Author Topic: Let The Revolution Begin! (Read 1476 times)

rpm · « **on:** May 14, 2006, 01:36:35 AM »

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Musician/writer KINKY FRIEDMAN has collected 169,574 voter signatures in a bid to be accepted as an independent candidate for US state Texas at November's (06) mid-term elections.
The MARILYN AND JOE hitmaker delivered 11 boxes containing more than 3 times the number of signatures required to the secretary of state's office in Austin and urged officials to quickly validate his candidacy to stand as a potential Texas governor.

Friedman says, "The people of Texas are sending a message to the politicians who have run our beloved state into the ground. The people have spoken loud and clear. It's time to take our state back from the Republicans and Democrats who've caused this train wreck. We're going to make Texas great again. We cannot be stopped." Addressing the burgeoning crowd Friedman yelled, "I'm humbled by your support, and I won't let you down. Let the revolution begin!"

I'm proud to say I helped get those signatures. Things are going to change around here.

Tarmac · « **Reply #1 on:** May 14, 2006, 02:22:48 AM »

It's good to see a guy that sees a way forward which isn't dependent on a political party. I'm glad he's making progress, I wish him luck, and I hope his example inspires some real change everywhere.

boxboy28 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 14, 2006, 02:42:14 AM »

I wish i could help,...... but we need some 3 di + mutli sided die aswell....

FiLtH · « **Reply #3 on:** May 14, 2006, 08:33:30 AM »

I look at that pic and I hear the dramatic silent film piano music, the girl tied to the tracks, the train coming, and him with an evil laugh as he spins the cigar between his lips.

Nash · « **Reply #4 on:** May 14, 2006, 08:45:40 AM »

Your efforts paid off, rpm - congrats!!

Toad · « **Reply #5 on:** May 14, 2006, 09:20:02 AM »

One has to wonder if someone as politically incorrect as Kinky could accomplish this anywhere else but Texas. For example, how well would Kinky's agenda play in California?

Nonetheless, I like Kinky and hope he wins it all.

Congrats for being a part of it RPM.

lazs2 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 14, 2006, 09:49:50 AM »

Have you guys really looked at his platform?

He would play well in kalifornia... he is a liberal socialist at the core... take away the cigar and bad language and he is diane finestein.

he wants to spend more on teachers and public schools but is against vouchers... he doesn't want to test kids or teachers for ability.

He wants to increase massively social welfare on health care and wants to "push renewable resources" (read punish anyone who wants to drive conventional cars and trucks)

He is a pawn of the teachers union and socialized medicine and the junk science of the EPA. He is al gore. and hillary.. but so hip that the young commies and old hippie socialists can feel good about him.

Why the hell do you guys think rpm likes him?

lazs

Toad · « **Reply #7 on:** May 14, 2006, 10:02:55 AM »

His top three issues, according to his website, are Education, Health Insurance and Renewable Energy.

Seems pretty clear the Texas Reps and Dems haven't done anything positive in those areas. How much worse will Kinky be as an Independent Governor with a Rep/Dem combo legislature?

I think he's worth supporting on the "mad as hell and not going to take it anymore" principle alone. Both the Dems and Reps nationwide need to be slapped in the face with the fact that the people can and will find other leadership if they have to do so.

Right now, the Dems and Reps figure the whole cake belongs to themselves. I think if an Independent took the governorship of Texas it might wake them up a bit.

You saw where Kinky suggests giving an extra $4.3 billion "found" in the state's coffers back to the people as a 15% property tax rebate?

lazs2 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 14, 2006, 10:10:46 AM »

toad... what democrat in the world has not been in the pocket of the teachers union or wanted more socialized medicine or wanted to get people out of their cars?

He is a democrat of the worst kind... he embodies the principles of the party..

now... If your complaints about democrats are that they don't fight hard enough for socialism and big government then....

Kinky is your man...

plus... it sounds so cool to say you like em eh?

Nope... if you vote for kinky then you are pretty much saying that the democrats aren't rushing to socialism fast enough for you.

That is definitely NOT the message I would want to send to future politicians.

Also... if public schools and teachers are supported by property tax.... how is he gonna lower property tax and at the same time waste even more money on public schools and the teachers union?

lazs

Suave · « **Reply #9 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:17:12 AM »

Wears a cowboy hat and hides his real name with a stupid sounding alias; is he seeking a job in a political office or a used car dearlership?

Toad · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:20:29 AM »

Laz, not everything about Kinky appeals.

OTOH, we desperately need change and if he has a chance to shake up the Dem/Rep good ole boys club, I'm for him. I believe the D/R club feels they have exclusive rights to the job and as professional courtesy they swap the King title now and again.

Kinky will have a damn hard time trying to do anything he intends to do with a D/R Legislature opposing the new Independent.

He has painted himself into a corner or two, as you note with the teacher salary/property tax issue.

How much worse can he be? I want the National parties to get a huge kick in the rear when they lose the statehouse in one of the big electoral vote states.

Chairboy · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:31:44 AM »

You mean, like when Jesse Ventura was elected?

/me looks around.

Nope, still looks pretty much the same as it ever was.

lukster · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:39:32 AM »

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Originally posted by lazs2

Also... if public schools and teachers are supported by property tax.... how is he gonna lower property tax and at the same time waste even more money on public schools and the teachers union?

lazs

Last I read is that he is looking to support education with casinos.

I've had pretty much the same opinion as you on Kinky lazs. Too early yet though to decide on who to vote for. I know he espouses immigration reform but I don't know what he really means by that or plans to do yet.

rpm · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2006, 11:46:33 AM »

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Originally posted by Suave
Wears a cowboy hat and hides his real name with a stupid sounding alias; is he seeking a job in a political office or a used car dearlership?

Dunno, why don't you ask "Ma" Ferguson or "Pappy" Lee O'Daniel?

Let's get some real answers to the real problems facing Texas:

Alternative Energy: Biodiesel. Simple, economical, environmentally friendly.

Education: Texas has the 8th largest economy in the world, but we're 1st in drop-out rates and 49th in education spending in the country. We need reform.

Healthcare: Texas ranks rock-bottom in providing for the basic needs of its youngest and poorest residents. More than one fifth of Texas children have no health insurance at all.

lukster · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2006, 12:07:13 PM »

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Originally posted by rpm
Dunno, why don't you ask "Ma" Ferguson or "Pappy" Lee O'Daniel?

Let's get some real answers to the real problems facing Texas:

Alternative Energy: Biodiesel. Simple, economical, environmentally friendly.

Education: Texas has the 8th largest economy in the world, but we're 1st in drop-out rates and 49th in education spending in the country. We need reform.

Healthcare: Texas ranks rock-bottom in providing for the basic needs of its youngest and poorest residents. More than one fifth of Texas children have no health insurance at all.

You do realize why we have some many dropouts and inadequte insurance right? How many of those 500,000 that recently marched on Dallas do you suppose are here legally?