[Duchess Note ... The following commentary on Congressman Kucinich is by Jason White from THE PROPEACE COMMUNITY SITE [http://www.propeace.net] A terrific blog for those interested in peace related events, topics, activists, etc. Enjoy!]

KUCINICH INSPIRES
by Jason White on March 13, 2005

Kucinich is an inspiration. Individuals like Kucinich are rare in our world. This is a person who is deeply connected to our common humanity, and who is courageous enough to illuminate a path through our dark tendencies and their manifestations in the world. This is a person who can blur the line between podium and pulpit, policy and morality, politics and spirituality, all the while maintaining poise, accessibility, humility, equanimity and a sense of humor. His presence is one of greatness, yet it feels completely natural, comfortable and unintimidating. How fortunate we are for Dennis Kucinich.

There are many specific things that were touched on in the discussion today at Unity on the River in Amesbury, MA. But the idea that sticks with me most is the idea that what we think tends to become a forgone conclusion. If we think that war is the only choice, then we will not see the path to peace; we will go to war. Thoughts lead to words lead to action.

Hopefully I will be able to post audio and video of the event here in the next few days. I will also post more of my thoughts on today's event. I encourage you to do the same. Please comment on this blog entry, create your own blog entry, discuss in the discussion forum section of this site. What are your thoughts? Let them lead to words. Let the words lead to action.

FROM THE FOLK AT "US ALONE" WEBSITE ... THE FOLLOWING COMMENTARY ... What Else Can We Do To Stop The War In Iraq

Those who are pushing for continued occupation of Iraq know they cannot do so unless they can lull the American public into silence. They believe if they can downplay the casualties they won't break through the thin ice of popular support. Do they have YOUR support in this?

http://www.usalone.com/iraq.htm

In the next couple weeks there are major demonstrations planned in protest, plus the Congress will be asked to cough up yet another 80 billion dollars ($80,000,000,000.00) to be raided from every other pressing social or economic program in our already busted budget. We already know the TV cameras are controlled by people with instructions to point them away from the masses who will turn out next week, people who may have traveled many miles to make their voices heard by their presence. That is why we are appealing for all those who care about what our government is doing in Iraq to take just a minute and one click to SPEAK OUT NOW by submitting a personal message to all their members of Congress as well, whatever other action you taking.

http://www.usalone.com/iraq.htm