I know that some of you have been waiting for me to write something up about Ralph Nader's visit this past weekend. I'm too tired to do it any real justice but it was great. We sold out our fund raising dinner and we had about 225 people come out to the Wood Theater to hear him speak. Media coverage was, as always, a mixed bag. One of the things Ralph said that stuck with me as both amusing and inspirational ... he was asked how he manages to be so persistent in fighting the good fight and he remarked that "My closet does not contain a white flag. I have looked for one before and there just isn't one in there!"

I think its safe to say that a good time was had by all and that we were all greatly energized by his visit and his speaking truth to power. Many thanks are due to this tireless champion for democracy and regular folk! If you are one of those crazy people who might actually want more information, check out the links that I've posted below.

The Glens Falls Post-Star covered it. Check out the comments! His visit made the "Most Commented Story" on their online forum. Not bad for an "irrelevant old guy", huh!?
http://www.poststar.com/articles/2008/04/27/news/local/13551380.txt

WNYT (Albany's NBC): http://wnyt.com/article/stories/S425804.shtml

Time Warner News 9: http://capitalnews9.com/Default.aspx?ArID=114971

Mountain Lake PBS from Plattsburgh is doing a half hour show. I'll send it out when it's up on their site. Glens Falls TV 8 covered the event as well.

This is a podcast of Ralph and Matt Gonzalez on WAMC's Roundtable:

http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1247783

This is a wonderful Vox Pop that Brian Shields did with Ralph for WAMC. http://www.wamc.org/prog-voxpop-archive.html

Me on the Libertarian Show "Capitol Outsider" talking about Ralph, the Greens and activism.

http://capitaloutsider.org/2008/04/show-26-matt-funiciello.html

For information directly from the man himself, check out:

www.votenader.org and www.essential.org

Hudson-Mohawk Independent Media Center filmed the whole thing. Expect a DVD of the event in the near future, I'm sure. The Glens Falls Chronicle did a great advance piece but are not available on line. The Hill Country Observer will also cover it in May's edition. Watch for it.

If you're in the mood for a good laugh, check these articles out about Hillary running as an independent ("Hillary Is the New Ralph Nader").
http://uspolitics.einnews.com/article.php?nid=461158

http://www.allvoices.com/userevents/365329-ralph-nader?gclid=CL-BstvUg5MCFRGYggodjnSkFw

Want To Meet A Presidential Candidate?

How often do you meet a presidential candidate in upstate New York? Ralph Nader is coming to Glens Falls on April 26th for two events. Tickets are now available for these events at Rock Hill Cafe (19 Exchange St. in Glens Falls) or you can call us at 518-793-0075 to have tickets mailed directly to you.

Ralph Nader Live at the Charles R. Wood Theater

C.R. Wood Theater 207 Glen St. April 26th 8:00 pm
($25 minimum donation per admission)

The local premiere of Hudson Mohawk's Independent Media Center's film "Awake From Your Slumber" (28 min.) Ralph Nader will speak afterwards about his independent presidential campaign, impeachment, the occupation of Iraq, corporate power and many other social justice issues. Followed by a Q & A period and a book signing. DVD copies of "Awake" will be available for sale in the lobby and every attendee will receive free bread and coffee, tea and biscotti.

Donations will be accepted 100% of which will go to the Sanctuary For Independent Media.

Gourmet Vegetarian Dinner with Ralph Nader

Rock Hill Cafe 19 Exchange St. April 26th 6:00 - 8:00 pm
($250 donation, $100 minimum per admission)

Includes a wonderful catered vegetarian dinner at Rock Hill Cafe with special guest, Independent Presidential Candidate, Ralph Nader. Also includes a copy of the Sanctuary For Independent Media's new DVD, "Awake From Your Slumber", a signed copy of one of Ralph's books along with admission to the Wood Theater event. (Only 40 tickets are available total and they'll go fast, so please reserve yours soon)

Any checks should be made out to "Nader For President 2008" and mailed to:

Rock Hill Cafe

19 Exchange Street

Glens Falls, NY 12801

Attn: Matt