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TheWraith Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:35 PM
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Kucinich did surprisingly well.
Still watching the last few minutes, but he's come off a lot better and less loony this campaign than he did in 2004.
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polichick Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:36 PM
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1. He got the last word. nt
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:37 PM
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2. labor--he would be an excellent secretary of labor, he actually gives a shit.
and he knows his subject inside and out, well done DK.
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Yael Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:38 PM
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3. Good point! And kidos to DK -- excellent showing
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Zodiak Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 09:33 PM
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30. A damned fine idea!
He'd be the best Secretary of Labor we have had in decades!
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babylonsister Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:39 PM
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4. He did great; now I'll listen to Tweety shoot him down. nt
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liberalmuse Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:39 PM
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5. I love that man.
He is the one I want for President. The cynical side of me is resigned to accepting Hillary, as difficult as that has been. I remember in early 2002 I dropped DK an email at night and he responded to it personally and it had to have been about 9pm his time. That's not why I love him, just one of the many reasons. He really did an excellent job tonight IMHO.
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stillcool Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:43 PM
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11. me too...
it says alot that the candidate most associated with democratic principles has...over a year away from the actual election...already been written off. And..it's accepted as fact.
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Hardrada Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:40 PM
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6. And he's clean too!
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tech3149 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:42 PM
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9. I loved that closin remark and the grin that went along with it. n/t
Edited on Tue Aug-07-07 07:43 PM by tech3149
edit: correcting for fat fingers
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:41 PM
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7. I think he is much more "presidential" this time around. nm
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AnnieBW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:43 PM
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12. He learned from last time around
Last time around, he was a joke. This time, he learned what he did wrong and is going to come on strong.
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:53 PM
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18. I liked his "Seabiscuit" comment. nm
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AnnieBW Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 09:16 PM
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27. It made me wonder
if he meant that he was hung like a horse. :evilgrin:
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 09:18 PM
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28. Very funny eh
:evilgrin: good one
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AtomicKitten Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:41 PM
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8. I thought he was amazing too.
My son and I were talking about why he doesn't stand a snowball's chance in hell.

I believe that to be true but the reasons why don't seem so apparent anymore.
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ixion Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:43 PM
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10. kucinich rocks
:woohoo:
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billbuckhead Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:50 PM
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16. Dennis is a smart courageous guy with the issues on his side
I honor him for standing to make gun regulations much stiffer like the successful regulations other advanced nations with much lower murder rates enjoy. People get so worked up about soldiers dying in Iraq when at least as many young people are dying right here in America by shooting.
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movonne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:46 PM
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13. I just wish he could win...I really think he is all for the people..and
will do what he says...
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:46 PM
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14. I thought he was great
he shined tonight IMO
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NoPasaran Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:49 PM
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15. By no means a DK fan
But I think he did do very well tonight.
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Sparkly Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:51 PM
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17. I thought he was very good tonight, too. nt
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dweller Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 07:54 PM
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19. if only everyone who wishes,
would put that effort into a vote for him.

jus sayin'
dp
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femmocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 08:02 PM
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20. He really stole the show, IMO. n/t
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 08:05 PM
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21. Even Pat Buchanan thought he did well.
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Hardrada Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 08:10 PM
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22. Pat Buchanan is the clock that is right
twice a day!
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 08:34 PM
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24. LOL
He's a fucking lunatic
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Hollow Shells Donating Member (205 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 08:33 PM
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23. Issues
On the issues, Kucinich is the strongest candidate. It is too bad that the media has chosen other candidates to spotlight, and therefor duped us into thinking that he is unelectable. IF we gave DK the primary then the media would be forced to cover him. Kucinich could win the election and then our positions would be championed.
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DurShar Donating Member (122 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 09:08 PM
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25. Tonight gave Kucinich a boost
His great showing should put him neck to neck with 4th place Richardson or better yet a stride a head.

Go Seabiscuit.
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Jimdish25 Donating Member (128 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 09:12 PM
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26. He won this debate..
Hands down with a sparkling finish!

:applause:
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texpatriot2004 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 09:21 PM
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29. Interesting that DK was the only one who could repeatedly say,
"I have sponsored a bill on X issue" - I thought this exhibited leadership, concrete leadership, not just theoretical leadership.
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alteredstate Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Aug-07-07 10:05 PM
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31. He's done well in all of the debates
He'd make a great president.
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Bake Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-08-07 11:01 AM
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32. Please dear god somebody buy DK a shirt that fits!!!
Image matters. DK looked like a twelve-year old with his cuffs covering up half of his hands, and his collar about two sizes too big.

I'm sure the DK fans will say it doesn't matter. It does. If you want to help DK, send him a shirt that fits, or send him to a tailor.

Bake
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Totally Committed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-08-07 11:05 AM
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33. I think his lovely Elizabeth is a calming and grounding influence.
And, I think having a true soulmate, rather than some random hired advisor as a "soundingboard" is so much better for him. He seems very sure of himself and his beliefs, and is coming off, as you said, a lot better.

He did great.

TC
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beastieboy Donating Member (288 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-08-07 11:15 AM
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34. No surprise, he is a great candidate. He just can't win.
It's easy to speak the truth when you don't have a chance. Until we have 100% public financing of candidates and they have an equal chance, people like Kucinich will lose.
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rjones2818 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-08-07 01:57 PM
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35. As long as you keep repeating the meme
you'll believe it:

He just can't win.


And if you actually won't vote for someone who "can't win" you're cutting yourself out of many candidates, particularly Dennis! Vote for the person who best represents your views, not the one who best represents the meme.
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