Elisha Shapiro

Elisha Shapiro

Elisha Shapiro is an American nihilist known for his creation of public spectacles promoting a philosophical rejection of objective value and truth. In 2006, Shapiro ran as an independent in the Governor of California election. His platform included free college education, secession from the United States and marriage for gays only. He was defeated by Republican opponent Arnold Schwarzenegger. [ [http://www.vcreporter.com/article.php?id=3549&IssueNum=79 Nihilist for California Governor?] , via VCReporter]

Past work by Shapiro include the 1984 Nihilist Olympics [ [http://www.nihilists.net Nihilists.net] ] , a campaign for President in 1988, a campaign for LA County Sheriff in 1992, the Nihilism Expo (world's fair) in 1999, and the International Nihilist Film Festival.

References

External links

* [http://www.nihilists.net Nihilists Corner]
* [http://www.nihilists.net/gov.html Vote Nihilism 2006]
* [http://www.joincalifornia.com/candidate/7745 Elisha Shapiro Election History]
*" [http://bohemian.com/metro-santa-cruz/08.09.06/nuz-0632.html Tough Gov] ", via bohemian.com (interview)
*" [http://www.sfweekly.com/Issues/2006-08-09/news/suckafreecity.html Vote Nihilist] ", via SF Weekly


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