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November 18, 2008 at 15:07:08
Kucinich is Still Rockin' My World Toward Peace by Meryl Ann Butler Page 1 of 1 page(s) |
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Dennis Kucinich continues to be, for me, the epitome of what a politician should be, and of what I would love to see more of in American politics. He focuses little on what is wrong, and focuses much on how to make things right. In the last couple of days, two OEN articles: Barbara Fredrickson's "Keep Stoking the Positivity-Our Future Depends on It", and Sandy Sand's "Omigawd, Obama Sparkled on 60 Minutes Interview," focused on the benefits of the positive. Sitafa Harden's diary today was about gratitude. I'm thrilled to see these "feel-good" messages grace the space on OEN. Kucinich exemplifies these positive qualities for me. I have heard him live dozens of times, and he always begins with appreciation, and leaves his listeners uplifted, instilling his exciting vision of forward movement toward progressive goals.
CONGRESSMAN DENNIS KUCINICH (D-OH)
In his victory speech (see video below) he said:
"What we ran is a campaign based on principle, a campaign based on service, because that's what our politics represents. We have a politics that tries to connect with people's hearts, that tries to relate to people's practical aspirations. So we never got into the exchanges that people were trying to bait us into..."
"... We have to get ready to help create a new nation here ... the last time that the United States had this potential for dramatic change was 1932 ...we have to be ready to catch this wave ...and that's what I intend to be part of...I am so fortunate to have your support ...thank you, thank you, thank you."
The man knows the value of positive focus and appreciation. Here's hoping Obama understands the value of including Kucinich in his cabinet. Ohio's loss can only be the country's -and the world's-gain.
Yesterday's CNN segment, "Obama is Practicing Peace" included Obama, John Ridley, and Kucinich and the topic of intra-national as well as international peace. Kucinich says,
"...this is what politics should really be about ... the art of drawing in new possibilities..." and he goes on to respond with heartfelt vision to an excellent question about the Department of Peace.
Yeah, Dennis Kucinich is still rockin' my world!
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Nice article
Kucinich does seem to have a lot of great ideas. Hopefully he will be actively involved in furthering the agenda of Obama's new administration. And thanks for the mention :-). by Sitafa Harden (9 articles, 12 quicklinks, 4 diaries, 21 comments) on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 7:26:46 PM  (0+)
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A Matter of Courage
Americans are terrible cowards. They will suffer any amount of insult and injury before they will stand in protest. For forty years the Republicans did to America what Hitler did to Poland. The major difference in character: the Poles resisted until three millions of their number died in the gas chambers. The GOP's big mistake was to raise gasoline prices. by Jason Paz (68 articles, 88 quicklinks, 112 diaries, 1386 comments [97 recommended, 1 rejected]) on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 7:45:58 PM (0+)
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I will keep manifesting peace...
...and yes, I agree, he DOES keep rocking my world... Peace is the only way this planet will be around in another 25 years, we need to all be working towards that... Dennis was the one who said LOVE is SUSTAINABILITY... by Anita Stewart (2 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 67 comments [7 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 7:53:53 PM (0+)
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I decided recently Kucinich should be Speaker
I think I've seen videos around concerning the House hearing where Dennis Kucinich chairs the committee and gives equal time to the his minority counterpart Darrel Issa from CA. They were interviewing Mr. Kashkari about TARP (Troubled Assets Relief Program). He was masterful. I image you can pick it up on C-Span if you missed it. Kucinich has, besides his important comprehehension on issues, a great knowledge of communication and institutional dynamics. Remember the 35 Articles in the night? This time he is using his talent to bring in something a Speaker has to exhibit to bring together disparate factions to get worthwhile legislation passed. As he emphasized in your first video, we have to settle on how to make the global economy work together. When it comes to peace, it starts right there. My greatest disappointment in the presidential debates was that when "foreign policy" was brought up, the candidates settled for a lame discussion of military involvement in different countries. Let's face it. We know the whole world suffers from an excess of fighting and overproduction of weaponry. It is sucking out the energy which should be used to make better living conditions and greater education. by Margaret Bassett (45 articles, 2909 quicklinks, 42 diaries, 1850 comments [99 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:25:23 PM (0+)
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Thanks for the tip o'the hat
I'm rarely sparked by optimism, but Obama does kindle that spirit in me. I like Kucinich, even contributed a pittance to his 2004 campaign. On the whole, he's far too liberal for me, but I'd support him if he were president [except where I vehemently disagree], and if he were pres, I don't think the country would go to hell as it has the last eight, long, dreary, face-losing around the world years. No surprise there, because I'll openly criticize Obama when he's goes off in a direction I don't think is right for the country. A Department of Peace is a lofty ideal, and certainly more progressive than a War Department. peace should always be the goal. I just wish he'd have come up with a better name, but even I can't. Dept. of Tranquility? Nah. Even tackier. by Sandy Sand (198 articles, 0 quicklinks, 227 diaries, 1548 comments [2 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Tuesday, Nov 18, 2008 at 8:38:44 PM (0+)
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Reply: Actually the name, "Dept. of Peace" was not Kucinich's idea-
...it was none other than George Washington's, who said we should have a Dept of Peace if we were going to have a Dept of War (later the DoD). Two and a half centuries later, we are still working on making this happen! by Meryl Ann Butler (70 articles, 82 quicklinks, 5 diaries, 721 comments [29 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:22:15 AM (0+)
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Reply: No one ever said that ...
...George Washington wasn't anything but brilliant, but as much as it makes sense if you had a Dept of War you should balance it with a Dept of Peace. I still don't like the name anymore than I like Homeland Security or New World Order or Bread Basket of the country DoD is just PC for Dept of War by Sandy Sand (198 articles, 0 quicklinks, 227 diaries, 1548 comments [2 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 5:15:22 AM (0+)
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Reply: LOL you are right about PC
Actually, I think DoD and DoP should be one department! With a new name! by Meryl Ann Butler (70 articles, 82 quicklinks, 5 diaries, 721 comments [29 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Thursday, Nov 20, 2008 at 4:22:26 AM (0+)
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As much as I'd love Dennis to be in a cabinet position...
he is needed in Congress to keep swaying other reps to vote the right way! Maybe we need to clone him! ;-) He is an amazing human being, we are very fortuneate to have him in Congress. He is tireless in the battle to expose wrongdoings on the Hill....and there's a new one to work on every time he turns around! Dennis always chooses his words eloquently. THANK YOU for this wonderful in-depth interview, Meryl. I will share it. by Vegan Marr (0 articles, 0 quicklinks, 0 diaries, 8 comments) on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 3:44:40 AM (0+)
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Go, Dennis!
Whether in Congress or as the head of a newly established Department of Peace and Non Violence, Dennis Kucinich will continue to be a driving force in bringing us closer to a more compassionate and peaceful world. by Gail Davis (4 articles, 1 quicklinks, 2 diaries, 76 comments [3 recommended, 0 rejected]) on Wednesday, Nov 19, 2008 at 2:22:19 PM (0+)
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