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Willie Nelson Campaigns for Ohio Congressman Dennis Kucinich
The Boot ^ | Posted Jan 30th 2012 | Erin Duvall

Posted on 01/31/2012 12:20:41 PM PST by Responsibility2nd

Willie Nelson sold out a 1,400 seat theater in Lorain, Ohio, on Sunday (Jan. 29) in support of Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D - OH). As a result of redistricting, Kucinich has been forced into a primary battle with fellow Democrat Mary Kaptur, whose campaign funding was recently reported as almost seven times that of Kucinich.

"Dennis and I go a long way back," Willie said before the show (quote via the Chronicle-Telegram). "Anything I've been interested in seeing done, he said, 'What can I do to help?'"

The pair first met in 2002, after the Congressman's Prayer for America speech, in which he called the Patriot Act unconstitutional and cautioned that military spending was creating a "permanent war economy." Upon hearing this declaration, Willie was compelled to contact the politician.

"[Willie's] a man of the people," says Kucinich. "Very plain spoken, very sincere, big heart, great sense of humor [and] a pretty good golfer. He's an amazing guy, and he's a good friend."

The country legend also cited the Congressman's position in favor of decriminalizing marijuana use as an issue he supports, saying he'd rather have American soldiers guarding the Mexican border than fighting abroad. You may recall, the Redheaded Stranger was arrested in 2010 for possession of pot.

"Whatever Dennis wants to do, I'm here to help," Willie added.


TOPICS: Political Humor/Cartoons; Politics/Elections; US: Ohio
KEYWORDS: denniskucinich; willienelson
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To: andy58-in-nh
He’s also got a hot wife,

Hung Jury.

21 posted on 01/31/2012 12:47:35 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Spoiler Alert! The secret to Terra Nova: THEY ARE ALL DEAD!!!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I filed my Willie Nelson music years ago with my Bruce Springsteen music...in the circular file.


22 posted on 01/31/2012 12:47:47 PM PST by NY Cajun
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To: Responsibility2nd

I filed my Willie Nelson music years ago with my Bruce Springsteen music...in the circular file.


23 posted on 01/31/2012 12:47:56 PM PST by NY Cajun
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To: PBRSTREETGANG
Willie Nelson has smoked so much reefer that the Zig Zag man has a tattoo of Willie Nelson on HIS arm.
24 posted on 01/31/2012 12:49:14 PM PST by allmendream (Tea Party did not send the GOP to D.C. to negotiate the terms of our surrender to socialism.)
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To: freedumb2003
Hung Jury.

Is the jury still hung?

25 posted on 01/31/2012 12:54:40 PM PST by andy58-in-nh (America does not need to be organized: it needs to be liberated.)
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To: allmendream

LMAO.


26 posted on 01/31/2012 12:55:57 PM PST by andy58-in-nh (America does not need to be organized: it needs to be liberated.)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I love Willie”s music and have been to many of his performances, but just daymn


27 posted on 01/31/2012 12:56:47 PM PST by Rannug ("God has given it to me, let him who touches it beware.")
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What has 32 teeth and 136 legs?

Front row of Willie Nelson concert


28 posted on 01/31/2012 12:58:39 PM PST by dsrtsage (One half of all people have below average IQ...In the US the number is 54%)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I was always friendly with a probation officer who covered our region and he always talked a good game regarding personal responsibility and consequences. In 2004 I saw an article in the local paper which stated he had something to do with the county Democratic committee. I mentioned to him that I had seen the article and he told me was strongly supporting Dennis Kucinich for President. I suddenly felt I should slowly retreat from his presence without showing him my back. In that moment, I realized he really believed in collective responsibility and that society should absorb the blame for causing an individual’s bad behavior. While I have maintained a cordial relationship with him, I will probably never again discuss anything of substance with him. I felt I had found my foot resting on the head of a coiled viper. On a level; I suppose my reaction is harsh and unreasonable, but on a deeper plane, my instinct feels prudent and meet.


29 posted on 01/31/2012 1:03:44 PM PST by davius (You can roll manure in powdered sugar but that don't make it a jelly doughnut.)
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To: andy58-in-nh
Is the jury still hung?

I'll take the Fifth... ;)

30 posted on 01/31/2012 1:10:42 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Spoiler Alert! The secret to Terra Nova: THEY ARE ALL DEAD!!!)
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To: Responsibility2nd

I think he’s been enhancing his weed with something a little more hard-core. He dun did lost his mind!


31 posted on 01/31/2012 1:42:59 PM PST by vpintheak (Occupy your Brain!)
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To: PBRSTREETGANG

After voicing his support for Kucinich, Mr Nelson proclaimed loudly that he had the munchies and ran off to the local Krispy Kreme.


32 posted on 01/31/2012 2:07:15 PM PST by JaguarXKE
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To: freedumb2003

In that picture I can imagine Dennis turning his head suddenly to the left, looking slightly down and, in the voice of Mel Brookes, saying “Hello boys, did you miss me?”


33 posted on 01/31/2012 2:11:35 PM PST by JaguarXKE
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To: JaguarXKE

Willie Nelson has always been a big time liberal and supported Obama in 2008. He’s one of the few liberals in country music. He gets along well with the left-wing
Dixie Chicks.


34 posted on 01/31/2012 3:29:38 PM PST by NKP_Vet (creep.)
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To: NKP_Vet

Further confirmation that a brain isn’t actually needed to be an entertainer.


35 posted on 01/31/2012 3:51:20 PM PST by JaguarXKE
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To: JaguarXKE

Hello boys...

36 posted on 01/31/2012 4:44:09 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Spoiler Alert! The secret to Terra Nova: THEY ARE ALL DEAD!!!)
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To: freedumb2003

Yep, that’s the scene!


37 posted on 01/31/2012 5:27:15 PM PST by JaguarXKE
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