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And you thought everyone is evil in AZ....

http://www.greenpartywatch.org/2010/...ration-reform/

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Phoenix, AZ—In honor of Mother’s Day, Arizona Green Party (AZGP) leaders & mothers formally oppose SB 1070 (Arizona’s new anti-immigrant legislation), and call for comprehensive immigration reform. The AZGP leaders say that they stand firmly for social justice for all those living in this country, regardless of their immigration status.

Linda Macias, AZGP vice co-chair, mother, and Green Party candidate for the Arizona State Legislature (House—LD 21) says, “We need major federal reform of our immigration laws. Immigrants come to the United States in hope of a better life. We need to give them citizenship now and write immigration laws that are humane and just.”

Rebecca DeWitt, AZGP secretary, mother, and Green Party candidate for U.S. Congress (CD 4) commented, “Government should protect and serve the individual, not terrorize them. Our U.S. Constitution protects the rights of everyone in the country, whether they are native-born or immigrant.”

The AZGP leaders also state that Arizona’s anti-immigrant legislation does not address the root causes of migration: poverty, lack of economic opportunity, war and political conflict, and environmental devastation.

Angel Torres, AZGP state co-chair, Teamsters union steward, and Green Party candidate for the Arizona State Legislature (House—LD 16) says, “As a Puerto Rican/Xicano and life-long Arizonan, SB 1070 is an insult to me, my family and the entire Latino community. To scapegoat or racially profile an entire community does not solve the problem. Our economic and immigration policies need to serve the interests of all working-class folks, not the interests of the corporations.”

The Arizona Green Party (AZGP) encourages all Arizonans to join the grassroots movement to overturn SB 1070, and organize for comprehensive immigration reform. Our mission is to build and sustain an alternative, progressive political party that promotes and practices the Ten Key Values. We do not accept corporate donations and uniquely rely on the generosity of individual donors and volunteers. The four pillars of the Green Party are Grassroots Democracy, Social Justice, Non-violence and Ecological Wisdom.

Arizona Green Party (AZGP) * P.O. Box 60173, Phoenix, AZ 85082 * (602) 417-0213 * http://azgp.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2010

Media contacts:
Erik Andersen, AZGP Media coordinator, (623) 399-5490, [email protected]
Angel Torres, AZGP co-chair, (623) 202-3747, [email protected]
Celeste Castorena, AZGP at-large member, (602) 430-9714 (bilingual media contact)
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green what?
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green party the biggest third political party in the usa.
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green party the biggest third political party in the usa.
my biggest wish would be for them to replace the republicans
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green party the biggest third political party in the usa.
I thought the Independents or the Tea Party was the 3rd largest. I had never ever heard about this party, but I am glad they are on board.
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I thought the Independents or the Tea Party was the 3rd largest. I had never ever heard about this party, but I am glad they are on board.
independents are people with no party affiliation, tea party if you were to ask for their political program you would cause quite a panic
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And you thought everyone is evil in AZ...
Lol, not everybody. If I recall correctly, Dreamy14 is holding down the fort in Arizona, right.

Hey, kind of related (i.e., speaking of evil people), I saw this John McCain ad on youtube. He is so fake with his right-wing turn that even the nut-jobs on the right know he is as false as can be with his current tough stance on immigration. I can't believe he actually thinks anybody will buy this dribble--all he is doing is pissing off everybody, both on the left and the right.

The philosopher wishes Lindsey Graham would get that memo and store it away for future reference....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r0lwusMxiHc
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independents are people with no party affiliation, tea party if you were to ask for their political program you would cause quite a panic
Dude, Independents are not affiliated with Democrats or Republicans, therefore making them their own party, the Independent Party. The teabaggers are just extremely far-right nutjobs who want less govt., lower taxes, and more military to 'protect' them from brown people like you and me. They shouldn't even be considered a party on the grounds that they are voluntarily retarded.
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Lol, not everybody. If I recall correctly, Dreamy14 is holding down the fort in Arizona, right.
Absolutely...hahahaha
They should totally put me in-charge instead of Brewer...lol
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Absolutely...hahahaha
They should totally put me in-charge instead of Brewer...lol
Ha ha dude I would vote for you. As long as you don't look like her you'll be fine.
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