[pp.int.general] Brazilian Pirates in 2010 elections

[Andrew Norton]

If there is no conflict between party positions, thats a good start.
If the greens let you focus on the pirate party issues, rather than
theirs, even better. Finally, do you have a candidate that can support
both your policies and theirs?

If these three points are met, it could be a good thing. As well as
issue exposure, and practical experience, there's one other thing
thats very important in elections demonstrated by this, and that is
the ability to work and cooperate with other parties.

The USPP was given a similar offer a year ago for the 08 election,
with the Connecticut state Constitution party. They offered us ballot
spots they couldn't fill, at no cost. however, it was only 24 hours to
the filing deadline, and we didn't have anyone in that state that
could run. It was considered because of the lack of conflict between
their core principles, and ours.

Andrew

On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 9:47 AM, Rodrigo Pereira <rodripe at gmail.com> wrote:
> Hello,
>
> Here in Brazil, we heavy discussing the possibility of some pirates
> participate in 2010 elections through other political parties. Because of
> the intense bureaucracy, we will probably obtain a registration to
> participate in elections only in 2014.
>
> The Green Party in Sao Paulo offered posts in his party for some pirates
> disputing the next elections. This is an advantage for the Green Party
> because it increases the number of votes from young people. But the Green's
> program do not cover the Pirate's program and the Pirate's program do not
> cover the Green's program.
>
> Some pirates have advocated that this would be a way to gain experience, but
> some pirates not advocate this saying that this is not an ethical way to
> participate in elections and the greens are "selling posts".
>
>
> I would like to know yours opinion about this question.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Rodrix.
> Brazilian Pirate Party
>
> Partido Pirata - http://www.partidopirata.org
>
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