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whirlygigspin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-26-07 10:02 PM
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'The Nation' endorses 'no one'
they want a small d democratic movement to build a platform, and support whoever can get it done.

let's see... who has a long history of being able to get things done...

let's all have a coffee and discuss it

http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080107/editors
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Warren Stupidity Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-26-07 10:05 PM
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1. K&R for accurate reporting.
Sheesh.
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whirlygigspin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-26-07 10:13 PM
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2. that's why I posted this, to correct the misleading other one
yeah, I don't get why they did that

it maybe be hopeful dreaming

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rjones2818 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-26-07 10:14 PM
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3. True...on the other hand...
http://www.thenation.com/doc/20080107/editors

In his stands on the issues, Dennis Kucinich comes closest to embodying the ideals of this magazine. He has been a forceful critic of the Bush Administration, opposing the Patriot Act and spearheading the motion to impeach Vice President Dick Cheney. He is the only candidate to have voted against the Iraq War in 2003 and has voted against funding it ever since. Of all the serious candidates, only he and Governor Bill Richardson propose a full and immediate withdrawal from Iraq. And only Kucinich's plan sets aside funds for reparations. Moreover, Kucinich has used his presidential campaigns to champion issues like cutting the military budget and abolishing nuclear weapons; universal, single-payer healthcare; campaign finance reform; same-sex marriage and an end to the death penalty and the war on drugs. A vote for him would be a principled one.

Go Dennis! :woohoo:
http://dennis4president.com
Choose Peace!
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whirlygigspin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-26-07 10:26 PM
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4. encore, mon ami
"But for reasons that have to do with the corrupting influence of money and media on national elections as well as with his campaign's shortcomings--such as its failure to organize a grassroots base of donors and web activists--a democratic mass movement has not coalesced around Kucinich's run for President. The progressive vision is there, but the strategy necessary to win and then govern is lacking. In most cases, the rules of the Iowa caucus require that a candidate reach 15 percent of the vote to achieve "viability"; supporters of candidates who fail to do so can choose another candidate. Simply put, many Iowans will soon face a question that the rest of us may have to answer later: if not Dennis, then who?"



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rjones2818 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-26-07 11:04 PM
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6. Doesn't change the fact
that they said Dennis was closest to what the beliefs of the magazine are.

Go Dennis! :woohoo:
http://dennis4president.com
Choose Peace!
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Stop Cornyn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-26-07 10:58 PM
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5. "Dennis Kucinich comes closest to embodying the ideals of this magazine."
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whirlygigspin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Dec-26-07 11:25 PM
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7. Yes he does
and again

if not Dennis, then who?

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