Election Lessons and Why Kucinich Ought to Be the Next President

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October 14, 2007 at 14:48:24

Election Lessons and Why Kucinich Ought to Be the Next President

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Standing short at 5'7" tall, Dennis Kucinich has always been the favorite target of political jokes from left and right in the media. But no matter how funny looking he seemed to be to others who even consider him as a hobbit from Lord of the Rings, Dennis Kucinich has a lot more to offer than his looks.

Election lesson number 1: "Don't judge a book by its cover."


I have never met Kucinich in person. But whenever I see or hear him speak in a short time in a debate, I can feel that he is honest, passionate about serving, and speaking from his heart. If you still don't know, he is the only candidate who has always been consistent on his stands on issues especially about the war in Iraq. The consistency in his words and actions is what sets him apart from the top three (Clinton, Obama, Edwards). He voted against the war from the beginning and consistently voted against funding to continue this war, which was based on lies. But that's another story.

Election lesson number 2: Electability should not be a factor

I've heard from many people that they like Kucinich and agree with his principles but they don't think he is electable. Hmm. See, this is the problem with most people. They don't think the guy can win so they go for a candidate who is somewhere in the top among the polls. Listen everyone or should I say read, he is one of the presidential candidates and it means that you can elect him and give him a shot at winning this. If you believe that this election should be about real issues that matter to you like the war in Iraq, health care, economy; and not merely about the money and polls, do something about it. Do not let corporate rule win again if you truly believe that the government should be for ALL not a majority few.

Note: Just imagine, if you just vote for him and not think twice anymore, he surely is darn electable!

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[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I have met him...

And everything this article states is so damn true!

He is the real deal...the genuine article!

[MaggieSwanson]

2. I agree, CaliforniaPeggy

and I think you're the genuine article too. :hug:

[LWolf]

3. I have met him, and can attest to this:

his physical size is irrelevant. On principles, integrity, intellect, commitment, and courage, he stands head and shoulders above the rest.

[BigDDem]

4. Good luck with that!!

[superkia]

5. You have to remember, some people dont really want change?

I don't get it but I don't think people really want our government to change, I think they like the way the corporations are running things, at least by who allot of people support around here. Its nice to see that some republican voters are waking up to the political mess on their side and have given some support to Ron Paul, I just cant wait until more democrats realize that a D doesn't mean a person cares about the people, you have to look to their actions and ignore their words. It may take the democratic voters four more years but I think eventually Americans will wake up to the games, I just hope we still have elections at that point. Some of the so called front runners voted for the patriot act and haven't said anything at all about the abuse of the constitution, I would think that would be the number one issue with voters. If we lose our rights, we lose!

Hell I would at least like to see our so called front runners speak out about impeachment, why is Dennis Kucinich alone on that issue? It cant be about hurting campaigns,I think most Americans would support impeachment at this point. Makes you wonder why they all don't support impeachment or why they all don't want to take the insurance companies profits out of our health care? Allot of things trouble me not only about the so called front runners but the Americans that support them. Shouldn't our leaders be speaking on behalf of the people or is that not what we as Americans want anymore?

Still a few months left, maybe more people will see the light before its too late.

[DemBones DemBones]

6. "But none among the top three are truly for change.'

You and I have heard from every candidate talking about change. But none among the top three are truly for change. They are now even saying that the war in Iraq will continue until 2013. They are sounding more like Republicans (with the exception of Ron Paul), which why I believe if anyone in top three were chosen today, they will probably lose to the Republican or it will be a tight race. But Kucinich is different. Here are his plans for America:

National Security

Kucinich will bring an end to the war in Iraq and bring the troops home. He will let a UN peace keeping force to stabilize Iraq and the middle-east region. He will have a change in policy and promote "Strength through peace." He will stop the use of unilateralization and pre-emptive attacks. Instead, he will use diplomacy and peaceful initiatives to create a safe and secure America as well as a peaceful Middle-East. He will also create a Department of Peace, which would address and handle issues about violence like abuse and hate crimes. The Department of Defense will remain (and ensure security in our borders). He will use war as the last resort to solve international crisis.

Note: We, humans, must learn that the barbaric ways of the past should be over. How many wars should we be into just to learn that we're all losers in war? It is possible to have peace in this world, if only we let it begin with ourselves. So, let America step up through Kucinich.



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[kwolf68]

7. Ive met Dennis

And he is an incredible man. Super all the way.

Trouble is, he has no shot at winning the White House, presidential elections are corporate controlled and DK isn't invited. The corporate oligarchs who run this nation (badly) and world have made it a point to become involved in the Democratic Party political process so that should a Dem win, it is business as usual for the rober-barons.

The days of Teddy Roosevelt (though a Rep), FDR and Jimmy Carter are gone...Dems now will be house-broken before getting the necessary media attention/propaganda needed to ascend to the top. If Kucinich ever did become a viable front-runner, it would because one of two reasons

-money was removed from the political process

-he sold out

Neither will happen and thus Dennis is a cult candidate. The man is the best of the lot, but he's not a serious candidate.

[BornagainDUer]

8. K&R