Gregory Conley's campaign to defeat Liz Thompson

[VapingTurtle]

Whether Liz Thompson is anti-vape or not, this is totally wrong to support a campaign to defeat her by Gregory Conley, a research fellow with the Heartland Institute.

The Heartland Institute is an extreme right wing political lobby organization. Their views are not representative of the majority of the United States', New Mexico's, or Liz Thompson's district.

There are a lot more issues involved in this campaign than just her incorrect stance on vaping, which is unpopular and will not pass. She is a good progressive representative, and does not deserve targeting by ECF, especially in a manner in which the members of this forum cannot respond to the one sided political lobbying behind the banner at the top of the page. Her proposed anti-vaping bill should be opposed by ECF and the vaping community, but not her position as a representative.

I strongly object to ECF becoming a tool of an extreme right wing lobby in the USA. ECF is a British owned entity, and should not be involved in US politics whatsoever beyond single issues. They are supporting a candidate by placing this banner, not an issue.

 

[Placebo Effect]

Her proposed anti-vaping bill should be opposed by ECF and the vaping community, but not her position as a representative.

Put party politics aside. Going into 2015, it is important that at least one anti-vaping candidate is made an example of. I'm not focused on turning New Mexico any particular color -- all I want is for word to travel in state Republican and Democratic parties that vapers are a political force.

Funny you'd say that this is a partisan fight. I briefly considered mounting a separate campaign to unseat a Republican in New York that voted for the e-liquid ban, but I wasn't sure of the true margins (i.e., if we could make an impact in a market where money goes far less vs. New Mexico).

Sending letters and showing up at a hearing is great, but when a legislator makes it clear that for her 'progressive' includes taxing e-cigarettes and banning or restricting flavors, it's also important to fight back by hitting her where it hurts most -- the ballot box on election day.

Besides, Conrad James is not a far-right guy -- he was endorsed by the Albuquerque Journal and won an award for his bipartisan work during his prior term. I know he'll be better on vapor consumer and industry issues, so he has my support.

 

[VapingTurtle]

Thank you for responding, Greg.

I cannot trust your intentions because your income is dependent upon creating and writing policy for The Heartland Institute, an organization that has been:

- a leading denier of climate change in opposition to the overwhelming consensus of all scientific research
- a defender and ally of big tobacco, big pharma, and large energy interests that lack regard for public safety and welfare
- a general mouthpiece for large corporate concerns specifically in areas detrimental to public interest.

Your motives in the area of support for the vaping community are undermined by your personal interests in other matters. The whole picture must be considered when putting trust in the messenger, just as it must be when considering for whom to vote.

 

[sonicdsl]

Closing thread as cross-posting is not permitted. This is already well under discussion in your other thread here:

http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...arding-new-mexico-state-rep-liz-thompson.html