and why is hillary the front-runner?

...we have an opportunity to be at the forefront of R&D to come up with green technology. Think of the industry and jobs that could be added to the American economy.

Sounds like you're describing the Hemp industry. Oh yeah, our governments been fighting a war against that for 70 years now.

So far, I've only heard Kucinich speak out against the War on Drugs and the Prohibition of Hemp cultivation. Go Dennis!

www.thehia.org for the Hemp Industries Association

Green won't take off until the Old School Industrialists retire or die off. Being they are insisting on working well into their 90's these days it may be a while before there is even a hint of progress in new technologies replacing the oil and hydro carbon era.

Basically they are holding us hostage to oil and hydro carbon.

Edwards ripped it up on Face the Nation this morning

Former Senator Edwards spoke truth to power once again this morning on Face the Nation. He made it clear that he had made mistakes ( a territory unknown to Hillary) and that he had learned from his 2002 war resolution vote. He brought up how HRC's yes vote for the Kyl Lieberman amendment is a very serious indication that Hillary has not learned that the Bush administration will use every measure to move their agenda for more aggressive measures to be used on Iran forward. Hillary's yes vote for the Kyl Lieberman admendment is a very clear indication of the influence that Aipac has with Hillary and that she did not learn any lessons from her yes vote on the 2002 war resolution.

On Face the Nation Edwards repeated that "intense diplomacy" with Iran and Syria and increased efforts to include all countries in the middle east is the way to move forward with negotiations with Iran.

I had no idea that John Edwards has not taken any "Pac" monies. Edwards shared that it is almost impossible to move forward in a campaign with out lobbyist money that he would like to witness lobby money taken out of the process. That corporations of course can continue to lobby but not buy a disproportionate amount of influence with their $$$$.

You know if Senator Clinton and Senator John Edwards lined up closely on all issues I would have to go with Hillary on the woman factor, but they do not. There are distinct and very serious differences on their stances on U.S. foreign policy. Edwards supports strong diplomatic means and Hillary has all ready given the Bush administration the ammunition they need to stir up more support for a first strike on Iran. Edwards learned from his 2002 war resolution vote and clearly Hillary has not. This difference is HUGE.

The MSM had been ignoring Edwards the last several months up until recently. Kept wondering why? Spread the word about Edwards in the blogosphere. Link Edwards interview on Face the Nation. (not up yet)

The Clinton crowd's booing was obnoxious. Anyone notice how Edwqrds was placed on the far right of the stage. (how are those spots chosen?) Anyone notice how Blitzer interrupted Edwards more than anyone else?

http://pl.youtube.com/watch?v=w8GiLTOz23w&feature=user

NYCKid @ 5:

and why is hillary the front-runner?

Because people see through Edward's 'new position for every campaign" bravado.

And his nasty campaigning hasn't helped either...

Why is Hillary ahead in some poles....Pac money and support.

She seems to have smartened up to the fact those of the far left hate her guts and that could cost her the general election

Edward's bots hate her. Just like Dean's supporters tore down everyone and it backfired (and I was a Dean supporter but remmber what worked and what diodn't). Joe Trippi is walking Edward's off plank.

Far-left is a right-wing frame btw.

All the blog attacks have done nothing to affect her numbers. You need to realize the capacity of bloggers. Being nasty about Hillary is not going to win Democrats to your side.

But I enjoy watching the Hillary-haters use unhinged rhetoric.

NYCKid @ 12:

But I enjoy watching the Hillary-haters use unhinged rhetoric.

Easy now. "Unhinged"??? That's pure right wing nutbag speak.

L.A. Confidential @ 11:

Hemp For Victory. Documentary 1942

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne9UF-pFhJY

Then of course when WW2 ended they needed another war so a War on Hemp was eventually declared.

Kathleen @ 10:

NYCKid @ 5:

and why is hillary the front-runner?

Because people see through Edward's 'new position for every campaign" bravado.

And his nasty campaigning hasn't helped either...

Why is Hillary ahead in some poles....Pac money and support.

"The Polls" are rigged don't ya think? Guiliani is ahead in "The Polls" and touted as America's Mayor but when he shows up at Yankee stadium he is booed by the crowd.

Hillmart (among others) probably committed a felony when she attended the Bilderberg Group (wiki) meeting which is strictly prohibited by the Logan Act (wiki).

Kathleen @ 8:

You know if Senator Clinton and Senator John Edwards lined up closely on all issues I would have to go with Hillary on the woman factor, but they do not.

There have been many ruthless female rulers, eg Golda Meir, Indira Gandhi, Benazir Bhutto, Corazon Aquino, and that broad Margaret Thatcher. Either you don't know your history, or you think that possessing a vagina should take precedence over one's policies.

What woman factor could you possibly be talking about?

“The Polls” are rigged don’t ya think? Guiliani is ahead in “The Polls” and touted as America’s Mayor but when he shows up at Yankee stadium he is booed by the crowd.

Hillmart (among others) probably committed a felony when she attended the Bilderberg Group (wiki) meeting which is strictly prohibited by the Logan Act (wiki).

Thanks for proving my point about "unhinged" conspiarcy lunacy.

Desperation breeds this stuff.

Johnny2Bad @ 19:

L.A. Confidential @ 16:

L.A. Confidential @ 11:

Hemp For Victory. Documentary 1942

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ne9UF-pFhJY

Then of course when WW2 ended they needed another war so a War on Hemp was eventually declared.

HUH?

Sure. It's simple. All you need to do is associate hemp with drugs and it's off to the races.

It's like associating liberals with godless hedonism. Then you got your War on Christmas propaganda.

NYCKid @ 17:

You think that’s nasty wait till the Hillary circus comes to town…IF she gets the nod….Better buck up. As my friend Vito once told me…”Grow some balz.”

The right will eviscerate Edward's and Obama. I can just see the ads they will use to define them. Edward's and Obama can't even beat down Hillary effectively, and you think they have what it takes to go up against the right-wing machine?

We saw how much damage haircut-gate did to Edward's from the right. That was just a tasting. He'd be tore to shreds.

Oh, pleeeeeze. Haircut? That's it? I'll even give you a freebie...Evil Trial lawyer. Ooooo, he's toast. Anyone buy that? Anyone??

How bout theses topics?:

The Blue dress
The definition of "is"
Vince Foster
The Cigar
Travelgate
Rose Law Firm
The Ghost of Eleanor
Cattle Futures

Take it Yul!!

(Can you say "done"? Yeah...I win.)

NYCKid @ 21:

Malkin doesn't own the word.

And the Edward's campaign has been using right-wing MUD for the past three weeks, where's that outrage?

I call it as I see it. And the vile desperation has reached unhinged levels.

Gee he raised his voice he is telling the truth. He is pointing out HRC's yes vote on the Kyl Lieberman amendment (Hillary lost me there), Edwards is stating the obvious this government is corrupt and broken. This is "vile desperation" I would say you are full of horseshit.

Edwards is telling the truth, the question is will people listen?

NYCKid, have you checked this video of Edwards responding to questions regarding Israels nukes?

http://www.alternet.org/blogs/video/48600/

Why is it so hard for politicians to give a straight answer?

Don't get all happy about job creation there skippy, they -may- design it here (more likely in their new R&D labs in China) but the equipment WILL be made offshore in Mexico, Singapore or Taiwan.

Count on it.

The corporations running things here have no intention of rebuilding the US economy, we haven't got to the point that we will accept $3.75 a day for our labor yet.

equilibrio @ 30:

NYCKid, have you checked this video of Edwards responding to questions regarding Israels nukes?

http://www.alternet.org/blogs/video/48600/

Why is it so hard for politicians to give a straight answer?

NOw if those same reporters would ask all of the candidates that same quesition that would be fair. You know why they can't be straight with this question. The Israeli Lobby would take them out and thats a fact.

let's just hope that those reporters hammer all of the candidates with those important questions. wonder why Edwards is the only candidate that I have heard reporters ask that question. And Edwards has not taken PAC money.

Wonder who is after taking Edwards out.

Johnny2Bad @ 33:

Avid Reader @ 29:

This year, apparently, BP boss John Browne, US senator John Edwards and Mrs Bill Gates are among the invitees. People who have been in the past include the likes of Henry Kissinger (a regular), Prince Charles, Bill Clinton, Donald Rumsfeld, Peter Mandelson, Kenneth Clarke, King Juan Carlos and Lord Black (although reportedly he's now off the guest list after his Telegraph travails)

- London Guardian

Do you read you own crap??? "Bill Clinton"..."Mrs. Bill Gates".

Oh My God. Its the Bavarian Illuminati!!!!!

Better try harder here, Pal.

Yep, they are all on the same team bubba. Its not my team . . . maybe its yours.

On global warming, Edwards has the policies. Back him - or tell Obama and Clinton to seriously get their act together, or America is not going to move on this issue as much as it needs to, and the world needs it to.

NYCKid @ 3:

He gets it now that Joe Trippi is running his campaign and he wants to be the new Howard Dean (he'll never be as genuine). He has a new vision every campaign he runs and I guess his pumped up Joe Trippi talking points fits him this week.

I wonder how much "less" he would "get" it if he was still a NC Senator running for re-election? He'd probably go back to his position against Universal Healthcare he held just a few years ago. he was hardly a Progressive then.

This guy is just out for himself. I'm glad the actual Democratic voters see through his reincarnations.

Let me guess - you're a Ron Paul supporter aren't you?

With the two TRILLION dollars we've spent (to date) in Iraq and Afghanistan we could have cured America of it's dependence on other nations' oil and still had some left over to fix the global warming situation.

But alas, the only two things Cons are willing to spend taxes on are killing and imprisoning people.

You write :"Think of the industry and jobs that could be added to the American economy." But there are no gazillion-dollar lobbying efforts yet for the industry you imagine. There ARE, however, gazillion-dollar lobbying efforts for the oil, gas, and coal industry. Until their lobbying money dries up, the other industry with its jobs that you imagine being added to the Anerican economy are just a fantasy.

Legislative bribery MUST be made illegal, as in NO MONEY CHANGING HANDS AND BEING OFFERED UP TO ANY LEGISLATORS FOR ANY REASON. Only when this happens will the people's will be relevant in our country.

Why is H.Clinton the front runner? Here is why she is the front runner it is because the CORP:., MAIN STREAM MEDIA said so. So come HE-- or high water that who it will be. I will be willing to be she will be the WINNER.

Its takes a village!

LOL @ NYC Kid, "Malkin doesn’t own the word." He's taking the word back!

One of the quickest, and overall one of the most important, changes that can be made to combat global warming is to stop supporting factory farming. Livestock accounts for more worldwide global warming emissions than the entire transportation sector - and does so even if Al Gore, John Edwards et al decline to mention it.

http://www.fao.org/ag/magazine/0612sp1.htm

Edwards once to focus on diplomacy with Iran, Hillary signed on the with the "neo-cons" once again with her yes vote on the Kyl Lieberman amendment. Hillary's "I wish I would have known then what I know now moment" on Iran. When will she ever learn?

Avid Reader @ 37:

il·lu·mi·na·ti
persons possessing, or claiming to possess, superior enlightenment.

If the shoe fits . . .

Here's a fashion tip for ya. It blocks those nasty mind control rays.

Look out!

Here is another version of this speech. Audio is synced to video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b4M89cLdzw&feature=related

where is the Kucincih video?

felipe @ 57:

Edwards said we have to make sacrifices. I guessliving in a 28,00sq. ft.house the sacrifice that Edwards is talking about. His idea oif sacrifice is only for those who are poor. If you can afford it then it is ok provided you can pay for the carbon credits. Edwards is a fake. All their records are contrary to their voting records.

There is only one candidate who speaks the truth. His ideas are more realistic and I know he will do what he promised. He does not pretender like all the other candidates. That is Dennis Kucinich.

What a load.

Just because he's a self-made millionaire, no reasonable person is going to expect him to live like a pauper. If he wants to live in 50,000 sf home, more power to him. He didn't steal his money, like the Bushes. He earned it.

When you start blurring "the truth" with one's personal wealth, you've become irrelevant.

Lollimom @ 62:

felipe @ 57:

Edwards said we have to make sacrifices. I guessliving in a 28,00sq. ft.house the sacrifice that Edwards is talking about. His idea oif sacrifice is only for those who are poor. If you can afford it then it is ok provided you can pay for the carbon credits. Edwards is a fake. All their records are contrary to their voting records.

There is only one candidate who speaks the truth. His ideas are more realistic and I know he will do what he promised. He does not pretender like all the other candidates. That is Dennis Kucinich.

What a load.

Just because he's a self-made millionaire, no reasonable person is going to expect him to live like a pauper. If he wants to live in 50,000 sf home, more power to him. He didn't steal his money, like the Bushes. He earned it.

When you start blurring "the truth" with one's personal wealth, you've become irrelevant.

Yeah, what we need is an off-the-grid hermit in the White House. Because, really...how can a wealthy man have the requisite empathy to help out his fellow man and stop a fascist takeover?

Paleeze.

80% reduction in GHG by 2050?

BWAHAHAHAHAAAA!!!!

Look : We're at the peak of oil extraction now. We're looking at 3% depletion every year after 2010, forever. Divide 70 by 3 = 23.3, so by 2033, we're going to be burning HALF the amount of oil we are now. Do it again. By 2046, we'll be burning HALF of that! So, 80% by 2050 is actually just stating the obvious.

And that's at 3%. i've seen *extremely credible* analysis done saying we're looking at 7 - 10% drop after 2015...

As I said, 80% by 2050 is just stating the obvious.

equilibrio @ 30:

NYCKid, have you checked this video of Edwards responding to questions regarding Israels nukes?

http://www.alternet.org/blogs/video/48600/

Why is it so hard for politicians to give a straight answer?

He has addressed this issue and it didn't go over very well. I found this in the comments by the way of the link that you supplied. Maybe you should have read those as well before damning him.

There are other emerging fissures, as well. The aggressively photogenic John Edwards was cruising along, detailing his litany of liberal causes last week until, during question time, he invoked the "I" word -- Israel. Perhaps the greatest short-term threat to world peace, Edwards remarked, was the possibility that Israel would bomb Iran's nuclear facilities. As a chill descended on the gathering, the Edwards event was brought to a polite close.

Support for Israel in the U.S. has lately become bafflingly multi-cultural, representing an alliance between diaspora Jews, traditional Zionists and evangelicals. Support from Christian zealots, who now represent about one third of Israel's tourist business, is welcomed even though, according to evangelical doctrine, Judgment Day will bring the ultimate destruction of Israel and death to most of its residents.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117957727.html?categoryid=1&cs=1

NYCKid @ 5:

and why is hillary the front-runner?

Because people see through Edward's 'new position for every campaign" bravado.

And his nasty campaigning hasn't helped either...

do you like LIEberman as much as you like Hillary?

Johnny2Bad @ 64:

Lollimom @ 62:

felipe @ 57:

Edwards said we have to make sacrifices. I guessliving in a 28,00sq. ft.house the sacrifice that Edwards is talking about. His idea oif sacrifice is only for those who are poor. If you can afford it then it is ok provided you can pay for the carbon credits. Edwards is a fake. All their records are contrary to their voting records.

There is only one candidate who speaks the truth. His ideas are more realistic and I know he will do what he promised. He does not pretender like all the other candidates. That is Dennis Kucinich.

Edwards & his wife Elisabeth are sacrificing more taking on this corporate monster that has its hooks in our country in one election than you could in your whole lifetime.

What a load.

Just because he's a self-made millionaire, no reasonable person is going to expect him to live like a pauper. If he wants to live in 50,000 sf home, more power to him. He didn't steal his money, like the Bushes. He earned it.

When you start blurring "the truth" with one's personal wealth, you've become irrelevant.

Yeah, what we need is an off-the-grid hermit in the White House. Because, really...how can a wealthy man have the requisite empathy to help out his fellow man and stop a fascist takeover?

Paleeze.

Please people of the USA, vote for this guy or others that have the balls to speak the unpopular thoughts.

Do NOT vote for someone you want your daughter/son to marry.
Do NOT vote for the guy/gal that says what you like to hear.
Do NOT vote for the guy/gal you think would be a great guy to have breakfast with.

Vote for the guy/gal that can run your country.
Vote for the guy/gal that has independent thoughts and will have the gull to tell the lobbies where they can stick it.
Vote for the guy/gal that has the balls to stand up and speak about the problems.

You want a leader and not a drinking friend.

Here's Kucinich's speech from this forum. Sounds like a strong position to me.

Dennis Kucinich's Opening During Global Warming Debate

NYCKid @ 12:

She seems to have smartened up to the fact those of the far left hate her guts and that could cost her the general election

Edward's bots hate her. Just like Dean's supporters tore down everyone and it backfired (and I was a Dean supporter but remmber what worked and what diodn't). Joe Trippi is walking Edward's off plank.

Far-left is a right-wing frame btw.

All the blog attacks have done nothing to affect her numbers. You need to realize the capacity of bloggers. Being nasty about Hillary is not going to win Democrats to your side.

But I enjoy watching the Hillary-haters use unhinged rhetoric.

Amen brother.

Hillary 08!

mo_dems @ 2:

and why is hillary the front-runner?

Considering what Bill Clinton did, I would say that she is the other side of the procapitalism crowd. democracy, and some rights, but mostly just keep everone mostly alive.

And Bill has sexy with a woman and gets Fox News chastement treatment for the next 10 years.... But there is a list of Republicans as long as my arm who have SEX WITH CHILDREN.

So why are people on their side?

"Bill Clinton has sex with an intern Ha HA hA!"

"Name a Republican who hasn't had sex with a page?" I mean, besides Ron Paul...

Lollimom @ 15:

I really want Edwards to beat out Clinton, if Kucinich, Dodd, or Biden can't.

On Face the Nation, Schieffer's fondness for corporate spin was out-of-control with the whole "mud-slinging" fantasy. Big bad Edwards slung "mud" at the precious flower known as Hillary? Bullcrap!

Edwards rightly focused on Clinton's voting record and stand on issues. Clinton had a well-rehearsed, well-timed "mud slinging" reaction, and resorted to squealing like a little girl, pretending she was being attacked. Cry mental rape next time, Hillary: that's an attention-getter, too.

We are in trouble if, as planned, Clinton gets the nomination.

She's so popular, such a "front runner", and like I've said before: I KNOW OF NOBODY who would vote for her.

Well since the polls are no longer done like up here with "Stats Canada" you have no oversight... How do you know if a corporation is even givning you the correct poll numbers.. Some don't even put certain people on their choices you have. The Polls in America are about as legit as the polls in Russia I assume by now.

Hillary is winning the Dem's and Rudy is winning the Repugs because that is what the MSM wants. Both will keep the war going until America is broke, and thats that.