Posts by: Eric
Last night we hosted our friends from Wellstone Action! and their Camp Wellstone participants at a reception on the OSU campus at The Little Bar. The nice weather allowed us to be outside and enjoy some great conversation, networking, and of course campus people watching. The food was great, the beer was flowing, and it appeared everyone had a good time getting a nice break from the training to socialize.
The crowd included Camp Wellstone participants, Plunderbund staff, a state representative, and at least two aspiring officeholders. I was able to make my way around to most and listen and [...]
Full Story... →It’s back! Friday Night Music Fights. If you’re OGP (original gangster plunderbund) then you know what to do. If ur n00b, then the deal is comment with your favorite version. We’ll score the bout in 12 rounds.
This is a triple bill. We have the author Curtis Mayfield:
We also have Al Green:
Finally, we have Matisyahu:
Full Story... →Think it’s time we bring back an old PB tradition. The Late Night Theatre. If you’re not familiar with it, you should hit that link and check ‘em out. Doesn’t look like we’ve done one since last year. Boo. We also used to do something called Friday Night Music Fights that was fun. We should start that up too. Late Night Theatre is a music or funny YouTube – something we wouldn’t typical post but is good for a late night laugh or enjoyment. Friday Night Music Fights compares an original song with a cover of it to determine [...]
Full Story... →As Joseph already pointed out, the Ohio Republican Party and it’s Chairman Kevin DeWine have been completely hypocritical and have indeed lost all credibility when it comes to misconduct by the party’s officeholders. The news that State Senator Kris Jordan (R-Powell) will not be charged in the domestic event that occurred at his residence adds fuel to this fire. The Jordan story has been popular here in part because a good political scandal is always a traffic magnet, but also because our readers are so passionate on this particular issue. I’ve had some email contact with one and [...]
Full Story... →Thanks to everyone who took the time to read and vote on their favorite entries for the Plunderbund Camp Wellstone Scholarships. We’re really proud of our readers for their interest and thoughtful replies in voting for their favorites. The two who will go to the camp on us are:
Paul Worley and Shandell Jamal. Paul was the clear favorite and Shandell was able to edge out Corey for 2nd. Each of the 4 will get a brand new PB tee and is also invited to attend the private after-camp party we are throwing. Details to those who are registered [...]
Full Story... →It’s time to vote on your favorite entry for our Camp Wellstone scholarships. We have selected 4 finalists based on entries we received and think we have some really great candidates to attend the camp. Each finalist will receive a PB t shirt and your favorite two will go to the camp on us!
Here’s how it will work. We’ve posted each entry below. We encourage everyone to read them here and give entrants their feedback in comments and tell us who their favorite two are. Based on the quality of the entries and our reader feedback we’ll pick [...]
Full Story... →We’re pleased to announce that we’ve recently partnered with Wellstone Action to enhance their upcoming progressive training in Columbus, Ohio on August 12-14. More information about the camp at that link or you can download a pdf brochure.
Here’s the punchline:
2 PB scholarships to attend the training ($200 value each)
Plunderbund is sponsoring two scholarships to attend Camp Wellstone Ohio for free. Whether you’re interested in becoming a better citizen activist, learn how to be on a political campaign, or even run for office yourself, Wellstone Action is the way to do it! Based [...]
Full Story... →Mitt Romney will be in Ohio tomorrow for his first visit to The Buckeye State for the 2012 Presidential Cycle. He’ll be in Pataskala visiting Screen Machine Industries as well as fundraisers in both Columbus and Cleveland.
Let’s all welcome this Wolverine fan, shall we?
Can I get an OH?
Full Story... →Beware the law of unintended consequences. Bill Bush in today’s Dispatch notices a little problem with the current attempt by Republicans to depress Democratic voters by requiring a state issued driver license or ID card in order to vote:
…records from the state Bureau of Motor Vehicles show about 8.83 million voting-age residents have an Ohio driver’s license or photo ID – about 28,000 more than there are voting-age residents in the state, according to the 2010 census.
Sounds like 28,000 potential cases of voter fraud right? There could be an epidemic of people voting more than once because there [...]
Full Story... →Andrew Tobias reports for the Delaware Gazette the following joint statement by State Senator Kris Jordan and his wife Delaware County Recorder Melissa issued via email:
Like many couples, we have stressful lives. We had an emotional argument and are embarrassed that some very personal issues have become public. We are all human. We make mistakes. Please allow us the space, time and privacy to work through this together. We ask for your prayers.
Spray, pray, and hope it goes away. Several things bother me about a “joint statement”. Melissa was obviously threatened and physically “pushed around” in the [...]
Full Story... →OK, it’s more irony than an oxymoron, but since Kris used the term “oxymoronical” in the video I couldn’t resist that title. In 2009, then State Rep Kris Jordan speaks to Ohioans For Concealed Carry at their “Party in the Park 6″ held at Liberty Park on July 11th. Part of that talk seems very ironic now given the fact that Kris bought his wife a 9mm weapon for protection in their home when the protection she may have needed was from him:
(original video via TheBerlinKid)
Full Story... →Budget Watch
