Shane Bruce at Bludgeon and Skewer (debate was October 9, these posts were from before the debate:
The smart people will be there.
Libertarian Brad Ploeger and Democrat Steve Oppenheimer qualify in that regard, Incumbent Republican Commissioner Chuck Eaton not so much. The assumption that nobody in the room is gonna vote for him is not justification for failing to show up, we are still his constituents and he serves us. Not the other way around.
That’s why the room isn’t a cavern but a rather intimate setting that guarantees the attendees will be able to see the whites of our candidates eyes as they respond to the questions posed by the moderator. If you’d like to attend feel free to do so but a hint of your intention to participate would be appreciated. Or not.
The question has arisen about live streaming video of the event as it transpires. The DeKalb LP will be shooting flipcam video during the course of the debate and that will show up post debate over at the Bludgeon & Skewer YouTube channel. If you’d like to use your smart phone to send stuff out live, by all means feel free but be mindful of not blocking anybody else’s view.
This will be the only time that DeKalbians and Decaturites will have a chance to see and hear both of the candidates looking to take Commissioner Eatons job. Don’t miss out, come on down and do some local, live politics.
The setup is done, the preliminary sound check is complete and the backroom of the Famous Pub is ready for another DeKalb LP sponsored debate.
Libertarian Brad Ploeger will be there as will Democrat Steve Oppenheimer. Like Francisco Franco, sitting Commissioner Chuck Eaton is still dead. Strike that, Eaton has yet to acknowledge our invitations.
No problem, we have an appropriately empty chair set up for him. The readership is encouraged to attend and see and hear the differences of opinion from the two challengers in this years PSC District 3 race live and in person. There’s not a bad seat in the house and the Famous Pub will be happy to fulfill your orders for tasty grub or adult beverages.
If things go smoothly we should have about 30 minutes available for audience questions for Mr. Ploeger and Mr. Oppenheimer so spend some time thinking about what you would ask your Public Service Commissioner if you had the opportunity.
Since Commissioner Eaton won’t be there, you can ask his chair.
Gee Guys,
Thanks for the recognition of our modest efforts over here at teh Libertarian Party of DeKalb County via Bludgeon & Skewer. The Debate between Libertarian Brad Ploeger and Democrat Steve Oppenheimer was educational and damned entertaining as well.
I’ve been working at a remote location high in the North Georgia mountains these last few day s and so have had no access to the world wide web to publish the proceedings captured via flipcam as yet.
I would like to suggest to county level Libertarian Party affiliates around the nation that sponsoring a local debate for your guy or gal running for office is a simple and effective tool for promoting Libertarian thought and Libertarian candidates. We got coverage in our local “Patch” for the event and even saw some new faces at the event. Even though it’s late in this cycle, debates work as you grow your affiliate. And they’re damn keen too.
Thanks for post!