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“We Must End This War Madness!” – Candidate Dennis Kucinich

2024/10/30
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Key Insights

Why is Dennis Kucinich running for Congress as an independent?

He disagrees with both parties on endless wars and open borders.

Why does Dennis Kucinich oppose current U.S. foreign policy?

He believes it's based on lies, drains resources, and harms Americans.

Why does Dennis Kucinich support a Department of Peace?

To address domestic needs and promote diplomacy over war.

Why does Dennis Kucinich criticize the Democratic Party?

They advance global war and suppress diplomatic alternatives.

Why does Dennis Kucinich advocate for the First Amendment?

To protect free speech and prevent government censorship.

Why does Thomas Massie call for ending arms sales to Israel?

He believes Israel's actions in Lebanon are expanding war.

Why does the New Republic label Joe Rogan as one of the worst people in the world?

They criticize his outreach to young men and support for RFK.

Why does a former inmate thank Donald Trump in a video?

Trump freed him from a double life sentence for a nonviolent drug crime.

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Shownotes Transcript

Former Democratic Congressman and presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich is running for Congress again, but this time as an independent, looking to help break the deadlock the two parties — often acting more like just one — hold over out polical system. He spoke with Jimmy Dore about the state of the race and why he considers himself an essential peace candidate when both Republicans and Democrats seem hell-bent on careening directly into World War III.   Plus segments on The New Republic Magazine labeling Joe Rogan “one of the worst people in the world,” Congressman Thomas Massie calling for an end to arms sales to Israel, ads featuring Martha Stewart and Sesame Street’s Elmo breaking the law and a black former inmate who wrote a book and thanked Donald Trump.   Also featuring Kurt Metzger, Tim Pool, Stef Zamorano, Dr. David Martin and Mike MacRae. Plus a phone call from Andrew Cuomo!