Strength through Peace: The Kucinich Campaign

If you couldn't tell by now, I am a strong supporter of Dennis Kucinich. I believe that he plays a very important role in the 2008 Presidential campaign. While his chances of winning the election are slim to none, he plays an extremely important role because he brings about changes that otherwise wouldn't be talked about. While all the candidates talk about "fixing" NAFTA, and it doesn't seem to be all that important to them anyways, Kucinich is talking about getting rid of NAFTA. A change in trade policies, focusing on the worker and not the corporation. We wouldn't get to hear a candidate endorse these widespread changes otherwise. All the candidates want universal healthcare, but Kucinich is the only one that wants universal single-payer not for profit healthcare. He has already introduced the bill with Rep. Conyers. Kucinich has made it a point to try and fight for the family farms that have been a forgotten part of America. Honestly, what other candidate has even mentioned farmers?

The mass changes that he brings to the table isn't just about trade and the common man, although that is good enough for me. He is fighting for our liberties too. Kucinich wants full repeal of the Patriot Act. Again, that is not even on the board. Is education important to Dennis Kucinich? He wants full education, kindergarden through college. I know that that would help me out with all my student loans and help out my family, among millions of other families.

Kucinich talks about real change. Every part of his plan of President is discussed in depth on his web site. Rolling back the Bush tax cuts, banning hand guns (which I personally don't agree with) and everything else that you can imagine want to be changed, he promises to change. And you know what? His voting record holds up. He stands out in every debate, he might be the outsider candidate but put that out of your head for a second. He makes sense when he talks. He doesn't pull punches, he gives straight answers.

Now, in the fallout of the AFL-CIO debate Kucinich is getting more attention. His views that where once deemed far to the left are now becoming more mainstream, at least a little bit anyways. Can Kucinich be the "seabiscuit" of the race? I really hope so, but probably not. My view is that we are probably to blame. The voters need to get behind Kucinich and push him forward, push change forward. Kucinich is running on a truly populist format, and he is not getting enough of our help! So, get the word out to anyone you can. Get involved in the grassroots. Tell your families, friends, anyone...just get the message out.

You can check out his full plans by clicking on this link: http://www2.kucinich.us/issues

OTHER THOUGHTS
- An interesting turn of events, I was talking to my uncle today and found out that he actually worked for Murray at the Maple Creek mine near our home. His take on thinks? Murray was an asshole then and there where mass violations at the mine. In fact, this was his reason for leaving.

- A good newspaper that I actually subscribed to today can be found at www.populist.com. Please, check it out...real good stuff there.

- After taking a step back and looking at the fallout from the debate I find one thing clear...Hillary Clinton will say anything to get elected as President.

- The George Bush comments on Pat Tillman disgust me so much...

- What do you know, another problem with Chinese products, only this time it's tires.