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Not Your Typical Political DebatePosted on Jul 5, 2007
Kudos to PBS for hosting an excellent debate—or “All American Presidential Forum” as it’s known in public television land. The event featured a “panel of color” asking questions on a range of often-ignored topics. And did we mention equal time for all candidates? What a novel concept. (All videos via the Largest Minority) Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Advertisement Part 5: Part 6: Part 7: Part 8: New and Improved CommentsIf you have trouble leaving a comment, review this help page. Still having problems? Let us know. If you find yourself moderated, take a moment to review our comment policy. |
By barry seidman, July 11, 2007 at 10:20 pm Link to this comment
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Todd wrote: “What the heck do you define as a fair economic system? I work, you dont, but we each get one apple?? I really need some help understanding this one.”
Todd, here is just one alternative (and no, its not communism): http://www.parecon.org/capvsparecon/html/ownership.html
Report thisBy ib, July 10, 2007 at 4:47 pm Link to this comment
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This is how to conduct a debate. Yudos - You actually get to hear the candidates views on the issues
Report thisBy Todd, July 10, 2007 at 1:10 pm Link to this comment
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What the heck do you define as a “fair economic system”? I work, you don’t, but we each get one apple?? I really need some help understanding this one.
Report thisBy jbart, July 8, 2007 at 12:22 pm Link to this comment
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I agree with all of the stated assessment(s),but what can be done to get Dennis into the forefront of the primaries?.The endorsement(s)of Clinton,Obama, and Edwards is required.Can that support be garnered? If not,what else do you have?A splintered,and fragmented, Democratic party?If they were willing to “go along” with a Kucinich run, and throw all their support behind him, he could win. But, are they Americans first, and politicians second? I wish the former. What this country needs is a unified, “we’re not gonna take it anymore” mentality, if we hope to “reverse” the trends(s) being fostered by Corporate America/World.
Report thisIn Lennon’s imagine, you can include a longing for America. Imagine we have elected officials that vote/do as they promised us during the election process. “Maybe I’m a dreamer…but I’m not the only one”. To all…keep blogging/commenting, because maybe, just maybe, it will cause others to “wake up” and help us to take back our country.
By barry seidman, July 8, 2007 at 12:19 am Link to this comment
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This was by far the best debate of either the Democrats or Republicans yet! PBS did so much better than FOX, CNN, MSNBC or any of the corporate conservative media has (no surprise there).
I can say I still am far to the Left of most of these Democrats (the Republicans aren’t even on the same planet), but they all did fairly well (except Richardson who I just can’t get behind).
The best by far was still Kucinich and Gravel, but Hillary and Edwards did fairly well, and Obama, Dobbs and Biden were almost as good.
Still, of course, all of them are really just playing politics in the end (though Hillary is really good at it) except Gravel and Kucinich who are more genuine, I think. And of course, Hillary lost on the Darfur question since her husband ignored Rwanda.
While we still have to live with hierarchal democracy (as opposed to inclusive democracy), and while we still have to deal with capitalism (rather than a fair economic system), I would vote for Kucinich (Gravel is too old and will not be taken serious by the conservative Democrats)!
In order of my preference based SOLELY on this debate would be:
Kucinich
Report thisGravel
Clinton
Edwards
Obama
Dobbs
Biden
Richardson
By Joseph Conrad, July 7, 2007 at 12:47 pm Link to this comment
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Unfortunately, the Democrats continue to take their eye off the Ball!
In Election 2000 & 2004, Mr. Bush, Mr. Cheney and America’s Wealthy turned the nation into a ‘Banana Republic’ as the Democrats sat on their hands. Once in power, Mr. Bush, Mr. Cheney, the Trilateral Commission & the CFR (Council on Foreign Relations) cooked up the Iraq conflict to rob Iraq of its Oil and Gas and as a COVER to loot 100’s of BILLIONS from taxpayers through tax cuts and 100’s of ‘No-Bid’ contracts for America’s 1 Percenters!
To further confuse and occupy the Dems and most Americans, Bush & Co. are striving to IMPOVERISH 98% of Americans (to their benefit) using Outsourcing, Union-busting, the Supreme Court and Globalization.
With Iraq & Poverty scaring most Americans and the Democrats sitting on their hands, Bush & Co. are robbing America of DEMOCRACY & its Birthright!
Keep your Eye on the Ball, Democrats! It’s going out the door with Bush & Co. as we speak!
Report thisBy Craig, July 6, 2007 at 6:36 pm Link to this comment
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It’s interesting that only one candidate actually tried to answer the question on employment that turned into a question on education. If I heard correctly the question was something along the lines of - why is the unemployment rate of high school graduates from minority groups 33% higher that the unemployment rate of white high school drop outs?
Report thisThe answers promoted educational programs which if these statistics are correct would result in more educated unemployed. The answer should have focussed on the workplace, industry, corporations and government.
By Chaseme, July 6, 2007 at 11:50 am Link to this comment
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Thank you so much Dennis for letting me know that there was a culprit who stole my boots. I was reaching always struggling and reaching for them, believing there was something to grab a hold of.
Kucinich is a stand-alone candidate in this run up to the presidency. Although, the media has written him off as a dud, his strategies seem to explode with all the right answers to the problems we face in America.
Report thisBy Chaseme, July 6, 2007 at 11:47 am Link to this comment
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Thank you so much Dennis for letting me know that there was a culprit who stole my boots. I was reaching always struggling and reaching for them, beleiveing there was something grab a hold of.
Kucinich is a stand-alone candidate in this run up to the presidency. Although, the media has written him off as a dud, his strategies seem to explode with all the right answers to the problems we face in this country.
Report thisBy GlitchCog, July 6, 2007 at 9:03 am Link to this comment
This was by far the best debate. No contest.
Report thisBy republicansscareme, July 6, 2007 at 1:37 am Link to this comment
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Not Lincoln versus Douglas, but compared to the Republican candidates, they look like giants of statesmanship.
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