Audio of Kucinich talking about Ron Paul as a running mate

[ubercomrade]

I really wish Kucinich was the president. Obama is just another right wing millionaire working in the interest of corporations.

[EdPBrowne]

Hooray for parliamentary democracy, a system so efficient that it even manages to marginalise people as moderate as Paul and Kucinich.

[bargainmom]

I wish they had teamed up. They are both very honest, which is why they were marginalized by the press.

[pineappleboy1]

LOL @ Kucinich...what a completely irrelevant candidate. I feel sorry for anyone who ever wasted a vote on him.

[SSSLLLAAYYEEERRRR]

Kucinich and Paul are both straight shooters but Paul would necer go along with Kucinich's single payer medical plan and Kucinich would disagree on a lot of Paul's limited government stances. They both agree on the war and are willing to work across the isle which is a great thing but they are two different extremes and would not be that compatible.

[slitteva]

Ron and Dennis would be the BEST thing that could happen to this country since it's federalist foundation

[DeAnte85]

Kucinich thinking of Paul on "his" ticket? Hahahaha! This fool would be lucky to be in Paul's cabinet sec of agriculture! Hahahahahha!

[joshisdamosh]

not cool bro...I've been in AWE of Ron Paul for 20 years, but Dennis Kucinich is a great man.

[luxcretia2]

don`t forget that Dennis is RP`s friend and he(R) would support him(D) as presidential canditate.

[Jevtar]

A TRUE UNITED States of America ! Democrat & Republican ! Go Dennis/Ron !

Dennis won the early debates he was in when there were 8 Democratic candidates and now in the past 10 days he has been barred from both the ABC debate in NH & the upcoming Jan.15 Nevada NBC debate? Why?? Now there are only 4 Dem. candidates left . I researched that in Texas he has been barred from the ballot because he didnt blindly swear he would support the Dem. chosen ?? Hes fiercely independent!!

[Democracy1st]

Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul will appear together on Bill Moyers

Journal on PBS this Friday, January 4 at 6 pm Pacific Time. Check local listings. Moyers will ask them about being shut out of debates and other

topics--Paul by FOX News in NH and possibly by ABC and Dennis in several

events in Iowa--the Des Moines Register debate, most notably.

[NsOakland6]

I gotta see that. I'm going to set it on my DVR NOW!

[boratFAN999]

Dennis is very smart!

GO RON/DENNIS 2008!

[missvitreous]

Great idea! Hope it happens!

[roger2juin1964]

do not associate RON with this retard..

[LNJinx]

Ron associates himself with him, not us. If you did your research, you would know that Ron and Dennis are extremely good friends. And you better hope that if Ron Paul can't win, then Dennis does. Because those are the only two that care about you.

[bawhow]

Right on Paul4prez08!!

Kucinich is a gun grabbing bill of rights rapist!

Ron Paul would never run with the likes of a socialist!!

Socialism doesn't work,we don't need it and we don't want it,its UNCONSTITUTIONAL!!

[Paul4prez08]

You can't mix socialism with liberty.

[Seawaffle2021]

Could use without all the paper shuffling jeez

[coolmamac]

YES! I voted for Kucinich in the 2004 primaries.

I would welcome this alliance.

[cosmicboit]

Kucinich & Paul would be the best pair this country could ask for, for 1 main reason... these are the only 2 candidates that aren't CFR members (NWO globalists). They know it and I'm sure that's why they're aligning. Check out WY Rep. Stan Jones on UTube. America's sovereignty and future is at risk. Don't vote another CFR member in the White House!

[xboxizdope]

But if Kucinich dropped out right now and publicly supported Ron Paul, that could start a tidal wave of anti-war democrats to register as republican to vote for the Ron Paul/Kucinich ticket.

Hell yea!

[shellius]

The bottom line is, neither one of these men will be their party's nominee. If they are serious, the only chance they have is to run as independents. If they ran together as independents, they might do about half as well as Ross Perot did. I'm a DK supporter and even I know he doesn't have a chance. I hope everyone has a Plan B.

[shellius]

They are totally opposites on most issues. He must have been kidding. Ron Paul doesn't even believe in climate change or Medicare. What do these two men have in common? They are anti-war, that's it. They even interpret the constitution differently.

Kucinich didn't really mean this, he couldn't have.

[erkd1]

I have a lot of RP videos saying the same of DK; and RP people say the exact same thing as you. What we need to understand is our Constitution itself is under attack, RP and DK have co-sponsored many bills to restore our basic rights. Its beyond philosophy of governance itself. RP is also against pro corporate agendas (NAFTA/WTO) and both are NOT in the CFR. We are talking about two very honorable and sincere men with honest differences of opinion.

[FzSBLACKMAGICK]

Yea, but he's not stupid, he may see the writing on the wall. Why not align himself now? Certainly couldn't hurt him, he knows how well Ron Paul is doing.

[erkd1]

Because they both are still running in their perspective primaries.

[undergroundbaby7]

Abraham Lincoln's cabinet consisted of people from all varies of opinion. I think its a good idea to have people that can disagree with you, so you are able to look at your opinion. Otherwise you just have people patting you on the back all the time.

[inspekt0rgadget]

Uh, doesn't believe in Climate Change?

LYING. LYING. LYING.

Ron Paul has stated quite clearly the climate change is real, and that the best way to handle it is via Property Rights. If I can sue the company down the street for polluting my land and my water, then bam - they can't fucking do it!

[crnogoracz]

I hope for this duo to agree and make a campaign. Why? Because they are not about power and money, but about ideas and progress for all!

[erkd1]

Thats it exactly.  Yes, we disagree on government philosophy but we need to protect the Constitution ASAP or dissent itself will be illegal.

[NortonYorksterdam]

America's best chance!

[slurppypurr]

nice idea, i think Dennis would probably be the VP in this situation

[prfctchins]

What a combo!! Talk about the Dream Team!!

R Paul 08!!

[gregbrich]

I really enjoyed hearing this. I am a Big Ron Paul fan, although I differ with him on many issues.

I think they would balance each-other out!

[ElCarcho]

I am a big Kucinich guy, I don't hate this idea. Heres what I think. They share a ticket, I like Dennis on top, but even if its the other way, have them act and consult with each other on everything! I think having only one executive is the root of many of our problems... Act kinda like co-presidents. Even if this never flew, I would fully expect both of them to put the other in there cabinet.

[PositiveMags]

Yep, agreed.

[elfil76]

Kucinich is a good guy and has great ideas but it will never work.

[believr77]

Stop repeating this CRAP.

RP's opponents keep using this so-called affiliation to bring RP down.

IT HURTS RP's CHANCES.

They are polar opposites, with the exception of the war.

[MarshalNey13]

They both seem like genuine people, Gravel also.

I don't mind people comparing them on that level so long as they realize that Paul has denied any desire to pair himself up with Kucinich due to the vast ideological differences.

[Dwood383]

I'm a pure Ron Paul supporter, and in an ideal world I wouldn't even consider supporting Kucinich because of his socialist views. However, I respect the man and the positions he stands for. Most importantly, Kucinich is honest and actually cares about America. I think a Kucinich/Paul ticket (or Paul/Kucinich) is a great idea. I'd rather have an honest man i disagree with in office than a crook who spews lies on the campaign trail to catapult him/herself into a position of power.

[WNanette]

DWOOD383 and gold93

I don't know where you two (and believr77) get off swinging the 'socialist' dead cat around, but do you have the foggiest idea where a little thing called OVERTIME PAY, or how about this - THE WEEKEND came from?

How about Unemployment Insurance?

Health Benefits?

Child Labor laws?

didn't think so

[gold95]

This is the WORST idea. Kucinich is a socialist

RON PAUL 2008!

[gloryoski]

"Needs two wings to fly," huh? Does Dennis even listen to one of the people donating her time and her cred to this guy (ani)? I knew he gave me the heebie-jeebies for a reason. And I'm an American people. Ok so I'm undecided again.

[mikerowland1]

Kucinich has a lot of similar positions as Ron Paul when it comes to the Iraq war, the Federal Reserve, pulling out of NAFTA and the WTO, saving capitalism, free markets, and tearing up The Patriot Act. Where Kucinich differs from Ron Paul is on issues such as ending Social Security, TANF, food stamps, housing vouchers, Medicare, Medicaid, and other federal programs. Dennis Kucinich does not support abolishing the IRS and he is widley considered a 2nd amendment traitor.

[SJSR45]

yeah, but the important thing to remember is that RP has acknowledged that for the time being we NEED all those things (SS, food stamps, et al) because people have become dependent on them and we need to slowly wean ourselves off them, not kick people out on the street. Also, I think Kucinich would agree that in an ideal society we'd be trying to get as many people off government handouts as possible.

So I see the two views as being reconcilable

[erkd1]

Thats a brilliant statement, excellent point.

[DoctorSensitive]

There is nothing wrong with making certain socialized aspects part of the american system. Example, in canada they have something called 'tenants rights' which protects people from the whims of landlords, especially the 'slum lord' types who take advantage of so many people and who basically extort money from people regularly. What they do would be considered punishable severely by law in the canadian system. Just one of many examples socialized aspects would make america a better place.

[DoctorSensitive]

Maybe a socialized democracy is what we need, something similar to the canadian system. What we currently have in america is a capitalistic monopoly that lacks compassion, fairness and balance of any kind and it needs some checks and balances. That is why I think we need to take a serious look at many aspects of canada's socialized democracy, and learn from it. They are a much more peaceful society, with less murder, less violence, better overall health and happiness.

[bawhow]

DoctorSensitive,like the people in Canada that have cancer and have to wait 6 months to get a MRI??

Hundreds have died like that,the ones that survive don't wait,they come to the USA to get their MRI,no,we don't need to be like Canada.....

[DoctorSensitive]

shut the fuck up you liar! you know nothing about the canadian system you fat piece of shit.

[MINNESOTAGphers3]

Better than getting an insurance company's approval to have life-saving surgery then the company cancelling the approval and the person dies.

[LNJinx]

Well, who cares if the US has great MRI's if YOU CAN'T AFFORD THEM??? LOL

[slavophile1]

The two congressmen that have never been tempted by 'Frodo's ring.' Fantastic.

[qantmrckr]

I think Kucinich might make a good running mate for Ron Paul... and Mike Gravel would be an excellent appointee for one of the major positions as well.

HR3835 needed to be implemented before HR333 btw.. check it out to understand why.

[qantmrckr]

I'm impressed with Kucinich though, he's a good man.

[pigoprha]

lol. do you people know what evil is ? check me out 'power'

[Lucidtomr]

Yay! Kucinich not only listens to the american people, but he's doing what we've all been thinking and hoping. God bless him, thanx erkd1 for the video

[lorri37]

Thanks for the link to my blog, Erik.

You do have good points, I must say. Maybe you are right, I just don't know.

[erkd1]

Lorri, you encourage dialog and alternative viewpoints...whats more American than that?

You should be suspicious, you should be questioning. Everyone should on all issues.