His Truth is Marching On - Cynthia McKinney For President

[lavgrn]

It's NOT SMART to forget about the electoral college. If you live in a state like NY which so dominated by Dems in federal elections or Texas which is so dominated by Reps, your vote for Greens helps move the national discussion in a more productive direction AND if the McKinney obtains 5% of the national vote the Greens become a major party nationwide like the Dems and Reps. Also, GPs in many states gain or maintain ballot access for the Green option in some states with 1% to 5% of the vote.

[Quishanumber1]

It's NOT smart for blacks to waste votes on someone who has no chance of winning. Voting for McKinney as great as she is, is ignorant of voting and irresponsible. Voting for McKinney will take votes away from Obama thus leading McCain to a straight victory. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! Voting for McKinney so late in the game will hurt us more than help us. We should raise her up in 2012 not now. McCain will win for sure if we use our votes on her and not on the one of us who can win--which is OBAMA-2008!

[lavgrn]

What is NOT SMART is not to take into account the electoral college. IF McKinney gets more than 5% of the vote nationwide, the Greens become a major party and people will have more choice. If you live in a state like New York state which has voted as much as 80% Democratic, don't waste your vote on Obama but rather vote to support another voice and drag the national political conversation in a more productive direction. Also, in many states, the GP would gain ballot access with enough votes.

[kiloboba]

What is not Smart is voting for a corrupt zionist internationist based only on the fact that the man is black. I will smack anyone who speaks of voting on for a president for skin color or sex or religious creed. The country deserves honest votes if we want to excel. Vote for the good person regardless of chances or popularity. Maybe if everyone voted honestly we would actually see entire states overwhelmed by a third party. I really don't mind as long as we the people have liberty.

[SpiralEyelash7]

Nader can bash the two-party system all he wants, but by running for an intolerable third time he can only destroy the good name of all alternate party candidates, therefore contributing directly to the monster he pretends to be confronting! Kids these days, right? My ass! Take a page from your son and support the only candidate that has already risked everything for real justice for real people that will continue to prevail. Cynthia McKinney is the only true hero of ALL candidates all over!!

[boomac62]

I have great respect for Ms McKinney, however I'm voting Nader/Gonzalaz. my son is supporting McKinney but what can ya do with kids these days, eh?...at least he's not a democrat.

peace

[seecraig]

If only the general public would appreciate that they have two good choices, neither is Dem or Rep.

McKinney though is working to building an enduring political party that will continue to win more and more local elections.

We need to build institutions that change society.

[boomac62]

I agree, living in a state with very strick and unfair ballot access laws (NC) I doubt it will be easy for either to be on the ballot but I will vote for whoever is able to get on the ballot and if I have to write one in I just may go with McKinney, after all I AM a Green Party member and perhaps....just maybe...I need to think long term, eh?

peace

[alyceclover]

Did not know Ms. McKinney was a "multi millionaire" but I do approve of her voting record and ideals. Do not know of her presidential leadership ability; but she will get my vote if the Clintons are on the Democrat ticket.

[stephpolster]

Funny; she is getting my vote because Hillary is NOT on the Democrat ticket. I'm glad I found out about her; her platform is wonderful and she is a courageous and compassionate candidate. I hope she will run until she wins.

[allencrider]

She's just your average multimillionaire.

[seecraig]

I'd think you'd find out otherwise on both "average" and "multimillionaire."

She was a teacher, not a lawyer nor a business person, before being elected to the Georgia State Legislature.

[toddalex]

There's only one reason why you don't hear more about Cynthia McKinney's good works, and the reason is EXACTLY because she's NO MULTIMILLIONAIRE. Her typical constituents simply cannot ensure that she will win the fundraising rat race, but they love her dearly because she speaks loudly for them and has NEVER sold out. It is unfortunate that it takes cold cash and glamor to ensure that the voice of the People is heard. We could use a value system that is "FOR ALL," not just for the rich.

[breaks0]

The comment reflects the ignorance of the poster, craig. The music in your vid at first struck me as a bit too jingoistic. But as it progresses, you really see how beautiful it is. Especially combined with the clips of McKinney, and all the phrases you put onscreen (justice for all, economic uplift and freedom from war, etc.). Overall, it's very inspiring and moving! The campaign and the party need ALOT more of this sort of publicity to get national ballots access and to aim for 5% in November.

[breaks0]

Obviously I meant Allen's comment, not Todd's. My only additional suggestion, craig would be that you do more of these and consider getting more specific in at least some of them. I think alot of good models can be taken from YT/internet publicity that the Kucinich campaign used, like that excellent "cost of the war/gas pump" ad and the the "Dennis/Kucinich for President" ads that ForthPosition has on his channel. Even if you don't like the music, Forth's work could definitely be a model.

[breaks0]

Finally, by specific, I mean what McKinney and the Greens stand for platform wise. Whether you take it from the party platform (which, granted won't be written till July's convention), the reconstruction party 10 point platform or points we already know like Universal, single payer health care, an end to the Iraq/Afghan and other wars, environmental issues, Sean Bell, etc. I thought of Forth's ads and the gas pump ones b/c they do just that, i.e. attack the issues/policies consisely. Great work!

[seecraig]

BTW give Todd Laracuenta, Maralex Designs credit for doing an excellent job creating this video.

We do need to do more like this with a diversity of approaches.

[brghtsd1]

I am not supporting Ms. McKinney but I do have respect for her.

[GreggJocoy]

Wonderful video. Help yourself by helping Cynthia.

[seecraig]

Courage to speak truth = heroism = Cynthia McKinney.

A Presidential Campaign building an enduring movement and political party that will result in

Power To The People!