A wonderful letter. I so wish that RFK,jr had not turned to genocide. I know that Trump cannot save us by himself or fix Palestine. The Mass formation psychosis of this nation will destroy us. Thank you for standing up for us.
The American political scene is so rife with blatant, festering hypocrisy and corruption, that these poignant words echo as a (relative) lone voice of sanity, justice and true patriotism. Even in Canada, we don't have such a vital sentiment from a long-standing politician. It's a sad state of affairs.
But….. you backed Kennedy, while he was spouting the most horrific pro-Zionist propaganda. Please, I beg you, explain? Please? (I always believed you to be one of the good guys!)
I think initially Kennedy fooled lot of us. He has real old fashion Democrat beliefs, but the Zionist pro genocide, Israel right or wrong,policy turned me also.
Dennis that is a great essay, but it is aimed at people who already agree with you and who's educational background allows them to imagine what you are talking about. You need to write so that others know too. Even so, I must say that despite my literature degree from Columbia University I'm not 100% sure I know what you are talking abut. Please explain who or what are the "shadow nations" and why do you name them that way? Will you please tell us by name who are the "corrupt interest groups"? I think I can name a couple, but maybe not as many as you can. I think we'd like to know who they are - I know I certainly would. I agree that they exist but I'd like to know who you would name. And who are the "ethno religious" groups you mention? I assume Zionists are one of them, what others do you have in mind? I'd like to keep an eye out for them - especially since they are " antithetical to every moral principal in America's founding documents". Since you are including other writings beside our Constitution, I'd like to know what specifically you would list as moral precepts, because I have a sort of general idea of what you mean, but when I try to put words to that idea I get lost and can't think of specifics. I need some help here, something concrete I can literally hang my hat on, not just some pleasant misty phrases I can't quite recall when I think about actually acting on my concerns about the glaring greedy stupidity of those we have mistakenly elected to help us put in place laws and ideas that further our health and safety and search for the "happiness" mentioned in founding documents. You say we need to do something to provide the list you wrote out, but if you have a suggestion for some form of action I hope you will share it. We desperately need it!
I hear you. We-the-people hear you. The problem continues to be that TPTB play deaf to we-the-people. I will give you just ONE example of something lawmakers like Dennis Kucinisch, when he is elected, could do that would partially renew the faith of Americans in government: Get a law passed that would ADJUST the max untaxed income on Social Security pensions for INFLATION. It has NOT been adjusted since 1983, so retirees are being ROBBED. Years ago I wrote to Senator Sanders (more than wice) about it (see: crickets).
Dennis Kucinich, are you reading this? We need you to push this NOW, as part of your Campaign. You WILL WIN with the promise to fix Social Security!!!
This is the message of a man I would vote for. It outlines a vision that would restore our corrupted processes of governance to sanity. Too bad you're not running for President, as Renée Carlson already regretted in her post. But at least you're still in the game, so I upgraded to paid to help you in the quest to keep the flame of democracy burning...
Is this even allowed anymore?? Real question, we can see unfolding with the treatment of Julian Assange by the US and UK governments and the motivations really behind his imprisonment.
Preach, Dennis, preach! Go forth and win in November.
To anyone who is interested, this IS a campaign speech as well as a column, aimed right at the majority of voters in Ohio's 7th Congressional District. It's a very diverse district with a lot of anti-authoritarian, anti-imperialist voters.
all of us taking in, embracing, and living Dennis' approach and values... from the heart with love and compassion and determination... as he does... might be a start?
A wonderful letter. I so wish that RFK,jr had not turned to genocide. I know that Trump cannot save us by himself or fix Palestine. The Mass formation psychosis of this nation will destroy us. Thank you for standing up for us.
The American political scene is so rife with blatant, festering hypocrisy and corruption, that these poignant words echo as a (relative) lone voice of sanity, justice and true patriotism. Even in Canada, we don't have such a vital sentiment from a long-standing politician. It's a sad state of affairs.
Thanks for running again Dennis, my only regret is that you’re not running for president again.
YES!!!!
But….. you backed Kennedy, while he was spouting the most horrific pro-Zionist propaganda. Please, I beg you, explain? Please? (I always believed you to be one of the good guys!)
I think initially Kennedy fooled lot of us. He has real old fashion Democrat beliefs, but the Zionist pro genocide, Israel right or wrong,policy turned me also.
turned many, many of us
Um, Kucinich left RFK Jr's campaign shortly after that horrific spouting. It was clear why he left. I'll give him a pass on this one.
Dennis that is a great essay, but it is aimed at people who already agree with you and who's educational background allows them to imagine what you are talking about. You need to write so that others know too. Even so, I must say that despite my literature degree from Columbia University I'm not 100% sure I know what you are talking abut. Please explain who or what are the "shadow nations" and why do you name them that way? Will you please tell us by name who are the "corrupt interest groups"? I think I can name a couple, but maybe not as many as you can. I think we'd like to know who they are - I know I certainly would. I agree that they exist but I'd like to know who you would name. And who are the "ethno religious" groups you mention? I assume Zionists are one of them, what others do you have in mind? I'd like to keep an eye out for them - especially since they are " antithetical to every moral principal in America's founding documents". Since you are including other writings beside our Constitution, I'd like to know what specifically you would list as moral precepts, because I have a sort of general idea of what you mean, but when I try to put words to that idea I get lost and can't think of specifics. I need some help here, something concrete I can literally hang my hat on, not just some pleasant misty phrases I can't quite recall when I think about actually acting on my concerns about the glaring greedy stupidity of those we have mistakenly elected to help us put in place laws and ideas that further our health and safety and search for the "happiness" mentioned in founding documents. You say we need to do something to provide the list you wrote out, but if you have a suggestion for some form of action I hope you will share it. We desperately need it!
I hear you. We-the-people hear you. The problem continues to be that TPTB play deaf to we-the-people. I will give you just ONE example of something lawmakers like Dennis Kucinisch, when he is elected, could do that would partially renew the faith of Americans in government: Get a law passed that would ADJUST the max untaxed income on Social Security pensions for INFLATION. It has NOT been adjusted since 1983, so retirees are being ROBBED. Years ago I wrote to Senator Sanders (more than wice) about it (see: crickets).
Dennis Kucinich, are you reading this? We need you to push this NOW, as part of your Campaign. You WILL WIN with the promise to fix Social Security!!!
Social Security tax injustice:
soberthinking.createaforum.com/gallery/soberthinking/1-230622121746-14852374.png
Contact (info@socialsecurityworks.org) Nancy Altman (info@socialsecurityworks.org). She will tell you what to do.
The 40 year campaign to destroy Social Security is NOT just a Republican Project
soberthinking.createaforum.com/geopolitics/key-historical-events-that-you-may-have-never-heard-of/msg905/#msg905
IF you are so naive as to think anyone has happiness/American Dream you are severely deluded.
Jenny Stokes, what is the point in repeating this same statement over and over?
I agree with you 💯 percent. Jenny has nothing useful to say.
I am so grateful that you exist, Dennis Kucinich.
Thank you Dennis!
Spot on Dennis, as usual…..but what to do? Like another comment said, “ we must, yet we don’t”. The powers that be are intimidatingly bigger than us 😩
Don’t let them intimidate. Hold your center with all you’ve got.
Well said
This is the message of a man I would vote for. It outlines a vision that would restore our corrupted processes of governance to sanity. Too bad you're not running for President, as Renée Carlson already regretted in her post. But at least you're still in the game, so I upgraded to paid to help you in the quest to keep the flame of democracy burning...
Anyone in the USA can give speeches like this BUT when a person gets in power it is always about money.
The US culture IS about culture!
Is this even allowed anymore?? Real question, we can see unfolding with the treatment of Julian Assange by the US and UK governments and the motivations really behind his imprisonment.
Preach, Dennis, preach! Go forth and win in November.
To anyone who is interested, this IS a campaign speech as well as a column, aimed right at the majority of voters in Ohio's 7th Congressional District. It's a very diverse district with a lot of anti-authoritarian, anti-imperialist voters.
We've been in a taxation-without-representation situation before. Now what did we do then...?
So right and so frustrating that the flow of history supports this mass hysteria. What would it take to divert the flood of hate and greed?
all of us taking in, embracing, and living Dennis' approach and values... from the heart with love and compassion and determination... as he does... might be a start?
Terrific and inspiring - you're the kind of voice, mind, and heart we need in Washington Now more than ever! Thanks!
A Masterpiece, Dennis
Mike in Eugene, OR