Van Jones: The Face of Green Jobs

Van Jones: The Face of Green Jobs

Meet Obama’s environmental evangelist.

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(Photo of Van Jones by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

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Submitted by garrett on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 10:59am.

Van Jones is charismatic but

Van Jones is charismatic but is a man of very little substance upon getting to know him . He is the classic snake oil salesman , B.S. artist everyone has met at some point in life . It is not surprising he has charmed his way into the Administration in such a nebulous role . I do believe much more of his past will soon come out and befall him as he speaks in outrageous metaphors and hyperbole . Just wait and see what is yet to come....

Submitted by twoiron on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 9:44am.

Black man, green jobs, commie

Black man, green jobs, commie Red. Color the man gone. Van Jones...DLTDHYITAOYWO.

Submitted by mndasher on Fri, 09/04/2009 - 7:26am.

Green = Red

Van Jones - Noted racist (like his boss), Communist, and Truther. What a great combination.

Submitted by RHO1953 on Tue, 04/21/2009 - 5:53pm.

Green jobs?

There is a serious disconnect between the liberals fantasies about "green" jobs and the reality. They imagine they will keep their jobs and that their families all get to keep their jobs and that somehow the "green" movement will make it all better. The reality is much different. First they pass their co2 legislation. Then the manufacturing and the jobs supporting manufacturing leave for other countries. Then shock sets in. This isn't what we expected. Stop! Bring our jobs back. Too late, sorry, you will have to wait for one of the new "green" jobs. Yes, we know it doesn't pay as well, but gee, we're saving the planet. You will just have to get used to the fact that you are going nowhere, but hey, it's okay. Obama and the politicians still have THEIR limos and jets. This is factual, the UN report is very clear that manufacturing is going to relocate to developing countries, but that is only fair. The US has had it's day in the sun, time for someone else to take a turn. But wait! How about the co2? Well, actually we just exported the co2 AND the jobs to other countries, so we didn't actually get rid of it, we just sent it overseas. But this is what you voted for, don't forget that when your life is turned upside down. But don't worry, the midterms are in 2010 and by then the truth just might be sinking in. Just maybe enough people will clear their brains enough to vote to keep our jobs.

Submitted by Green41day on Mon, 04/20/2009 - 9:40am.

Great Article

Like everybody else, I have a high level of respect for Mr. Jones, but as pointed out in this article, he often comes across as a racist.

That may seem to be a strong word, but in an interview about the woman that will be replacing him as head of the Green Jobs for All organization, Mr Jones is quoted as saying " she's a very capable African American woman"

I'm not sure, but if I were to describe my replacement as a capable white guy, I would be vilified by the AA community.

The montra of the green movement is "think globally, act locally" Perhaps Mr Jones should start realizing that he is now part of the global stage and that the people he represents are of all colors and economic backgrounds.

Green Jobs for All- race not important

http://www.mygreenscene.com