Mary Pallant (who briefly ran for the Democratic nomination for CA-24 for the right to take on Elton Gallegly) is bringing some speakers to Ventura County to talk about national politics. So far the agenda includes Writer Robert Scheer, Joe Wilson, and WMD's Inspector Scott Ritter.
What questions should audience members ask these three speakers? I am most interested to see what Joe Wilson and Scott Ritter talk about.
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( Mary Pallant )
Here is the e-mail...
Now that another year is upon us, I have been working to line up speakers for the Ventura County Speaker Series. I hope to provide some thought provoking, challenging, and entertaining speakers to address the citizens of Ventura County in 2007.
Mary Pallant, Host
I have Robert Scheer scheduled to speak for our January event. Robert is a noted author, lecturer and columnist. He has authored several books including his latest: Playing President, with forward by Gore Vidal. He is the Editor in Chief for Truthdig.com, writes a syndicated column based at the San Francisco Chronicle (Previously with the Los Angeles Times), hosts a syndicated talk radio show on NPR and is a senior lecturer at USC's Annenberg School for Communications.
Robert will delight you, challenge you and perhaps entice you to think differently about important issues of the day. Seating will be first come first serve. This event will be free and open to the public. However, a $3.00 donation will be appreciated to cover the cost of the venue. Coffee and refreshments will be served.
Time: 7:00pm
Venue: Oak Park Community Center - located at 1000 Kanan Road in Oak Park. (Ample Parking in the lot and on the street)
Date: Friday January 26th, 2007
Note: I will have someone at the venue selling Robert's book and he will be available to sign following his talk.
Save the dates for upcoming events:
February 23, 2007 - Scott Ritter and Jeff Cohen discussing "War and Media."
May 19, 2007 - Ambassador Joe Wilson
For those that want a real maverick who doesn't kiss @sses of the religious right or W. Hagel is your man!
I am glad that some Democrat has taken it upon herself to reach out and pull big names into Ventura County for us Democrats.
Way to go Mary!
I wonder why more Democrats are not saying thanks for Mary Pallant for bringing more great speakers to America.
Brian thank you for posting my series. I appreciate the publicity. As to the comments regarding "more democrats should be thanking me" I want to note that I am emphasizing this series in a non-political, non-partisan manner. Even though many of my speakers have been left leaning, I am working on inviting some conservative, right leaning speakers as well. I would like to create dialogue and debate which has been lacking in politics and the public for some time. I saw a need in Ventura County and I took the lead. I also try and keep cost to a minimum so that any who wishes to attend will be able to attend. If anyone would like to be added to my email list for updates and new events, please email me at: marypallant@sbcglobal.net
Mary,
Thanks for the heads up. I would like your feedback on other entries I have written too. What did you think of the entry with Thomas Jefferson listed right below this story?
A question for Joe Wilson would be: You weren't the only person in Washington who had doubts about the war in Iraq, but you were one of the few to express doubts about the war. Why were so few others who were in power or had been in power willing to speak of their doubts and fears about going to war when it counted?
Kit Stolz
Upper Ojai
Brian,
In response to asking me to reply on the Thomas Jefferson entry, I say this to Rep. Goode: Perhaps he should go back and revisit the constitution, specifically, Article VI paragraph three which states that "Senators and Representatives......shall be bound by Oath OR Affirmation, to support this constitution; but no religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office or public trust under the United States." In fact, it might behoove federal candidates and legislatures to review the Constitution from time to time, especially since Bush seems to largely ignore it.