"No matter how paranoid or conspiracy-minded you are, what the government is actually doing is worse than you imagine." - - - William Blum

June 23, 2003

KUCINICH?


After watching the journalists-sponsored debate on C-SPAN today, one candidate stood out who seemed to actually passionately believe what he was saying: Dennis Kucinich. I'm not highly informed about this man, but what I've seen and read so far, I really like. I have yet to come across an issue he supports that conflicts with my political philosophy. Sharpton and Braun? They're fine but won't have a chance against Bush. Gephardt, Lieberman and Kerry? Mainstream politicians and too afraid to boldly speak out on passionate issues and chance stepping on toes. I can't stand Lieberman who supported the Iraq war and waffles on issues and I still wonder to this day why Gore chose him. Edwards? Complains a lot but doesn't offer many solutions and doesn't seem passionate about them. Dean? Seems pretty progressive and I'll support him if Kucinich fails, but he's got a stiff on-screen personality that the media will use to tear him to shreds ala Gore. Graham? Also progressive and would be my third choice if Kucinich and Dean fall to the wayside. Kucinich, at this time, is not in the top tier of Democratic candidates with respect to popularity and finances, but if he wins the MoveOn vote he will gain a lot of recognition that will help his campaign. People say he's funny looking, but that won't be a problem running against Bush, who, honestly, is really stupid-looking.

HERE is a brief but colorful history of Kucinich's life.

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