Three people share their viewpoints of the Green Party Convention in Houston, Texas. The Green Party is the largest third party on the left and we should all be concerned about the direction it takes.

In early 2012 Glen Ford writing for the Black Agenda Report  said Obama instead of being the lesser of two evils was the more effective of two evils. This was based upon his record. (see reference 1)  Glen Ford proved to be a prophet not just for Obama but for the entire Democratic Party. Here are three authors and many references  to tell you why.

Jeff and Rose Roby are long time activists. This and other writings can be found at Saint Petersburg Independents

Jeff and Rose Roby are long time activists. This and other writings can be found at Saint Petersburg Independents

Our guest writer is Asher Platts, long time Green Party activist from Maine. Here he describes the very real dangers of of following a Democratic Party "sheepdog" who sounds good but later recants to urge voting blindly for democrats because "this election is just too important."  It is amazing to me how the democrats use this sheep herder strategy successfully over and over again: Jesse Jackson, Kerry, Obama, Kucinich, Cuomo, Grayson, Van Jones, Warren, Sanders, Clinton twice, etc.

Sondra Miller is the guest writer. She is a long time supporter of the New Progressive Alliance and has been a long time activist.

Sondra Miller - a long time NPA supporter from Indiana - here asks why there are not more progressives running for state legislative districts and the US House of Representatives. Whether one is looking to get elected or just get information out from a "bully pulpit" this is the logical and easiest place to start. Efforts spent only on presidential elections or only on local elections seem to be a waste of time. No political party can claim to be effective that does not have anybody run for the U.S. HOR or State Legislative District.

Jeff Roby asks where to next for Bernie Sanders supporters. He has kindly agreed to let us print this article in full. A connection to his website with the article is under Reference #1 at the end of the article.

Andrea Merida Cuellar is the Colorado State Co-Chair and the Green Party of Colorado and National Co-Chair. There are real choices for 2016 and fanciful choices. Here Andrea discusses both. For the Green Party there are five candidates running for president and many for other offices. Presently Jill Stein is the present leader for president. The Green Party will hold its nomination in Houston August 4-7 right after the republican and democratic conventions. Also mentioned is the SPUSA. When third parties cooperate we all win.

Jeff and Rose Roby are two outstanding activists in Florida. They publish the fine "Saint Petersburg Independents" online. Here is another good analysis.