In Oddball Interview, Dennis Kucinich Questions Bin Laden Raid, Refuses to Blame Syrian Government
- Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:17pm by
Billy Hallowell
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Ohio Rep. Dennis Kucinich is known for his sometimes kooky commentary. In one example back in 2007, he told viewers during a presidential debate that he has personally seen a UFO in the sky.
While millions of Americans can surely relate to seeing something they couldn’t quite identify overhead, Kucinich’s statement that he felt a connection “in his heart” when he saw the “triangular craft” and that he heard “directions” in his mind is a bit more difficult to believe. Watch him discuss it below:
In a recent audio interview, Kucinich leaves behind the extraterrestrial to provide his perspective on some more pressing matters — Bin Laden and Syria’s ongoing government crackdown. According to The Plain Dealer, the Congressional lawmaker refused to lay blame on the Syrian government for its recent attacks on protesters, offering what almost seemed like a quasi-defense of the Assad regime:
“We also understand that there’s very serious questions raised about the conduct of the Syrian police, but we also know the Syrian police were fired upon and that many police were murdered,” Kucinich continued…
“I’ve read where President Assad has made certain commitments, and I would imagine that when things finally settle down, that President Assad will move in a direction of democratic reforms,” Kucinich said. “He has already made that commitment from what I can see.”
When the conversation moved to the Bin Laden raid, Kucinich explained why he decided to vote “present,” rather than joining the vast majority of his Congressional peers in a congratulatory vote that merely aimed to support the intelligence community for its anti-terror actions:
Kucinich was one of only four House members to vote present on the congratulatory measure, which passed 406 to 0. Twenty-one House members didn’t vote. The same measure also passed the U.S. Senate without opposition.
“I think that’s a debate that is worth having,” Kucinich said, adding that the resolution suggested the matter was closed.
“We understand what Osama Bin Laden stood for,” he said. “But the deeper question is: ‘What do we stand for?’ Not what he stands for, what do we stand for? And what direction are we going? That is a concern I have.”
Kucinich said he couldn’t really discuss whether the action was handled appropriately because “I was not in that room, I don’t know how it went down.”
File these most recent quips under “Kucinich says the darndest things.” What will he come up with next?
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Comments (59)
EdBoo
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 6:48pmThis guy will throw anyone into the sea to avoid a war up to and including getting people killed to help make it happen to meet his ant-war agenda. If there ever was flaming liberal he is the one not to forget the rich selection of bozo libs in California.
Report Post »ChiefGeorge
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 5:38pmTesting is this working?
Report Post »jeffile
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 5:21pmLooks like Alfred E. Newman to me.
Report Post »teddrunk
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 5:14pmHas anyone figured out what species Dennis Kucinich is?
Report Post »brian8793
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 5:10pmObama actually had a good answer for that. UFO’s are garbage. If you saw a ufo or alien, just keep it to yourself. Nobody cares…
Report Post »nomercy63
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:56pmI don’t like him but he is right, what do we stand for? I did not like the mob bloodlust with Bin Ladens assassination and it was illegal. So as much as I hate to agree he is right.
Report Post »tmplarnite
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:55pmKucinich is a UFO!
Report Post »mrsmileyface
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:35pmKucinish should of brought his “dummy” to the interview. It would of made more sence than the actual dummy.
Report Post »Tickdog
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:34pmlol!!
Report Post »watchdog_jedi
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:34pmAs a soon-to-be-former constituent of Kucinich, I’ve been asking myself what HE stands for for a long time. I will agree with him in asking where are we going…
Report Post »judostatic
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:20pmyou know i seriously wonder why we elect some people into power i mean he really has to ask what do we stand for? we are the united states of america the driving force of peace and greatness in the world (well we where) this guy acts like killing osama was a bad idea and that it should have been some debate on what we are like he is better then us just makes me wonder
Report Post »Doc_Slammin
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:16pmDear Mr. Kucinich,
Killing and/or torturing innocent people are intolerable acts. Putting a bullet through Bin Laden’s head is called “justice”. Now, I know this word is foreign to you, so I will elaborate.
On 09-11-2001, thousands of non-military, non-combatants, were attacked on American soil.
In the U.S., a person is innocent until they are either proven guilty or admit to being guilty to the crime committed. Bin Laden gave a public admission of guilt.
Justice was, mercifully, served by a singular bullet to the head of an admitted terrorist leader who has destroyed the lives of tens of thousands of people around the world.
Bin Laden was not tortured, he was not buried under a ton of rubble, he was not even forced to choose between burning to death or suicide by jumping from a skyscraper,
That is the kind of people WE are as a nation.
Perhaps you can answer my question now….
What kind of person are YOU?
Report Post »Rob
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:15pmDennis Kucinich and the Keebler Elf…. ever seen them in the same place at the same time?….that‘s all I’m saying.
Report Post »let us prey
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:14pmHe left the part out that he was gang probed and then sued the White House cafeteria for a broken tooth.
Report Post »JUSTANOTHEROPINION
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:06pmQuit picking on Dennis. If you want to pick on someone try the morons that voted him in.
Report Post »im4truth
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:59pmIs it just me?
Or was the a stupid question? It would seem that more important questions should be asked in a presidential debate…here’s one we could have all got a good laugh at…Sen. Obama are you in fact a Muslim?
hahahahaha!
Now ~ that’s c-r-a-z-y!
Naw lets go ahead and make fun of the guy who thinks he saw a UFO instead. hahahha!
c.r.a.z.y.m.a.n
Good job MSNBC.
Report Post »I rest my case.
tom
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:58pmKilling OBL was a war crime, however the DOJ should STOP prosecuting CIA, Navy Seals, and others for things that make no sense compared to Obama giving the word to take OBL out, unarmed, in front of kids, and in cold blood. Again, that does not bother me, my guess is OBL living with his pal, “Satan.” However, the hypocrisy coming from this administration is exactly that, “hpocrisy” another word for “political.” Even some of the 911 families asked Obama to stop, he said NO. The interrogators have families and have become victims of 911 as well, thanks to this administration. Vote them out in 2012..
Report Post »MightyMouth
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:52pmDuhz kookcinich do anything but “oddball” interviews?
Report Post »GayDem4Beck
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:42pmObama pulled a typical Democrat “Pivot” on the question. As described by Howard Dean below.
http://www.youtube.com/user/rbevins1967#p/f/93/QIycNkLAEV0
Report Post »PER100
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:35pmthis is a sad mind. it is amazing that he not only holds a seat, but one of authority and rank. then again he is a Dem…to be expected.
Report Post »olduglyanhappy
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:28pmpoor poor dennis , sometimes his lips fly while his brain stops
Report Post »chfields62
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:36pmBrain?? What brain??? That was taken by the aliens……
Report Post »Exrepublisheep
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:24pmANYONE saying the killing of B. Laden was wrong is a coward. Please replace.
Report Post »TheGreyPiper
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:24pmThe only ones I’ve heard saying that, from this country, have a D after their names.
Report Post »mossbrain
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:22pmGo chew on an olive pit you squirrel of a human being.
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:21pmWhere is Art Linkletter when you need him??
Hey Dennis , Keep em coming. and What do DEMOCRATS stand for???
Report Post »Robert-CA
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 7:22pmI can’t believe that an American like him is defending that vicious syrian dictator who sponsors & harbors the most dangerous terrorists in the world like hezbollah & hamas .
Report Post »I.Gaspar
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:21pmThis guy needs time in a padded room.
Report Post »The_Almighty_Creestof
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:26pmI say we kidnap him, paint his body orange, his hair green and force him to memorize the Oompa Loompa song!
Report Post »escape_from_socialism
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:57pmHe is Dem., But I admire him for his honesty. He speak his mind and follow with his voting.
Report Post »At least he votes against Un-Patriot Act. Not like fake conservative Bachman.
papapatriot
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 3:58pmWhat can one expect from a progressive. To belittle America is part of their anti-American agenda. Sometime the people in his district will smarten up and vote in a candidate that will represent them and America.
Report Post »Ranubis
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:05pmI’m from Cleveland, and the only reason Denny keeps getting elected is this. Do you vote for someone who is completely far left wing but I’d say an honest man, or the lying cheating bastard who run against him.
Report Post »MAJORMINOR
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:05pmThe boy who would be Mayor strikes again. What an embarrassment!
Report Post »Ranubis
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:13pm@papapatriot, he is not un-America, (I can‘t believe I’m actually defending him) he is the Dems Ron Paul, he is very patriotic and dose love this country. As escape_from_socialism said he voted against the UnPatriot act. Yes he’s kookie and looks like an ET but…he has more integrity then most people even dream of.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:28pmAll of them need a padded room.
Report Post »BetterDays
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:29pmKuchinch is a straight shooter, much like Chris Christie is. He’s honest to a fault, has loads of integrity, does what he says he will do, he my be a liberal but I can respect his character.
Report Post »Chances are if he were a conservative we’d all vote for him.
At least he voted against the unPatriot Act, not like I’m a total fake tea party heiress Bachman.
pajamash
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 4:36pm@Ranubis – “integrity”? I remind you of his sandwich lawsuit.
http://theweek.com/article/index/211458/petty-controversy-dennis-kucinichs-dangerous-sandwich-lawsuit
Report Post »AOL_REFUGEE
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 6:19pmTalk about the Devil’s advocate…
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 6:52pmwhy ask such a dumb question in the first place ?
I have a question for Obama, who is Harrison J Bounel ?
Report Post »chazman
Posted on May 31, 2011 at 7:04pmDamn you, Dennis! Those UFO’S over Oakland came outta yer butt, didn’t they? Fess up, punk! I want the truth! Admit it!! YOU ARE AN ALIEN!
Report Post »avenger
Posted on June 1, 2011 at 7:30amhis mom should have practiced abortion…
Report Post »Ranubis
Posted on June 2, 2011 at 2:35am@pajamash, lol I did forget about that, but my respect for the man still stands, again as I’ve said I do not agree with him politically at all, but as BetterDays stated if he were a Conservative we would all vote for him.
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