Mike Gravel Speaks at Johns Hopkins University

[pbaykut]

The world is mine!! heheh i'm being silly now ahaha

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[ArizonaMtKingsnake]

He is wrong you do NOT need the majority of population support to keep any "insurgency" going you need support but even the minority of population can keep it going .However Iraq was a mistake we were lied to and its over but that particular remark was wrong.

[jekyllmcgee]

kind of loud guy, but i think he has a good heart. he's got wisdom, so i hope he supports obama in the end.

[ArizonaMtKingsnake]

jekyllmcgee kind of loud guy, but i think he has a good heart. he's got wisdom, so i hope he supports obama in the end.

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Obama is looking more and more like Bush everyday. His last vote giving Bush the immunity he wanted as far as illegal wire tapping lost my vote . Obama looks more like Pelosi daily.

[jekyllmcgee]

arizona, as far as fisa goes, it was discouraging to see him vote for it, but i understand it was a sort of compromise on the details of the bill. i still have no doubt that obama has extreme regard for rationalist ideals and civil liberties, and he is infinitely better than mccain, who seems to have no regard for human life (viz. killing iranians w/ cigarettes joke). i still have hope and will vote for obama.

[ArizonaMtKingsnake]

Oh I agree Obama blows MCBush away however I dont want another Nancy Pelosi who IMO is the ultimate neocon enabler . I wont vote for Mccain but not with Obama like before and like Independents I will never settle for another Nancy Pelosi and who knows might go with Obama

[Futureman256]

The man speaks the truth

[waveoflight]

Learn about Presidential Candidate Mike Gravel by watching the short series-

"Tribute to Mike Gravel: The Modern Day Thomas Paine".

/watch?v=arS8nFguDsU

Produced by overmind25, who is a very informed young person.

The series informs you what Gravel stands for and what he intends to do. There's not a lot of deception or talking around subjects. Gravel says what he believes is important for the country. Listen to the content.

Stop and Think

[johndownunder]

MIKE IS THE MAN FOR PRESIDENT.

[johndownunder]

MIKE IS THE MAN.

[heliraptorcbm]

just one more man that is going to look the other way when the muslin ss have there way ww3 just around the corner

[uterfan]

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[matrixoverkill]

"..and southeast asia didnt fall"thats a fact i recently pondered about.

[nyroneuk]

Brilliant! Greetings from London! The highest compliment I can Pay you Sir, is that you are not a politician at all, but a compassionate, thoughtful, just human being! I hope you get in!

[wilburjr]

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[PimpMyAfterLife]

Lord most giving and resourceful, I implore you;

make it your will that this people enjoy the goods and riches you naturally give,

that naturally issue from you,

that are pleasing and savory,

that delight and comfort,

though lasting but briefly, passing away as if in a dream.

(translated from an original dating from the 1500's)

~Enjoy it all my Brothers & Sisters~

;)

[ShawnHydedotcom]

Mike Gravel would/will make a great President!

Vote Mike Gravel or Ron Paul in 2008!

[jesusaurusrex]

I love this man, a refreshing difference. If only more people saw him as he is instead of how the media wants Americans to see him.

[KeithVarick]

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[johnmurray7]

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[medley007]

Thanks To You For ANOTHER Informative video Of Mike Gravel,that makes sense and it to the point. I wish You well, I see Gravel and Paul are Truly Concerned for Our great Country.

Mike Gravel and Ron Paul would Make a GREAT Running Team!!! A Truly Bi-Partisan Team ;-)

"Peace whenever Posssible, Anything is."

Medley

[pittmed]

Gravel for President.  He opens up our minds to corruption, bribery, double standards, unlawfullness, and other demeaning traits of our current politicians. He is a voice of truth and what I love about him is he cares about the entire world and its peoples not just America and Israel like most politicians.

[TheStupidSketchShow]

??hmm

[edgarweb]

Just listen

[Vektor417]

Gravel for President!

"In a time of universal deciet, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell.

911=Bush>>INSIDE JOB!

[explosiveturtle]

Personally I like Gravel and Biden the most from the bucket of democrat side. They can help each other out alot.

Gravel is excellent with domestic matters, but he is just not a war council. Biden is great with numbers and timing and foreign/war issue, but he lacks points for domestic.

[Firestarthe]

if this man gets elected it would be a disaster, he only has 1 issue in his campaign, thats the iraq ware and how bad Bush is for starting it, and democrats are bad and republicans are war mongoring and both want to kill soldiers. War has been going on since the start of civilization, and it will always be there, its like HIV, you can't get rid of it.

[Iridesci]

I completely disagree with you. Ending the Iraq war is hardly the only issue he stands for (although that is one of the most important issues right now-- even if you believe "war happens" this war did not just happen-- the idea of preemptive, undeclared war is evil and even if you happen not to care about the cost in terms of lives, at least be responsible enough to care about the cost in terms of $.)

[Iridesci]

Other important stances by Gravel include beng against the war on drugs-- another costly and immoral waste of taxpayers money and he is also for doing away with the IRS-- which is also an immoral waste of money. He is also anti-Patriot Act as much of the Patriot Act is an unconstitutional invasion of privacy. Wake up!! The candidates with your best interest at heart are not the "top tier" candidates. RP/MG '08

[Firestarthe]

"war happens" this war did not just happen-- the idea of preemptive, undeclared war is evil and even if you happen not to care about the cost in terms of lives, at least be responsible enough to care about the cost in terms of $.)

how the hell do you think war starts, someone has to attack first, a preemptive strike.

[Commando303X]

Uh... isn't Gravel the one who stated that terrorism was around at the dawn of civilization and would remain until its end? Doesn't Gravel also want to empower citizens to legislate? And provide univeral health-care? And introduce a carbon tax? And legalize drugs? And eliminate "Don't-Ask--Don't-Tell"?

Isn't everyone else more busy doing the things you accuse Gravel of doing than is Gravel?

[Panhof]

You are a Disaster Firetarte, but hell this is America and you can sound as stupid as you want without any negative repercussions.

[Firestarthe]

and you are the image of pure intelligence in America, you are what we need, more dumb fucking stupid ass retards, all

[Panhof]

Firestarthe You are an Idiot, I bet you are not even registered to vote!

[Firestarthe]

well i guess you would owe me money then, you stupid ignorant fuck!!

[Panhof]

You are a freak!

[FromBoomTown]

I think ire believes that congress has the power to start wars by declaration. Face it, Bush lied to start the war, to get the support. Iraq didn't do anything to us.

[daspianist]

I really like some of Mike's ideas - I think, if all the candidates actually had the chance to engage in a fair fight, with no public preconceived notions regarding them, Mike would probably come out on top with his ideas. Stay cool man Mike.

[kerbourchard]

I have one doubt about Gravel. The true democracy approach. He wants people to have a more direct say in government. And, personally I don't have a lot of faith in the average person. But, if they vote for him, my faith will rise.

[Panhof]

Yes it appears it takes allot to get AMERICAN citizens to move forward! I agree with that. BUT, once they decide to move forward, WATCH OUT! Cant stop a decisive population like tough Americans!

[NortonYorksterdam]

Let's be honest - the Democratic party has NO CHANCE of nominating Mike Gravel or even someone half as good. Gravel should dump the Republicrats and run independent.

[Panhof]

I dont think Gravel has a slightest chance to win no matter what party should he get nominated. However, I love his ideas and message that Americans can truely change the course we are on if we unite and insist on ourrepresnetative doing what we want! I love that message because I agree with that thought proccess!

[devrinator]

I'm voting for him, I don't care who they say I'm going to vote for. :)

[devrinator]

I'm voting for him, I don't care who the media says I'm going to vote for. :)

[Rabbiz]

Mike Gravel should be the next president of the United States. Hands down! If i was a citizent of USA i'd do everything to make him elected.

[IrishAmericnsForObma]

Iraq War Yes Duo:

Two candidates who voted to authorize the war in Iraq (Hillary and Edwards) now plan to team up probably against the real anti-war candidates (Obama, Biden, Gravel and Kucinich)who she says are insignificant.

Scheming Hillary is clearly only concerned about winning.

blogs.abcnews. com / politicalradar / 2007/07/caught-on-tape- . html

[puppydogbreath]

Gravel NOT invited to the LGBT debate hosted by LOGO cable network.

Complain/protest/beg here:

LOGO: 212 654 3005. This is an answering machine. Be brief and clear.

The sponsoring organization is called "Human Rights Campaign": 202 628-4160 Toll-Free: 800/777-4723

[WyattHalliwell2009]

How the hell can they have a debate talking about gay rights and not invite Mike Gravel, that right there is discrimination which is hypocrisy, trying to have a debate against rights but taking somebody else's right to speak away

[puppydogbreath]

After many phonecalls to the HRC Mike has now been invited.

[cdeeryart]

I stand up and APPLAUD this cantankerous old maverick Democrat! Thank you for plain speak about the issues facing us and your forthrightness in going about it. The few at the top with the most monetary contributions aren't real choices...they are put out front by the money. It's my hope that your campaign can show how ridiculous this is! I will do my part to help get your voice to as many American ears as I can!

[Vektor417]

"Same thing" PLEASE!!

[badbadgerd]

the rest of your life

2]then say your best friends name 5 times

3]then post this to 5 videos and press f8 and your crushes name will appear on the screen!

[IrrigatedPancake]

ha, Ron Paul did the same thing with the Iraq "war". He wrote up a deceleration of war against Iraq, and none of the congresspeople would vote to go to war like that.

[Vektor417]

UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

WITHDRAWAL FROM IRAQ ACT

"The Congress with sufficient resolve and the strength of leadership can enact this law to withdraw American forces from Iraq within 120 days. Violation of this law would cause the President, the Vice-President, Secretary of Defense and the Secretary of the Treasury to commit a felony, setting the stage for their immediate impeachment and prosecution"

from: GRAVEL2008[.]US

[hamsterpoop]

Vote Mike Gravel for 2008!

Research Mike Gravel and see for yourself. Stop electing these rich people that don't care about us...

HELP SPREAD THE WORD!!!

[boratFAN999]

GREAT VID! I agree mostly with Gravel.

PLEASE visit my channel for more election stuff!

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[mozartsnum1fan]

Mike Gravel/Ron Paul 08!

[johnnymasters]

I worship Mike Gravel.

[trichenosis]

MIke Gravel is not the ONLY one for real change. Dennis Kucinich is on the same level as Mike Gravel. Ron Paul is on the same level. I would be happy if any of these three were president.

Barak Obama wants to use nukes against Iran.  Fuck that.

[Kane040]

Gravel is the only one offering a significant change, which in my opinion, is what this country really needs. We dont need a bunch of theatrics and catchy word play, we need a candidate who speaks his mind, and doesnt play the game at the expense of you and me.

[killerbred69]

I have a deep respect for this man.I will vote for him.Its time for this country to have a honest forthright man in the whitehouse now.A man that knows whats going on to. He deserves the presidency.

[hamsterpoop]

Vote Mike Gravel for 2008

Research Mike Gravel. Stop electing these rich people that don't care about us...

[teiladnam]

I think to myself, "Wow, this guy is amazing. If he somehow became president, maybe I'd have hope for this country." Then I realize I'm dreaming, as I often do. The forces of greed in this country are too strong to be defeated by decency. The rich own the nation and they're powerful enough to make sure they keep owning it.

I still think it's wonderful that there are people like Gravel and Nader to give me a choice that really represents me.

[Rydax2]

It's thinking like that will ensure that the rich own this country for ever more. At the least try and stand up for what you believe, fight for it if that is the position you are in. If you don't get what you want at least you still tried. They have already won if you don't.

[teiladnam]

We definitely should stand up for what we believe in and try to make a change, but we have to be realistic about what will be accomplished. False hope can be deadly.

[Rydax2]

As deadly as letting people get away with things you have a chance to stop them from doing?? say.. war, extreme poverty, no health care, etc...

[funfnalas]

This one! this one! pleaaaase america... choose this one! peace...

[pmvwp]

I have so much respect for this man, I will vote for him, I will support him and anyone that he endorses. I am willing to do the footwork to change things in our country.

[Dumbell99]

Its sad that most of America will not be voting for guys like Gravel, Kucinich, Ron Paul but will be voting for corporate controlled Dems and Repubs.

[butai]

I agree that it is very sad but americans deserve what they are getting. Individuals always blame others. Citizens need to take responsibility (now there is a concept). The fact is that the citizens of this country could take control of their country but they chose NOT to. I have no sympathy just disgust. We have let this happen because if you look at human history people like to be told what to do and are usually too lazy to do the hard work.

[Dumbell99]

I agree that they deserve it but look at the people in America who vote for the good guys and the ones who mean well. Then we feel the effects of having these guys in power as well especially here in Canada, Bush has been horrible for us.

[fietronic]

Please speak like this during your debates! Don't bash your competitors. I really want you to become president. If America sees this side of you, they will know you are the one. Become part of their family. You'd make an excellent leader.

[kyeot]

As a human being i would find it hard to not get angry when im surrounded by large corperational funded, warmongering, death for profit, agenda hiding, baby killing, bastards. But perhaps your a bigger man than I. I think Gravel would make a excellent leader too!

[drivin98]

Great speech! Actual substance instead of platitudes and empty promises.

[oldhacks]

I was one of those 50 million. I knew befor the first bomb was dropped that this was an unprevoked war of choice that had nothing to do with 911. anyone who didnt know that is personally responisble for the deaths of 3500 american soldiers. My conscience is clear

[WarisonMedia]

I was also not convinced. If Iraq had WMD, why attack and put our men in that great of danger? You don't slap somebody that has a gun pointed at your head.

[Liface]

Mike Gravel is awesome. I guess I'm part of the 0.5% of Democrats to consider myself a Gravel supporter :(

[Panhof]

I wonder if its his age that makes us all believe he doesnt have a chance to win the Presidency? His message surely is reaching a large amount of Americans!

[Firestarthe]

have you forgotten that our political system is not controlled by the voters, it is controlled by the media, only the candidates with the largest pocket books will win.

[seltzerwater464]

no, it is controlled by the god of greed, that owns the media and through PR (propaganda) the public.

[seltzerwater464]

This public believes itself to be enslaved to one of the two parties which present themselves as alternatives to each other but which in reality carry on business as usual - dialing for dollars at the public dole.

[Tesselator]

I noticed he didn't mention that Clinton gave China almost all out top secret weapon's technology in order to start this "Arms Race". I wonder if that was on purpose or...

[kyeot]

Nice speech Mr Gravel. Im glad you address why you appear mad each debate many people dont understand and label you a loose cannon. Its got to be difficult not to be angry when other candidates want to treat American Soliders lives as pawns instead as humans with families and lives. Gravel Rocks!!

[dredwolff]

I like this guy, he has some great ideas. I wish he'd lay off the "5 minutes" thing though, it just sounds like he's whining about being treated unfairly (which, I agree, he was, but what good does that do now?)

Anyway, I hope he actually plans on becoming president instead of just using the campaign to state his views.

[incarnadine256]

Lay off? He only mentioned it once.

[dredwolff]

He only mentioned it once in this speech, but he also mentioned it several times during the debate, and several more times in the interview afterwards. It just gives me the feeling that every time I listen to a speech given by him I'll hear how he got screwed because he only had 5 minutes to talk.

[my3blackcats]

The truth is the truth

[dredwolff]

Yes, and the kid on the airplane chanting "He hit meeee! He hit meeee! He hit meeee!" or "I'm bored! This is boooring! I'm bored!" may also be spouting the truth, however that makes it no less annoying.

Anyway, it's not a big deal, I'm planning on voting for him because I agree with almost all his issues, I was just offering a little constructive criticism.

[PiratesHarry]

Oh, c'mon, he's fighting the system, not whining. His whole campaign is about fairness and opportunity of the people, and I think he deserves a bit of that as well. Anyway, his ideas are excellent.

[incarnadine256]

I don't mind constructive criticism, but I really don't see a problem with what he did. He's not "whining", the media really does cheat "second tier" candidates in the debates. Besides, I think it was intended as more of a joke than a legitimate complaint and obviously the audience thought it was funny. No harm done.

[Torovoltan1]

Eloquent and funny.

What an awesome President Gravel could be.

in '08 my vote is for Gravel !!

[CannedMango]

It's too bad they were so anal about the 30 minutes... I wanted the man to keep talking!

[billbacon]

This is great. Thanks for posting.

[puppydogbreath]

Someone who adores democracy in its true sense will not, cannot, and should not speak softly when given an audience.

Donate @ gravel2008 . us

[matth2oaddict]

We need to see more of Mike. Please keep posting vids. Especially long ones like this. The more time people spend listening to him the more they will like him. People are hungry for someone who doesn't speak BS.

[lgrf4evr]

what if the prez stand his ground, like on the withdrawal.

[Stealth3]

This video is great. Honesty and truth, thats what they don't want you to know.

[kdwormy]

Wow!!! 35 minutes of gravel is so much better than 7 minutes! haha.  Go get em' gravel!!

[JorickHorn]

RIGHT ON! Everybody get out and be active! Send money to Gravel! Don't sit there cheering him or my comment on, DO it! Get up and be active! Let people know Gravel exists! vote for him in the primaries! Let your voice be heard! We must overturn the false democrats!

[mojomind]

Congress is responsible for declaring war.

It was the beginning of the end for the Roman Empire when the Roman Senate became puppets to the Emperor.

Congress must stop shrugging it's responsibility.

Save the American Constitution -- Save America

Vote Mike Gravel / Ron Paul!

[mojomind]

"We must never let the weight of this combination (military-industrial-congressi­onal complex) endanger our liberties or democratic processes. We should take nothing for granted.

Only an alert and knowledgeable citizenry can compel the proper meshing of the huge industrial and military machinery of defense with our peaceful methods and goals so that security and liberty may prosper together."

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Farewell Address to the Nation on January 17, 1961

[lestliness]

Thank God there's still some sensible statesmen in this country. Go Gravel!!

[randomdude90]

He should definitely be getting for airtime on TV.

[B4TT3RY]

EVERY canidate should be getting airtime on television. It's sad that it doesn't happen that way.

[berliita]

To Gravel's great credit he emphasizes (~05:20) the redundant secrecy of the government (Sen. Paul does so too). In my opinion this is of utmost importance. COMPLETE transparency of public affairs is an ideal all democracies should strive for. Armies should strive to base their strategies on might, instead of ruse and secrecy, and lay themselves bare to public scrutiny as much as possible.

[berliita]

~04:40 rather, sorry.