Unity Is Essential
by Dennis Kucinich
http://www.kucinich.us/messages/072204-dennis.php
Personal News #29
Well I finally got to see "Fahrenheit 911" this past weekend on Sunday, July 18th. Wow! Oh my gosh! What an intensely, brilliant, well done film by Michael Moore thats based on truth and the facts. I experienced a wide range of emotions throughout this two hour movie. As did the other folk in that upper eastside Manhattan cinema go through similiar feelings [ie: tears, anger, laughter, etc]. At the time of the 9/11/01 tragedy I worked about 6 blocks southeast of the World Trade Center south tower. I was there that day, a day we New Yorkers will never forget. Seeing and hearing that 9/11 segment in the Moore film brought such emotions, plus tears spilling down my cheeks. I was sitting between two elderly ladies and I swear we were all in tears. One of the things this film did for me was cement my intense dislike for the whole Bush Administration and what havoc its brought about in 3 1/2 years. Without a doubt, this is truly one of the worst administrations in American history. I strongly urge many Americans to go see this film BEFORE November 2nd election. It will open your eyes to the selfish, arrogant, corrupt greed of this administration and lack of compassion for poor or middle class Americans [plus the world]. If you cannot get to the cinema, I've heard from reliable sources that the DVD will be out BEFORE November 2nd. Excellent! Amen!
Back on July 12th we were suppose to have a NYC Friends Of Kucinich general meeting, but it was rescheduled to July 19th. I am so happy it was rescheduled, as I couldn't attend the previous date due to ill health. At Mondays meeting [which was two hours after my dentist appointment] the following Kucitizens were there ... Ellen, Paul, Efram, Sandy, Bill, Linda, Tom, Ken and myself. It may seem like a small gathering, but we had some excellent discussions on numerous topics. One of which was about the upcoming Democratic National Convention being held in Boston. Two people [ie: Ellen & Linda] at the meeting will be heading up that way this Friday. [I'm told that other NYC Kucitizens will be going.] I am so looking forward to hearing of their experiences at the next general meeting on Wednesday, August 4th. Then on August 5th is the monthly Kucinich Meetup ... location still hasn't been decided. Further talk centered on NYC Kucitizens and asking them to help out several progressive campaigns in the area. The progressive Democrat campaigns are for Frank Barbaro, Jessica Flagg (718-549-4422), Robert Jereski and Diane Savino (718-303-9660). [Here on the Duchess Blog, I currently have Jereski's website link listed to the right & will have the other three links up shortly.] Sadly the "Candidate Forum" will not be happening before the DNC, but there is a possibly that it may happen before the November elections. THE NATION is still interested in being a sponsor for this event. Recently Nader/Dean had a debate/forum down in DC and it can still be viewed on video via CSPAN website. After the meeting ajourned, I joined Paul for a quick bite to eat at Grand Central Stations food court. We hadn't seen each other in awhile and caught up on news.
On Tuesday, July 20th, I joined others [ie: Ann, Tonya, Angie, Jill, Richard, Evan, myself & a nice Japanese gal] at Saints Alp Teahouse for the monthly Tea Meetup. We spent an enjoyable two hours talking, eating good food and drinking some interesting cold refreshing tea combos. I really like this establishment, as their food is nicely prepared and reasonably priced. It was a very warm evening and seemed like everyone was out in Greenwich Village. All the restaurants and cafe's were hopping with activity and patrons. Lovely seeing Jill again and she has such a bubbly personality. We hadn't touched base since end of April, beginning of May, so that was a nice perk.
BENEFIT CONCERT FOR FRIENDS OF ROBERT JERESKI TO ELECT A REAL PROGRESSIVE TO CONGRESS & to Challenge the Bush Agenda!
AT THE NUYORICAN POETS' CAFE
Let's celebrate what we've been able to accomplish together so far.
Where: The Nuyorican Poets' Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. Between Aves. B & C
When: Thursday, July 22nd at 7:30 p.m. until 9:30p.m
What: A benefit for Friends of Robert Jereski (to elect Jereski to Congress)
Performances by:
Casey Neill: Over the last few years, Casey has busked with Pete Seeger in Grand Central Station, toured with Dead Kennedys frontman Jello Biafra, collaborated with many of the finest traditional Celtic musicians, and toured throughout the US, Canada, & UK.
Folk-soul songwriter Allison Tartalia: Her first album Ready won the 2003 Outmusic Award for Best Female Debut and she was recently hailed as an up-and-coming "Indie Chick" by She Magazine. As her album title suggests, Allison Tartalia is Ready - and she's heading your way.
Please bring your checkbooks to contribute inside during the event. We are unable to accept cash. (You can pay cash at the door.) If you are unable to make it, please send a check (up to $2,000) to: Friends of Robert Jereski, 2 Tudor City Place, #9AS, New York, NY 10017. If you donate more than $250 please include your occupation and the name and address of your employer. If you care about challenging the Bush Agenda, come to our fundraiser, with your friends. Remember, if you can't make it, send $10, $35, $100, or up to $2000. YOUR DONATIONS GO TO CREATING A NETWORK OF INFORMED ACTIVISTS DEDICATED TO CHALLENGING THE BUSH AGENDA! We need your monetary contributions from across the country to take on a millionaire incumbent who voted for the Bush Agenda. Stop the war, bring the troops home, protect our Civil Liberties, health care for all, inves t in renewable energies, Marriage Rights for all, supports Choice and more! http://www.jereskiforcongress.com
We don't hire high-priced consultants; we're not wasting our money on polls. We know what the people of the country are calling for and that's why Rob's running. Your money will contribute directly to the necessary work of organizing an informed, networked, body of voters who are demanding fundamental change. Together we can create a truly representative Democratic Party, one Congressional seat at a time! Please send $20 or more if you can afford it. E-mail your friends and family with a personal note about this event and this important election. And ask them to contribute too. Please RSVP at jereskiforcongress3@yahoo.com with "RSVP" in the Subject heading. Challenge the Bush Agenda!
Robert Jereski ... Democrat for Congress
KUCINICH & KERRY TOGETHER
[From Kucinich For President Website]
Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich, whose dogged determination and intensely loyal grassroots support carried him through every primary and every caucus in the nation, has endorsed Sen. John Kerry and pledged to "do everything possible" to help elect him as President. "Unity is essential to bring change in November," said Kucinich. "Unity is essential to repair America. Unity is essential to set America on a new path." "With the same passion and commitment I demonstrated in my own campaign for President, I intend reach out on behalf of the Kerry-Edwards ticket to unite our Party with all those who may have felt left out. I will let them know that the time has come to unite in a common effort for change which is essential, not only for America but for the world."
In a joint appearance Thursday in Detroit, Kerry responded by saying, "I'm proud to have his help." "Dennis brings a passion," Kerry continued, "not just to the Party and to the unity that he spoke of, but to our country. He loves this country. He loves the ideals that we're founded on, and he loves the dream that we're still chasing." Kerry also said he agreed with Kucinich's assessment that many Americans feel left out. "He spoke the truth when he said there are many people from different parts of our Party who want to feel comfortable that they can find the kind of honesty and decency that they want in their government. And I think that Dennis' coming on board with some of those who've been the most disaffected and the most disappointed is a sign that our Party is going to be unified as never before. We are going to be focused as we've never been before. We are gong to restore America 's sense of right and wrong and its commitment to the average people who are struggling to make ends meet and make this country live up to its dreams."
Stressing the linkage between unity and victory in November, Kucinich said, "John Kerry can win because there is a place within the Democratic Party for everyone, including those who may be thinking of supporting Ralph Nader." Kucinich pointed out, "Most people know I have many of the same commitments that Ralph has." But he added, "If there is room for me in the Party and in the Kerry-Edwards campaign, there is certainly room for Ralph and for his supporters." Both men acknowledged that they have had differences on some issues. "When we disagreed," Kerry noted, "which we did do on a number of different issues, we agreed to do it agreeably." Kucinich, said Kerry, "is a man who knows what the middle class is struggling with today, and his fight has been a fight for justice and for fairness. It has also been a fight for peace." Kucinich described Kerry as "a good friend and a decent man." "He has a lifelong commitment of honorable service to our nation as a military officer and as a Senator. He can be trusted with power. He will help heal America ." Kucinich is scheduled to speak at the Democratic Convention Wednesday night.
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