Greening Scotland

[webfarmer]

Interesting tidbit from across the pond.  Hoping "scientific Greens" aren't like the old "scientific Socialists" however.  Greens in suits and using Blackberries?  Hands on the levers of power and not just a protest vote? 

Go We, Go Greens!  :)

Scientific Greens Find Formula for Place at the Table - Scotsman

"For the first time in British politics, the possibility of Green Cabinet ministers, or at least Greens at the bargaining table is a genuine one. While the other parties hoped to hoover up voters by 'greening up' their manifestos, the Greens have argued that votes for them would make the other parties clean up their act.

The party has been buoyed by independent assessments that their manifesto is 'scientifically' the most environmentally friendly and also better costed than some of the other parties. These Greens are in suits, use Blackberries, and have Mandelson-style campaign grids. A senior party insider said: 'Last time we aimed to be the conscience of the Parliament. This time we are aiming to get things done and have our hands on the levers of power.'"

Comments

[forrest303.livejournal.com]

i tend to vote green party for most elections unless its a tight race where some rethuglican might win.

go green!

[webfarmer.livejournal.com]

I'm registered independent these days but support Greens and duopoly candidates as it seems appropriate. If we had Instant Runoff Voting (IRV) we could end the "lesser evil" voting which would be a good thing no matter what your politics, imo. No Republicans whining about Ross Perot's effect or Democrats throwing tantrums over Ralph Nader. Mere citizens get the candidate most associated with their own interests.

Instant runoff voting wins big in Oakland (http://green.gpus.org/greenpages/content/volume11/issue1/elections13.php)

[forrest303.livejournal.com]

yah, i kinda hope they go for that.