July 25, 2006
Not-So Fancy Farm 2006
On July 12th, Change for Kentucky gathered its supporters, chapter leaders and just plain folk together at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington for an evening of politicking and picnicking. Our 2006 Not-So Fancy Farm was headlined by national political writer David Sirota, author of the recently released book Hostile Takeover : How Big Money and Corruption Conquered Our Government--and How We Take It Back.
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A crowd of over 225 people from across the state listened as various candidates from city council to U.S. Congress made appeals for support from DFA members and offered commentary on current events. The BBQ was good, the beer was free, and the company was outstanding.
When David Sirota spoke, he remarked on the tenacity of the gathered folk, who had proceeded with the picnic in spite of a day of torrential thunderstorms. “The struggle to fight against the hostile takeover of our country will take years. We will not succeed fully in 2006, or even 2008. We need commitment and patience to reverse the takeover.” Sirota felt the resilient DFA members in Kentucky showed the kind of fighting spirit required for the long struggle ahead.
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National Democracy for America-endorsed candidate Amy Shir received a $1000 check from DFA national (presented by Mike Bailey, the Louisville DFA organizer). Amy offered a message of hope, imploring the gathering of nearly 200 people, "Don't give up on Kentucky."
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Andrea James, who is running for Lexington City Council, was one big surprise of the evening for some. She was incredible! A charismatic, intelligent, and caring person, she is a true citizen candidate who owned the stage while she was up there!
Northern KY DFA member Jamie Earl slapped together a quick video slide show for those who couldn't make it to the event.
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In spite of some Not-So Great weather, our 2006 Not-So Fancy Farm was a huge success, and we’re already planning for 2008 (we’re shooting for a presidential headliner this time…)
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