The Real Reason "It's Not Easy Being Green"

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August 5, 2009

The Real Reason "It's Not Easy Being Green"

From the Independent Political Report, a recap of this year's Green Party national meeting:

There did not seem to be any official vote taken during the whole meeting. There was not even a time where it seemed like people noted a decision was made by consensus. The only item where moderators or Steering Committee seemed to be saying action was taken was on setting up a proposal for messaging. It went in phases, so it is unclear if it will be consider[ed] a proposal that passed, or just work that got done.

I love the Greens, even though I consider myself independent. (I have too many libertarian—and even some moderate/centrist—tendencies to fully fit in over there.) But I can tell you from experience that being involved in a Green Party meeting, at any level of jurisdiction, can be an exasperating occasion. (And frankly, what I've seen of other parties' sessions, including the Libertarian Party, as well as Democrats and the GOP, isn't all that different. I have a much more enjoyable time entertaining arguments, dissent, lack of cohesion, bullheaded factions, etc. when they are all completely contained inside my own head. So there's a good possibility that it's just me.)

This is not an attack on my Green friends. This is just a gentle reminder that you'll get more done, and have a better sense of accomplishment, when you can be more organized and focused.

Semi-related: Newscoma with some advice for Tennessee Democrats on using social media.

Political News , Politics is Personal | By joe lance | 12:35 PM

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