Reply #29: I guess, yes I am saying that.

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There's a basic absurdity to it.

Kucinich to DOD contractor corporate entity:

"Hi, I'm DK. Would you like to contribute to my campaign. I'm planning on creating a permanent cabinet post and dept. devoted to non-violent conflict resolution and world peace."

DOD entity to DK: "Ah, thanks for stopping by. We'll get back to you on that."

If one's politics are such that they put 'people above profits', how are they to get the enormous amount of money necessary for a full out campaign?

I heard Gore Vidal say years ago that there should be no campaigning until a week or two before an election and then there should be nothing but campaigning. On all networks, all the time, no alternative to a discussion of substantial issues.
Unless we get the money out of campaigns I can't see how we'll ever get a true progressive candidate. Only symbolic candidates and discussions of such vital issues as flag-burning and what other people do in their bedrooms, etc.

I'd love to hear a new new deal candidate, but where would I hear them?

The neocon/big oil policy of 'projecting the American hegemon' makes the ruling/investing class too much money. That's who establishment politicians serve.