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It's New York - Rent Is Too Damn High Party Steals The Debate

By Hank Campbell in Science 2.0
October 19, 2010
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Submitted by Hank on Tue, 10/19/2010 - 11:03
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The problem with modern progressive notions of equality is that all must be equal - and New York is the home of modern progressive idealism, so serious candidates in the governor's race had to share a stage with Jimmy McMillan of the "Rent Is Too Damn High" Party and he stole the show, issuing forth sage wisdom at random intervals like 

"The chemicals of Agent Orange -- dioxin and a lot of other chemicals mixed up -- I would get sick. When I get home tonight, I know I'm not going to be able to breathe if I take them off. It could be psychological, I don't know, but I just put 'em on and wear them anyway."

Can't get enough of Jimmy McMillan? Here is some video:

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