I don't understand the love on here for Kucinich

[Son of Detroit]

Why does the majority of people love Dennis? There's people saying he should be VP, he's their second choice, etc.

Sure he has the same war stance as Paul, but he's TOTAL opposite as far as everything else. He's a gun grabber, big government, socialist liberal.

He'd be one of my LAST choices as far as who to run the country.

 

[integrity]

I think he is honest, and thats rare....

 

[Son of Detroit]

I don't care if a man has never told a single lie in his lifetime if it meant that we'd be one step closer to a socialist welfare state. Say good-bye to your guns if Kooky Kucinich becomes elected.

 

[angrydragon]

It's not most people on here, it's some.

He's a principled and peaceful socialist.

 

[WilliamC]

Simple. His politics are wrong but he is willing to speak truth to power.

That's rare.

 

[BuddyRey]

Why does the majority of people love Dennis? There's people saying he should be VP, he's their second choice, etc.

Sure he has the same war stance as Paul, but he's TOTAL opposite as far as everything else. He's a gun grabber, big government, socialist liberal.

He'd be one of my LAST choices as far as who to run the country.

I wouldn't call him a full-blown socialist, but he's definitely a social democrat. Still, at least he comes by it honestly, and really believes his own policies. In that regard, he's much higher on my preference rankings than Hillary or Obama. Also, let us not forget he is a personal friend of Dr. Paul who has made countless kind and ecumenical statements regarding RP and his supporters, and the need for principled bipartisanship to save this country. That alone redeems him in my book!

I do think his anti-2nd Amendment position is extremely misguided though.

 

[integrity]

I don't care if a man has never told a single lie in his lifetime if it meant that we'd be one step closer to a socialist welfare state. Say good-bye to your guns if Kooky Kucinich becomes elected.

thats not gonna happen...

 

[Paulitician]

I understand it. Most people just want an honest candidate--and the war is a HUGE issue. I do, however, feel sorry for those who don't understand that Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich's domestic policies are completely opposite to each other. Like way opposite. I think there are actually people here who do want socialized healthcare, bigger government etc. Personally, I don't care for him. It does tick me off when I see tons of threads purpose "DENNIS RP VP!" or other such ridiculous nonesense though.

 

[r3volution]

he has a hot wife . other than that i could care less about him ..

 

[Edward]

As others have suggested, I think many people here like Kucinich (even though they disagree with his stance on various issues) for the same reason they like Paul... he comes across as honest and principled in his beliefs. Acknowledging that does not mean that we all want him to be President.

 

[VoluntaryMan]

I understand it. Most people just want an honest candidate--and the war is a HUGE issue. I do, however, feel sorry for those who don't understand that Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich's domestic policies are completely opposite to each other. Like way opposite. I think there are actually people here who do want socialized healthcare, bigger government etc. Personally, I don't care for him. It does tick me off when I see tons of threads purpose "DENNIS RP VP!" or other such ridiculous nonesense though.

Not completely: it's my understanding that Kucinich would restore habeas corpus, end warrantless searches, push for the repeal of the PATRIOT Act and restoration of civil liberties, and would end the drug war. There are some similarities, but certainly not enough. I do hold out hope, though, that any honest man will eventually convert to the cause of liberty. I prefer an honest socialist to a fake conservative, although I have zero sympathy with socialism. There's no substitute for character. Socialism thrives on fraud. I don't see how an honest man can advance it's cause much.

 

[MoneyWhereMyMouthIs2]

I understand it. Most people just want an honest candidate--and the war is a HUGE issue. I do, however, feel sorry for those who don't understand that Ron Paul and Dennis Kucinich's domestic policies are completely opposite to each other. Like way opposite. I think there are actually people here who do want socialized healthcare, bigger government etc.

At least he's honest about his plans. When people are dishonest about the plans, there can be no meaningful public discourse. So, I think I agree with you completely. I don't like what he's selling, but at least he's willing to say what's in the box he wants to give me.

 

[deronde]

Kucinich is cool, and is the ONLY democratic candidate for president to EVER MENTION RON PAUL!

 

[RonPaulFTFW]

If you don't understand the love of Dennis Kucinich you're probably not a true Ron Paul supporter and don't understand his message as well as you should.

Throwing around words like "gun grabbing liberal" just shows that you can't be objective to other peoples points of view.

yes, he disagrees with some things, but he also agrees with Ron Paul on some very important things, not to mention he is very honest and speaks truth to power.

If Ron Paul supporters can't bring in people in a big tent and tolerate all kinds we can't do much with this revolution of ours.

 

[RJB]

He's an honest socialist unlike Bush, Clinton, etc. who are dishonest socialists. Although I'm against any socialism of any kind, atleast his brand wouldn't involve corporate welfare like Bush's prescription drug plan and other schemes.

As far as being a gun grabber and other anti constitutionalist stands, if he tried to implement an assault rifle ban (for instance) the republicans and many democrats would fight it tooth and nail. If Romney, Rudy or McCain tried a ban, the republicans would roll over on their backs for them.

Yes I'd definitely prefer a president Kucinich over any of the republicans or dems (other than Paul, of course). That being said, If Ron wins it all, I'd much rather he pick a constitutionalist over Kucinich.

If RP did pick Kucinich, I'd be disappointed but I'd still vote for them

 

[hard@work]

Why does the majority of people love Dennis? There's people saying he should be VP, he's their second choice, etc.

Sure he has the same war stance as Paul, but he's TOTAL opposite as far as everything else. He's a gun grabber, big government, socialist liberal.

He'd be one of my LAST choices as far as who to run the country.

How is this difficult for you? Do you not understand why Democrats love Paul? This is as much a battle for the soul of our political system as it is for the policies Paul represents. If you were a true democrat who truly supported the constitution (as you saw it) would you not want a Paul presidency to secure our country so honest democrats such as Kucinich could rise to power? Any intelligent Democrat who truly knows the voting records and the actions of the establishment dems knows they are hypocrites. It is a matter of them being willing to digest this and see them for what they are (lying politicians) or overlooking this and compromising their own values in the name of staying a "yellow dog" democrat.

 

[RedLightning]

If you don't understand the love of Dennis Kucinich you're probably not a true Ron Paul supporter and don't understand his message as well as you should.

Throwing around words like "gun grabbing liberal" just shows that you can't be objective to other peoples points of view.

yes, he disagrees with some things, but he also agrees with Ron Paul on some very important things, not to mention he is very honest and speaks truth to power.

Guns rights are a very important issue to me. I know Kuncinich believes in many of the same things we do, but that is a deal breaker for me. But I guess that just means I'm not a "true" supporter of Ron Paul.

 

[Devil_rules_in_extremes]

Why does the majority of people love Dennis? There's people saying he should be VP, he's their second choice, etc.

Sure he has the same war stance as Paul, but he's TOTAL opposite as far as everything else. He's a gun grabber, big government, socialist liberal.

He'd be one of my LAST choices as far as who to run the country.

I agree 100%.

If your not from Ohio, maybe you don't get the whole picture on Kucinich. Dennis is a MAJOR socialist. He believes in government run monopolies. He hates private ownership, and is a major proponent of collectivism. Dennis may be against this current foreign occupation, but don't think one minute he won't go into Somalia to "aid" them.

Another black mark, that some may not know outside Ohio is the fact that He was Mayor of Cleveland at one time, and as the Mayor of Cleveland he presided over the first bankruptcy of a city since the Depression, after he refused to sell the municipal power company to a private enterprise which left Cleveland unable to pay a $14m debt.

I would NEVER be able to support Dennis in any public office... EVER. I'm Pro-Free Market in every sense. Kucinich is not.

 

[Richandler]

Kucinich wants bigger government and a huge step in the wrong direction. He really isn't much different from the other democrats other than wanting to make bigger promises. He is socialst through and through but the thing you have to understand is that socialism doesn't work. So simply put, I don't like the guy because he wants the United States to have a system of government that doesn't work and gives more power to politicians than they already have.

 

[mmink15]

1. War
2. Civil Liberties
3. Everything else

That's my voting priority this election, and why Kucinich is my number 2 choice