The Breakfast Club INTERVIEW: Dr.Jill Stein & Dr.Butch Ware On Running As Green Party Candidates, Trump Vs Kamala, Israel Gaza War
Sep 12, 2024
Dr. Jill Stein, a prominent Green Party candidate known for her environmental advocacy, and Dr. Butch Ware, an advocate for social justice and economic reform, dive into pressing political issues. They discuss the importance of grassroots movements and critique the two-party system, advocating for ranked choice voting as a solution. The conversation also explores U.S. foreign policy's impact on Israel and Palestine, the need for greater representation of marginalized voices, and strategies for building coalitions to address systemic injustices.
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Green Party Values
- The Green Party prioritizes people, planet, and peace over profit.
- They refuse funding from billionaires, bankers, and the war machine.
Two-Party System's Suppression
- The two-party system suppresses voter demands and choices.
- Voters feel unheard, leading to a desire for alternative options like the Green Party.
Ware's Reasons for Joining
- Butch Ware joined the Green Party due to Jill Stein's stance on reparations and Palestinian liberation.
- Kamala Harris stated she would never enact policies solely benefiting Black people.