College student Lance Decker provided me his indepth interview with kat swift, who is seeking the Gree Party's nomination for President. This interview in lengthy and will be done in several parts. I have contacted other third party candidates, but none have replied. If they do I will give them equal time.
Interview with kat swift on March 23, 2007 by telephone
Why lower case letters for your name?
Personal trademark. Gets a lot of crap about it. Also e e cummings. bell hooks Poet/Writer. Establishes uniqueness. Probably started because was lazy and didn’t care to learn capitalization. Protest against it.
Where were you born? Have you been a Texan your whole life? General Bio data. (family, hobbies, etc.)
Born in Louisiana. Before 8 move around a lot of places. MA and Canada since. Seattle. Broad perspective on lots of different people and cultures. Good to grow. No re-inventing the wheel and understanding of Democracy and Environmental Justice.
Not sure if she is married. Partner and her have lived together for 7 years.
What college(s) have you attended? What degree do you have?
Mt Holy Oak College – Mass – first women’s college in country
Who has had the biggest influence on you personally? Were did you get all of your self confidence?
Not really one person. Pretty diverse. Good supportive friends that help work out childhood issues. Alcohol abusive family. To help work through and get her there. Good parent like teachers. Since in Texas, been supported by the activist community to move in the political direction. Many men pushing me in that direction and supportive of women and treating equally. Nan Garrett very supportive.
I'm going to tell you some descriptive words/characteristics. Tell me on a scale of 1 to 10 how much that word describes you. 10 is a perfect match.
Confident 8
Strong willed 9
Weak 2
Meek 7
Humble 9
Arrogant 6
Sensitive 10
Thick Skinned 4
Assertive 8
Aggressive 3
Bold 10
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