Dennis interviewed by Grist Magazine

[govegan]

Alright, it was from Oct. 15, but I don't recall seeing this posted.

"I am running for president of the United States to enable the goddess of peace to encircle within her arms all the children of this country and all the children of the world," Kucinich said when he officially announced his candidacy on Oct. 13. So does he also have a direct line to the goddess of sustainability? And will he urge her to encircle within her arms the planet? How does environmentalism fit into his progressive agenda? Of the 10 key issues in the political platform described on his website, "Environmental Renewal and Clean Energy" comes in at number 10. Should we take that to mean it's last on his list of priorities?

http://www.gristmagazine.com/maindish/kucinich101503.asp

"Kucinich: The implication is that the EPA under Bush stands for Every Polluter's Ally. "

Grist: I'd like to plumb this further, but I know our time is limited, so let's move to your personal relationship to the environment.

Kucinich: Well, for the last eight and a half years I've been a vegan, and everything that implies.

Grist: What does that imply?

Kucinich: translates to being a conserver of resources. The choice of food that helps to promote sustainability to a choice of an American-made car that has one of the best mileages you can get, to --

[DrFunkenstein]

1. I Don't Trust Kucinich On The Environment

Under President Kucinich, we'd probably end up driving cars that get 100 miles to the gallon. That's just plain spooky.

[diamondsoul]

2. Funk, I don't know what's gotten into you

lately but thanks for the consistant laughs!:D

[goodhue]

3. great interview

Thanks for posting. Here's a couple more Q & A . . .

Grist: Is this philosophy of interconnection at the root of your progressive platform? You are known as the progressive Democratic candidate. Can you elaborate on what makes you more environmentally progressive than other candidates?

Kucinich: I'm not tied to any corporate interests that would strip our forests, that would pollute our air or water. Throughout my career, I have worked for structures of law that protect the environment, and the principles that animate my campaign are principles of sustainability. The principles that animate my life are principles of sustainability.

Grist: It sounds like you are referring to a broad, far-reaching notion of sustainability -- not just in terms of the environment, but in terms of econ--

Kucinich: Everything. In terms of everything. You know, monopolies are not sustainable economically. A full-employment economy is sustainable. Health care for all -- that's sustainable. Taking the profit out of health care creates sustainable health systems. Preventive health care, complementary and alternative medicines a sustainable approach to health care. And universal education from pre-k all the way through college is a sustainable approach toward education. A qualitative approach to education is sustainable, as opposed to quantitative, which is based on test-taking.

http://www.gristmagazine.com/maindish/kucinich101503.asp