Kucinich on Cheney-

[diamondsoul]

Campaign Press Release recieved via e-mail-

KUCINICH: "CHENEY GUILTY OF APPALLING ARROGANCE"

For Immediate Release: March 7, 2004
Contact: Matt Harris: (o) 216.889.2004, (c) 216.403.3980, [email protected]

In a blistering criticism of Vice President Dick Cheney – and by extension, President Bush – Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich said Cheney was guilty of "appalling arrogance, condescension, and disrespect for the American people and U.S. soldiers in Iraq" by making jokes about weapons of mass destruction at Washington’s annual Gridiron dinner.

"Weapons of mass destruction are not a joke," declared Kucinich. "Americans have died and Iraqis have died because Cheney and Bush wrongly launched our country into a war based on claims of weapons of mass destruction. That is not funny. It's a tragedy and a shameful fraud of global proportions."

On Saturday night, at the annual dinner sponsored by Washington journalists, Cheney, the featured speaker, likened the chemical botox to a weapon of mass destruction. Although his comments were intended to be off the record, it has since been reported that Cheney said the following:

"Botox, of course, is related to the botulism toxin, which can be processed into high-grade biological weapons. We have dispatched Dr. David Kay . . . to search for the bio-warfare agents we believe hidden in Senator Kerry's forehead. If Senator Kerry has used botox as part of a wrinkle enrichment program, he is in violation of U.N. Resolution 752. Upon receiving Dr. Kay's report, the weapons of mass destruction that Senator Kerry so adamantly insists do not exist . . . may well be above his very nose."

"How dare he make light of the death and destruction that the Bush Administration plunged us into with their phony and faulty intelligence? How dare he demean the memories of the American soldiers and civilians who died there? And how dare the elite, inside-the-Beltway Washington journalists abandon both professionalism and decency by laughing?"

Kucinich said Cheney owes Sen. Kerry, the citizens of the United States, our allies, the people of Iraq, and the entire world an apology. "The only joke here is an Administration whose policies have produced massive grief and agony, put millions of Americans out of work, left millions without adequate health care, and tarnished the reputation of our beloved nation in every corner of the world," Kucinich said.

For information about the National campaign: http://www.kucinich.us
For Congressman Kucinich's Schedule: http://www.kucinich.us/schedule.htm
To schedule interview with Kucinich or spokesperson: [email protected]

Now what I want to know is why has nobody BUT Kucinich spoken yet again?

[revcarol]

1. POW to the kisser!!

"Go big man! You're right on target!!:yourock: "

[salinen]

3. I wonder if Cheney laughed

when his parents died?

[mrgorth]

42. Satan can't die.

[spychoactive]

2. diamondsoul you rock!

plain and simple...keep up the good work...and remember we are on the right side!

how long before many, many, many dems are saying: "maybe we should have voted for Dennis Kucinich?"


one love
spike
DK-04 (still)

[diamondsoul]

4. I'm thinkin' long about

Feb. 2005.:eyes: LOL

It's all good. I can fight a while longer. I figure as long as he's been doing it with little or no recognition, it's about time some of us backed him up, eh?:toast:

[Zorra]

21. I'm behind DK all the way

He is so awesome.

:toast:

[theoceansnerves]

5. ugh

cheney is one sick bastard.

[RichM]

6. Dennis - out in front with the truth, once again.

What a ray of hope he is. Imagine where we'd be if all Democrats had his courage. :bounce::bounce:

[scarletwoman]

10. It HURTS to think about how the vast majority of our elected Dems

have let the last 3+ years go by with no guts to speak the truth to the People. Just protecting the status quo -- no matter what the cost in lives and treasure. Business as usual -- emphasis on business... :grr:

sw

[goodhue]

41. yes it is very sad

very little courage amongst elected democratic officials.

[MuseRider]

7. He always

says just what needs to be said. I can't wait to caucus for him on Saturday!

[Zomby Woof]

8. DK knows what we know

That Cheney is a DICK.

[Trinity]

9. Kucinich is where we really belong...

I'm voting Kucinich on Tuesday here in FLA, and requested to be a delegate for him in Boston. so here's to 15% ;-) But will Vote for Kerry in Nov.


BTW I took that left -right poll that someone posted earlier and ... :eyes: all I got was *Daaaaaammmnnnn* you left dude waaaaaaaay left



;-)



Peace? :hippie: :smoke: :freak:

[diamondsoul]

12. "*Daaaaaammmnnnn* you left dude waaaaaaaay left"

ROTFL Well now I'll have to go look it up! I'm betting I get the exact same answer!:toast:

[Desertrose]

13. ya gotta link ??

I'm probably right in there with ya'll....waaaaay left
*snork*

:bounce:
DR

[charlie]

15. It's a stupid quiz

http://quizilla.com/users/hazelwudi/quizzes/

Wanna be a Moderate? Answer "Don't know/Don't care" to all the questions. No foolin'.

[MessiahRp]

35. Yeah it lacks any depth

Quizillas usually suck ass. They're put together by shallow people who put in three or four questions and hope to generalize hordes of people by pigeonholing them into a category. I also didn't appreciate the criticism the poll gives for being far left.

Rp

[scarletwoman]

14. LOL! I've been gone all day, where was this poll posted?

I'd like to see how "waaaaaaaaay left" I am! :hippie:

sw

[jpgray]

28. Yes. (nt)

[Desertrose]

11. All I can say is thank god for Dennis Kucinich!!

Cheney is one slimey piece of work!!!

diamondsoul...you are somethin' else, lady!!

great post!!
THANKS!

:hug: :loveya:
DR

[G_j]

16. DK

is coming to our town April 3!!
I'm so glad!

[democracy eh]

17. gotta love DK

[goodhue]

18. wow

great statement

[LWolf]

19. Dennis Kucinich

telling it straight again.

:loveya:

[sistersofmercy]

20. Slam! Bet Cheney isn't laughing now

God, I love Dennis!

[WarNoMore]

22. Awesome!

Is there any issue he misses?

[JohnKleeb]

23. *shrug*

:shrug: knowing him I highly doubt it.

[diamondsoul]

24. Kickin' cuz I'm proud of my Candidate n/t

[lams712]

25. A BIG....

.....:kick: for telling it like it is!!!!.

[Kanary]

26. Yet, conservatives can't understand

why we call the whole misadministration a bunch of sociopaths... and more likely they are psychopaths.

It's this kind of junk that proves that contention.

What also strikes me about this is how much abuse we have taken from Kerry supporters, and yet here is Dennis, defending Kerry against some really heinous attacks. Someday, I'd like to live with justice.

Kanary

Another Delusional Diehard for Dennis!!

Kucinich 2004!

[hedgetrimmer]

27. There is a candidate for whom this nation needs as it's leader...

[zulchzulu]

29. That Cheney is one funny guy...

I can't wait to hear about his heart attack on Election Night. Say goodnight, Dick.

[snoochie]

30. He's a class act

No snide swipes at Cheney, just a stern reprehension for his thoughtless comments and an honest call for an apology.

I'll be so happy to vote for him on Tuesday.

[redqueen]

31. Thanks for posting this

I almost missed it!

:loveya:

[Mairead]

32. DK is just outstanding. I've even, in his honor, almost stopped

renaming Bush when I write about him. Following DK's example, I've stopped calling Bush 'Smirk', 'Chimpy McCokespoon', etc.

It's a big sacrifice, but if he can do it, I can.

[eridani]

33. I'm not as evolved as Dennis

But for sure I don't do it on his discussion board. Elsewhere, all bets are off!

[eridani]

34. Kerry ought to thank him for this

--a good reason why, even if Kerry is the nominee, Kucinich should stay in the race.

[TheBigDemo]

36. Go Dennis! n/t

[ThirdWheelLegend]

37. Kucinich leading us once again...

kick

TWL

[Layman]

38. DK for V.P.

No, really. Has there been any polling done on what effect DK being on the ticket would have on Ohio? I mean just imagine if our political wet dream came true and Kerry picks DK for his running mate. The Repubs would be over the top with derision and sarcasm which could actually backfire. Like the Buckeyes might take umbrage and vote for their native son just to spite all the right wing catcalls. And talk about firing up our base!

[Zhade]

39. Too bad it's not DK for president.

Why, again, are people NOT voting for him? I think if everyone in this country voted in their best interests, Dennis would win in a landslide.

Dennis could keep Kerry honest. If he can't be president, acting as a counter-balance to Kerry isn't a bad idea. Not a bad idea at all.

[goodhue]

40. It would be most excellent

but I doubt Kerry/DNC have requisite courage and insight to see the killer upside of DK as VP. Plus I'm not certain DK would be willing to share ticket with Kerry. But it would be great if it happened.