Reply #26: And Your Reliable Source Is Real Change! [View All]

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Your source, RealChange, seems devoted to smearing and slandering ALL progressives and liberals who are running for office. Not a very credible and reliable source at all.

How about these gems regarding Dennis Kucinich taken from your "reliable source" RealChange?

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"After he was unceremoniously booted from office in his 1979 reelection fight, though, he drifted toward California and New Mexico, living for a while in his "dear friend" Shirley MacLaine's house, and began what he calls ""a journey into the poetry of my own life." Now, he has made quite a journey from scrappy poor kid to quixotic New Age lefty presidential candidate.

'Dennis Kucinich has spent his life fighting for the little guy -- and that little guy is Dennis.' -- David Martin, the Cleveland Scene

'There's no one in America who believes in Dennis Kucinich more than Dennis Kucinich. We used to say back here in Ohio, you've got to drive a stake through the guy's heart to get him out of it.' -- Tim Hagan, former Cuyahoga County Democratic President

Kucinich likes to portray himself as a progressive, but for him that takes a turn not seen in mainstream politics since Jerry "Moonbeam" Brown ran for president. While his website tries to paint him as a down to earth midwesterner with a page titled "Polka, Bowling and Kielbasa", Kucinich is certainly the only admitted Vegan in the race (that is, a vegetarian who won't consume any animal products at all, including milk and honey.) The only kielbasa he'll be eating is made of tofurkey.

The blue collar kid from Cleveland now supports creating a Department of Peace. "I have a holistic view of the world," he explains. "I see the world as interconnected and interdependent and that leaves no room for war." He is also friends with Shirley MacLaine, who is the godmother of his daughter.

Critics are quick to charge that Kucinich "led Cleveland into bankruptcy" as a young (31) mayor, called "Dennis the Menace" by the press, and his administration was certainly messy. One book recently named him as the 7th worst mayor of American history, not for any reasons of corruption or scandal, but due to his "abrasive, intemperate, and chaotic administration." He survived a recall vote after only ten months in office by 231 votes (out of 120,000) and was voted out after one term by Republican George Voinovich, even through Democrats outnumbered Republicans 8 to 1. When he threw out the first pitch at a Cleveland Indians game, he wore a bullet-proof vest and had sharpshooters positioned on the stadium roof.

Looking For Love
Like so many New Age devotees desperately searching for universal love, Kucinich lacks a steady love partner. The twice-divorced dad, however, not only admits it but went public with his search for a love connection during a debate in Manchester, New Hampshire, announcing his criteria for a first lady: "a dynamic, out-spoken woman who was fearless in her desire for peace in the world and for universal single-payer health care."

Flip Flop
While most politicians change their positions from time to time -- in fact, all good ones do, because they are learning and open to change -- Kucinich has made a dizzying switch on abortion with no apparent principle to back it up (other than, "I want to win some Democratic primaries.")

Now that he wants to run as a progressive Democrat though, he is waffling all over that stance.
When pressed, Kucinich said "I haven't been a leader on this. These are issues I would not have chosen to bring up." Well, he has been at least a devoted follower of the anti-abortion position, until it became politically inconvenient. And if he's not a leader, why should anyone elect him as president?"

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So how did you like that little "hit" piece from your "reliable source" RealChange.org? I imagine you must use it among your not so "liberal" friends.

Now what's the truth about Ralph Nader and the union movement? He's been a consistent defender and supporter of organized labor.
And the entire AFL-CIO has recognized and honored his work on behalf of organized labor.

Want some proof to back up my statement? Just ask. I'll provide it! Christ, even the President of the Teamsters Union, James Hoffa, had to publicly recognize Nader's contributions to organized labor! Teamsters love Ralph Nader! If you tell Teamsters Nader is a right-wing union buster and they'll chase you out of their union halls! Well, they won't actually do that. They'll just laugh their asses off and try to find you a dunce cap to wear!