Why Kucinich Will Never Win the Nomination

Because nobody who ever says something like this will win the nomination:

It is time that the United States begin the process of withdrawing our troops, and allow a UN peacekeeping force to take over the reconstruction of Iraq.

Because nobody who ever says this will win the nomination:

This Administration has no exit strategy for removing US troops from harm’s way. It is now clear, that in their rush to war the Administration failed to adequately prepare for the post-invasion period.

Because nobody who said something like this on 25 July 2003 — more than four years, 3,000 US fatalities, unknown Iraqi casualties, and hundreds of billions of dollars ago — will win the nomination:

The United Nations must be brought in. Negotiations for an exit must begin now. An exit agreement with the United Nations must involve the US letting go of the contracting process.

The UN must also take over management, accounting and distribution to the Iraqi people of Iraq’s oil profits. Additionally, a transition from UN control to self-determined governing structure by and for the Iraqi people must be planned. Finally the Administration, which unwisely ordered the bombing, must fund the reconstruction.

We must act now to remove US troops from harm’s way. While some are calling to send more troops into harm’s way, I believe this is wrong. It is time to get the US out and the UN in.