts of aggression. There's a name for that.Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-66316218443241593632009-01-04T23:34:00.000-05:002009-01-04T23:34:00.000-05:00Reports have been confirmed that Hamas is conducti...Reports have been confirmed that Hamas is conducting its military operations out of Gaza's main hospital. They continue their policy of using innocent civilians as human shields.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-82096342482784500992009-01-04T23:07:00.000-05:002009-01-04T23:07:00.000-05:00I have no phone right now, but it will happen. The...I have no phone right now, but it will happen. The break was very busy & stressful for me, but I promise you this will happen. I really do want to be a part of it. :)Christian Duquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06442591895926766002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14998306.post-15600728604211908112009-01-04T23:05:00.000-05:002009-01-04T23:05:00.000-05:00Day 16 of the standoff between Christian and Frank...Day 16 of the standoff between Christian and Frank, will they finish even one recording session before Winter Break ends tomorrow?<BR/><BR/>Outlook: Unlikely<BR/><BR/>End Result: Frank will go back to studying for classes on Tuesday, giving up hope on ever becoming a big podcast star with the "Christian and Frank Show" :-(franciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13203127120358770468noreply@blogger.com