Van Jones: ‘While They’re Stuck On Stupid In DC, Your Generation Is Rising’

[kpete]

Van Jones At Power Shift 2011: ‘While They’re Stuck On Stupid In DC, Your Generation Is Rising’

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Van Jones addressed the Tea Party movement that sees him as a “terrorist” and “communist.” “I’m glad our sisters and brothers in the Tea Party are talking about liberty,” he said. However, he said, they’re missing something important. The Pledge of Allegiance doesn’t just talk about liberty being integral to our nation:

The Pledge of Allegiance says liberty and justice for all!

With his voiced raised to the diverse crowd, Van Jones said “justice for all” includes justice for minorities, justice for women, justice for gays, and justice for the poor.

“Shift the power!” Van Jones concluded to thunderous applause.

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[xchrom]

1. recommend

[Zax2me]

2. He should still be a member of the administration

The Obama admin is lesser without him.

[msongs]

3. sorry, he is not a bush holdover, rich white wall streeter, or republican lite closet case nt