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Conservative student cries “poor little me!” in Pullman

Two wonderful paragraphs set the stage and tell you all you need to know about Ed Swan:

Ed Swan considers himself a basic social conservative, opposed to gay marriage, affirmative action and the notion that affluent white men are responsible for a lot of social injustice.

The Washington State University student also opposes abortion and wrote "diversity is perversity" in the margins of a textbook.

So he’s against gay marriage, abortion and affirmative action – frankly, normal Eastern Washington Republican stuff. Not harmful; there are Republican teachers all over the place (despite their pig-like squeals to the contrary, conservatives DO exist in academia). He’s opposed to the "notion that affluent white men are responsible for a lot of social injustice"??? WTF? Um, that isn’t exactly a liberal belief – there’s a reason so many conservatives complain about the "liberal elite"…they think we’re run by a bunch of affluent white men creating social injustice for THEM.

But writing "diversity is perversity" in a textbook? What kind of crazy-ass thing is that to do? I guess my question about that is, did he try to re-sell it to the school or something? Because it raises a very real concern about his ability to keep his opinions to himself when teaching kids.

Senator Cantwell in Leavenworth August 19th

From the Chelan County Democrats:

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell is coming to Leavenworth on Friday, Aug. 19, to meet with Democrats and all interested residents from Chelan and Douglas counties.  YOU are invited!  Her visit will be a nice opportunity for local Democrats to get together, and to raise money to support the Democrats of Chelan County’s increasing outreach in this historically Republican area.

Senator Cantwell will arrive around 5 p.m. at Two Rivers Farm (directions below).  She will speak informally for a while with local Democratic leaders and citizens, as everyone mingles and enjoys refreshments. The senator then will deliver a short presentation about her accomplishments and goals in the U.S. Senate.  She also will answer questions.  After partaking of refreshments, Sen. Cantwell and her staff will leave at about 6:30 p.m. to return to Western Washington.

The reception is sponsored by Make Every Vote Count and the Chelan County Democrats.  In addition to the opportunity to meet and listen to our Democratic senator (who is seeking re-election in 2006), the Aug. 19 event will offer entertainment, hearty hors d’oeuvres and beverages.  The “Vote Rockers” will provide background music that’s a unique blend of rock, bluegrass, country and folk music – and it’s almost guaranteed that an eagle or two will fly overhead during the festivities.

Two Rivers Farm is situated on the Wenatchee River, just across from the Leavenworth Golf Course.  From Icicle Road turn left on Wilson Street and go to the end of the road (less than a quarter mile).  The 26-acre organic farm is owned by Nick Stemm and Nancy Denson, who provide organic produce to the restaurant trade and contribute to the local community supported agriculture (CSI) movement.

Tickets to the Sen. Maria Cantwell reception are $25. Proceeds will go to communication and maintaining the Democratic headquarters in Wenatchee.  You may purchase tickets in advance by mailing a check to Democrats of Chelan County, P.O. Box 1061, Wenatchee WA 98807; by stopping by the Democratic headquarters at First and Mission streets in Wenatchee; or by paying at the door.  For more information about the event, contact chairwoman Pat Notter at 663-7659.