"Why Isn't Sen. Gravel in Iowa?"

[LibertyJunkie]

12000 gallons of water for one gallon of oil!!! that is insane!! Why dont we just legalize hemp??? O' yeah, I forgot, that would give people control over their own lives, we cannt have that.

[LumpyRevolution]

I love Mike but what about the farmers who want to distill their own to fuel their own vehicles? They used to until prohibition but they shut them down because they didn't want the farmers taking care of their own fuel needs (therefore spending more of the pittance they earned on gas/oil etc.) More oil company corruption if you ask me. More NWO jerks.

[omapps]

mike gravel new revolution. bringing back america

[mrtyles]

i haven't watched gravel in a long time. i have went for obama when kucinich dropped out. i like mike gravel, but he just doesn't seem presidential. don't know why.

[HatTricksInc]

More money, a nicer video quality, Mike in a suit in a big rally of people brought together by lots of money-backed marketing and career political advisers helping him fine tune his speeches and message and other political partners with integrity at his side might just make him seem quite on par with obama, etc.

[zaschonfeld]

Mike Gravel rules!

[MASAK0X]

Mike Gravel Sucks!

[jontheplatypus]

against abusive government subsidies? i like it!

[DeAnte85]

"This is America, and we aren't socialist which is why Grovel was REJECTED."

Then why was Clinton accepted? Gravel was out promoting free trade and abolishment of the income tax. The man believes in economic freedom.

[kaizerthebjorn]

dnft, do not feed trolls

[truthenforcer]

Mike Grovel is just groveling for votes. He's an irrelevant pathetic figure who is nothing more than a socialist.

And that is why voters blew him off. He looked foolish in every single debate, then running off at the mouth about how the media ignored him. What a pussy!

[Ivan951]

Your so far past ignorant i wont even try to save you.

[truthenforcer]

Your true waste of effort has been supporting Grovel. He was a pathetic figure and the voters ran from him like arabs run from soap.

[Aether91]

Your racist comment shows your intelligence

[truthenforcer]

If you think that's bad, check out my video on islam.

I take a shit on the koran.

That was just the best!

[gpetz]

When I look a quiz on whatever place it was Gravel came out my chosen candidate. Yes you and Kuchinich are the two genuine Democrats and Paul is the genuine republicant. All others are bought off by the large corporations, including the ones that own the major media.

[truthenforcer]

You're a socialist is what the quiz concluded. This is America, and we aren't socialist which is why Grovel was REJECTED.

[yungnani]

Gravel/Paul/ Nader

Serving the People

& Power to the Truth

[JKKnonstop]

Amen.

[zerochance77]

You spelled hetero wrong as well, 'tard. Funny how the kind of reactionary douchebags who want to make english an official language can't even read, write or speak it properly.

[Holycow8150]

ha!

[robclary]

I've researched the National Initiative for Democracy, and find that it's sound. This would indeed put Government in the hands of people who want to affect change.

Mike Gravel has won my support on this issue and my respect as a man of vision.

I regret like hell my previous stupid comments.

[ChristianSocialist]

Gravel, you are great! I like Kucinich very much as well. You two are 2 great Progressive Democrats:-) You both are true Democrats.

[hetropride]

Mr gavel shouldn't be in government at all! He incouraged teenagers to use drugs. As usual another far left liberal taking liberties with OTHERS PEOPLE'S CHILDREN!

[Televator233]

idiot. you spelled "encouraged" wrong. teenagers, i admit, are not the smartest of people, but rest assured, they have the ability to make their own decisions. Mike gravel, i'm sure, did not brainwash any children.

[spankyx91]

Its better than me, a Jewish teenager, being forced to read the bible in school like a lot of severe conservatives would like. that is a liberty with others children.

[hetropride]

What a buch of bull. Just where are you forced to read a Bible in school? Evidence or shut up. Maybe you can read "The Little Black Book: Queer in the 21ST Century". That would be the liberals bible.

[gpetz]

Mr Gravel is telling truths that the corporate oligarchy in this country do not want told. They would rather have a GW Bush cover up and bungle and be a laughing stock rather than someone who will be frank and speak truth.

[gravelin08]

Bush is just the organ grinder's monkey. The candidates the media has endorsed are wannabes. Mike Gravel is his own person and he is not a slave to his own ideology, religious or otherwise. Nor does he want to impose his own beliefs on others. He just wants to make some positive changes that also empower people and prevent further unnecessary destruction.

[jaykia]

There is a product called switch grass (or something like that) that can yield 40 times more ethanol gas per acer of land then corn. The giant corn companies want subsidies on corn when you accurately get almost no energy gained in return. Switch grass needs almost no care and 2 crops of it can grow per season. That is the only real direction ethanol should go in.

[jaykia]

Sorry, I meant 40 percent more not 40 times.

[gravelin08]

Did WE stop to think that WE may be partly to blame for Mr. Gravel not being part of the debates? Please support him with monetary donations, too. Please show your love in a visible way. Today.

[chromelemon]

Mike Gravel is wise old man with balls. He always speaks his mind. He is the nicest guy I have met. Definatly the most personable presidential candidate.

[Necrovore666]

The fact is, there's so much to touch on that Mike has to cover a great deal of ground. He doesn't have the time to lavish empty words endlessly upon the public at their expense; he has to make the most of the time he does have, and that means saying a lot. Some people don't like to be challenged by content in what they hear, though.

[gravelin08]

Could there be a relationship between television watching and attention deficit disorder? I think so.

[HBKWWF75]

This video is a great example of why Mike Gravel never got much attention. He starts a video talking about why he's not in Iowa and quickly starts talking about not only why he would lose in Iowa but also rants on the evils of ethanol. He comes off, unfortunately, sounding like a raving, ranting ex-Senator instead of someone who could be President.

[gravelin08]

Please, please, please. If you support what Mike Gravel is doing, his campaign, the National Initiative, please help him become OUR MILLION DOLLAR MAN by President's Day, January 21st, 2008! Please donate. Show your love!!!

[willtrib]

Gravel in '08

[willtrib]

Gravel in '08

[NajYash]

from an outside perspective Mike Gravel is the man for me, he the most honest factual congressman i have ever heard, he will win the US respect back throughout the world and return the US to a peaceful balance nation rather then there aggresive blood for profit policies & proping up illegal regimes which has been part of there objectives for decades. ron paul also look like a fair candidate bu his domestic policies look like they might hamper his campaign. UK observer

good luck Senator Gravel

[dancergrrl]

i am an iowan and even tho i cant vote yet i was extremely sad i never saw adds for him campaigning here!

[1st2change]

GET out YOUR penny JARS boys & girls, remember how much money everyone else is $PENDING to get your VOTE! DOES your FREEDOM have a CO$T? Yes, it certainly does, & many American men & women have fought & bled & died to PAY that CO$T! The cost of our freedom to $PEAK, our freedom to have our feelings & opinions heard & acted upon... that FREEDOM is OURS whether RICH or POOR! We have this FREEDOM as UNITED STATES CITIZENS!

[revolutionvendetta22]

I'm a Ron Paul supporter but i think Mike Gravel is honest, courageous and right on a number of issues. Ron Paul and Mike Gravel are the types of candidates that should be the front runners. Instead, we have middle of the road pandering charlatans that don't really understand what it means to stand up and fight for real change. I salute you Mike Gravel. The world needs more people like you in it.

[fpm229]

Sen. Gravel is an honarable man who speaks the truth. This country is run by large corporations, and the federal reserve system. The mass media is complicit with the propaganda arm of this dictatorship. They won't allow Sen. Gravel to be heard. He may upset the apple cart. What a shame!

[Bigfishwhatabigfish]

Mike, I am a Canadian but I know that you are much needed in the world during these times. Even if you don't make the Democrat ballot, PLEASE don't dwindle away! Being President is just a title, after all: you are an inspiration, and there is much work to be done!

[SasukeTanya]

As am I. Canadians ftw. <_< Mike Gravel or Ron Paul should win.

[Bigfishwhatabigfish]

I also like Dennis Kucinich, however he really disappointed me by telling all his supporters to vote for Obama if he didn't make the ballot. In that case he might as well be saying "I'm not popular enough, vote for this guy instead." X(

[ShannonOBrien417]

Well you never know. Maybe he said that because Barack Obama wants Dennis to be his VP. Now THAT would be an interested twist, wouldn't it?

[CchadsWworth]

boo ron paul!! Go Mike Gravel!!

[DillonX]

Gravel is a very honorable man.

I do hope Ron Paul can find some position for him in his administration!

[cyberen]

Shut up you Ronbot. Iow picked Huckabee over your idol. Stings, don't it?

[KonstanzK]

Morning all, from your friendly Iowa Caucus goer. Last night I was the only person out of 186 standing up for Mike for my election ward. Soooo sad. But then, only four were there for Kucinich. Even worse, M and K show up as "0" because they lacked delegate numbers.

[smh2224]

Thank you for being the lone sane voice in a crowd of sheep! Mike is truly the best candidate, it's a shame that more people aren't paying attention...

[gravelin08]

Yes, most people think their civic duty consists of voting for one of the mainstream media approved candidates. The Democratic party has been complicit in silencing both Gravel first and then Kucinich. The only WASTED vote is a vote for a media anointed candidate. Spend your vote wisely. The quality of our future depends on it.

[Snarkbutt]

I saw it televised; a woman decided that those for any candidate other than the 'top three' must reallocate for they were not substantial enough. Then they have the nerve to list those candidates with zero percent support when people could not support them. I saw one man who said that nobody should have to abandon their first choice before a count is even made. Thank him for having integrity.

They also lied and said Gravel had dropped out. They can't possibly have actually believed that.

[KonstanzK]

Actually, it's 15% of the total people attending in order to be documented at all. With 186 people at my caucus, a group had to have at least 28 people (15%)in it to be "viable." So even if I there were 27 people for Gravel, we still would have registered as "0." Outrageous! The Republicans counted EVERY choice and that's how it should be!

[gravelin08]

The Democrats believe if they narrow the field down to one candidate as quickly as possible, they will win because they can consolidate money and put out more focused political ads. Never mind what you or I think about who should be the candidate! Unfortunately, they will simply run more Democrats out of their party. I'm going wherever Gravel leads.

[KonstanzK]

The strategy you mention makes sense, but it totally undermines the democratic process, doesn't it? Grassroots democracy has effectively been eliminated. The system is broken at the micro as well as the macro level. We the people have our hands tied.

[gravelin08]

If you support what Mike Gravel is doing, his campaign, the National Initiative, please help him become OUR MILLION DOLLAR MAN by President's Day, January 21st, 2008! Please donate. Show your love!!!

[scapino7]

I was the only one out of about 650 caucus-goers in my precinct for Gravel. I had to make my own sign.

[smh2224]

Thank You for supporting the best candidate! I am sorry that more people haven't awakened yet, but with your help (and the rest of us) he will become known, and hopefully the next president of the U.S.!

[gravelin08]

BRAVO! Encore! There is always a first monkey with the first tool even though the rest of them don't understand or know what is happening. Gathering tender, gathering tender...

[overmind25]

According to MSNBC Mike Gravel, Joe Biden, and Chris Dodd have dropped out of the race. Who will Mike endorse?

[uterfan]

no, Mike is still in, it's official!

He will stay in the race until the very end...if you know what I mean ;)

[gravel2008]

We have NOT dropped out. There is an official statement on the website.

[overmind25]

Oh good.

[uterfan]

you sounded like youre ready for him to say he will endorse Ron Paul, but if Paul gets the nominee Mike will likely run against him as an independent (if he shouldnt get the democratic nominee)

[overmind25]

I never even stated such a notion. I do like Paul. I think he is more likely to endorse Dennis than Paul if he ever did decide to drop out. I meant the question because I thought MSNBC was telling the truth.

[uterfan]

Oh okay! I wouldnt be too surprised if Kucinich dropped out next and we know who he endorses: Obama instead of Gravel

[gmfutube]

Didn't Kucinich tells his people to vote Edwards on the second round in Iowa?

[uterfan]

he seems to be kissing ass to be anyone's vice president...just my guess!

[WolverineInk]

There are people who cannot eat food on a weekly basis and people are turning mass amounts of food into ethanol .

[SKANKER22SG]

BOYCOTT BOMB - JAN 6

RON/MIKE 08

[pearlsroxanna1]

Mike Gravel,

Even if you are not in Iowa you are still Great!

You are bringing real truth to the American Public that actually wants to hear it.

Keep up the good work!

[Antigen07]

That's why I donated to Mike Gravel and I've never donated in politics before: Because he speaks the truth when most others are afraid to say it.

[TheoVanDerDeer]

Gravel 2008 we're there for you

[KonstanzK]

Greetings, Mike. Thanks for you input, but I think you underestimate Iowan's potential for positively receiving your message. I'm going to tonight's caucus, and while doing some last minute research on candidates, had my first real exposure to you. As a result, I'm going in supporting you. But I'm not very optimistic about finding others in my (and your!) camp, due completely to your lack of exposure here and the huge exposure of the other candidates. Wish me luck!!!!!

[GreatGig1]

I love that you are in this race, Mr. Gravel, bringing up all the issues the "big guns" won't! :-)

[cmanw]

Mike, you should endorse Ron Paul! You guys agree on MANY things, and he has a much better chance of getting the Republican nomination then you have getting the Democrat nomination. With that said, if I were a democrat, I'd vote for you, Mike!

[xawesomexelix]

Ron Paul is not like Mike Gravel. They may share some views on certain issues, but overall, they are completely different candidates. For example, Mike Gravel supports abortion rights while Ron Paul doesn't.

[BonzoGal1980]

Mike I hope you can pull off a miracle here. America needs you if it is to survive.

[johndownunder]

Future historians writing of our times will record the name of Mike Gravel on the honor role of true patriots who served their country with honor and distinction.The sincerity and honesty he exhibits set him apart from lesser mortals.

[johndownunder]

Mike has a plan for America and future generations.The other candidates have plans to advance themselves only.Money get candidates debate exposure and support to become President.If the criteria to become President was honesty and integrity Mike would be President without any real challenge from anyone.He has introduced dignity in to this Election race people will long remember.

[Slaverevolt]

Mike is really the only hope to "clean" up America. All the other candidates are corporate stooges. Nothing will change. The National innitiative is the best hope for democracy around the world. At least it's a step in the right direction. As it is America is an imperialist nation headed by corporate leadership. Money buys the politicians. Are people really so stupid as to keep electing these rich pricks that keep effing them over?

[curshvid]

Mike, never ever stop. You have the eyes and ears of the country's youth on you. Let it continue beyond the campaign.

[weirdbizdotcom]

I love you Mike. I wish the people were smart enough to vote for you.

[gmfutube]

I would like to hear Gravel talk about the alternatives of switch grass and hemp.

Iowa could group hemp and that would be very profitable and sustainable with a fraction of the energy/water needs.

[gmfutube]

Not only does ethanol use far too much in resources - it is already creating a human problem.

The price of corn in Mexico is starving people and putting small farmers out of business as the "free trade market" is growing corn to sell for fuel.

Anyone who has ever grown even a small patch of corn should know what a crap idea it is to use for fuel on a large scale.

[cada420]

yes mman couldnt agree more with u ...

hemp is basically the future of ecology...

hemp can replace the cuttin of the forest.. no more harm to the earth...

Hemp can be used for clothing,fuel even for cans!!!

how much does a tree needs to grow? 10 years?

how much does it take to grow hemp? 6 MONTHS!!!

[gmfutube]

Where I am the virgin forest was cut in the '20s and crap pine trees for paper have been planted. 25 years to maturity & it makes a huge mess when they are harvested.

Then to the poisonous paper mill, where when the wind is righ you can smell it for 40 miles.

I could grow hemp year round most years & I bet I could make more off of 20 acres of hemp in 25 years than the $13K the trees are worth.

[BonzoGal1980]

"The price of corn in Mexico is starving people and putting small farmers out of business as the "free trade market" is growing corn to sell for fuel."

And where do those starving people do? They come across the border in droves.

FAIR TRADE not free trade.

[gmfutube]

Exactly!

that is what upsets me the most about the immigration issue...

The few are screwing working people in both places. Rather than seeing that, many Americans want to do no more than blame the other, poorer victims.

Shame.

Mexico is dealing with a swell of immigrants from south of them - where the US has been helping the powerful stomp on people for decades.

[gravelin08]

The USA 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo paid $15 million for states of California, Nevada, Utah, and parts of Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, and Wyoming. Mexico had refused to take $30 million for these territories before the war. Also, the debts Mexico govn owed to US citizens were paid off. Total deal $18.25 million. Texas, of course, is another story.

[atypicalguy]

Yes, ethanol is a disasterously bad idea for energy. Glad you pointed this out.

[PersonalJesus348]

This is why Ron Paul isn't an option.

Ron Paul has faith in corporations or his loving name for it, "the private sector".

While Gravel see's the corprates dirty games a mile away and calls them on it. And he truts the people. Not the corporations.

Gravel 2008.

[malickfan]

Mike, a lot of us Ron Paul supporters really like you as well. You're a straight talker and a patriot!

[jonnystranger]

Bless you, Mike!

[oldhacks]

man. No other candidate even talks about energy hardly at all. much less exposes the corrupt corporate bastards that thrust us into these disastrous decisions. Mike you truly are a blessing on this great nation.

[TRUEADONIS]

Gravel 08.  George Naylor in Iowa supports you!

[clevername71]

It's up to you man, you've done it on YouTube, now its up to you get Sen. Gravel above that viability threshold in your caucus.

(Assuming you're George Naylor)...

[HughieGphiladelphia]

Mike..you are just amazing. When I run at some point for office...you will be my mentor. I believe in everything you stand for and will continue your legacy when I am able to be in a position like you.

MIKE GRAVEL FOR PRESIDENT!

[BraunB4Brain]

We need to change the election system in America so that people like Gravel can actually have a fair chance. People are too afraid to vote for some of the little guys for fear that it's a "wasted vote." We need to change the election system to something else, preferential ballots, condorcet method, I don't really know, anything to make it fair because it certainly isn't right now.

[gravelin08]

I think this is something the American people can figure out and then get government to implement this new system even if it means counting paper ballots. Where are the social entrepreneurs who are willing to take this on? We cannot wait for the govn to do it for us.

[frankscola]

Mike Its your Ideas that stand strong. these polls dont mean anything. I stand on voteing for you untill the end.

Peace you sexy old fart you

[overmind25]

I found out that the Florida Democratic primary doesn't have any delagates and the Republican primary only has half of it former amount.

[BobForehead]

Happy new Year, and best wishes.

Damn, i wish, i wish...

[gravelin08]

Please don't just wish - DO

[BobForehead]

Google "Electoral Procedure by state" and get back to me.

If you want to "DO". Personally, i've found it to be pretty easy to support both the election of Mike Gravel AND the adoption of direct democracy, but think the former would be a tad more meaningful if i had an actual vote afforded by the later.

[cowdude]

Truth! Kucinich and Gravel in 2008!

[gravelin08]

Perhaps Kucinich and Gravel supporters should contact Howard Dean who is asking Democratic supporters to sign a loyalty oath to support whoever win Dem nomination, that we will boycott voting for party unless Kucinich and Gravel are given support from party.

[joewrotehaikus]

I'm glad you said something. I never favored ethanol fuel much, since it's corrosive. But I never thought about the resources necessary for making ethanol.

What is your take on other alternative fuels?

[photofu]

go mike go.....

[gravelin08]

Mr. Gravel, you are so right! California spent millions of dollars on ethanol only to discover what you just said: it was a waste of money! We need your maglev trains! Rock on, Mr. Gravel. You give me and so many others hope for a better future for Americans and America!!!

[rlh68]

Keep spreading the truth Gravel, Kucinich, and Paul!

True American leaders of our time!

[ioniancat]

Your probably one of the only Democrats I ever liked. It's a shame that your campaign is reduced to this level where you can't travel to Iowa meanwhile Hillary has 50X more resources more than yourself and has obviously bought her spot, go socialism!!!

[gravelin08]

He's a capitalist but a nouveau capitalist a la Louis Kelso! That is definitely NOT the same as socialism. Please read and learn more before you start throwing out the isms. They really don't contribute much to understanding but they do contribute to MISunderstanding.

[uterfan]

2008 is your year, Senator!!!

Mike Gravel for the Win

[johnlepo]

Mike, just a thought, you need more professional video prodcution. The message is good, the quality ain't great. Cheers, John

[albothor]

President Mike Gravel, we need to construct a logic that will describe the neccesary language to vividly relate to the experience of all americans. We all believe that we are different, but as always all our needs have always been the same.

[john4gravel]

another great and insightful mike gravel video.

[Commando303X]

What the hell's that sound in the background?

[ONQproductions]

That's simple math!

MOST money = most CORRUPT

Thanks for the lesson Mike.

[docakh]

Alright!! Go Gravel!!

[MalditosPendejos]

I would give this video 100 stars if I could!

[lifja]

MIKE GRAVEL FOR PRESIDENT!

[buzkill]

Keep working Hard gravel!