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laundry_queen

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103. Perhaps

Thu Jan 17, 2013, 10:13 PM

Jan 2013

But I don't think trashing the left from the left is always a bad thing - if the 'trashing' is done with good, left wing points trumpeted loudly. It worked to swing Canada further to the left (although some, like here, disagree with the means, even though it worked in the end). It works when the right trashes the right - then the establishment always moves further to the right when that happens - why wouldn't it work the other way around?

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The real scandal of Kucinich working for Fox [View all] dsc Jan 2013 OP

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