green politics and kilroy

I haven't time to go into this in anything like the detail I would like to, but Sam draws my attention to the 'Manifesto for a Sustainable Society', which, given that I voted Green in the European elections, I really ought to have read already. It makes for interesting reading, although it does not contain too many surprises; idealistic statements on the environment which it is difficult to disagree with , fine words on transport, asylum and taxation, rubbish on Europe and the single currency, wonderful on the hereditory principle and the royal family - generally quite impressive, Europe aside. I need to read it in more detail, though.

For a quicker synopsis, the dreadful Kilroy-Silk, and more yesterday concerning his role in the party's sudden success. As Michael Moore has long pointed out, if Oprah Winfrey stood for President of the United States she'd win with ease. Which makes me wonder quite how successful the Greens can be if the best they can do is Peter Tatchell?