......Roseanne Barr seeks Green Party presidential nod

[Douglas Carpenter]

WASHINGTON (AP) — Roseanne Barr said Thursday she's running for the Green Party's presidential nomination — and it's no joke.
The actress-comedian said in a statement that she's a longtime supporter of the party and looks forward to working with people who share her values. She said the two major parties aren't serving the American people.

"The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants -- bought and paid for by the 1 percent -- who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people," Barr said.

Occupy Wall Street protesters popularized the "We are the 99 percent" slogan in their fight against economic disparity and perceived corporate greed.

Barr has submitted paperwork to the Green Party for her candidacy. The party's presidential nominee will be selected at a convention in Baltimore in July.

http://news.yahoo.com/roseanne-barr-seeks-green-party-presidential-nod-234829062.html

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[orpupilofnature57]

1. Sorry that version of the National Anthem .

[Tx4obama]

5. Her 2011 version she sang in Hawaii was actually pretty good.

2011

p.s. She even hired a voice coach because she wanted to do her best.

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And as I said elsewhere:

A year ago if I had read this article I probably would have laughed. But I watched Rosanne's newest show "Roseanne's Nuts" (her show in Hawaii regarding her macadamia nut farm) in one of the episodes she gives speech to a group of young women and it was ONE HELL OF A SPEECH! Very thought provoking and serious. Did anyone else see/hear the speech?

[orpupilofnature57]

6. It was very good ,Thanks

[OmahaBlueDog]

2. I'm actually a fan of Roseanne, but I'm not seeing the constituency here

I see her candidacy as being less like a Steven Colbert and more like Pat Paulsen.

[Enrique]

15. she might get the Mormon Jew vote

she grew up Mormon and Jewish.

[OmahaBlueDog]

17. I could see that.

There's a whole lot of that group... and by golly, they vote.

[Jackpine Radical]

18. Neither of them has ever missed an election.

[unkachuck]

3. interesting....I love Roseanne Barr!

"The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants -- bought and paid for by the 1 percent -- who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people," Barr said.

....now, who on Gods'-green-earth could argue with that statement?

[Gidney N Cloyd]

4. That'll help things.

[Akoto]

7. If she wants to try, good for her. It's her right. n/t

[Lil Missy]

8. Let us know how that works out for ya.

[Douglas Carpenter]

20. I'm not endorsing her - just posting the news report

[Lil Missy]

23. LOL! I was addressing Roseanne Barr!

Not you, silly!

[Tx4obama]

9. SLC Roseanne Barr Pride 2011 Grand Marshal Speech

This is only part of Roseanne speech at Pride SLC 2011.

[MaineDem]

10. Oh, Lord! n/t

[AnOhioan]

11. No worries, Dr. Jill Stein, who ran for Mass. Gov. will be the Green nominee.

[Obamacare]

12. I can't stand her

she is a joke and is disgusting just like Donald Trump. She was on Jay Leno attacking Obama a couple of months ago, yet was silent on the rethug obstructionist.

[annm4peace]

13. She is one of the 1st to join Occupy Wall Street

and spoke out in support and encouragement to those there.

I have great respect for her and glad she is running. There is also another woman running for Presidential candidate for the Green Party so it will be tough for them to decide.

I wish we could caucus for candidates that don't take Corporate money to run for Presdient.

[DonCoquixote]

14. she is a zionist

and running in the isreali elections as well. How the greens will swallow that is beyond me.

[Douglas Carpenter]

19. very much on the left-wing of Zionism and very critical of Israel and the occupation

http://blogs.alternet.org/speakeasy/2010/06/17/roseanne-barr-says-israel-must-end-their-blockade-and-occupation-of-gaza/

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[carla]

36. I would call her

a person with divided "loyalties". She is not fit for public office and will ruin anything she touches. Why do we need a comedienne when we have competent leaders in the movement?

[Renew Deal]

16. I hope she gets the nomination

That would be helpful to Obama

[RufusTFirefly]

22. Wait!!! What about Al Lewis? He's still my favorite Green Party candidate

Granted, he's dead, but in his case that shouldn't be a problem.

[Spock_is_Skeptical]

24. Well, I think she's great and I hope she gets it.

No, I mean it and not in a snotty way. I wanna see her do it!!


MUUUAHHAHAHAHAHAAA

[BeHereNow]

25. Yeah! Split that vote, you narcissist!

Shut up and sit down, just this one time Roseanne.
BHN

[ellisonz]

30. Roseanna Barr to BHN

[IcyPeas]

26. always room for one more clown in the race

for the President of the United States of America.

what a joke this country is becoming.

[think]

27. Better than a disgrace like Bush. I encourage EVERYONE to run for office!

at least once in their lifetime. America needs you!

[MADem]

28. Go back to that nut farm, Roseanne.

http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/roseannes-nuts

[Tx4obama]

31. That show was about her macadamia nut farm, the money goes to charity ...

I watched the series and she spoke up about feeding the hungry and other issues. Actually it was a good show.

Additionally she does speak out on other issues as well,
please take the time to listen to her speech below

p.s. I know that the first minute or so in the video is a bit loud but 'it gets better' after that

[MADem]

32. Don't take this the wrong way, and I am sure you (and she) mean well, but I have absolutely no

interest in touting this woman's (or anyone's) Green Party run. It's a distraction.

If she gives her nut money to charity, good for her. I wish she'd go back to her farm, grow more nuts, and give the profits to Planned Parenthood.

[Tx4obama]

33. I have NO interest in touting her run either. But I am of the belief that all people ...

except the majority of GOPers, do have 'some good things' to say

Even though she won't have a chance in hell of winning or even getting much media air-time she's kinda like a Ron Paul type of person in the respect that her voice could/might bring to the forefront some 'thoughts' regarding some of the issues that no one else is talking about in the campaign.

p.s. I am impressed with her Salt Lake City Pride speech due to the fact it isn't often that we hear anyone publicly speaking out for the right of Americans to NOT have religious beliefs.

That's all.

[IndyJones]

29. Doesn't she do this every four years? I'm tired of Roseanne re-runs.

[dballance]

34. She's a better choice than any of the GOP hopefuls.

[carla]

35. Will she include

spurious charges of sexual abuse against her parents in her platform? Talk about unreliable, unstable and unelectable. No thanks, Roseanne, we could use a real candidate and not a Green Palin.

[Douglas Carpenter]

37. I agree with most of her politics and I love her comedy - but she apparently

is not the most pleasant person to work with. In fact according to several of her writers and others that worked under her- she could be downright abusive in a crazy/psycho kind of way. She may be smart. She may be talented. She may hold all the right political positions. But I don't think the word stable would describe her and certainly not the word electable.

It is certainly true that she is not a viable candidate. But if the election turns out to be very close - it is not altogether implausible that we could have another Nader Syndrome.

[Baclava]

38. hmmmmm