Kucinich Speaks Out as Tensions Escalate in Middle East

[Camp_Democracy]

This is from July 6

"The lack of proportionality of Israel's response to the kidnapping of the soldier compounds a human rights disaster which has been building in the Palestinian territories and could set the stage for reigniting a cycle of extreme violence.

"The world community, led by the United States and Israel, must see the humanitarian imperative of relieving the suffering of innocent people in Palestine who are without the most basic of human necessities such as food, water, electricity, health care, housing, and economic security, in part because they exercised their right to self determination....

"The United States, which has played a role in building tensions, can ameliorate them by pursuing peaceful diplomatic initiatives to end the cycle of violence. The world community is best served by helping warring factions step back from the brink of war and begin a new effort to achieve a lasting peace. The United States has the moral obligation to lead this effort."

[saltpoint]

1. He casts the crisis in human terms and points to Bush to be a

humane president.

My concern is that Bush can never be the kind of leader or humane world citizen that Kucinich is describing.

And that is to Kucinich's credit. He would have dwarfed Dubya as a president.

But absent election by the people, Kucinich fulfills the role he has as public servant, except he exceeds every expectation.

If Bush had a brain in his head, Kucinich's words here would shame him into resignation.

Bravo, Congressman Kucinich.

[Dr.Phool]

2. You go Dennis!!!!

I was always proud to have him for my Congressman when I lived in Ohio.

We're trying to get him down to Florida next week for a fundraiser. He hasn't commited yet. Still hoping.

[saltpoint]

4. If he accepts, Dr. Phool, I envy you and others who'll get to hear him.

He is a good man.

[otokogi]

3. proportionality

zactly, well said DK :toast:

[New Government]

5. Kucinich said it well

Of course, nobody will pay him any attention because BIG MEDIA has decided who is "important" and who is not. What a tragedy. DK is a hero.

[Karmadillo]

6. Once again, when Dems who should know better are falling in line

behind the Criminal in Chief, DK shows us how a real leader does things.

[mom cat]

7. Dennis is one of those blessed peacemakers. They have a hard time

being heard in the din of the anti-christ%co.

[lovuian]

8. Dennis has voice of reason not emotion

this has been planned...

[Camp_Democracy]

9. The Israeli built-US funded security fence...

Does everyone remember what happened to Rachel Corrie when she stood in defense of a doctor's home in the way of this wall? How can anyone pretend that Israel is a victim?

[cali]

11. You know

it's a mistake to think that everyone who feels Israel is "a victim" is "pretending". You don't see Israel as a victim, I don't see Israel as a victim, but there's no reason to think that there aren't a lot of people who genuinely do feel that way.

[Karmadillo]

10. Kick for one of the few willing to represent the democratic wing of the

Democratic Party.

[druidity33]

12. whole quote?

Is there a link?

[LWolf]

16. Here ya go:

http://www.kucinich.us/archive/home/display.php?src=k_20060706_zr_grafvbaf.cuc

[druidity33]

25. thanks! nt

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

13. Bravo for Dennis! A voice for humanity.

The other politicians should be shamed by his courage to speak out while they sit silent or play politics with a tragedy.

[mhr]

14. The Man I Voted For Still Shines On!

eom

[Toots]

15. Isn't there some little three word line from some movie that Bush* could

utter that would make it all right. Like "Make My Day" or "Read My Lips". Haven't they watched any good violent movies lately?

[pberq]

17. Kick & Nominated - Go Dennis!

[BrklynLiberal]

18. Kicked and rec'd

[Vidar]

19. Right on, Dennis!

[chimpymustgo]

22. Go Kooch! Brains and heart.

As an Edwards supporter during the primaries (04), I was always proud that Kucinich said he was personally closest to Edwards of all the candidates.

20. Dennis has brains and ability to judge an issue

cannot say the same for most of the others.

He has MORALITY and COMPASSION.

[springhill]

21. Someone with some courage............

wow!

[liberaliraqvet26]

23. Dennis Rocks!!!! When will AIPAC attack him? eom.

[Desertrose]

24. Kucinich still sees the lies and speaks the truth.....

If only more Dems had gotten behind him......lord knows we could use about 100+ more with his courage and ability to cut through the crap.

Dennis still rocks.
DR