Number of calls from the Obama campaign: 5
Number of calls from the Clinton campaign: 0
Number of calls from other campaigns: 0
Hmm.

Awhile back, I posted about a fantastic web comic called “Shooting War”. It is political satire at its finest, combining an entertaining story and compelling characters with a created future based on today’s world of strife in the Middle East, global warming, and increasing corporate power.
I found the web comic to be can’t-put-this-down reading. Recently I heard that the authors were releasing a hardcover book version, and the west coast release party was held here in San Francisco over the weekend. If you haven’t read the web comic version, or if you did read it and you loved it, I highly recommend picking up a copy of their hardcover. It’s currently on my reading table next to the also-fabulous Regards from Serbia, another politically-oriented book of comics and short letters.
I continue to be fascinated by the use of accessible media such as these for expressing political ideas. These two books are fantastic examples of why I feel this way.
You can find the “Shooting War” book on amazon here.

I was just over at city hall taking care of some business. When I came out onto the steps, I smelled pot (not uncommon in San Francisco), and heard a guitar playing (a little less common…) I scanned the steps, then peered across the street, and there I spied a pink van with a guy on top playing his electric guitar and singing. Huh?

Apologies for the crap picture from my cell phone camera, but It turned out to be… Grasshopper for Mayor! See my earlier post about our mayoral candidates. Or this San Francisco Chronicle article about them.

If you visit this site you’ll find reviews of Grasshopper Taxicab. Ahhhh, you gotta love San Francisco.

You’ve got to love some of these candidates for mayor of San Francisco.
George Davis. My occupation is Writer/Nudist Activist.

This is a One Issue campaign which is to Make Golden Gate Park Clothing Optional like the major urban parks in Europe. For other policy issues, a well known City Manager will be appointed.
Grasshopper Alex Kaplan. My occupation is Vegan Taxicab Driver.

Born – Moscow, Russia; English – third but only language. Grasshopper: Vegan, Bay swimmer, owner Grasshopper Taxicab. Lifelong musician; guitarist, singer/songwriter. Compassionate, tolerant, supportive, loving. 13 years here residentially challenged. (Does that mean homeless?)
Michael Powers. My occupation is Nightclub Owner.

As a progressive I have owned and operated one of San Francisco’s most unique and innovative nightclubs for 11 years. My creation of the Power Exchange adult sexual liberation experience shows my capacity to embrace every kind of alternative lifestyle and manage multiple environments housed in one totally law-abiding and successful business.
John Rinaldi. My occupation is Showman.

Hi, my name is Chicken John and I’m running for Mayor because I have a vision for the future of this city. I want a city that attracts artists, not one that chases them away; where innovation wins out over gentrification. In other words, a city that actually has a future, and not just a celebrated past.
And that’s only four of them!

See Al Fore talk about something he is passionate about (where did the woodenness go?), in his testimony to the House of Representatives, here.