The Kevin Zeese — rhymes with peace — “unity convention” Tuesday night was like a 1960s teach-in, replete with poets, long-haired peaceniks, chanting street protesters — all two of them — and Ralph Nader, the corporate scold who made his name in the 60s but wears his 72 years pretty well.

“We have 100 kinds of toothpaste in the grocery store. We should have more than two choices when we go to vote,” said Patsy Allen, co-chair of the Green Party.

How about some really green toothpaste, hold the extra whitener. Len Lazarick is the state house bureau chief of The Examiner, he can be reached at