I don't understand the love on here for Kucinich

[Exponent]

Quoting myself from here,

Not everyone here treats "socialist" like a dirty word. I'm personally voting for Ron Paul primarily on character and foreign policy[, things that Kucinich does well on also]. The political philosophy of libertarianism definitely intrigues me, and I can see the arguments in favor of it when compared to larger government type systems, but I can also see arguments in favor of other systems. Some are more idealistic, others more practical. Some are a strange mix of idealism and pragmatism; I consider libertarianism to fit into this category. And somewhat due to the general difficulties faced with implementing idealistic systems, I don't worship libertarianism like some people seem to. But it still sounds pretty good. However, I wouldn't be completely opposed to giving some forms of socialism a chance either.

 

[FreeTraveler]

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.

You are out of your friggin' mind, pistols at dawn!! Dr. Paul's message is about Liberty and keeping what's yours. Kuchinich is a SOCIALIST! Which part of that don't you understand?

The only difference between Kuchinich and Hitlery is that he'd be honest about robbing you. Theft is still theft. I have no use for a crook with good manners.

 

[Spirit of '76]

Why does the majority of people love Dennis?

I don't think "the majority" does love Dennis.

I respect his courage and his persistence, but I hate his politics.

 

[silverlegacy]

Democratic Socialism can work and has for many years in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. While I totally disagree with the basis for socialism and the thought of collectivism in general, I would much rather have a society where I have way more personal freedom and more socialized government (healthcare, retirement, higher minimum wage etc) than have a total free market system with no personal liberty which is where the US is moving. Ireland, New Zealand, Hong Kong (if considered a free country), and Australia are considered more "free" countries. In some indexes the US is down as low as the 40s in freedom from the government! It is quite an eye opener when some countries that you travel to seem more "free."

 

[2young2vote]

I like him because He would destroy america quickly. All of the others would make it painfull and slow.

 

[CountryboyRonPaul]

I like some of his positions on Civil Liberties. I like his consistancy in voting his misguided message. I respect him for sticking to his guns.

I like that he wants to end the Iraq War, but my reasoning is a bit different than his, mine is solely economic.

If our occupation of Iraq was actually helping the economy, I would not be against it.

My voting issues in every election are.

1. Economy
2. Free Economy
3. Civil Liberties

Entitlement programs fall in with the economy and civil liberties, they are detrimental in both, this is one of my main issues with Kucinich.

Civil Liberties to me comes with Self Reliance, meaning no government enforced entitlements or subsidies at the expense of someone else's right to their earnings.

I'm registered Republican, but consider myself Libertarian.

I respect anybody who is honest, it doesn't mean I like what they have to say. So I'd protest vote for the Libertarian candidate before I'd vote for Kucinich.

 

[angrydragon]

We don't have a free-market silverlegacy.

 

[Goldwater Conservative]

The "frontrunners" in both major parties want us to be in eternal war for no good reason and to our detriment, while also stripping us of our freedoms here at home. Paul and Kucinich (and I think Gravel) are different. Kucinich is obviously completely wrong on the economy, foreign aid, and other big issues, so I can't and won't support him, but at least he wouldn't send us to die for nothing or invade our privacy.

 

[constituent]

i like kucinich and gravel, b/c i think given the chance to dialogue w/ RP and all of us
via internetium (the great equalizer) they would come around.

perhaps not completely, but probably more than one might think.




... after all, there are some great non-profits who benefit from the free-market
(and do much much much better than any government "social" (pacificiation)
program could dream of doing)

 

[Laja]

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.

Brilliant! Thanks!

 

[slinkymaster]

both parties are socialist for the most part, the prescription drug bill was done by the gop. kucinich is honest and people have priorities over ideology

 

[RevolutionSD]

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.

Kucinich is an honest man who opposes the war, opposes the war on drugs, and is for a new investigation into 9/11. He is also a friend of Ron Paul and they are often 2 of the only No votes on several issues.

 

[RevolutionSD]

Democratic Socialism can work and has for many years in Europe, Australia and New Zealand. While I totally disagree with the basis for socialism and the thought of collectivism in general, I would much rather have a society where I have way more personal freedom and more socialized government (healthcare, retirement, higher minimum wage etc) than have a total free market system with no personal liberty which is where the US is moving. Ireland, New Zealand, Hong Kong (if considered a free country), and Australia are considered more "free" countries. In some indexes the US is down as low as the 40s in freedom from the government! It is quite an eye opener when some countries that you travel to seem more "free."

The U.S. is certainly NOT moving towards a free market system. In fact they are moving far away from a free market system and never had one.

 

[SeanEdwards]

Kucinich favors slavery reparations and banning civilian ownership of firearms.

 

[VoluntaryMan]

Kucinich favors slavery reparations and banning civilian ownership of firearms.

And both Bushes extended welfare programs, and signed gun control legislation.

I'm just saying.

 

[qh4dotcom]

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.

Kucinich opposes felons arming themselves...he has no problem with Americans who know how to use guns responsibly and can be trusted with them. What's your problem with that?

 

[EvilNight]

I like Dennis because he has integrity and he votes his beliefs, just like Ron Paul does. He isn't CFR or sold out to corporate interests and strikes me as a reasonably trustworthy politician.

We should be so lucky as to have him win the Democratic nomination and Ron win the Republican one. That would be one hell of an election. The debates would rock.

 

[Cindy]

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

That's rare.

Thats' the thing. I would never vote for him because of his socialist policys' however, I respect and admire his courage to speak truth to power and honesty.

That's extremely rare in a politician these days and I think it is important that Americans support, actions of honesty in Politicians willing to speak the truth, even if we do not support all of their policys.

 

[Ncturnal]

He's respectable and honest (aside from the inherit dishonesty of socialist policies) and against the war, but that's as far as it goes.

 

[RedLightning]

Kucinich opposes felons arming themselves...he has no problem with Americans who know how to use guns responsibly and can be trusted with them. What's your problem with that?

If someone can't be trusted with a gun why did the govt let them out in the first place? Also he wrote a bill in congress that would ban all handguns, yeah thats I guy I like.