Far From

being a symbol of courage, Dennis Kucinich, in the eyes of the WSWS, is merely a tool of the Democratic Party to provide nominal "left" opposition to a war the party supports.

Actually Kucinich isn't so much a tool than he is a showboating, self-aggrandizing fool. I will never forget the way he treated people who showed up at his pre-caucus appearance last December, some of whom traveled out of state and in the snow and ice to come and see him. He couldn't be bothered with them following his speech. Kucinich claimed he had to make an appearance with a local radio station, and never mind the fact the station could and did wait for him and his wife to show up. He proved to me beyond all doubt his cause is himself and screw everybody else.

If you want to be considered a real candidate for any political office, you make the time to meet and greet with supporters afterwards. It is part of making the sale. Everybody does it, no matter if they are sitting presidents of the United States or mayors. But for briefly, and I do mean briefly, meeting with a handful of supporters and signing autographs, Kucinich couldn't be bothered.

Well, fuck him. No wonder he was considered one of the worst mayors in American history, and part of the reason for his name being on the list was his temperament.