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I've been at YearlyKos, a liberal political blogger convention, here in Chicago for the past few days and had a chance to perform (opening for Howard Dean) and attend a number of panels and sessions including a breakout session with Sen. Barack Obama. I asked him a question about his unfortunate support of coal (more on that in another post) and afterward was interviewed by Fox News Chicago (who I dissed hard) and a New York Times reporter.
The NYT reporter asked me about many things, including what I thought of the dispute between John Edwards/Barack Obama vs. Hillary Clinton the roll of lobbyist money in campaigns. He chose to use a quote related to my thoughts on why the candidates bothered to show up, and did I consider the YearlyKos a necessary campaign stop for any would-be president.
Here's the quote
Democratic Candidates Spar at 'Netroots' Forum
"What you have here is a bunch of micro-media outlets that connect to thousands upon thousands of people — influential people," said Baratunde Thurston, who writes a political blog in Boston. "The candidates would be foolish to miss out on an opportunity like this."And here's a link to the full article:
Some of you may have heard that CNN is teaming up with YouTube for the next primary debates, inviting regular ol' citizens to submit their questions. I have become rather focused (ya might say "obsessed") with the subject of peak oil, and so I asked my question about that. The odds of my question being selected are super tiny, but part of the benefit is to make people aware that the question is even out there. Maybe more of you will think about the topic and ask your elected officials what they plan to do. Portland, Ore. has the right idea.
I will be re-posting this video as part of my podcast feed, but I wanted to get the YouTube version up before tonight's debate. Check it, and leave comments. Ask questions, and for the love of petrol, read The Oil Drum.
For some background on my own Peak Oil interest, see my Weekly Dig column on the subject.
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Or maybe just a ComedyCentral.com comedian. Whatever. Check out my official Comedy Central profile.
(18 April 2007) Stagetime Magazine posts its interview with Baratunde about the 2006 NY Underground Comedy Festival, performing in a cancer ward and comedy life in NYC for a week.
(20 December 2006) After a seven year break, Baratunde has returned to the world of print journalism. Check out his piece "The Year in Racism " in Boston's Weekly Dig newspaper.
(10 December 2006) Baratunde is headin back to Cali! He'll be performing in the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival Feb 16 - 18. Save the dates!
(30 October 2006) Baratunde was just selected to audition for Def Comedy Jam on Friday Nov 3rd!! The show will be at Providence's Black Repertory Theatre. 10:30pm
(10 Septeber 2006) Baratunde is set to invade Manhattan as a featured performer in the 4th annual NYC Underground Comedy Festival. As of now, he's set to do six shows including "The Next Wave," a 9/11 charity fundraiser and the "Pajama Party." Pick a show, any show!
(6 June 2006) Baratunde continues performing with Laughing Liberally. This week, he hits Vegas for the first time. Next week, it's back to Boston for an incredible weekend at the Jimmy Tingle Off Broadway Theatre June 15 - 17. Baratunde will be in Chicago most of the summer, so catch these shows!