I went to the fund-raiser after the Civic but left shortly after making my donation to his campaign. 'Stoked' nailed it regarding the magic of both events. I didn't get a chance to hear Kucinich much at the fundraiser, but everyone I've talked to pretty much agree with 'Stoked' that Kucinich was in better form at the fundraiser.
Kucinich wasn't allowed to talk specifically about his campaign at the Civic because it was a non-profit event, so that was a further hindrance to his spontaneity. The event btw, raised revenue beyond everyone's expectations. People spoke not only with ovations and applause but with their wallets about the hope they felt.

Although I wholeheartedly support Kucinich, something Marianne said struck a resonant chord in me. These days we need to realize the power of the choir, we shouldn't focus on the soloists too much right now; we've learned that they know how to deal with soloists. Kucinich's campaign, although I love the way some have called it 'the little campaign that could', probably will not move the Democratic party to nominate him and the same political chores will be left undone as before his entry into the limelight. The growth of the choir will be our success.

I still wish Dennis would call for impeachment. He wondered aloud why the public wasn't calling on President Bush, demanding that he explain why he lied to us. Well, maybe if our gutsy congress members called for the formal, patriotic method of dealing with lying presidents, the people would follow. No, impeachment isn't pleasant. It's nowhere near as fun and inspiring as dreaming of a new world where everyone has enough to eat, everyone has a home, and justice prevails. Impeachment is like the subject of a broken sewer line, it isn't pleasant, yet when it happens it needs attention right away. Right now, the shit is backing up and the house stinks. The stench, and disease that permeates gets worse because the willingness to clean up isn't there. Impeachment isn't about hating Bush; it's about protecting the constitution from contamination by using its own built-in clean outs. But it will take a great deal of determination and the willingness to step into the shit. At least you can be sure that you're doing something patriotic by joining with the first roto-rooters of our country, the authors of Declaration of Independence, who rooted out the first criminal George