Kucinich To Do List:End Wars/Repeal Tax Cuts For Wealthy/Medicare For All/Human+Environmental Rights

[kpete]

Here is what we should do to avoid default: increase the debt ceiling with no strings attached.

Here is how to get out of debt: End the wars -- save one trillion over ten years. Repeal tax cuts to the wealthy: Save another trillion.

Medicare for All: end the four hundred billion yearly subsidies for health insurance industry.

Renegotiate trade agreements with workers rights, human rights, and environmental quality principles: save millions of jobs and billions of dollars.

The Fed creates money out of nothing and gives it to banks. Why should our country go into debt, borrowing from banks when we have the constitutional power to create money and invest in jobs?

..........

The Rest:
http://www.dailykos.com/story/2011/07/28/999922/-We-are-the-United-States-of-America,-the-greatest-country-on-earth-We-don%E2%80%99t-default?via=siderec

[Scurrilous]

1. Now post his 'done' list. n/t

[grahamhgreen]

12. Here

Obama

[timtom]

60. Yeah, and I like how we're still in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Obama's list of accomplishments is mighty, indeed.

And look where we are.

[crazyjoe]

41. good one :-)

[we can do it]

73. -1

:puke:

[SidDithers]

50. Nice...

:thumbsup:

Sid

[Armstead]

55. That's because the Democratic poobahs don't support a liberal agenda

Dk is simply standing up for traditional Democratic Liberal Populism

Too bad the Democratic Party has abandoned such concepts

[Lorien]

64. He's manage NOT to be bought out by special (corporate) interests, served

his constituents so well in his own district that they keep reelecting him- hell, even two REPUGS that I know who live in his district always vote for him because they say "he always does whats best for his people". Dennis is the lone voice of nearly forgotten traditional Democratic principles; one of the last politicians who still speaks the truth and fights for the working people of America. That's quite an accomplishment on the heavily corrupted Hill.

[LWolf]

90. +1

[fascisthunter]

93. yeah... lets look at the centrists' done list

to shut you up... great job they have done huh?

[VeryConfused]

2. Since he never accomplishes anything, why have a "to do" list?

those sort of lists are for people that do more than talk

[KoKo]

5. Kucinich can't do much because he isn't heavily funded by the special interests.

With his seniority he should have been head of a Committee...but he was backroomed even when we had the power and those who brought in major funding and could help their fellow Dems got the choice Committee Heads assignments. It's about the money. And, that's why folks always want to call him fringe..because whatever he proposes isn't backed by the wealthy interests that conrol the Dem Party these days.

[VeryConfused]

8. If only you had a fraction of the understanding when the President doesn't give you everything you

want

[inna]

18. what a ridiculous comment; gotta give you credit for the highly appropriate user name, though

:thumbsup:

[Armstead]

53. Bingo

[msanthrope]

99. Um, Look up the 111th Congress. He was the head of a committee. Look up the 112th.

He's the ranking member on said committee.

[msanthrope]

98. You do realize that he was a head of a committee, right? Look up the 111th Congress,

And look up his current assignment. He defeated Towns, in a bruiser of a fight.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

6. Well, he hasn't "accomplished" getting us into more lost wars or keeping Bush's tax cuts.

Like someone we know.

[VeryConfused]

9. Funny you and I have accomplished the same thing as Dennis

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

10. Too bad the 3 of us aren't in charge as the person in charge has done the opposite.

[VeryConfused]

21. Too bad Dennis wastes a Congressional seat accomplishing the same thing we did

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

28. In this instance "not" accomplishing is a plus.

Whereas, the accomplishments of the busy guy in the White House has produced a long list of negatives...and casualties.

[VeryConfused]

77. Why do you delberately ignore our Presidents huge

and unprecedented list of positive accomplishments. What agenda does such a thing serve?

[SammyWinstonJack]

80. -1

:puke:

[OnyxCollie]

92. Why do you deliberately ignore our President's huge

and unprecedented list of negative accomplishments?

You know, like these:

Obama called on the former general chairman of the RNC to stop Spain's investigation of US torture crimes.

WikiLeaks: How U.S. tried to stop Spain's torture probe
http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2010/12/25/105786/wikileaks-how-us-tried-tostop.html

MIAMI — It was three months into Barack Obama's presidency, and the administration -- under pressure to do something about alleged abuses in Bush-era interrogation policies -- turned to a Florida senator to deliver a sensitive message to Spain:

Don't indict former President George W. Bush's legal brain trust for alleged torture in the treatment of war on terror detainees, warned Mel Martinez on one of his frequent trips to Madrid. Doing so would chill U.S.-Spanish relations.

US embassy cables: Don't pursue Guantánamo criminal case, says Spanish attorney general
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/202776? INTCMP=SRCH

6. (C) As reported in SEPTEL, Senator Mel Martinez, accompanied by the Charge
d'Affaires, met Acting FM Angel Lossada during a visit to the Spanish MFA on April
15. Martinez and the Charge underscored that the prosecutions would not be
understood or accepted in the U.S. and would have an enormous impact on the
bilateral relationship. The Senator also asked if the GOS had thoroughly considered
the source of the material on which the allegations were based to ensure the charges
were not based on misinformation or factually wrong statements. Lossada responded
that the GOS recognized all of the complications presented by universal jurisdiction,
but that the independence of the judiciary and the process must be respected. The
GOS would use all appropriate legal tools in the matter. While it did not have much
margin to operate, the GOS would advise Conde Pumpido that the official
administration position was that the GOS was "not in accord with the National
Court." Lossada reiterated to Martinez that the executive branch of government
could not close any judicial investigation and urged that this case not affect the
overall relationship, adding that our interests were much broader, and that the
universal jurisdiction case should not be viewed as a reflection of the GOS position.

Judd Gregg, Obama's Republican nominee for Commerce secretary, didn't like the investigations either.

US embassy cables: Don't pursue Guantánamo criminal case, says Spanish attorney general
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/202776?INTCMP=SRCH

4. (C) As reported in REF A, Senator Judd Gregg, accompanied by the Charge
d'Affaires, raised the issue with Luis Felipe Fernandez de la Pena, Director General
Policy Director for North America and Europe during a visit to the Spanish MFA on
April 13. Senator Gregg expressed his concern about the case. Fernandez de la Pena
lamented this development, adding that judicial independence notwithstanding, the
MFA disagreed with efforts to apply universal jurisdiction in such cases.

Why the aversion? To protect Bushco, of course!

US embassy cables: Spanish prosecutor weighs Guantánamo criminal case against US officials
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/us-embassy-cables-documents/200177

The fact that this complaint targets former Administration legal officials may reflect a "stepping-stone" strategy designed to pave the way for complaints against even more senior officials.

Eric Holder got the message.

Holder Says He Will Not Permit the Criminalization of Policy Differences
http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/story?id=7410267&page=1

As lawmakers call for hearings and debate brews over forming commissions to
examine the Bush administration's policies on harsh interrogation techniques,
Attorney General Eric Holder confirmed to a House panel that intelligence officials
who relied on legal advice from the Bush-era Justice Department would not be
prosecuted.

"Those intelligence community officials who acted reasonably and in good faith and
in reliance on Department of Justice opinions are not going to be prosecuted," he
told members of a House Appropriations Subcommittee, reaffirming the White House
sentiment. "It would not be fair, in my view, to bring such prosecutions."

The DoJ has also dropped all but two of its investigations into the CIA for torture.

Failure to investigate torture is a violation of the Geneva Convention.

[fascisthunter]

96. put down the Wall Street Crack Pipe

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[grahamhgreen]

15. This is how you treat the guy who voted for Obama's crappy health care plan, against his better

judgement because the President promised to "fix it later"?

Seriously?

What are wrong with his POINTS?

Those are EXACTLY the solutions to the problems we face.

[VeryConfused]

19. Points don't pay for groceries or the rent

points are a luxury for people who are well off and don't have need of things actually getting done

[grahamhgreen]

22. Points are debated by citizens. Character assasinations are for by those with nothing

to say.

[VeryConfused]

24. You are of course talking about the professional left and their attacks on our President

on that we agree

[grahamhgreen]

25. Do you think the rich should be taxed? Or the wars ended? Or that we should have Medicare for all?

[VeryConfused]

26. Yes like the President I think the rich should be taxed

as for wars there is only one left and that one is being wound down. As for Medicare for all, I wouldn't mind it or some other system that ensures everyone gets needed healthcare.

[grahamhgreen]

27. Good. Glad we could agree.

[lark]

101. Yes, certainly, the only things that can be done benefit the rich

why even care about working class since your hero certainly forgot about us the minute he won the presidency. If Obama doesn't pursue it, well that means it's not worth doing, right?

So, truth be told, you don't really seem to care about policy at all.

[sabrina 1]

112. Policies, that is what Kucinich is talking about, Democratic

policies. So you don't agree with Democratic policies then?

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[Ignis]

47. And a darned dirty one at that.

[sabrina 1]

44. You just confirmed how bad this party is by your comment.

And reminded us that we have been mistaken in supporting Corporate funded Dems under the illusion that just having a mjaority was all that mattered.

The reason Kucinich cannot get the People's Work done is because WE were misled into thinking that just because someone has a 'D' after their name means they will work for US.

Thanks for the reminder that we must never make that mistake again. Kucinich needs real Progressive Democrats to help his work for the American People, and that, from now on, is where all of our efforts should go. All those who do NOT back people like Kucinich, who is a true Democrat, should be primaried. That is where my efforts will be going this time, unlike in the past.

Go Kucinich!! And thank you for all you do to try to do the impossible, force Corporate Funded morons to care about the American people.

We let him down by going along with the theory that any Democrat will do. Never again though. We've now seen it all play out and won't be fooled again.

Thanks for pointing that out btw!

[CBHagman]

62. When you've elected 240 progressives...

....to the U.S. Congress, call me.

But I suspect you never will.

On DU, I'm always seeing to-do lists and orgies of disappointment over people who haven't lived up to DUer X, Y, or Z's expectations.

Wishing and condemnation won't make it so. National dialogue, swaying public opinion, developing a groundswell of support -- hell, just getting more people to get out and vote -- and a lot more will make the difference.

Posting angrily on DU might be a start, or it might just be a way to blow off steam and alienate potential allies at the same time.

[sabrina 1]

63. We were on the wrong track for the past ten years.

We were told that voting for anyone with a 'D' after their name was all that was needed to get a majority. So, we did that. Then were told that some of those with a 'D' after their names were the reason why the President and the Dem Congress could not get anything done.

Still, we hung in there. In 2010 Progressives went out to vote, as they always do but Independents decided that if the Blue Dogs were the problem, what was the point of bothering to keep them in DC.

Then we lost the House. And the excuse was 'we don't have a majority'. But we DID have. What happened?

Now we get it! We know NOT to fall for the 'so long as s/he has a 'D' after their name, vote for them'. No, there were progressive Dems running against Blue Dogs. The leadership refused to support them. Our money was taken and put behind Blue Dogs.

That won't happen again. We have wasted time. But at least we know better now. No more sending money to the DNC letting THEM decide who to support. This time WE will decide, with our time, money and energy who deserves our support.

It will take time. We can't replace all of them and we are up against Big Corps, but at least we can better use our money and time to put behind people WE want.

You can either help or not. It's up to you. But I and so many others have had enough of the games they play. With a strong Progressive Congress it won't matter who is in the WH. We the people have to use our resources far more wisely from now on.

[disillusioned73]

69. Preach it sister!!

I always enjoy your well reasoned, factual and poignant posts. It is always a good idea to remind the DLCers about their shortcomings and the fact that we have not forgotten.

[VeryConfused]

78. What an odd conclusion. Wanting to have results that help people

is bad in your view? I can see why you don't like the Democratic party

[sabrina 1]

104. What an odd deliberate distortion of what was actually stated. I can see why

you're 'very confused'.

[VeryConfused]

108. I will yield to your vast expertise on distortion

after all practice makes perfect

[sabrina 1]

109. You clearly have firsthand knowledge of the subject. How long have you

been practicing btw?

[VeryConfused]

110. I have been a practicing Democrat for many years

and you?

[sabrina 1]

111. Plenty of practice I see.

That was pretty amateur though ... :eyes:

Go Kucinich!!

[tomp]

68. funny how people always excuse obama whenever....

....."the votes just aren't there," but then jump on kucinich for not getting anything done. the situation is EXACTLY the same. the votes aren't there for his agenda. that doesn't mean he is wrong or that his positions don't resonate with the population at large. it means the rest of the democratic and republican politicians are assholes.

on top of that obama, as in the case of health care "reform" and now "deficit reform" lines up the votes for getting the wrong thing done.

[VeryConfused]

79. That's not true, I understand Dennis managed to drive Cleveland into

bankruptcy so I guess he did get something done.

[donf]

91. Nice right-wing talking point . . .

Now, for the facts of the matter:

"In 1978, Cleveland's banks demanded that he sell the city's 70 year-old municipally-owned electric system to its private competitor (in which the banks had a financial interest) as a precondition of extending credit to city government.

When Mayor Kucinich refused to sell Muny Light, the banks took the unprecedented step of refusing to roll over the city’s debt, as is customary. Instead, they pushed the city into default. It turned out the banks were thoroughly interlocked with the private utility, CEI, which would have acquired monopoly status by taking over Muny Light. Five of the six banks held almost 1.8 million shares of CEI stock; of the 11 directors of CEI, eight were also directors of four of the six banks involved.

By holding to his promise and putting principle above politics, Kucinich lost his re-election bid and his political career was temporarily derailed. But today, Kucinich stands vindicated for having confronted the Enron of his day, and for saving the municipal power company. "There is little debate," wrote Cleveland Magazine in May 1996, "over the value of Muny Light today. Now Cleveland Public Power, it is a proven asset to the city that between 1985 and 1995 saved its customers $195,148,520 over what they would have paid CEI." He also preserved hundreds of union jobs."

http://kucinich.house.gov/Biography/

So, in fact, Kucinich DID NOT drive the city into bankruptcy, a group of banksters did. He stood on principal, refused to be bought, refused to put private interests (or his own ambitions) over the public good, and saved the citizens of Cleveland almost $200,000,000 over the next decade. (Put that on your "done" lists, some of you! I'd like to see you do better.)

I really worry when I see members of our party attack our own because they are unaware of our history, and apparently, uninterested in the learning the facts. Its no wonder so many Democrats seem to be so clueless as what a Democrat, or a liberal, or a progressive actually is, and where the center of the political spectrum actually lies. And Kucinich has gotten as "little" done as he has because most politicians are craven, avaricious egoists, and couldn't give less of a damn what happens to the rest of us.

[VeryConfused]

100. Nice right wing tactic of disputing the fact with an disingenuous attack

[tomp]

114. that's not what i read.

defensive much? sounded more like a logical and fact based refutation of what you posted. your calling it a disingenuous attack is EXACTLY the kind of projection we see as fundamental in republicans.

and way to ignore my (the) initial basic point.

anyway, you've got it all figured out: dennis kucinich is the source of all our problems, let's go after him.

[fascisthunter]

94. since your purpose here is to shit on the left

what other idiotic statements will you be making in the future I wonder...

[VeryConfused]

102. Here, you need to read this

http://pleasecutthecrap.typepad.com/main/2011/06/politics-101-for-the-far-leftlessons-1-thru-9.html

[fascisthunter]

105. read it yourself

[VeryConfused]

106. No point in reading is there

when you read there's always a chance you might accidentally learn something

[LanternWaste]

97. One might wonder...

One might wonder from your perspective why even have convictions at all if they fly in the face of practicality and conventional wisdom. I imagine though, that should you allow yourself the time for thought, you'll come across a list of notable historical, artistic, and individuals of philosophies that indeed believed that the strength of their convictions were worthy enough to maintain despite setbacks. Men and women whose conviction changes the world (though it usually took much time, and I certainly empathize with those who feel that if it cannot be done in the here and now, it should not be done at all...)



on the other hand, I can certainly understand that anyone rather confused, holding few convictions, and even less strength of those convictions would simply throw their hands up at the first sign of defeat and call it quits, spending their time merely questioning the convictions of others... :shrug:

[qb]

3. If the rest of the Dems would show some spine & get on board then we'd retake the House

& get us out of this mess.

[VeryConfused]

4. Get on board the nothing but hot air express?

[Zorra]

48. Why do you hate Democrats? nt

[sabrina 1]

103. Not to worry, I think you're already on that train!

[dennis4868]

7. bla bla bla...

good idea that every single dems believe in but how do you get anything constructive through congress with the repubs in charge....hello....A PRESIDENT IS NOT A KING, HE NEEDS TO WORK WITH CONGRESS NO MATTER HOW OBSTRUCTIONIST THEY ARE...so no matter what Kucinich says it is meaningless...easy to say what needs to be done, entirely different to get it done because of the repubs....

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

11. Someone should introduce the powerless one to his veto pen and instruct him on it's use.

[dennis4868]

13. TO VETO WHAT?

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

14. Any bill that raises the debt ceiling that cuts benefits or other progressive programs.

[dennis4868]

35. didn't know...

Obama was given a bill that passed both houses of congress that lifts the debt ceiling and cuts benefits....

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

36. Which doesn't mean he can't say he will veto such a bill instead of offering up "compromises".

Such as raising the age of medicare qualification.

[dennis4868]

56. he already said that he is strongly against...

any cuts to benefits that impact seniors, the poor, and veterans....

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

57. Why, then, did he put raising the age for medicare benefits on the table?

[dennis4868]

58. I never heard Obama say that...news to me and the world....

[Emelina]

40. How would Wall Street like him then?

[grahamhgreen]

16. Bull. As commander in cheif, he can end the wars tommorrow.

[Emelina]

39. Like end the war against Libya!

Why should we bomb Libya to benefit British oil firms?

[CBHagman]

87. "...entirely different to get it done...."

Bingo. Executive power only extends so far and in so many directions.

To pass legislation, you have to have the votes. This is part of the reason why I suspect history is going to be kind to Nancy Pelosi. It's one thing to make laundry lists, and it's quite another to deal with a wheelbarrow full of frogs who are jumping in all directions!

[Odious justice]

17. Wow. Kucinich actually has a good idea and a feasible one.

This isn't some far fetched Kucinichy nonsense. We should end the wars, and we can. We can and should re-negotiate are trade agreements.

But, in order to do that, we would need a Democrat in the White House and a majority in congress. That's never happened! Oh...wait..right. Sorry...what we need is Democrats who are actually ok with being Democrats when it means that they have enough votes to win. Instead we have folks who want to be the "Chicago Cubs" of politics, the lovable losers who keep on trying.

[Zenlitened]

34. ...the "Chicago Cubs" of politics...

LOL!

:applause:

[Imagevision]

20. I say Kucinich, if you can't raise cash, get elected? take a hike...

don't waste our time!

[grahamhgreen]

23. You don't want to end the wars? Or tax the rich?

[Lorien]

66. Translation: be a corporate whore. nt

[Enthusiast]

72. Exactly........nt

[bvar22]

29. Repeal Tax Cuts for the Rich (let it expire)

*End stupid Wars

*medicare for ALL

*Renegotiate Trade Deals


That seems so familiar.
Now WHERE have I heard ALL that before?

Oh Yeah,
Those are Obama's Campaign promises from 2008!
(substitute Public Option for Medicare for All),

and some people here have the "audacity" to attack Kucinich for repeating Obama's Campaign Promises????
That is SICK!

:rofl:

[Forkboy]

31. The same people complain about kneekerk busting of Obama.

:crazy:

[dana_b]

42. but it doesn't fit their agenda now

and the agenda is to support Obama no matter what. Kucinich has been consistent. People say that he hasn't accomplished much but that's because his views (that are consistent with the old Democratic platform AND that a majority of the American people support) are to the left of most of the Dems in congress now. If we could get more representatives to support him, he would be accomplishing a hell of a lot!

[bvar22]

52. I agree.

That statement that "Dennis hasn't accomplished much" says MORE about the sorry state of the Democratic Party
than is says about one of the few remaining "Democrats" in Washington.

What Dennis advocates here were Obama's Campaign Promises in 2008!!!



"There are forces within the Democratic Party who want us to sound like kinder, gentler Republicans.
I want a party that will STAND UP for Working Americans."
---Paul Wellstone

photo by bvar22
Shortly before Sen Wellstone was killed


"By their WORKS you will know them."

[SammyWinstonJack]

82. Empty promises apparently. So why believe anything Obama says? Seems his actions say it all.

[disillusioned73]

70. Great points...

things that make you go.. hmmmmm

[SammyWinstonJack]

81. Love it!

:bounce:

[Lucian]

30. Sounds like a great plan.

Like a real Democrat.

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[Emelina]

37. Isn't the legislature going to gerrymander his district away?

Freaking psychopaths! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxWWJaTEdD0&feature=related

[Demstud]

45. Yup. Rumor is he's heading to Washington State.

[Emelina]

46. As long as we keep him.

[hulka38]

43. That is extreme left wing craziness.

[bvar22]

74. Those are also Obama's Campaign Promises from 2008.

Just substitute "Public Option" for "Medicare for All".
The Public Option was supposed to "open the door" for medicare for All.

In fact, that WAS the core of Obama's Platform in 2008:

*Renegotiate Trade Treaties
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LtbLEKHsi0&NR=1

*End the WARS

*Open the door for Single Payer with the Public Option
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acc6Wn_BWlk

*Discontinue the Bush Tax Cuts
(Do I really need a video for this one?)

...but NOW, that is all "Left Wing Craziness"?


---bvar22
Cursed with a memory
I can remember ALL the way back to 2008



"If we don't fight hard enough for the things we stand for,
at some point we have to recognize that we don't really stand for them."
--- Paul Wellstone

photo by bvar22
Shortly before Sen Wellstone was killed

[hulka38]

76. I've just learned to never leave off the sarcasm tag

on a political discussion board.

[bvar22]

83. LOL.

No.
You just caught me before coffee this morning.
:hippie:


Spurious Blue Link of Shame

[LWolf]

49. Novel concepts that will obviously never occur

to tptb.

Somebody posted this reminder yesterday; I thought it was timely.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tFabLp-Jcbg

[Altoid_Cyclist]

84. I prefer to think that those concepts DO occur to TPTB.

They seem to spend a great deal of time making sure that none of them see the light of day. We are in a lot of trouble with the corporations having (seeming) control of all 3 branches of what used to be OUR government. I really hope that I'm wrong about the Executive position, but past events make me think that it's quite likely.

That's one reason that I don't understand the logic(?) behind tossing insults and derogatory comments at the genuine Democrats who actually try to hold President Obama's feet to the fire just as he implored everyone (D's included) to do.

[LWolf]

89. The logic?

It's to discredit those who make corporate party members look bad, of course.

:(

[Prometheus Bound]

51. Ending the wars would save a lot more than 100 billion a year.

[Waiting For Everyman]

54. He's 100% correct.

(Note to self: delete the word "right" from vocabulary.)

[ProSense]

59. Dennis Kucinich voted against the climate change bill

Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) today issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009

July 2009: House passes landmark climate change bill

September 2009: Boxer, Kerry Set to Introduce Climate Bill in Senate

October 2009: Kerry-Boxer clean energy bill: Chairman’s mark and EPA analysis released

November 2009: Boxer Statement on Committee Passage of S. 1733 – The Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act

Unfortunately, by the time the bill got to the full Senate, it was attacked from all sides. Close = no bill.

No bill equals progressives won?

There is a difference between fighting for change and standing in the way of it.

Hey, at least Kucinich stood his ground.

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[ProSense]

75. Stop projecting! The

President does stuff besides talk.

New rules raising fuel standard requirements.

New rules to regulate coal air pollution, which may result in utilities shutting down smaller, dirtier plants.

New sulfur dioxide emissions limits, which is the first change in 40 years.

New rules to limit water pollution from mining

EPA Proposes First National Standard for Mercury Pollution from Power Plants / Mercury and air toxics standards represent one of strongest health protections from air pollution since passage of Clean Air Act

EPA mercury rules hailed as help for NY lakes (EPA's Mercury and Air Toxics Standards: Cleaner Air AND Reliable Electricity)

Obama EPA Revokes Largest Mountaintop Removal Permit in US History

Pictures: Six New Natural Landmarks Named

Conservation Wins A Big One At The Grand Canyon

LANDMARK AGREEMENT MOVES 757 SPECIES TOWARD FEDERAL PROTECTION

WH: Partnership for Sustainable Communities Marks Two Trailblazing Years

[Amonester]

86. O.K. - Now, how about this (very important) one:

Business owner called: (Ed Show, with Dennis Kucinich)

“I am a small business owner. Most years I make over $250,000 a year, and you know republicans keep on saying they can’t tax the wealthy, they’re the job creators. Ed, THEY’RE WRONG.”

As a small business owner, I am not a job creator! The MIDDLE CLASS in this country are the real job creators, those people making $30,000, $40,000, $50,000 a year. Ed, you know two-thirds of our economy is driven by consumption. That consumption is not being done by the top 2%. It’s the vast middle class. People listening have to understand that businesses exist to create profit. You have to make businesses hire by creating DEMAND for their goods and services. We have a DEMAND PROBLEM in our economy, NOT a cash problem for businesses. Business owners, wealthy people, they DON’T need more cash.”"

E.S & D.K. on MSNBC video: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21134540/vp/43921037#43921037

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[fascisthunter]

115. your corporate sellout dems in name only are all worthless losers

who have helped destroy this party and country... this man you despise is everything your side could never be, honest, intelligent, compassionate and courageous., a real democrat who represents the majority of people. You have nothing to offer...

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[steelmania75]

71. that's just common sense crazy talk.

[joanbarnes]

85. This is My President speaking!

If the Dems won't support Kuchinich, he should rep our third, "Progressive" Party.

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[John Thorpe]

107. Tax Cuts Do NOT Create Jobs

The idea that cutting taxes magically creates jobs is a lie. We need to hammer this home over and over again until people get it. This Reaganomics BS is a religion, and I think we ought to be the Inquisition...

http://www.benzinga.com/news/11/07/1817692/cutting-taxes-to-create-jobs-is-a-lie

[Zorra]

113. Gee, that guy would make a great President.

He has common sense.