Who Loves Dennis' message?

[mgc1961]

I do!

I was holding back on the purse strings until the Presidential election season began before throwing some money at the nominee, but after DK's performance againt Koppel(sp?) and a reading of "Prayer for America" I squeezed some coins out for my man DK. First monetary contribution for any candidate, ever. More will follow, but gotta watch the expenditures since taking a $6000 pay cut this year and sure to be more in '04 if currents trends continue.

Go Dennis. Shout it from the mountain top, brother! :yourock:

[xultar]

1. I love DK's message, everytime I hear him I understand him and

like him more and more. He went from an unknown to me to tie with Kerry as my #2. I really like and respect DK and his message.

[JohnKleeb]

2. are you kidding

I love his message. :)

[Must_B_Free]

3. I DO! - and I was WOndering

shouldn't we be supporting the candidate who represents our position?

Or should we just pick the guy who is best at "politics"?

Because even if we win, if we have another duplicitous liar, we really didn't win anything.

[mgc1961]

8. No knock...

...against the others and I'll support whoever wins the nomination, but I gotta say IHO Dennis is the only true Democrat in the bunch. It seems that the "frontrunners" are running on "electability" instead of truly representing the people. I feel funny saying this since I've never met the guy, but...I love Dennis!

:loveya:

[Kanary]

9. As Molly Ivans said

"In the primary go with your heart. In the General election, go with your head."

Danged right we pick the one who best represents us!

"Because even if we win, if we have another duplicitous liar, we really didn't win anything. "

And another disappointment. Or, one who talks good during the campaign, but sells us down the river afterward.

Been there, done that. Have the tee-shirt.

Follow your heart!

Kanary

[Myra]

22. If my state let me have any say in this BS process, I would vote DK.

But only a few states decide it.
Bummer...

[KissMyAsscroft]

4. His Message?

You mean "I'm Unelectable so Nothing I Say Really Matters?"

That one?

He sounds a lot like Nader.

[dweller]

11. Your observation and post's similarities are duly noted

now isn't there a dean thread somewhere you should be boosting?

If Greens and Democratics alike find his message enlightening, then more power to Dennis.
His message is about coming together for the best in all of us, not fraction as it appears you imply.

dp

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[mgc1961]

12. Nader?

If that's a jab you're gonna have to do better than that 'cause I voted for him too. Twice. And no regrets.

[KissMyAsscroft]

15. and he lost.

Starting to see the similarity?

[FDRrocks]

14. Apparently you have no clue what his message is.

So I wonder why you posted a flame on a positive thread.

[KissMyAsscroft]

16. His message is irrelevant.

He is running for President of the United States.

You run to win and help your party furthur their goals, not to make you feel special and inspired.

[FDRrocks]

18. His message is what this thread is about.

Hello? I guess you just like to spout negativity.

[dweller]

23. No KMA, it's MY party

when you become a member, all members are simply of my party. Together, we don't refer to them as otherwise.

of course YOUR party may believe differently. I don't know, i don't belong to it.

Dennis Kucinich is not running a campaign to further his agenda. We collectively believe it is special and he is inspired to a greater cause you may not understand.
Once he is President, you will see the difference.

dp

[snoochie]

24. "Further their goals"

Think about what you just wrote.

"Further their goals"

Is the mess that Hillary Clinton proposed, keeping profit for private companies around to siphon off funds that should go to healthcare, one of 'our' goals? It's not mine.

Is keeping the free-trade agreements that are destroying this country, not just the blue collar sector but now the middle class, one of 'our' goals? It's not mine.

Is keeping corporate interests well attended on of 'our' goals? It's not mine.

He's the only candidate with experience that's even coming close to even addressing our goals.

All the rest are starting the bargaining process from a position of already having given up ground. Not smart. Unless you're either cowardly or complicit.

Sorry, but your abbreviated attempts at reason fall far short of what's necessary to truly debate the merits of Kucinich's campaign versus the rest of them. If you're really interested in doing so, let's see a bit of effort.

[mgc1961]

27. I gotta say this too.

I love the spirit of Kucinich supporters too!

:grouphug:

[Kanary]

34. We're kinda a warm fuzzie bunch, eh? ^_^

[Tinoire]

42. Aw... Your record's still broken?

What a shame... Maybe after DK wins you'll be able to afford a new one :)



Now run along...:hi: The Dean Defense Forces say you haven't shown up for training lately and that your confusion is an embarrassment to them. Plus they'd like to check and see if you're really a Dean supporter. Apparently there are imposters trying to sow division all over the place & trying to make certain campaigns look bad :shrug:

[Tinoire]

43. Maybe you should weigh in on this thread

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=104&topic_id=896657

You'd get support there.

[Kanary]

5. Dennis' message means my survival.

He's the only one fighting for me.

Glad to know his "backbone" demonstration with Koppel resonated with you. He's something to watch, eh?

Kanary

[KissMyAsscroft]

21. Than your chance of survival is ZERO.

Speeches won't pay your bills.

[Kanary]

26. Thanks for caring about me.

You've proved to me that DEms don't need me, and certainly Deanies don't

Maybe someday you'll grow a heart, and quit antagonizing people.

Kanary

[snoochie]

36. These aren't the Democrats we grew up learning about, IMO

I think they deserve the title they use: neo-liberals.

Thanks neo-libs, for NAFTA. Thanks for WTO. The middle class is dying off. Thank you so very, very much.

Thanks also for Welfare Reform. Thanks for dropping the ball on nearly every single liberal goal ever. Way to go!

Thanks for making us the minority in both houses. Thanks for making Nader's arguments about 'no difference' into something that actually resembles reality. In a better time (before neo-liberals), it would be so easy to argue that he's talking outta his @$$, but nowadays he does seem to have a point. Energy bill, anyone? And I know I was certainly unhappy with IWR, although there seem to be Democrats willing to parse many, many words in order to rationalize how it was 'necessary'. Ptui.

We deserve better, and some of us expect it, and are actually willing to vote accordingly.

Deal.

[Kanary]

38. WEll said, snoochie! Neolibs indeedy

How's that saying go.... with friends like this...

Substitute "liberals"....

Doesn't matter whether I'm walked on by a neocon or a neolib... I've still been walked on.


Kanary

[Zomby Woof]

6. Welcome aboard!

Dennis Kucinich is the best progressive candidate running. He makes me proud to be a Democrat, much like the late Senator Wellstone did. He inspires hope, a larger, more inclusive vision, and never appeals to our baser instincts and anger.

He is a man of his word, a friend of labor, the poor, the downtrodden, the farmers, the uninsured, the overlooked, and the forgotten. As president, he would speak for ALL Americans, so we can get this country moving forward as one.

The only REAL grassroots campaign going: Dennis Kucinich! Glad you joined us! :yourock:

[snoochie]

7. Me!!!!!!!!

He speaks directly from the heart. No hedging, no mincing words. I love it, respect it, and want more of it, from the POTUS!

And like you, he is also the first ... wait, no... I also donated to Paul Wellstone's last campaign (even though I live in Texas).

But he was the first after that.

I hope I can give some more soon. :)

[MuseRider]

10. To me he is the answer.

Never before have I donated or even cared enough to try to convince others to share the vision. Welcome aboard. We are pleased to have you.

[FDRrocks]

13. I do.

[Cheesehead]

19. I do! I do!

Anytime Dennis is on the ballot he has my vote. He is a true visionary of unimpeachable character.

[Say_What]

20. Only one with character if you ask me n/t

[Ksec]

25. I do

Hes what the country needs buts not ready for, as sad as that is.

[GreenPartyVoter]

28. I love him

He's the best! :7

[Delarage]

29. He's like Wellstone

and I love his message and his courage. I also like Ralph Nader. But I'll vote for anyone who is nominated to beat Bush--and then they better give Kucinich a prominent role (if he's not the President) or I'll be one pissed off progressive.

[renegade000]

30. kick

:kick: i do!

[Minstrel Boy]

31. Kucinich is the only one who seems to get

the magnitude of the present compounding crises - including looming global environmental and energy calamities which will not go away with merely the defeat of Bush - and presents a vision to begin setting things right.

[FDRrocks]

35. Exactly!

Thats how I feel. Not only do I feel that given the nod he will awaken many non voters, but I truely think we need him. The Democratic party has dealth with moderates since Carter and the general situation has no been bettered.

I really think America, as the most powerful country on the earth, needs a leader like Dennis Kucinich.

[dani]

40. That's how I feel about DK too.

I like all the candidates, and I'll be glad to support whoever ends up going against *Bush, but Dennis Kucinich is #1 with me because he has what I consider a truly progressive view that sees the problems we face holistically and his solutions seem systemic rather than the typical approach of patching up consequences, which thus far hasn't really worked so well to bring about peace and justice in the USA and the rest of the world.

[cryofan]

32. You should all read this new interview with Ed Herman

http://www.counterpunch.org/engel12132003.html

It is really quite profound and deals with the Kucinich situation among other things.

[cryofan]

44. please read this interview! n/t

[tlcandie]

33. I'm riding the Kucinich tsunami2win!!!!

When people open their hearts then they will see what we see. Until then the fear is keeping them from seeing the truth. Just love em and speak truth!

The longshot who comes around only once a century making history to become a legend!

[Droopy]

37. DK is the man

I loved it when he ripped Koppel a new one.

DK has my vote in the primary.

[DemBones DemBones]

39. What's different, and very special, about Dennis J. Kucinich is

that he is not about politics as usual, yet has been able to work within the existing political structures throughout his career. He has dreams of making America better and works toward them, and believes we can make the changes we need within the system we have. I hope he's right and hope he can convince the American people.

[PissedOffPollyana]

45. Same here...

It is such a shame, when Democrats bash a Dem candidate for having the temerity to support a Democratic platform instead of business as usual.

Despite hack attacks, Google bombs and other attempts to make him invisible, his campaign is growing every day. Evidently there are plenty of people who believe that his policies are just what America needs.

**edited to purge my initial ire at the tactics of certain people who seem to think that solid campaigning is throwing verbal molotov cocktails... no need to go there... *taking deep breath and disregarding the ineffectual rantings of the under-informed* **

There is one candidate I have seen who has addressed the ills of our country and put together a comprehensive plan to target them and create positive change. Dennis Kucinich has put the thought in that anyone who presumes to lead us should BEFORE stepping up to the podium. Dunno, he's got so many specifics in there; you'd think he was running for President or something...

And those of you who will be a little short on cash in '04, never fear. I am starting a new job and will be contributing generously. Together, we'll get him there!

[liberalcapitalist]

41. DK is THE progressive candidate, and deserves more support!

n/t

[ErasureAcer]

46. Be The Change You Want To See In The World

said Gandhi.

Dennis and 15% of DU lives it...many DUers settle for less.

[letthewindblow]

47. I do!

Run Dennis!