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, AfterEllen.com 08.10.2007 1:22am EDT
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Barack Obama:
John Edwards:
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Dennis Kucinich:
Mike Gravel:
Bill Richardson:
Hillary Clinton:
I keep hearing about how poorly Richardson performed. Cut him some slack… he has accomplished more for queers than any of the other candidates. He, along with Gravel and Kucinich, answered with a genuine openness, rather than cold calculated political regurgitation. Nothing and no one is perfect, and I’d rather have a leader with the courage to acknowledge his imperfections, knowing that it may cost him our support, rather than one who just does lip service to get votes.
He’s right: actions speak louder than words. Though Edwards, Obama and Clinton had prettier things to say, Richardon has brought about more positive change than the three of them combined.
Give him a chance.
As an african American and gay American. I dont trust Aunt Hill becasue of many reasons, dont ask dont tell, gay marriage, poverty and health care the war, and her lobby money. To you Josh, and Bonju Patten. I know Senator Obama. And he is a man of honesty, and faith and values. His values are inclusivity, healthcare for al, justice for includding our community. he never waver on the war and frankly O trust him with LGBT rights.
Dennis Kucinich is a true leader who embodies the most important truth of our time.
We have been living in a predominately fear-based world. Fear has been the force behind the abuse of power that has been used by both government and organized religion to control people by promoting fear through the belief in separation and alienation. This has been the cause of all war, pain, hunger and dispair.
Bush used the term ‘axis of evil’ to demonize certain groups of people. This is a pure expression of this distorted view of the world. The only ‘axis of evil’ is fear and what it promotes, and nothing else.
However the good news is that we are becoming aware that the Truth is that Love (beginning with Love of onesself) is the only thing that matters. Once this is realized, everything else falls into to place. This is an experience within every person’s reach. As more and more people become more aware of this, the world is transforming. Dennis Kucinich embodies this awareness.
A true leader should embody the highest aspirations of the people that are represented. The fact that he is a candidate is of tremendous significance. To elect him president would be an expression of America as a civilized nation.
Although Obama stands out in my mind as the candidate I support for ‘08 I truely support all of Kucinich’s policies and would be my ideal choice for ‘08.
My only concern is that the federal government cannot change church doctrine. Although I believe in marriage equality its difficuly for me to understand how this is possible due to separation of church and state and the fact that only the church can reform its own policies to support marriage. Figuratively speaking, Obama is correct in that you can only go so far and hes willing to do so. On the other hande Kucinich’s economic policies such as abolishing nafta, fair trade as opposed to free trade, workers rights, and more importantly his positions on war, national healthcare, and education are amazing.
I will support Kucinich as far as he makes it – if he doesnt make it through the primaries we will be left with other options.
Great debate =]
What in the world are you all thinking? We need a smaller more transparent form of central government. I certainly am not interested in any president that wants to take my hard earned money to endeavor it in more multi billion $$$ programs that don’t work. The harsh reality is that even the supporters of NWO will be oppressed by it just like everyone else. And by the way, Hillary is not at all honest. She probably has the most dirty laundry on the planet. Just ask yourselves, why does Hillary not allow comments on her sites? Maybe she does not care about the(we the people)or our thoughts. Maybe she is oppressive and is Hellary bent on destroying our civil liberties just like all the others you talk about. Wake up Americans! We don’t need more lip stick, it has lead in it anyways. I believe that you will find that this election will be the most profound ever. We will not allow electronic voting machines. We will not be swayed by the Main Stream Media. In one loud voice we will demand freedom as it was intended by our founders. So, do your selves a favor and find out who is right for America, your children and your grandchildren. Don’t waste your vote on more big business puppets or special interest vultures.
Let Freedom Ring!
Paul
What is funny to me is that everyone seems to be overlooking the candidate whom I prefer. Does anyone else love John Edwards? He’s great. His stance on Iraq, the “war” on terror, Immigration, domestic partnerships, and “Don’t ask” as well as his Gore-centered environmental views make him a prime candidate in my mind. And, being a college student, he is the ONLY candidate who has begun a youth-based campaign nation wide. This guy shouldn’t be overlooked because he’s a white heterosexual male. Sometimes we (the gay community) can really find powerful and sensitive allies in this messed up straight-centered world. Let’s give him a chance.
Alex
i think we should have hitler as a president
Alex…you’re a homo. There couldn’t be a worse person for president that John Edwards.
The JOB situation is # 1. When we are all working at MacDonalds – who will the customers be?NAFTA has been bringing wages down for us as well as the Mexican people. JOHN EDWARDS will enforce trade agreements for us, The CITIZENS.
with the primary season in full swing why isn’t logo re-running these interviews in heavy rotation in prime time?