Nader Still Thinks He Can Win

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Republicans are responsible for Bush. They nominated him and they voted for him. The people that voted for Bush knew there were better choices and they still voted for Bush. That has nothing to do with who the democrats picked. If you republicans had picked a candidate who knew what he was doing we wouldn't be in this mess. Your candidate was in charge, not ours. Stop trying to brainwash people.

Lauren of PA 9:28PM October 05, 2008

I believe that if Americans had access to all the brilliant ideas progressed by independant and third party candidates that our political discussions would be rich in dialog and generate greater expectations for what 'should' be achieved by our elected officials. It is a near crime that a public election is so fully orchastrated by a privatized debate system monopolized by the two major candidates. This does not allow the average citizen a true comparison of the candidates and will never challenge the system. It reminds me of grade school politics where we as ignorant children would defend the existance of Santa Claus and Chevrolet over Ford because of the traditions of our parents... but, upon learning the truth, are dismay at the fraud of them all.
It is not Ralph Nader's or any other third party candidates fault for Democratic Party election failures. Besides, it is not a constitutional right that either party must be elected. As it is, Republicans where a third party success story. Maybe history could repeat itself and replace one of these parties with a more civic minded, citizen oriented party and redeem our democratic republic before we go the way of Rome.
The fraud of our system is evident by the lack of concern... outrage by our citizens to demand more, higher expectations and service for the peoples needs before the profits of our soon to be slave masters. What have we to fear of third parties/Independants if the all powerful Big Two are serving the people as they sould. The only reason for not entertaining third parties is fear of the public exposure and embarrassment it would be to have ones sins announced from the rook tops.
We should have debates that allowed ALL presidentials candidates accesss to the debates. Anything less is a fraud. And if our citizenery deny such, we deserve the ourcomes we face after electing/empowering an oligarcy. We are sure to fall as a nation as a consequence of our failure to vote our conscience... or perhaps that is the problem... we have lost our integrity and enjoy winning rather than doing what is right.

Eric Hardison of UT 3:46PM August 14, 2008

The media has done a pathetic job of reporting "news" by entertaining those still watching, listening and reading. What is left out is their choice, so we continue on path dertimental to the well being of what used to be a democracy. How many times do your hear "the two presidential candidates" when this is not true? Are they afraid or just reaping the financial benefits for not telling the truth, and keeping what should be aired or written from being made known? Why do they allow these two "major" political parties to get away with what they do? Is the status quo most beneficial to their own well being? Oh yeah, who owns the media? It has even got to the point where the RNC has it's own national network. Just how far will these "major" networks go to make sure "We the people" are kept in our place? As long as the ratings call for it? Will even one network have the courage to drive home the facts about the Presidential Debate Commission? Why 18,000 people die every year because of our health care system? Why we are really at war and the lies leading to it? Why we do not have a run off electoral system instead of the electoral college? How and why legislation beneficial to "we the people" does not make it out of committee and legislation beneficial to coporate welfare passes?
"News" entertainers and political operatives use of spin, costly negative sound bites and labels to blur the truth, do not change what is real.
Mr. Nader has a right to run for office. Those saying he is the cause of "our" problems should take a look in the mirror. Instead of placing misguided blame, hold those accountalble who were "elected" to be your voice.

4 non duopoly of CT 11:06PM August 13, 2008

Obama - and his team are all Socialists.
I'd rather live under a Neo-Con than a Socialist anyday....
At least the Neo-Con doesn't promise to steal more and more of the money from your paycheck in order to pay for those who deserve it more than you do.....
Hitlary...Obama...Edwards -
All of the same ilk....
All Socialists, bend on the destruction of the USA.
Let's all hope that Obama falls flat on his face...
We all know that Hitlary is hoping he will......

springfieldguy of OH 4:47PM August 13, 2008

Nader is not responsible for Bush !!! The DNC is !
200,000 registered Democrat voters voted for Bush !!!!
The Americans people ARE NOT forced to vote for the GOP and DNC
candidates !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They have the right to vote for the person they feel will be best
for America !!!!! (DEMS get that through you thick skulls !)
If the REP&DEM Monopoly is producing crap candidates then all
Americans SHOULD look for better candidates !! Stop this LESSER
OF TWO EVILS that's destroying America !!!
The REPS&DEMS have given us a $9,400,000,000,000.00 debt !
And you think they should be put back in power ????
"Stupid is as Stupid does"

John of TX 1:48PM August 13, 2008

Nader is not responsible for Bush !!! The DNC is !
200,000 registered voters voted for Bush !!!!
The Americans people ARE NOT forced to vote for the GOP and DNC
candidates !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
They have the right to vote for the person they feel will be best
for America !!!!! (DEMS get that through you thick skulls !)
If the REP&DEM Monopoly is producing crap all Americans SHOULD
look for better candidates !! Stop this LESSER OF TWO EVILS that's
destroying America !!!

John of TX 1:38PM August 13, 2008

This is the 3rd time, I've volunteered for Ralph Nader's presidential campaign, I've been all the way down the political rabbithole and back, Alice. 2008 will be the last time I bother with electoral politics. The political situation is really hopeless. Most Americans are too terrified to vote rationally. For elections to work, voters must feel confident in the voting process. After all the 'voter caging', political repression of independent candidates, 'hanging chads', 'software glitches', etc. - No one I know does. Democrats know damn well, this country had 2 stolen presidential elections in a row. Even the voters who blame Nader for 'spoiling' elections understand that the national elections are a fraudulent public relations ritual. They are too frightened to admit that in public. It's hard to come to terms with how bad things really are, especially when the mass media helps you Democrats to scapegoat Nader, instead of asking why Democrat party is so good at losing to the neocon traitors and their globalist corporate overlords. There is less difference between McCain and Obama, then there was between Gore and Bush, so it's only getting worse. Please feel free to vote for a smooth talking political opportunist of your choice. Obey your TV set, like a good Obama-tron or McCainiac. It's too late to unbrainwash you. Courage is what it takes to make a difference, American voters are too terrified to vote for their interests. Instead Obamazombies and McCainistas rationalize, why they must vote for a candidate they know is full of crap and can't be trusted. God Save America from it's stooooooooopid and cowardly voters!

Not Your Daddy of NY 1:03PM August 13, 2008

If it wasn't for Nader's EGO 8 years ago, Gore would have become president and thousands of america lives would have not been lost in Iraq!!!

jrh of WV 3:51PM August 12, 2008

Nadir is exactly what the Democrats need to realize has happened to them. The gerrymandering of conservatives disguised as liberals and liberals disguised as conservatives will no longer be accepted as responsible politics.
The government is at the lowest point in public favor. This may be the last hope of an electoral change before a tax revolt or some other rebellion (Authorized by the Declaration of Independence) becomes necessary.

Morton Kurzweil of FL 2:07PM August 12, 2008

When will the masses ever start to think, learn and research ?
Has the average Jo-blow ever looked at the bills that pass ?
99% have both Republican and Democrat names on them. Party lines are consistently crossed. They scratch each others back.
I think we're teaching ignorance in our schools. Ignorance of the masses gives power to the elite.
We definitely need a 3rd party, but I don't think Nader will fit the bill to rally the votes. The truth is that the majority of the voting public is visceral to one party or the other.
The voters deserve what they sow, and I am certain, if the past 58 years is any indication, times will never get any better but only worse in incremental stages. Just look at the dollar that has lost over 500% in value over that period.
Of course our schools don't teach that it equates to our standard of living. If Nader were elected, in itself he could not change the course. It requires a body of congressional elected officials behind him.

Davis of CA 7:05AM August 12, 2008