Two Waves of Change; Dean and Kucinich (Long)

[MaggieSwanson]

A really nice article, edited for length. See the entire article here...
http://www.opednews.com/dinan0104_kucinich.htm

Two Waves of Change; Dean AND Kucinich
by Stephen Dinan
OpEdNews.Com
Many Kucinich supporters lament the number of people that have assembled, somewhat skittishly, behind Howard Dean. Since many Dean supporters have confessed that they would really prefer Dennis Kucinich were he "electable" many of us wonder, "why not get behind the candidate you REALLY believe in?"

Instead of fighting the current situation, I say celebrate it! The reason is that there are two main waves of change sweeping the country. Howard Dean provides a powerful rallying point for the first wave and Dennis is providing the rallying point for the second. Many people involved in the early stages of the second wave wonder why the masses haven't yet caught on. But this misses a crucial point: people can't be forced into the second wave until the first wave has worked its magic.

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Dennis Kucinich spent some of his early career in a more oppositional stand, just as Dean does now. He fought the good fight with the "enemies." However, he now stands beyond that, in a place of commitment to truth. He will certainly go into battle for a good cause, but he does so without rancor or demonizing the perceived enemy. He has worked through the dramas that are necessary to become a man of wisdom and integrity. He has been through his fiery trials to become a light unto the world.

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I am thankful these leaders do arise and - against every possible obstacle - triumph. However, it often takes some time for them to be heard. The heart is vulnerable. When leaders speak from their heart, they are not always heard at first because we, as listeners, need to open our hearts as well. The more clear their message and the deeper the truth they offer, the longer it typically takes for a society to be ready. First, the anger and rage and fear must come to their own conclusion. Our defenses, walls, and barriers must come down. Then, the sweeter music can be heard and the notes can sound that call us into a life of beauty, purpose, and destiny.

[RUMMYisFROSTED]

1. The donors to their respective campaigns average the lowest per

donation. Fact.


Always follow the money.


(DK is lower in donation figure under $200, as a percentage - 65%to-Dean's 56%. No one else is even close. http://www.opensecrets.org/presidential/donordems.asp)

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[LWolf]

3. There's a good discussion over in P % C:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=108&topic_id=108166

I thought this was an incredible article. It pointed out the positive for both men, and the ultimate goal. It reminded us that we're each in a different place on the path of evolving, and that we're all headed the same direction.

And, it reinforced why Dennis Kucinich is the right man for the job ahead.