How the war machine took over the Democrats w/ Dennis Kucinich | The Chris Hedges Report

There was once a wing of the Democratic Party that stood up to the war industry. J. William Fulbright, George McGovern, Gene McCarthy, Mike Gravel, William Proxmire, and, of course, Dennis Kucinich. But that was largely decades ago. The new Democrats, especially with the presidency of Bill Clinton, became shills not only for corporate America, but the arms industry. The massive military budget, $858 billion in military spending allocated for fiscal year 2023, is an increase of $45 billion over the Biden administration's budget request, and nearly $80 billion more than the amount appropriated by Congress for the current fiscal year.
What happened to the Democratic Party? Why has it become impossible to question war and the massive expenditures on arms? Why is such questioning political suicide? Why can't a Democrat ask, especially at a time of economic hardship and huge deficits, how much we are going to divert to the war in Ukraine, which has already consumed some $60 billion? Former presidential candidate and eight-term Congressperson Dennis Kucinich joins The Chris Hedges Report to discuss the past half century of the Democrats, and how the war machine conquered the party.
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[@wren3347]

I am no longer a Democrat but when I was I tell people proudly I was a Kucinich Democrat.

[@Marcuswelby-nx2te]

Traitor

[@pangratiskadis9883]

​@@Marcuswelby-nx2te❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@37Dionysos]

"Mr. Kucinich, why didn't you vote for the Patriot Act?" "Because I read it."

[@MrAbzu]

I would give 50 likes for this if I could.

[@needparalegal]

911 was an inside job.

[@alansimmonds9030]

Funny how it was written before 9/11 even took place.

[@jesusizawesum]

@@alansimmonds9030 Written by Biden too

[@ronaldcarrel5388]

@@alansimmonds9030 Like almost everything is done now!

[@geneekim]

Dennis Kucinich is a patriotic American speaking for peace. He has my deepest respect.

[@latetotheparty184]

Does that include his support of Biden? ha ha ha Kucinich deserves NO respect IMO, but then again ,none of them do.

[@juan1jay]

Thank you for speaking the truth in this world of lies .

[@lokitus]

A sad example that nice guys finish last. A great man: a morally bankrupt system.

[@dianagwinn8143]

Dennis Kucinich is a rare politician. He actually has morals, integrity and compassion.❤

[@ChannelMath]

if he only had a pretty face, he coulda gone far

[@MsOceanstar]

Voices of conscience. Thank you Sen Kucinich, and Chris Hedges.

[@tedmusson5179]

Dennis is my number one hero, social and political. I'm eighty, and I hope to be half of Dennis when I grow up.

[@Hannah82271]

❤ Dennis Kucinich is what integrity looks like

[@rosezaz6607]

Love you both. Where is the Department of Peace? Where are the peace advocates?

[@marywest6844]

There is peace activists and worldwide organisation

[@RichardJuukovsky]

'Human unity is the truth that surrounds all of us.' 👏👏👏👏👏Great stuff. Peace and love

[@andreadaerice]

This is the truth that needs to be heard. Thank you for giving a platform to these important voices.

[@kateoneal4215]

It's truly horrid, but sociopaths can't be reasoned with. Nor do they have either empathy or a conscience.

[@marywest6844]

I know. I have a sibling like that. Just callous, pretender. Self interest, crook.

[@ace6285]

I have two.

[@jeffkuta7590]

Not supporting articles of impeachment against Bush is what turned me against Nancy Pelosi forevermore.

[@lordcharfield4529]

The rotten system in USA needs to be swept aside and the criminals running the war conspiracy, thrown into jail!

[@TheStickinator]

She knew she could be next. The Politicians just want the Black Eye so they can say "Vote for me look how bad the other guy is"... So it's not Nancy's insider trading or her allowing her district to become a shit hole?

[@foxbodyblues6709]

And will you support articles of impeachment against Biden?

[@virgilioblanco]

Might as well cast a net about the criminality of government, the British and the French will never change as the puppet Satanic system.

[@soberthinking2102]

Same here! I will never forget that "Impeachement is off the table." Dereliction of duty by 🐍 Pelosi.

[@WolfMage888]

“False consciousness” - so sadly true. I have gained respect for Mr. Kuchinich - keep on spreading the truth and shinning the light! Thank you!

[@josephsomers2858]

This is A gentleman with whom I had and still have the greatest Respect First As the Honest mayor of Cleveland who fought the Corporation Corruption and After his honest and truthful respect for the Peoples of the USA in the CONGRESS as the one in a million Honest Democrats. God Bless and Protect You always your TRUTH is missed.

[@douglaslund7188]

I’m in Czech, it’s 11.30am. I knew Dennis quite well, I was developing a huge Project in Cleveland. He always supported us to obtain Gov funds for Urban Renewal. He is one of a small few Politicians who I believe is an Honest Man.

[@anonymike8280]

That's why he's not a politician anymore.

[@johniorio7951]

right, I will go one better...if we had even another 10 kuciniches in congress in 2002, the iraq disaster would have not happened.

[@warrencmarglin2413]

We need a Peace Industrial Complex and not a Military Industrial Complex

[@audries5048]

But is there money to be made out of peace?

[@warrencmarglin2413]

@@audries5048 It won't be as much as you make from war,but it will be enough

[@fishinghuntingfool]

@@audries5048 money for whom? Working class people are not getting rich on military spending,we only supply the tax money and send our children to fight the wars ,to protect the investment and property of the 1% who decide policy in Washington.

[@YTStopCensoringFreedomOfspeech]

@@audries5048 Yes there is, look at what China is doing. They are building all the tech of the future. The US has squandered their lead because of the defense industry. The US has a lot of technology and strategy to destroy humanity. It does not have much technology or strategy to unite people and progress humanity. We have reached a turning point where the US's investment is coming back to bite them. Now China has become the world leader. We are going to see from this point advancements from Chinese technology that outpace the US. I pray that the US takes the same road as the British Empire and befriend China. We do not need the US defense industry to turn into a divided mercenary for hire force like what happened with the Soviet Union. If it happens in the same manner, it would be very destructive for the planet as the kind of weaponry the US have is way more advanced than anything the Soviets had.

[@ChannelMath]

War loses money. Literally burns it. The problem is that we the many are divided but the war profiteers are united @@audries5048

[@typeviic1]

Again, this is what happens when corporate interests capture BOTH political parties.

[@lisasmith1850]

This is so relevant. They sound as if this interview took place this week. I wished you guys would do more discussions like this. Great rapport too. Thanks for bringing Kuncinich on.

[@24hourjukebox55]

A wise and compassionate man is Mr. Kucinich. First time I've heard him interviewed...thanks Chris...

[@Shairony]

Watching Dennis Kucinich after a long time. Good man, a courageous man.

[@redlipstickmafia]

The fact that Dennis Kucinich, a man of great integrity, is no longer able to be elected to Congress, says everything you need to know about what kind of people do get elected (the ones who take corporate money and who work for the corporate oligarchy, especially the military industrial complex.)

[@TheLegenDacster]

Thanks Chris and Dennis for offering such honesty for all to appreciate. You are the very best of us. Please never stop.

[@DanielJohnson-vr9mw]

Im not an American, I deeply resent America's behaviour around the world. And then, I come across the likes of Dennis and Chris and yes, there is some hope for America. Keep up the good work.

[@JuliusGalacki]

I AM an American and I deeply abhor American government and corporations destruction actions about the world both because it is immoral and inhumane (reason enough of course), but also such behavior is actually bad for the average American citizen and benefits only a small elite, and is bad for America as a nation in the long term.

[@DanielJohnson-vr9mw]

@@JuliusGalacki Thanks Julius.

[@tinoyb9294]

I'm an American. There is no hope for this country. If you were here among the gun toting war mongers, you would know.

[@delprice3007]

I remember Kucinich being vilified; in retrospect he was so on point about forever wars.

[@fredjones43]

When they vilify, it shows us who is truthful and therefore trustworthy.

[@rogbrogb5341]

If these folks are so smart and decent, WHY DON'T THEY GET THE HELL OUT OF THE UNDEMOCRATIC PARTY AND BUILD SOMETHING DECENT?!

[@justgivemethetruth]

Yeah, he did try, but he was not able to get people to listen to him?

[@rickb3650]

@@justgivemethetruth "The People" do whatever the media tells them to do. Kucinich is far from the only good politician that the media has wiped out. Many of them just go away and others take the money, but they all lose the power to decide.

[@jasondelvaux3036]

For some of us, it's not just in retrospect.

[@DianeLasek]

Thank you Chris and Dennis for bringing this to light. I hope many people see this.

[@gerrycoogan6544]

I regret to this day that there was never an option to vote for a Presidential ticket of either Dennis Kucinich/Ron Paul or Ron Paul/Dennis Kucinich (they could have flipped a silver dollar to decide which of them would be POTUS first). That ticket would have cleaned up and America would have moved in a far wiser direction.

[@isblackboy]

Never knew such people existed in the US. He’s rare. A very wise person indeed.

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Your observation speaks to....humanity - dependably greedy.

[@glintinggold]

I'm still in the US 😢and I voted for Dennis Kucinich back in the day . I hope RFK Jr. really is refusing to go through ActBlue, because they are the Party's and not the candidate's.

[@ronaldcarrel5388]

@@compassioncampaigner728 What?

[@leboholmes6576]

Greed greed greed!

[@fredjones43]

Excellent. Unfortunately, greed apparently overcomes the idea of oneness of humanity.

[@GladysAlicea]

Greed will ultimately extinguish humanity. Trillions being squandered while populations suffer, with no accountability for those responsible. Perhaps referendums are necessary before our tax dollars are used everywhere but home.

[@allcatall3931]

not only? the u.s also has a racist background, that's been consistent, but fluctuated. even some of the soldiers writing racist messages on the very missiles, fired at targets in others countries. this must provide a mental enabler, in some, up to relatively many cases..

[@marywest6844]

All I forsee is the culture of straight out murders.

[@cheri238]

How did I miss this one? 2 months ago? Thank you always, Chris Hedges, and for having Dennis Kucinich on. Chris's intelligence is speaking now. "America can't run the world anymore." No more wars for profits. All truth to power, every word.

[@danieltodd1750]

Love to hear more from Brother Kucinich. Solidarity forever

[@masnarto5973]

War in Ukraine is a rackett indeed , right on Mr. Kucinich . Thank you Chris Hedges for bringing the rackett issue forward .

[@FASBLAQUE]

I'm glad someone said this, because he's over there out of his own personal interests just like Bush invaded Iraq for personal reasons. They're all the same.

[@noahvannote363]

@@FASBLAQUE I forgot about Iraqis amassing nato weapons on our border and bombing a Canada for 8 years and putting sanctions on us oh wait. Totally the same no different context whatsoever. Like I get he's a dirt bag but its incomparable to the scale of our.....YOUR!....empire. You don't live in Russia and you should know this is being used to manufacture our consent for more war and not going to be used for altruism ever.

[@billwalsh388]

What's the alternative? Let Putin take it over?

[@FASBLAQUE]

@@billwalsh388 It belongs to Russia in the first place. Putin is not over here telling you to open your borders so why should you be in his business about their borders? Why do you think it's appropriate for you to protect your borders, but the same is not appropriate for Russia? It's no secret that Biden and his sons have business in the Ukraine. They're undoubtedly, low key meddling in the affairs of Russia, and Putin knows it. What you think the Republicans want Biden's son's computer for? I hate republicans and have never voted for one, but voting republican might be the way to stop WWIII, because you 🐵won't quit your bullsh!t!!!🙄🤔

[@RogerLewis-ey2tt]

​@@billwalsh388 That's the REAL tragedy! This proxy war between Putin and NATO is putting Ukrainian lives and freedom at risk, and turning Ukraine into bloody rubble!! And I heard some guy in an expensive suit say NO peace talks--- because the whole point is to (MAYBE) weaken Putin (and for that, NATO will fight to the last Ukrainian!!)

[@elizabethchristian922]

Chris you are incredible and so knowledgeable

[@betsyny1]

I saw Dennis speak at the Unitarian Church on Long Island during the time of all the anti-war protests in the early 2000s. I have been a fan ever since. He has so much integrity. Thank you for having him on.

[@M1984FA]

It is nice to see one US politician who kept his sanity.

[@falsificationism]

Gravel, Kucinich, Stein, Chomsky, Ellsburg, Nader, Hedges.. Lots of people still around who have been at it for decades. There's something timeless (sadly) about interviews like this.

[@josephshields2922]

Sadly Nadar and Chomsky are now telling us to vote Democrat as lesser of 2 evils.

[@stephaniecarrow4898]

Sadly, not Gravel anymore. RIP.

[@falsificationism]

@@stephaniecarrow4898 RIP. What a legend.

[@1LaOriental]

Jeffrey Sachs; Max Blumenthal; Aaron Maté; Vijay Prashad; Kishore Mabubhani and many others. Power to the forces of love; dialogue; peace; dignity; cooperation and good will. 🙏🏼

[@falsificationism]

@@1LaOriental all positively contributing to the discourse in important and different ways!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@OuroborosChoked]

"The Defense Department has failed its fifth-ever audit, unable to account for more than half of its assets [...] After 1,600 auditors combed through DOD’s $3.5 trillion in assets and $3.7 trillion in liabilities, officials found that the department couldn’t account for about 61 percent of its assets, Pentagon Comptroller Mike McCord told reporters on Tuesday." Kucinich is right. It absolutely is a racket.

[@janetcohen9190]

Some tin hat folks are convinced the self inflicted hole in pentside was a way to easily adjust for $$ trillions unaccounted for during bush1,2, cheny, rumsey, clintins, o'biden, etc. And, conveniently by warmongering gather more $ trillions off population for more wars and pawns in destroying countries Mr Kucinich began to mention.

[@rogbrogb5341]

And the "democratic" party voted UNANIMOUSLY to send $40 Billion to pour gas on the fire in Ukraine. (More since!) There actually were a few Republicans voting against it!- Is this the "Rotating Villain" game?

[@JuliusGalacki]

I recalled that it is 30 trillion in total.... of course , even it it is "only" 3.5 trillion, that's still an absurd amount of corruption and waste.

[@JohnTaylor-fh4et]

Same story broke the days before The Staged September 11th attacks.

[@petrabraham9512]

I wonder if they were treated the way regular people are treated during an audit when you can’t find a receip. 😕

[@johnbialoglowicz4468]

Dennis Kucinich A really honest man bless him for his honesty !!!

[@ins344]

Writing from the UK here. I've always admired Mr. Kucinich and his unwavering moral compass that guided him in congress. It says volumes about the world that such rare people are sidelined, ignored, attacked & derided by the mainstream which pull the strings of so many in the populace. Just want to add that TRNN is a gem. I have yet to watch a single video where I didn't learn something new, understand something deeper, agree & felt less alone in an increasingly evil world.

[@ttystikkrocks1042]

Dennis Kucinich is one of my favorite people. In a world gone incredibly crazy he's one of the few voices of reason.

[@womanoftheozarks]

I voted for Dennis both times he ran... I still have his Kucinich bumper-sticker on my truck and proud of it still.

[@_Wai_Wai_]

@@womanoftheozarks our votes don't matter. The Entrenched special interest groups have the entire system locked down. They are a big party, and sane, reasonable people are not invited. The only way that will change anything is a nationwide Revolution.

[@TheEvilDrR]

I remember when the ACA was being debated, Kucinich was a stalwart for Universal Healthcare. Of course, the only one.

[@smplfi9859]

i just don't like how he doesn't acknowledge that republicans have been historically anti-war up until Bush in 2005, seems like rewriting history but nonetheless the office is controlled by covert intelligence agencies and their hyper secretive specialized departments. They killed JFK and setup Nixon. Both who were Americans. Nixon even started the EPA! No doubt both main coalitions in the DNC and GOP have been taken over. Historically it has been the GOP and a small coalition of DNC members standing up against daddy warbucks. But until very recently, when we were "attacked". I just don't like how he portrays that democrats were historically anti-war. Which is why they portray the GOP as the SOLE warmonger profiteers. When it really is just obfuscation and deflection at hand. They are both bad and not voted for. No matter how much you all believe that. That wasn't always the case. But it is clear to atleast half the nation and many of those people typically vote democrat.

[@UltraSaltyDomer1776]

Agree but I feel that he believes in globalism in a connection of humanity. I think we should be focusing on a America first agenda and then helping the world and we should avoid war at all cost. Unfortunately the war machine will not let this happen and this is what Eisenhower was warning us about.

[@rahjtaren5769]

Dennis Kusinich possesses immense depth as clarity! We must listen to him. Truth and Reconciliation indeed!

[@digital-sanctuary]

I love that guy! We need lot's of Dennis Kucinich like the desert needs the rain.

[@yuriajones]

I've never listened to Mr. Kucinich speak for such a long period of time. It's mostly be bites and clips over the years. While listening to this interview I was surprised and thoroughly impressed.

[@jeffsmith9420]

Kucinich nails it. We are a rotting empire.

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Agreed. My gut tells me 2035 to 2050 - all the wheels fall off.

[@joyduncan9434]

Dennis Kucinich is a man with integrity. He did pay a heavy price for having principles and staying committed to them but his conscience is clean and he doesn't have blood on his hands unlike so many others in the Democratic Party. Much respect to him. Thank you for this interview.

[@eugenecharrington7754]

We need more good guys like Dennis kucinich, money for education healthcare housing not endless wars.

[@joyduncan9434]

@@eugenecharrington7754 1000 % Imagine what a trillion dollars could do for helping people instead of destroying economies and killing people?

[@hungmeow8284]

Both democrats and republican establishments are warmongers and tyrrants. The few like Kucinich, Gabbert, Yang in the democratic Party and the likes of Ron and Rand Paul in the Republican or independent side are VILLIFIED by both parties. The founding fathers would have FOUGHT this evil government in another REVOLUTION. They knew EVIL PEOPLE would create this current government and why they created the 2nd Amendment of the Bill of Rights to protect the other Amendments and the rest of the Constitution. The Founders NEVER wanted the USA to EXPAND beyond it's boundaries but to mind it's own business and live peacefully and trade with other countries. People like the Bush's, Clintons, Obamas, Bidens, Pelosis, Mcconnells, Grahams, Schumers are CORRUPT tyrrants that have created this evil empire that is just like the British Empire and the British is behind it all!

[@UltraSaltyDomer1776]

Yes. That can’t exist in the democrat party

[@RedXlV]

He clearly is *not* a man with integrity, because he's lying his ass off in this interview.

[@bandmanager007]

I have always deeply respected this man. I love his comments on our spirtualness.

[@moonmaidrainbow]

Thanks for this great interview! There are sane people in government, with the courage of their convictions!

[@jfc4639]

Forever love Dennis Kucinich & his integrity.

[@martinsplichal1581]

Thanks Chris Hedges for continuing to have Dennis Kucinich on your shows.

[@joelquaintance9025]

Thank you so much for having Dennis Kucinich: one of most honest & intelligent politician who has ever served in The Congress.

[@Kaditsu-Chronicles]

Please can’t this thoughtful compassionate intelligent man be our POTUS?!❤

[@EnvironmentalCoffeehouse]

Exactly what happened. Corporate greed, corporations, becoming people. It goes just back to greed greed greed, greed.

[@BryanHagerla]

what a nice dose of sanity; great to hear from Dennis!!!!

[@the-vinyl-dreamscape5084]

This interview is amazing. Should be mandatory in graduate school. Two very thoughtful and brilliant men.

[@courtneyheron1561]

Absolutely incredible conversation! Thank you Chris and Dennis. Incredible leaders!!!

[@natalianunez1385]

These conversations keep me sane. Thank you gentlemen 🤍

[@seanshankredemption1603]

I've loved Dennis since I first heard of him running in 04. He stood out to me because he talked issues.

[@UltraSaltyDomer1776]

That’s how I felt about tulsi in her 2020 run. Too bad democrats don’t have a real democrat policy. In my opinion biden was picked from the beginning. Look at how all the people running immediately dropped out and supported Biden. Then warren stays to split Bernie’s base enough for Biden to win. Tulsi was smeared so bad that by the end everyone thinks she is a Russian spy. It’s really terrible how democrats treat people

[@georgekoutsis9351]

I love listening to intelligent people with common sense thank you sir

[@me3883]

Wow! How refreshing it is to hear that from a politician! Much respect!!! 👏 👏 👏

[@JuliusGalacki]

Dennis Kucinich is the rare example of a politician with integrity and morality and a past time when we had statesmen in our government

[@grandma6552]

He's also a not-so-rare example of a politician who either doesn't know what's going on, or, has a subconscious mind that pretends not to know.

[@rogbrogb5341]

If Kucinich was for real, he should have had self respect enough to QUIT THE (UN)DEMOCRATIC PARTY! And help build a NON-corporate party!

[@elenarose4758]

Sanity - in touch with reality...three men grounded in it - Kucinich, Hedges, Nader. They speak and suddenly, a coherence -long hibernating given our contemporary slate of (mis)leadership - and soundness appears.

[@ResistEvolve]

And the Democrats redrew his district because they didn't want someone of his integrity in the US House!

[@justgivemethetruth]

Well, clearly having statesmen in our government did not make it strong enough to live up to pursue the vision that most people had of the potential of our Constitution, and now we seem to have let the system slide into oligarchy and perhaps fully into fascism. There is an argument to have here, though it cannot be had because our system does not care or want to know what the average person thinks, because the average person is an idiot and cannot be entrusted with the power to discuss or improve our system.

[@flash_flood_area]

Thank you Chris and Dennis! I grew up in an antiwar household and the withering of an antiwar left has been devastating to watch

[@bettyjaneantanavicius9800]

It's all gone woke,an infantile ultraleftist disorder.Sexual matters are foremost nowadays.Theyre even doing polling of 8 year olds on gender identity and sexual orientation. Crazy, crazy world we live in.

[@bettyjaneantanavicius9800]

Capitalism has divided and, so far, conquered people.

[@bettyjaneantanavicius9800]

The US has no working class organization. Canada has the NDP. It has sold out workers for support for LGBTQ socalled rights.If you criticize anything sexual, you're called a conservative. .

[@bettyjaneantanavicius9800]

The freedom convoy has been grossly misunderstood by socialists. IT WAS A WORKERS MOVEMENT IN CANADA .

[@bettyjaneantanavicius9800]

The only solution is a democratic socialist one..

[@Sh-rj8bg]

How refreshing to hear a former politian speaking In this way . I wish the ones in all levels of government now would take a leaf out of this man's book. Integrity not greed that's what needed.

[@vladimirmihaljevic9764]

Thank You Dennis for your honesty faith for goodness and freedom.

[@bcadams75]

Great episode! ❤️ you both!

[@Harris.S]

What a great guy, and you got my respect, God bless you always Sir . 👍🙏❤️🇺🇸

[@laurabobovich5724]

PS I was proud to vote for Kucinich in the Michigan primary ages ago. So glad to hear from him again and look forward to more.

[@justagirlsd3000]

I saw Dennis Kucinich during his presidential campaign in San Diego. I was very hopeful for him to win. Imagine if he had. 😢

[@bloodybonescomic]

I supported him too. But I knew there was no way he could win.

[@FLHFD]

YES! Supported him in Floriduh! Dennis would be our best president ever.

[@skinscapetattoo]

They won’t let him win

[@arnoldim100]

Desmond Tutu : If you want peace you dont talk to your friends you talk to your enemies...

[@richardburt9812]

Always great to listen to Dennis Kucinich. Thanks for having him on.

[@fredk9999]

Thank you to our host and guest. If we must declare war, let it be on our national debt, or, poverty or drugs.

[@cliffordmaxwell9802]

It has become almost impossible to challenge the corrupt system within the duopoly! This type of resistance has become futile, we must focus our resources elsewhere.

[@eekthecat9933]

Fight fire with fire.

[@rickb3650]

@@eekthecat9933 We don't have the $$. There are no corporations or billionaires on our side.

[@orishejuukuedojor2736]

Two years to drive the point home. I've already started.

[@zbestofalldreams]

Exactly. Leave the system, become sovereign & move to 5D reality

[@kuriadams9138]

We need to build adversarial working class organizations, Rank-and-File Committees in the workplace and mutual aid networks in the community.

[@pelonehedd7631]

As a conservative Republican I listen to this and say this Man speaks the Truth . We Need More Democrats and Republicans like Him. Democrats like He and Tulsi Gabbard are very rare. I wish that many Republicans could fall in with notable’s of their party and clean up the corrupt blood suckers in the Washington swamp and elsewhere.

[@EVUK-bd2vn]

Tulsi Gabbard is a flip-flopper - sounds as if you - like many - are not following her bold and weak pronouncements closely enough... Unlike Jimmy Dore - two days ago - "Gabbard ditches her anti-war stance to justify Israel's genocidal onslaught against Palestinians": kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5nKaYJ4r5WtgrMsi=_6ZoR97BAci4LZEx Paul G

[@BroonParker]

Great interview. This is becoming an essential channel for me. Thank you.

[@kimchristensen6962]

Great interview, your words are wise Mr. Kucinich and I look forward to hearing more.

[@alandoane9168]

So silenced is Dennis Kucinich in the American media that I honestly assumed he had died years ago.

[@arizonanative7409]

I did, as well.

[@SteveSmith-mw5zk]

Thanks Chris for having this good man, this stand up guy on. I hope a lot of people are listening. Keep up the good work, you are just as much of a stand up guy. Thanks

[@lynnebarnes3840]

The last man in American politics who has a clear conscious.

[@compassioncampaigner728]

Terrifying and accurate......."last".

[@rodellwilliams871]

Real talk ☑ this man is absolutely right ✅

[@williamjaeger5940]

Great program! The US is the greatest protagonists for war in the world since WWII. Since campaign finance limits were undone the war pigs have taken over, and 54 cents (minimum) of every tax dollar goes to fuel the madness! Nice to hear voices of Sanity! Thanks to Mr Kucinich and Chris Hedges!

[@Jeffrey-jr7fr]

Amen!

[@G_truPrGrSv]

I really needed this… my soul is hurting and i just seriously crave an understanding and reassurance that i’m not alone, whether folks FEEL IT like me or not. i appreciate it from my core ,to these couple tears just shed.

[@joeanthony7759]

You are definitely NOT alone....I feel that every waking minute of every day

[@susanmercurio1060]

Me too.

[@vickivasquez4003]

Me as well

[@G_truPrGrSv]

@@joeanthony7759 🙏🏼

[@G_truPrGrSv]

@@susanmercurio1060 🙏🏼

[@rowdy3837]

The Twitter files perfectly demonstrates the hand in glove relationship between the media and government he’s describing.

[@donnrutherford7059]

There's been no real accountability since Nixon and Watergate Even with what Julian Assange has done for us it's proven how corrupt our democracy has become Thanks Chris and Dennis for the depth of your experience

[@MrAbzu]

Nixon was watergated out for trying to help the middle class. Everyone on social security benefited from Nixon legislation this year. Watch Biden spooks try to eff that up.

[@DieselRamcharger]

democracy is mob rule. and nothing else. America is not a democracy. Never was.

[@JD-ve6kn]

I'd say the rot existed since before even WWII. with Allen Dulles leading the CIA, and J Edgar Hoover running the FBI, there was only one direction America's bloated national security state could go...

[@rational-public-discourse]

There is only one solution to the madness that we are living in, and that would be the establishment of a public, online, democratic structure specifically designed for ordinary citizens -- via some sot of public web portal -- that would allow the general public to have a real voice in society by participating in the political process in a very meaningful, pragmatic, and significant way.

[@gggg-xv7nb]

@@rational-public-discourse the citizens are misguided by the media and politicians owned by whoever, and if that situation doesn't change, setting up a direct democracy isn't gonna make things better. It might make things worse. Remember Germany voted in the Nazis

[@MsOceanstar]

Sad facts of American politics! Dennis Kusinich indeed is a rare public servant! Thank you for this program. When will the American people wake up to truths? Corruption prevails so far!

[@FLHFD]

Share this to inform the public.

[@nancyk7954]

That was 33 min's and 56 seconds that went by like it was 10 mins. Please bring Dennis back on again. Thank you. He's amazing. Great discussion.

[@gwengeorge442]

The criminals are motivated by money and power which is always being offered to those that are willing to sell their soul. It gives hope to know that there still are people that have values. Most "average" people don't want anything to do with war and want more people like Kucinich in politics. Interesting and informative interview.

[@suzanneharris8339]

Man oh man, I'd love to see Dennis make a giant comeback.

[@arizonanative7409]

Mr. Kucinich is an evolved spirit. He is such a rarity in our world. Thank you for this interview.

[@mattbba8451]

What the hell are you talking about? He is a politician and he has two years to keep his seat just like every other politician. He only votes accidentally along justice lines when it helps him. I refuse to give credit to these crazy people who love power for the sake of themselves.

[@allcatall3931]

like, oliver stone, as well..

[@UltraSaltyDomer1776]

To me it seems like this guy falls into the jfk role. I don’t see this guy or jfk being able to survive as a democrat today. Him being squeezed out is proof of that

[@richardmccleod9898]

War is a raquat ,a business and a sceme.

[@redgimp]

...the Democratic Leadership Council (DLC) helped drag the liberals even further to the right.

[@jayhockley8841]

Lots of Truth comes out of this Interview . I often wondered what the Hell we were doing in Iraq and Afghanistan. Like Vietnam , We should have never been in those Countrys .

[@twangbarfly]

How refreshing to see an honest, principled and credible US politician or an upright politician from practically anywhere to be honest.

[@oldschoolruler]

I thank you Chris for allowing Dennis to speak his mind and not interrupt his train of thought. It is a true blessing when we are given the opportunity to listen, and make up our own mind. You are a true journalist.

[@kateoneal4215]

In my happiest fantasy, Dennis is our president. THANK YOU BOTH SO MUCH!

[@FLHFD]

Me also and a two term President. Kucinich has what we need to recover our respect as a nation.

[@richarderwin2369]

After watching Biden and Zelinsky today, I wish all Americans would watch this. Thank you Chris Hedges and Dennis Kucinich.

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[@mandyharewood886]

May these men live sufficiently long to educate enough of the brainwashed of America to change the prevailing mindset. There is a better way. You're going to lose the battle anyway. The rest of us HUMANS are tired of your "manifest destiny" bullshit.

[@AlexDrums482]

Is it wrong to defend against invasion?

[@josephsomers2858]

We need your TRUTH and HONESTY in CANADA

[@Hands2HealNow]

Thanks for giving Us another Great American, Dennise Kusinich is exactly the man to inspire our people to be the peopel of Individual inalienable rights rather than Surds for another Empire.

[@paulheydarian1281]

May the Lord Bless your Soul, Dennis. The quality of the people in charge of the U.S. Gov't is 💩. Hopefully, the American people will find the courage to reform their political and economic system. Because it's unsustainable.

[@justgivemethetruth]

Even Kucinich and Hedges have to make a living. They give speeches and write books, and get interviewed, but they don't really challenge the system in real constructively critical ways that can lead to political change. A lot of people have the courage to reform, they just don't have the brains or understanding, and I am not sure either of Kucinich or Hedges does anything to change that. They just tell their "customers" what they want to hear, and in turn their customers give them money for making them feel hopeful. Meanwhile things that might possibly lead to more democratic change - like perhaps Twitter, are bought up and rendered useless when they show a possiblity of bringing about change, or even getting information or ideas out there. I am sure global oligarchs all over the world are cheering Elon Musk's work and destroying Twitter, and under the absurd rubrick of free speech. No wonder the Left never gets anywhere and the oligarchs fear them and want to disempower them. Not saying this is right or optimal, just that it should be discussed openly and analyzed and a strategy openly arrived at to bring about change that helps people.

[@bloodybonescomic]

@@justgivemethetruth You are confused and blathery.

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@bloodybonescomic No one cares about your lies.

[@bettyjaneantanavicius9800]

Dems, Reps they're all corrupt to the core.

[@qjtvaddict]

🤣 YEAH NOT gonna happen until the collapse

[@oliverastankovic7009]

Finally, I hear the voice of reason and emotional intelligence!!!!

[@Carlos-dk8py]

BEAUTIFUL SAID THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU ,GOD BLESS YOU DENNIS K.

[@rowdy3837]

Mr. Kucinich needs to re-emerge. Such an import voice for the silenced minority. Incredible man and one of the last true public servants.

[@elpompo5166]

I just met another great American. Thanks, Denis, you x-rayed this generation of American elite.