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YOhio · 02-07-2007, 11:23 PM

Now there's a guy the Democrats should get behind. He's not afraid to answer any questions. In fact, he's been begging the media to ask him questions for the past six years. He is very forthright about his position on the war, health care, the environment and a whole host of issues. He's probably the most honest candidate the Dems will have to offer. He also has looks that Ross Perot would kill for.

Underestimate Dennis Kucinich at your peril.

il Padrino Ute · 02-08-2007, 01:41 AM

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Now there's a guy the Democrats should get behind. He's not afraid to answer any questions. In fact, he's been begging the media to ask him questions for the past six years. He is very forthright about his position on the war, health care, the environment and a whole host of issues. He's probably the most honest candidate the Dems will have to offer. He also has looks that Ross Perot would kill for.

Underestimate Dennis Kucinich at your peril.

The problem seems to be that he doesn't have a vagina and named Clinton nor does he hate GW Bush enough.

YOhio · 02-08-2007, 02:19 AM

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The problem seems to be that he doesn't have a vagina and named Clinton nor does he hate GW Bush enough.

Oh he hates President Bush plenty. On the former point, I'm not so sure.

Detroitdad · 02-08-2007, 02:53 AM

He is a vegan, unmarried, crazy and a house member.

Believe it or not I actually almost came to blows over Dennis Kucinich once in grad school. This left wing hater in my classes kept saying that Dennis Kucinich WOULD be the candidate, and I argued that he was polling at 1-2 percent and was polarizing for everybody and could not raise any money. This threw him into a rage where he said "Just because you want to pretend that the party is not ultra left wing doesn't mean that he won't be the candidate, you are wrong." Then he jabbed his finger into my chest. I responded with language unbefitting of an elder and we were seperated.... I don't think I have wanted to punch somone so badly. He was very gutsy, I'll give him that considering he is much older and smaller than me.

YOhio · 02-08-2007, 01:09 PM

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He is a vegan, unmarried, crazy and a house member.

You just listed all of his negatives. None of which alienate his base. On this basis I think he has a stronger chance than a lot of the putative front runners.

Venkman · 02-09-2007, 04:06 AM

Can anyone look at him and NOT think Alfred E. Newman?

Dude is straight up nuts. And he was probably the worst mayor of all time (Cleveland).

What's scary is that most of the other Dem politicians agree with him on most issues, they'd just never admit it because it's a surefire to kill your chances in most districts, most statewide offices, and of course the presidency.

Venkman · 02-09-2007, 04:07 AM

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"Just because you want to pretend that the party is not ultra left wing..."

He has a point there.

Detroitdad · 02-09-2007, 04:36 AM

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He has a point there.

Now I am going to have to fight you too? And I loved you in Ghostbusters. What a shame.

cougjunkie · 02-09-2007, 04:56 AM

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Dude is straight up nuts. And he was probably the worst mayor of all time (Cleveland).

I wouldnt go that far, Jerry Springer was mayor once, in the same state nonetheless.

il Padrino Ute · 02-09-2007, 05:14 AM

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I wouldnt go that far, Jerry Springer was mayor once, in the same state nonetheless.

For some reason, the name Marion Barry comes to mind when talking about the worst mayor, but he was entertaining. Take a look at these quotes:

http://www.skeptictank.org/barry.htm

02-07-2007, 11:23 PM	#1
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	Just saw a piece on Dennis Kucinich Now there's a guy the Democrats should get behind. He's not afraid to answer any questions. In fact, he's been begging the media to ask him questions for the past six years. He is very forthright about his position on the war, health care, the environment and a whole host of issues. He's probably the most honest candidate the Dems will have to offer. He also has looks that Ross Perot would kill for. Underestimate Dennis Kucinich at your peril.

02-08-2007, 02:53 AM	#4
Detroitdad Resident Jackass Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Roswell, New Mexico Posts: 1,846	He is a vegan, unmarried, crazy and a house member. Believe it or not I actually almost came to blows over Dennis Kucinich once in grad school. This left wing hater in my classes kept saying that Dennis Kucinich WOULD be the candidate, and I argued that he was polling at 1-2 percent and was polarizing for everybody and could not raise any money. This threw him into a rage where he said "Just because you want to pretend that the party is not ultra left wing doesn't mean that he won't be the candidate, you are wrong." Then he jabbed his finger into my chest. I responded with language unbefitting of an elder and we were seperated.... I don't think I have wanted to punch somone so badly. He was very gutsy, I'll give him that considering he is much older and smaller than me.

02-09-2007, 04:06 AM	#6
Venkman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 1,799	Can anyone look at him and NOT think Alfred E. Newman? Dude is straight up nuts. And he was probably the worst mayor of all time (Cleveland). What's scary is that most of the other Dem politicians agree with him on most issues, they'd just never admit it because it's a surefire to kill your chances in most districts, most statewide offices, and of course the presidency.