Videoblogging David’s national campaign launch
Here at PiePalace, we like to stay at the forefront of technology. That’s why tonight’s blog entry will be a series of videos, taken at David Chernushenko’s national campaign launch. (We also like to speak of ourself in the third person)
It was a good event: there were plenty of people, and David gave a strong speech. The core of it was a quick biography, followed by an explanation of what David feels the party must do to attract more voters (speak in a way comprehensible to Canadians, show that our values are the same as those held by most Canadians, and improve our policy). I liked it.
The two non-Greens that I dragged along were impressed with what David had to say, and were thought it was good that David realizes that the Party has to improve its credibility with mainstream voters. They approved of his oratory skills.
I recorded videos of David’s speeches on my cranky old digital camera. They video is low quality, but the audio is very easy to understand. I can only post highlights, because my student salary doesn’t permit me to buy large memory cards. The videos that I took are a random smattering, but they cover the tenor of the event.
Video 1: 17MB, 2:59 I’m here to ask you for a mandate, to lead the Green Party of Canada on an epic adventure, straight up Parliament Hill, and into the House of Commons, where we belong… We are a political party. Our raison d’etre is to get votes, to win votes, to win seats. And, when we win earn the confidence of enough Canadians, to govern. Nothing less.
Video 2: 17MB, 2:59 Our party is not a lawn. It is diverse. For it to thrive, it must become as rich, and subtly complex as the forest floor. We must always respect those who already support us, and we must stay true to the fundamental values deeply rooted in the belief in the wisdom of nature that unite us… We must demonstrate to [all Canadians] that our vision and ideas our ideas make sense to them… We must add depth and comprehensive detail to the platform, so that Canadians can see that the Green Party could get this country to a future that is healthier in every way.
Video 3: 13 MB, 2:14 We must be seen to be a party for all Canadians… Uniting people through fear, or anger, or simplistic promises is never unity at all. It can never last… Ideas can unify, as nothing else can… I know this Party. I’ve worked within it, and I’ve helped to make it work. I know its strengths. And I know where and how it must be stronger…
Video 4: 5.1 MB. 58 seconds. Answer to the question “How do you talk to non-environmentalists about non-environmental issues?” This one is pretty badly cut off.
I’d be much oblidged if someone could strip the video stream off, and just supply me with the audio to repost.
Great to hear that David, Jeff and everyone else have been busy behind the scenes. It’s a relief to know that things have been going on in the background, and that David has prepared sufficiently for a long and thorough leadership campaign.
David – please let us know if you’re going to be making any media appearances, so that we can catch them live (or record them, for the benefit of others).
I’ll definitely leaning in your direction, but may put off making a formal decision until I’ve seen more from both (or all three?) candidates. If I do get involved in a volunteer capacity, it probably won’t be until late July.
Cheers.