Posted on 04/09/2012 7:58:09 AM PDT by SmithL
Van Jones, a pioneer among the nation's eco-activists, has made his mark from the Bay Area - where he's headed three major community organizations - to the White House, where he served as President Obama's "green jobs czar."
But Jones, whom Time Magazine named one of the 100 most influential people in the world and who has written a new best-selling book, "Rebuild the Dream," reached another landmark a week ago: The New York Times Magazine crowned him the Mr. Dreamy of the left.
"You have these fantasies that someday they will notice you and talk about your educational achievements," the 43-year-old, Yale-educated attorney and civil rights activist said in an interview with The Chronicle last week. "Little did I know I was just a pinup."
With the publication of his latest book, which is a call to arms to American liberals, Jones said he has attempted to showcase what he calls his "unique perspective in American life" almost three years after he resigned his White House post in the midst of a political firestorm.
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Hey van. How’s that capitalism working for YOU? Looks like you’re making out pretty darn well to me you weasel. Not to offend weasels. Sorry weasels. You are much better than that.
Van Jones latest poster child that proves the theory behind the Peter Principle...when he talks the most vapid fairyland thoughts escape....
Van Jones latest poster child that proves the theory behind the Peter Principle...when he talks the most vapid fairyland thoughts escape....
Look into van jones’ speeches.
He is obama without the mask.
Obama believes in the same things that Jones does, but Jones’ speeches are NOT covered by the media.
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