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.
Bottom line:
Kookcinich is pro-weed.
I doubt Willie cares about much else.
Willie...answering the question:
“Just how much dope does a person have to smoke to support Kucinich?”
All those years of drugs and booze certainly take their toll...
He must be backing Ron Paul for President, then.
So, Toby Keith isn’t the only one smoking weed with willie!!
Willie is a great song-writer but otherwise, uhh...
I liked Willie Nelson...in the 70s. Didn’t even know he was still alive. Guess the brain is long gone.
LOLOLOL
Who cares what this old degenerate says or thinks.
If not, why not?
Look at who IS supporting Paul.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2840669/posts
(hint. another doper.)
I’ve heard Kucinich speak enough to get a sense that he honestly believes a lot of the garbage he spews. And more often than not, I think Kucinich thinks he’s trying to help America.
That is to say, the man is crazy.
Nelson belongs in jail. KookSinItch in a mental hospital!
Please do not tell me anything about Willie Nelson.
I already despise him but his CD’s are always playing in my car. they make me feel good.
ROTFLMAO!
Politically speaking, Dennis dwells on an entirely different plane of existence than most of us. Planet Loopy. But by all accounts, he’s a nice person, not a hater. He’s also got a hot wife, which definitely goes a long way. I can see why Willie would be interested. That, and access to a lot of truly high-quality weed...
Just roll the windows down and air out the limo before arriving, Congressman.
Who knew Willie had a think for gnomes. Or maybe it’s the hot wives of gnomes.
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