Kucinich tees off on Dems

[babylonsister]

http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/archive/2007/10/26/433952.aspx

From NBC’s Andy Merten

While in Concord earlier today to file for the New Hampshire primary, Kucinich used his moment with the press to come out harshly against his party’s top-tier presidential contenders’ policies towards Iraq, and also leveled some heavy criticism towards what he perceives to be pending military action toward Iran.

After filling out his primary registration paperwork, the Ohio congressman switched gears to campaign mode, listing off the flaws of Clinton, Edwards and Obama’s voting records on the Iraq War. On Obama: “I’m glad that he gave a speech where he said that he opposed the war. He got elected to the Senate -- what did he do? He voted over and over again to fund the war. He cannot square that, and he’ll never be able to square it.”

He then went on to address Clinton and Edwards. Regarding the New York senator, he said, “She voted a 100 percent of the time to fund the war, except for the last vote we had -- as the clock ran out, both she and Senator Obama, for the first time, decided to vote against funding.” And he dismissed Edwards’ repeated apologies for voting for the 2002 war authorization, saying, “Apologies are a little bit late when you’ve got dead bodies all over the field.”

Going on to frame his argument within the context of the general election, Kucinich asserted that nominating any one of the three would effectively blur any lines between Republicans and Democrats regarding foreign policy in November of next year. “What happens if the Democrats chose someone who is for the war,” Kucinich said, “who voted to fund the war, and who has taken positions that say of Iran, all options are on the table? Where’s the debate between that candidate and let’s say, Mayor Giuliani?”

Kucinich, who has long advocated the creation of a federal Department of Peace, offered even more dramatic rhetoric regarding mounting tensions with Iran. “The Bush Administration is talking about dropping 30,000-pound bombs on nuclear facilities” in Iran, Kucinich said, adding, “You’re talking about an inevitable nuclear release, that will affect potentially millions of people.”

After filing in New Hampshire today, Kucinich will head to Florida for the weekend to address the state’s Democratic Party. He will be the only of the eight Democratic presidential contenders at the event.

[RebelSansCause]

1. GO DENNIS!!!!

finally someone who speaks the truth. i have been a kucinich man through and through for his good poise and solid foundation. dennis is the democrat that we wish this country possessed in spades. someone who actually wants to cut off funding for the war, my kind of guy. :woohoo: dennis 08!!!!!!

[LakeSamish706]

2. I agree with you and wish there was some way to push him up in the polls...

Would love to see this guy as President, he would do an outstanding job with no fears. This current bunch in the White House had better hope that he doesn't get elected or they are in for some deep hurt.

[burythehatchet]

9. cosigned.

[lostnotforgotten]

14. My Man Dennis - He Has My Vote In The General Election

eom

[liberalmuse]

3. Awesome.

I'm voting for this man in the primaries. I thought I had turned my daughter off from politics forever because I've been so angry since the USSC gave Bush the Presidency and it really affected her in her formidable years. I was very glad to see my daughter watch the August Dem debates online of her own volition the other night, and cheer for Kucinich. She stayed up pretty late getting any information she could on him. I let her know that the primaries are almost more important than the election, and the reason we get such crappy candidates is because people don't turn out during the primary elections.

[Kurovski]

4. K&R. (nt)

[AZ Criminal JD]

5. I am glad to see Dennis is not paying any attention to the

boycott of Florida by the other candidates. They are making a terrible mistake which will hand the state to the Repugs.

[superkia]

6. It's sad that even the people who have heard about Kucinich...

still ignore him because he is not plastered on the television like some of the others. Why do educated Americans still follow whatever the media gives them when it comes to our children's future? Why have people not realized that the media isn't controlled by average citizens like us and its agenda is not in line with the peoples agenda? Just by what I see here on DU, there are allot of educated, intelligent people that have absolutely no common sense and I fear it represents our country. Its like people have lost grip with the reality of whats happening in front of our faces in our country. I don't understand it?

[LWolf]

7. K &R n/t

[Colobo]

8. He should have an important role in President Obama's administration.

[bobthedrummer]

10. K&R IMPEACH CHENEY FIRST-IMPEACHCHENEY NOW! n/t

[Bennyboy]

11. Dennis...the only candidate willing to say....

What needs to be said.

[dweller]

12. FORE !!1

;-)




see you all on the back nine.
dp

[kentauros]

15. I was waitin' for that reply.

Maybe Dennis needs to carry around a golf club with him and tell the people "I'm tee'd off!" We can all scream it from our windows, Network-style :D Good use for a golf club anyweigh ;)

and yes, I do support Dennis :D

[Larynx Oblation]

13. For The People, By The People

This man stands alone. He is what America as a nation of working people needs. He is the enemy of corporate Amerika, there fore he is my friend.

[southerncrone]

17. Welcome to DU, LB!

:hi:

[Larynx Oblation]

24. Your Very Kind

Thanks for the welcome. I hope I can contribute towards a change.

Peace be with you.

[southerncrone]

25. It will take all of us to illicit the change needed after these devastating

last 6 years. Glad you've jumped aboard here.

Peace be with us all. ;)

[Adelante]

16. “Apologies are a little bit late when you’ve got dead bodies all over the field.”

Yeah.

[Amonester]

23. Dennis Kucinich tells the truth like it is.

All the time.

No mistakes.

No excuses.

No shame.

He is the only hope to see the BushCheney&Co criminals held accountable (so NO other BFEE-mafia will ever think to "try again").

[southerncrone]

18. I LOVE ELVES!

:loveya:

Especially of the Kucinich order!

(And occasionally of the Keebler order late at nite!)

[johncoby2]

19. Dennis. Always good for a good time.

[southerncrone]

26. I think DK should add that to his campaign slogan!

:rofl:

[felipe]

20. Go Dennis

On Obama: “I’m glad that he gave a speech where he said that he opposed the war. He got elected to the Senate -- what did he do? He voted over and over again to fund the war. He cannot square that, and he’ll never be able to square it.”

Dennis is right if Obama is really against the war why did he vote to fund it.

[brit54]

21. Iraq, Health - the only one running who speaks right - Check this poll

http://democracyforamerica.com/
What does that say about Hilary for real Democrats?

[scarletwoman]

27. Thanks for posting that! Very interesting results!

What I'd really like to know is who all those Gore people will support once they finally believe that he's really truly not running.

[PhuLoi]

22. If Dennis isn't the Dem's candidate for Prez,

I'll write his name in on the ballot and probably move to Scotland to retire.

[johncoby2]

29. You will like Scotland.

The beer is quite tasty.

[ourbluenation]

28. he was on my flight last monday from san fran to nyc and nobody talked to him

he was with his wife and another gal. nobody was talking to him. it was like he was invisible in two of the most liberal cities in the country. i found it perplexing.

edited to add that he was flying coach.

[Echo In Light]

30. Speaks volumes as to how the Right has so effectively determined what "liberal" is

For many so-called "liberals." Quite by design, naturally. The manufacture of consent. Diminishes genuine dissent if more of the voices are on the same page i.e. so-called "liberal" media which is actually non-existent. True liberalism often = "whacko, conspiracy theorist" in this brainwashed country.

[Moochy]

31. Go Dennis!

http://www.dennis4president.com/home/

[flvegan]

32. I heard that Giuliani comparison slap all the way over here.

Well stated, DK. You're my candidate.