In a press conference held Sunday, October 5th, Congresssaurus Stegosaurus announced his endorsement of Eugene Victor Debs for President in 2008.
"I understand President Wilson let him out of prison recently," said Stegosaurus.
"I feel that the odds of Mr. Debs being successful this year are very, very good. Debs is my man, because he cares about the little guy, and I care about the little guy too.
Don't think that because I am big, I don't think about the plight of all the hard working mammals in America. I do. That is why I support Eugene Victor Debs for President in 2008. "
Monday, September 22, 2008
National Public Radio Weekend Edition Sunday 9/21/2008
Andrea Seabrook: We are here to discuss the week's political events with NPR's senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr. Good morning, Dan.
Daniel Schorr: Good morning, Andrea.
AS: Okay let's talk about the Stegosaurus phenomenon in Colorado. What seemed like an odd third party style fluke months ago has really taken off, and Senator Salazar is really challenged at this point. What do you think has made Stegosaurus so successful?
DS: Yes, Andrea this is a surprise. Stegosaurus has overcome the ridicule of the people who didn't take his canadacy seriously at the start. He's jumped the hurdles of some early mistakes in his campaign to capture a great cross section of Colorado's voting public. It's a particularly important voting bloc too, which is the fabled Soccer Moms. It might be the Soccer Moms' children having an influence, most likely. Maybe the novelty of a senator with a cool, spiky tail and spiff, sexy plates.
AS: Wow, and months ago we thought all he'd get was one per cent or less, and Ken Salazar would breeze easily back into the Senate. What did Stegosaurus do to endear himself to the Soccer Moms of Colorado?
DS: Well, I think it was when he decided to start saving trees instead of eating them. Stegosaurus went on a diet recently and has only eaten low fat pteridophytes for months, and a lot of trees have been saved. This repairs his reputation wth the base of his party, the Greens, and connects with the environmentally aware, socially concious Soccer Moms of Colorado. I understand Stegosaurus has lost half a ton. It's impressive.
AS: I remember we thought he was doomed early on in his campaign when he was photographed undertaking a clear cutting operation. What can Ken Salazar do? He seems to have an exemplary environmental record, and seniority. There has to be something else to the popularity of Stegosaurus. What can Salazar do ? Anything at this point?
DS: It is to Salazar's credit that he hasn't turned to mudslinging. We're seeing less negative attacks than we used to in the campaign for President this cycle, so perhaps politics has finally learned something: Negative attacks don't work like they used to, and being blatantly negative could be the nail in Salazar's political career if he's not careful. What he can do, I think, is Salazar can stick to his record, and point out his strengths... sticking to his own message could expose Stegosaurus' inexperience without being completely negative.
That is the path I think Salazar needs to take.
AS: Yet it could be that Stegosaurus will pull off a surprise and win. He could be the next Jesse Ventura.
DS: Yes, he might, Andrea. We'll have to wait and see.
AS: It will be quite interesting to see how it plays out in Colorado. Thanks, Dan. Always good to talk to you.
DS: Thank you, Andrea.
AS:NPR's senior news analyst, Daniel Schorr, with insight on the week's political events.
Andrea Seabrook: We are here to discuss the week's political events with NPR's senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr. Good morning, Dan.
Daniel Schorr: Good morning, Andrea.
AS: Okay let's talk about the Stegosaurus phenomenon in Colorado. What seemed like an odd third party style fluke months ago has really taken off, and Senator Salazar is really challenged at this point. What do you think has made Stegosaurus so successful?
DS: Yes, Andrea this is a surprise. Stegosaurus has overcome the ridicule of the people who didn't take his canadacy seriously at the start. He's jumped the hurdles of some early mistakes in his campaign to capture a great cross section of Colorado's voting public. It's a particularly important voting bloc too, which is the fabled Soccer Moms. It might be the Soccer Moms' children having an influence, most likely. Maybe the novelty of a senator with a cool, spiky tail and spiff, sexy plates.
AS: Wow, and months ago we thought all he'd get was one per cent or less, and Ken Salazar would breeze easily back into the Senate. What did Stegosaurus do to endear himself to the Soccer Moms of Colorado?
DS: Well, I think it was when he decided to start saving trees instead of eating them. Stegosaurus went on a diet recently and has only eaten low fat pteridophytes for months, and a lot of trees have been saved. This repairs his reputation wth the base of his party, the Greens, and connects with the environmentally aware, socially concious Soccer Moms of Colorado. I understand Stegosaurus has lost half a ton. It's impressive.
AS: I remember we thought he was doomed early on in his campaign when he was photographed undertaking a clear cutting operation. What can Ken Salazar do? He seems to have an exemplary environmental record, and seniority. There has to be something else to the popularity of Stegosaurus. What can Salazar do ? Anything at this point?
DS: It is to Salazar's credit that he hasn't turned to mudslinging. We're seeing less negative attacks than we used to in the campaign for President this cycle, so perhaps politics has finally learned something: Negative attacks don't work like they used to, and being blatantly negative could be the nail in Salazar's political career if he's not careful. What he can do, I think, is Salazar can stick to his record, and point out his strengths... sticking to his own message could expose Stegosaurus' inexperience without being completely negative.
That is the path I think Salazar needs to take.
AS: Yet it could be that Stegosaurus will pull off a surprise and win. He could be the next Jesse Ventura.
DS: Yes, he might, Andrea. We'll have to wait and see.
AS: It will be quite interesting to see how it plays out in Colorado. Thanks, Dan. Always good to talk to you.
DS: Thank you, Andrea.
AS:NPR's senior news analyst, Daniel Schorr, with insight on the week's political events.
Saturday, August 23, 2008
Stegosaurus held a press confrence earlier this week to express his profound sorrow at the extinction of his good friend Issac Hayes.
"Why it was barely a year ago I was in California and he helped to teach me some funky dance steps," said Stegosaurus. "I learned how to be cool from him, and he learned how to be cool from me. He was a good friend to me and will be missed terribly. "
"There is good news in other topics though," said Stegosaurus as he responded to a question.
"My diet is going very well. I've lost half a ton, with half a ton to go. My secret ? I think its those low fat Pteridophytes."
"Why it was barely a year ago I was in California and he helped to teach me some funky dance steps," said Stegosaurus. "I learned how to be cool from him, and he learned how to be cool from me. He was a good friend to me and will be missed terribly. "
"There is good news in other topics though," said Stegosaurus as he responded to a question.
"My diet is going very well. I've lost half a ton, with half a ton to go. My secret ? I think its those low fat Pteridophytes."
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Saturday, July 26, 2008
One thing I have noticed since I started running for the Senate is that a lot of people care about what you think. I've been interviewed a lot since I declared my canadacy so its a good thing that I really enjoy being interviewed.
1. What started the Stegosaurus?
Well, I am told that my mother found me one day while she was eating a cabbage patch, but I never believed that.... I know how it works. A mommy Stegosaurus meets a daddy Stegosaurus and they like each other very much. Then, they get together and they wiggle a little bit. I know that's hard to believe; but that's the way it has happened for over 140 million years.
2. What are your hobbies?
Dancing the lindy hop, eating plants and roots, running for the senate, and world travel.
I also like sky diving, birdwatching, and gardening. I have diverse interests for someone with a brain the size of a walnut.
3. What are your favorite songs to sing and why don't you do it more?
Oh, I sing quite often, actually. Do you have a copy of my multi platinum wax cylinder Stegosaurus Goes Opera? I am particularly fond of Italian Opera. I like to sing Una Furtiva Lagrima and dedicate it to Marilyn Maxwell. When I get together with my cousins Kentrosaurus and Lexovissaurus we like to sing Brindisi Libiamo, libiamo, ne' lieti calici. Of course, Lexovissaurus is French, so while in France I sing a lot of French opera as well. I am also particular to Showtunes, and the Jazz of my native country.
4. Where are you from and where have you been?
I am from Colorado, USA, originally. I've travelled many places and been all over, but travel was a lot easier when there was only one continent.
5. Where are you going?
Hopefully in November to the US Senate ! Then I will join my brother Triceratops and my friend Parasauralophus in the Dinosaur Congressional Caucus. Together, we will work to better the lives of the people of Colorado and the entire United States. One of our primary objectives will be to try and convince the State of Arizona that it is time for them to stop procrastinating and choose a State Dinosaur.
1. What started the Stegosaurus?
Well, I am told that my mother found me one day while she was eating a cabbage patch, but I never believed that.... I know how it works. A mommy Stegosaurus meets a daddy Stegosaurus and they like each other very much. Then, they get together and they wiggle a little bit. I know that's hard to believe; but that's the way it has happened for over 140 million years.
2. What are your hobbies?
Dancing the lindy hop, eating plants and roots, running for the senate, and world travel.
I also like sky diving, birdwatching, and gardening. I have diverse interests for someone with a brain the size of a walnut.
3. What are your favorite songs to sing and why don't you do it more?
Oh, I sing quite often, actually. Do you have a copy of my multi platinum wax cylinder Stegosaurus Goes Opera? I am particularly fond of Italian Opera. I like to sing Una Furtiva Lagrima and dedicate it to Marilyn Maxwell. When I get together with my cousins Kentrosaurus and Lexovissaurus we like to sing Brindisi Libiamo, libiamo, ne' lieti calici. Of course, Lexovissaurus is French, so while in France I sing a lot of French opera as well. I am also particular to Showtunes, and the Jazz of my native country.
4. Where are you from and where have you been?
I am from Colorado, USA, originally. I've travelled many places and been all over, but travel was a lot easier when there was only one continent.
5. Where are you going?
Hopefully in November to the US Senate ! Then I will join my brother Triceratops and my friend Parasauralophus in the Dinosaur Congressional Caucus. Together, we will work to better the lives of the people of Colorado and the entire United States. One of our primary objectives will be to try and convince the State of Arizona that it is time for them to stop procrastinating and choose a State Dinosaur.
Sunday, July 6, 2008
I have recently been interviewed, and I love being interviewed. Here's the first of my two most recent interviews. It is always good for congressional candidates to stay in touch with their constituents, and I will do the best that I can to answer honestly.
1. Being that you're supposed to be dead and extinct... how do you really feel about all these plush homages to your image?
The likeness is reasonably accurate, though sometimes the colours are off. One thing's for sure they are definitely not to scale!
2. Do you really feel that your decaying corpse and ensuing conversion process is really worth me having to pay over $4/gallon?
Of course not ! Fossil Fuel is murder and extinction! As you know, I have held a press confrence supporting Mr. Denny Klein's HHO Technology. Save a dinosaur and walk. It's good for your cardiovascular system.
3. What was your personal hero?
My father, O.C. Marsh.
4. Do the Geico commercials give a true representation of the humans you were used to?
I do not understand this question; I only watch television when I am on it, or when Marilyn Maxwell movies are being shown.
5. Would you rather be able to breathe fire, eat meat, or fly?
I love birdwatching so much that I wish I could turn into a bird and fly away. But, that will probably never happen. Someday I'd like to go skydiving with my friend Ludwig Gantner.
Edgar Rice Burroughs let me glide in his novel, The Land That Time Forgot using my spiff sexy plates, but that is not really their function. I have no desire to eat meat, nor are my teeth
designed to consume it. I have had cameos in movies where dinosaurs breathe fire, and Sid and Marty Krofft let my friend Dimetrodon breathe fire in their show
Land of the Lost, but the ability to breathe fire seems to me to serve no useful purpose.
Incidentially, regarding Land of the Lost, I lobbied heavily to appear on that show, I went directly to Sid and Marty Krofft and represented myself. I told them I'd be perfect, that small children everywhere love me for some reason. They let my friend Brontosaurus on the show, before he had a midlife crisis and changed his name to Apatosaurus, They let my brothers Triceratops and Allosaurus on the show, but not me. No amount of begging and pleading would move their cold, cold hearts.
1. Being that you're supposed to be dead and extinct... how do you really feel about all these plush homages to your image?
The likeness is reasonably accurate, though sometimes the colours are off. One thing's for sure they are definitely not to scale!
2. Do you really feel that your decaying corpse and ensuing conversion process is really worth me having to pay over $4/gallon?
Of course not ! Fossil Fuel is murder and extinction! As you know, I have held a press confrence supporting Mr. Denny Klein's HHO Technology. Save a dinosaur and walk. It's good for your cardiovascular system.
3. What was your personal hero?
My father, O.C. Marsh.
4. Do the Geico commercials give a true representation of the humans you were used to?
I do not understand this question; I only watch television when I am on it, or when Marilyn Maxwell movies are being shown.
5. Would you rather be able to breathe fire, eat meat, or fly?
I love birdwatching so much that I wish I could turn into a bird and fly away. But, that will probably never happen. Someday I'd like to go skydiving with my friend Ludwig Gantner.
Edgar Rice Burroughs let me glide in his novel, The Land That Time Forgot using my spiff sexy plates, but that is not really their function. I have no desire to eat meat, nor are my teeth
designed to consume it. I have had cameos in movies where dinosaurs breathe fire, and Sid and Marty Krofft let my friend Dimetrodon breathe fire in their show
Land of the Lost, but the ability to breathe fire seems to me to serve no useful purpose.
Incidentially, regarding Land of the Lost, I lobbied heavily to appear on that show, I went directly to Sid and Marty Krofft and represented myself. I told them I'd be perfect, that small children everywhere love me for some reason. They let my friend Brontosaurus on the show, before he had a midlife crisis and changed his name to Apatosaurus, They let my brothers Triceratops and Allosaurus on the show, but not me. No amount of begging and pleading would move their cold, cold hearts.
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