A local paper's article on ME!

[wheresthemind]

"From his white house to Washington's?

Inspired by Paul Wellstone's death, 16-year-old Alex Cutler is pouring himself into a 2004 presidential campaign

Alex Cutler lives in a large white house featuring a prominent rose garden. Some might consider that common stuff for a Tangletown kid; others might think it's a sign of things to come for this 16-year-old, who's one of the first Minnesotans to join the Dennis Kucinich presidential campaign. "

-http://www.swjournal.com/display/inn_swjlife/life01.txt

This was so amazing! What and article huh?

On the cover of the paper they have a picture of me and the headline "A living Wellstone Memorial". I nearly sobed I was so honored.

Oh and one correction is I never shoot "Tourists" online... just "Terrorists"!

I also got an e-mail from our Minneapolis Mayor, R.T. Ryback, congratulating me on this!

I'm still in shock!

Amazing... What you guys think?

[JohnKleeb]

1. Alex I am your age and you should be proud of yourself

I wish I could be organized as you are. That said lets fullfill our dreams and elect Dennis. Also looking at my email today, I noticed that Dennis supports repealing the Cuba embargo. This man never ceases to make me proud.

[LeftCoast]

2. You and John are both amazing!

I'm a Dean supporter myself, but I think the work you both are doing is really really great!

[JohnKleeb]

4. youre a good guy leftcoast

There are some people out there who say oh Kucinich doesnt have a chance. If Dean can emerge from the shadows I say we can do the same thing and more, its only August and I look forward to Dennis being president and a rising star in the party. He has such a great heart and he is in a way the ripple of hope Bobby Kennedy talked about.

[LeftCoast]

7. We need some hope!

I remember when Clinton was first elected, everybody would say "Wow! The light's back on at the end of the tunnel!" I know for a fact that nobody could have imagined how black that tunnel could be. Anybody who brings hope to the Democratic Party is ok with me. I'll also say this, DK fights. He's a true Dem. We could use a lot more like him.

[JohnKleeb]

8. why I love the guy

hes what Ive been wanting my life, he sounds like me at times I swear it. The tunnel light will be on soon :) and I will enjoy winning more so the great good that a Kucinich adminstration will bring.

[OneBlueSky]

3. kudos, Alex . . .

great to see someone you age so involved and so dedicated . . . reminds me of myself ever so many years ago . . . keep up the good work, and congrats on the recognition you're already receiving . . . :)

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

5. That is one fabulous story and an incredible accomplishment

Your activism is honorable and you came across well in the article. They didn't portray you as an idealistic kid but as a person of principle.

Thank you for working for what you believe in. I was indoctrinated into politics and had a keen sense of social justice at a very young age due to my father's work. I also was the maverick at the private school...so reading your story brought up shades of my own past.

Congratulations. I never realized you were in high school when reading your posts. I feel better about my own future now.

Thanks.

[JohnKleeb]

6. isnt that cool NSMA

I wish I could be like that, I have to overcome my natural shyness, but these Minnesonians they saw Wellstone, I think they can see a good man in Dennis.

[VolcanoJen]

9. Alex, you inspire me and give me hope.

It's so encouraging to see that young Americans are actively participating in the electoral process.

There is nothing more patriotic than the active participation in government.

Kudos to you. You deserved that excellent spotlight.

:-)
Jennifer

[Kenneth ken]

10. excellent article

on a fine young man!

ps - keep up with the improv; I think it would be good training for thinking on your feet, and make you more potent in future political activities, debate-wise.

[Booberdawg]

11. Commendable Alex!

You have a lot to be proud about. Heartwarming to see such dedication and invovement from someone your age. I suspect we'll be hearing a lot more about you over the years. :D

Way to go!:thumbsup:

[Birthmark]

12. Congratulations.

You should be very proud! You are a very impressive young man.

[joycep]

13. That is just wonderful!

I read the whole article.

[prolesunited]

14. What a well-written story

on an amazing young man. You have a great story to tell and the reporter did an excellent job in conveying a sense of you.

This line gave me a chuckle:
"At the end of the meeting, he said, 'Other kids have wild parties; I just have political meetings when the folks are away.' It was really cute."

Keep up the great work and we're counting on you to have a loud and strong voice in the future.

[Rabrrrrrr]

15. Yay!!!

That's so wonderful! And it looks like a huge ass house...

Keeping speaking truth to power, and don't let the old farts get in your way!

And I love the last line - "Dad loves rose gardens - hopefully I can get him a big upgrade someday."

Heh heh.

[Aristus]

16. Way to go, Alex. I'm proud of you!

Now, where were Ron and Hermione? Heh-heh.

[myrna minx]

17. Way to go!

:toast: I'll have to pick up the newest SW Journal today. You make all of your fellow Minnesotans proud! :toast:

[wheresthemind]

18. hey guys thanks!!!

It means so much to have you guys proud of me...

I almost can't wait till primary season is over so we can go back to the friendlier DU!

I'm finally going to have my drivers test this morning and then its off to the fair to leaflet. If any of you Minnesotans are out there come on by the DFL booth!

Rumor has it RT might endorse Dean today, in my reply to his e-mail I plugged Dennis a little! : )

Also we've got John Hottinger, the Senate Majority Leaders endorsement here in MN. He is announcing very very soon!


Wow this post was kinda all over the place.... woooo

thanks again guys! PEACE!

[graywarrior]

19. You rock, kid

I thank god everyday for people like you. Rock on.

[Zero Gravitas]

20. Good for you Alex

I'm glad that at least some of our young people are not being brainwashed by the corporate media and are not only thinking for themselves, but more importantly are acting on thier beliefs.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[bloom]

21. very cool

.

[Breezy du Nord]

22. Good 4 u!

It's good that you'e getting involved. I should really try to do that more...

yet another young, MN DUer,

Breezy

[JohnKleeb]

31. MN should be the offical state of young DU

we got you, Alex, and Derek(leftistrebel). I am so proud of Alex, may we win this election with the best we got Kucinich.

[Breezy du Nord]

36. Shucks!

now if only you were out here too John!

lol,

Breezy

[JohnKleeb]

41. I am not but you all come from such a great state

with such great heroes such as that fine man on your avatar. My dream would Wellstone/Kucinich, that would be beautiful but Paul died,

[leftist_rebel1569]

43. well, there's a solution to that problem...

MOVE HERE DAMMIT! :D

[wheresthemind]

34. breezy?

Where you go to HS? (you can PM me if you like)

[LeftistGorilla]

23. Super cool...

you little Harry Potter

[buddhamama]

24. i think you rock !

the article actually made me cry.
thanks for the dose of hope and optimism.

[davidinalameda]

25. It's okay to shoot tourists on line

cool article!

glad to see the next generation is working hard and reminding some of us old folks what it all means

[kmla]

26. Congratulations, man!

Or if you would like a middle aged geek trying to affect the lingo of people half his age (and displaying in glaring lights his geekness).

"Dude, you rock".

<middle aged geek holds up hand with pinkie and index finger extended, and starts the headbanger head-shaking>

OK, I'll stop now... It gave me a headache...

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

27. kick

[Duncan Grant]

28. Keep up the good work, Alex!

>>Suddenly, I saw the world as a very different place and knew I had to play a role to make it better.<<

Now that's an inspiring vision! I especially appreciate your commitment to fairness and social justice -- looks like there's a little more light in the USA today, and a little less darkness. I think Senator Wellstone would be delighted.

We're all proud of you (and all the other 'younger' activists here at DU)! Your story made my day!

:kick:



edit: that would be activists (plural)

[Born_a_Democrat]

29. Congratulations man! (and dude you do kinda look like Harry Potter)

except for the glasses...but wow it's uncanny....you should contact the Producers...heh....

[dpbrown]

30. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy!

I'm really glad to see this excellent story about you, Alex.

You deserve it.

:party:

Dan Brown
Saint Paul, Minnesota

[study_war_no_more]

32. very very cool

I wish I didn't have to work second shift i miss so much but I am down for Kunich and also our University looming strike at which I am employed.
In Solidarity
Michael G Kelly

[Duncan Grant]

33. worth a big kick...

for the afternoon crowd.
:kick:

[leftist_rebel1569]

35. cool...

coming from another young MN DUer (yay...there's 3 now!), I must say that's pretty damn cool...

[CanuckAmok]

37. Sir, we are all yours...

...and I salute you :hi:

[northofdenali]

38. Wow - really wow!

This is the kind of great start I'd love to see in more people your age, Alex. There's so much indifference out there. You and other young people like you are inspiring. Thanks for a terrific piece of reporting...............and I'll vote for you!

[ScreamingMeemie]

39. I think you are one terrific 16 year old. Great article.

Keep it up!

[Cheswick2.0]

40. Really wonderful article and you came off great!

I am very happy there are kids like you and many of the others here who are smart and care about the same issues I do.
I like DK too, he is a very good man and a good candidate, I am glad he is in the race.

[blm]

42. WOW....

That is so wonderful.

I hope Dennis gets to see it. He'll be so proud. So will the Wellstone family.

[wheresthemind]

44. hopefully they will!

I'm goin down to Iowa and hope to bring a couple with to show the staff down there.

Any time I ever feel down all I gotta do is open up this thread and I'll be inspired again! Thanks guys! I'll keep fighting our fight till I'm to old to do anything but write letters to the editor!