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BainsBane

(53,001 posts)
61. They pay more than the average American majestic
Thu Jan 17, 2013, 08:41 PM
Jan 2013

I don't subscribe to the notion that having served in congress makes one a superior life form. I see no reason why Kucinich couldn't get an honest job like the rest of us.

There are plenty of left-leaning progressive think thanks ProSense Jan 2013 #1
What's their starting salaries? joeybee12 Jan 2013 #12
There is no place to find work except Fox Noise. ProSense Jan 2013 #14
I'm not happy with Dennis...but if he wants to get his voice and views out there... joeybee12 Jan 2013 #19
They pay more than the average American majestic BainsBane Jan 2013 #61
Kucinich enjoys a good debate. cyclezealot Jan 2013 #68
Yeah, I feel we will hear more crickets from conservatives on fox noise with Kucinich giving them xoom Jan 2013 #117
and of course, Kucinich NEEDS a 6 figure income hfojvt Jan 2013 #106
^^ this ^^ bunnies Jan 2013 #125
The real scandal is that he's a turncoat and he deserves all the shit they give him at FAUX. nt Comrade_McKenzie Jan 2013 #2
What??? liam_laddie Jan 2013 #8
Fox 'news" is a GOP propaganda station. Kucinich helps them look like they're "fair and balanced". AlinPA Jan 2013 #22
I'm not so optimistic ... 1StrongBlackMan Jan 2013 #27
He's there for two reasons NewJeffCT Jan 2013 #66
Oh Puh-leeze! For Dennis to lend credibility to Fox as a "news outlet" is disgraceful, and if he... Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #28
I'll bet you weren't expecting that sort of response! Bucky Jan 2013 #52
Why not work as a substitute teacher BainsBane Jan 2013 #62
He does NOT need to make a living. randome Jan 2013 #130
Oh please, get over yourself. NorthCarolina Jan 2013 #56
Whatever you want to call him BainsBane Jan 2013 #65
How about the many Democrats who appear on Fox? Oilwellian Jan 2013 #105
They are irrelevant BainsBane Jan 2013 #108
I'm talking about Democratic congressional members Oilwellian Jan 2013 #111
I find it irritating when people don't read a post BainsBane Jan 2013 #113
You also SAID this... Oilwellian Jan 2013 #114
This is absurd BainsBane Jan 2013 #115
Until we see what he does on Fox adieu Jan 2013 #59
Hear hear. Stryder Jan 2013 #102
the turncoats are the so-called democrats that shat on DK at every opportunity frylock Jan 2013 #60
absolutely. n/t Ed Suspicious Jan 2013 #69
Dennis just serves as a convenient avenue for the NorthCarolina Jan 2013 #73
Huh? Stryder Jan 2013 #98
I should think he could find less odious employment The Velveteen Ocelot Jan 2013 #3
The "real scandal of Kucinich working for Fox" ProSense Jan 2013 #4
The real scandal isnt that liberals arent taken care of DJ13 Jan 2013 #5
Yeah, ProSense Jan 2013 #7
signing up with a private equity firm and then Fox News DJ13 Jan 2013 #10
"Its not Fox that bothers me" ProSense Jan 2013 #11
Hardly DJ13 Jan 2013 #50
He should at least be making a modest retirement madville Jan 2013 #6
I've never heard of a former Congressperson living under a bridge. Scuba Jan 2013 #9
yeah because they end up selling out to corps dsc Jan 2013 #13
They're usually quieter and less obvious about the selling out Fumesucker Jan 2013 #15
"I guess is AOK as long as it isn't Fox." ProSense Jan 2013 #17
Given the choice dsc Jan 2013 #23
Selling out? Stryder Jan 2013 #101
Is that why Democrats go into public service? sadbear Jan 2013 #16
If you don't give them what they want... liberalmuse Jan 2013 #86
The REAL scandal is that so many supposed "Liberals"... bvar22 Jan 2013 #18
After screaming that others are "DLC shills," you're now saying they're "liberals"? ProSense Jan 2013 #20
More of the same double standard drivel. bvar22 Jan 2013 #29
It was a generic term ProSense Jan 2013 #37
No, Mam. Despite your attempt to equivocate, bvar22 Jan 2013 #41
You can't be serious? Focus on your new found desire to watch Fox. n/t ProSense Jan 2013 #42
I AM serious. bvar22 Jan 2013 #45
I believe you're doing a bit of obfuscation. It's OK though ProSense Jan 2013 #51
Your attempted weaseling is noted, and the challenge repeated: bvar22 Jan 2013 #55
. ProSense Jan 2013 #57
Limiting your sources of information... bvar22 Jan 2013 #71
Ssshh! It's quite a shock when you find out your heroes' feet are made of clay, like everyone else. Tarheel_Dem Jan 2013 #35
they weren't paid dsc Jan 2013 #25
Fuck that Great Caesars Ghost Jan 2013 #76
Your response was well composed, bvar22 Jan 2013 #81
so what you are saying is to sacrifice substance, and all credibility Great Caesars Ghost Jan 2013 #91
"sacrifice substance, and all credibility" ?? bvar22 Jan 2013 #124
IMHO, he should be on FSTV Great Caesars Ghost Jan 2013 #128
Dennis Kicunich IS a Private Citizen of the United States. bvar22 Jan 2013 #129
Then where is the sense of pride Great Caesars Ghost Jan 2013 #132
"Sure he can do what he wants, but there are consequences as well." bvar22 Jan 2013 #133
I agree 100%. Curmudgeoness Jan 2013 #82
*applause* flvegan Jan 2013 #120
As I posted earlier..."Dennis Kucinich should become a quiet but destructive corporate lobbyist Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #21
Russ Feingold became a professor. ProSense Jan 2013 #26
So? Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #38
So "destructive corporate lobbyist" or Fox Noise aren't the only options. ProSense Jan 2013 #39
Fox has a stubstantial audience and Democrats appear on the network all the time. Luminous Animal Jan 2013 #46
Feingold had the credentials to be a professor. Kucinich might not. haele Jan 2013 #94
I just think of FOX money as Hate Money and for DK to cash his check from there is horrible NightWatcher Jan 2013 #24
Bullshit. He is far from broke. 2pooped2pop Jan 2013 #30
Dennis is NOT a wealthy man 99th_Monkey Jan 2013 #88
I guess he can't manage his money very well either then.. snooper2 Jan 2013 #107
Aren't there progressive lobbying firms he could work for? madinmaryland Jan 2013 #31
Oh yes, let's support that tradition Oilwellian Jan 2013 #116
I never liked Dennis until now. At least he isn't lobbying for some fucked corporation or Right-wing DainBramaged Jan 2013 #32
Good point. We certainly did NOT need another Chuck Dodd 99th_Monkey Jan 2013 #90
people go where the money is sad-cafe Jan 2013 #33
The man's got to work. Bake Jan 2013 #34
He will be working in support of their lie - that they are "fair and balanced" as they work at their AlinPA Jan 2013 #118
We need a liberal infrastructure for US, not to take care of out of work congresspeople... forestpath Jan 2013 #36
You might actually need some policy chops and knowledge to work for a think tank alcibiades_mystery Jan 2013 #40
Seriously? We need to bribe them so the other guys don't? Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #43
The OP is holding Democrats to some strange GOP/FOX news standard AgingAmerican Jan 2013 #48
I'm torn about this laundry_queen Jan 2013 #44
I told my husband about Kuicinich gong to FOX and his first response was Skidmore Jan 2013 #49
Yep. abelenkpe Jan 2013 #53
Perhaps laundry_queen Jan 2013 #103
Why do you lump him in with Joe Walsh and Alan West? AgingAmerican Jan 2013 #47
He could've joined a different network. agentS Jan 2013 #54
Give me a break BainsBane Jan 2013 #58
Dennis is in his sixties, the age most average workers retire. Cleita Jan 2013 #63
His retirement alone is more than the average salary BainsBane Jan 2013 #72
I don't think it's time to start kicking him down until we Cleita Jan 2013 #77
Hell will freeze over BainsBane Jan 2013 #80
I won't watch it either, but I don't think Dennis's purpose Cleita Jan 2013 #83
Agree 100% upi402 Jan 2013 #64
How do you figure that? BainsBane Jan 2013 #75
Ah, the $64,000 question ... Summer Hathaway Jan 2013 #84
That's a weak excuse Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #67
That is because Grayson is exceptionally wealthy dsc Jan 2013 #78
ok that's a valid point Shankapotomus Jan 2013 #93
I didn't know he was as wealthy as he is dsc Jan 2013 #96
FOX has big bucks to spend and Kucinich is an honest voice. He is also a strong MAN, not sell out. CarmanK Jan 2013 #70
When Kucinich voted ProSense Jan 2013 #79
I'll turn to Fox to see Dennis and I NEVER watch Fox, not even for a minute. nt valerief Jan 2013 #74
Are they trying to bring back their ratings? Pauldg47 Jan 2013 #87
Dunno. Not even sure when DK starts. valerief Jan 2013 #92
So Kucinich is working for Faux? liberalmuse Jan 2013 #85
I don't particularly agree that his being on Fox is a scandal ReRe Jan 2013 #89
He has never minced his words G_j Jan 2013 #95
That's right... ReRe Jan 2013 #110
I don't think he is capable of it. G_j Jan 2013 #112
If anyone thinks Faux are going to allow him to be an unfettered troll on their shows... Turborama Jan 2013 #97
Yah...but Stryder Jan 2013 #104
I watch all three 24/7 cable news channels. ... spin Jan 2013 #99
He should stay home and stay in bed with his super-hot wife. Nt Ian David Jan 2013 #100
He found his pay check, and a loofah from O'Reilly. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #109
Don't many Faux people end up running for office? Use it as a glinda Jan 2013 #119
Tell you what... you take care of them. cthulu2016 Jan 2013 #121
then don't whine when you get only rich congress people dsc Jan 2013 #122
huh. & here I thought he received a pension for life from congress. bunnies Jan 2013 #123
Poooooooor Dennis. Little Star Jan 2013 #126
Here's another to add to ProSense Jan 2013 #127
Dennis Kucinich is a private citizen of the United States. bvar22 Jan 2013 #131
He's had a good salary, has a good pension, and health care for life Hekate Jan 2013 #134
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