Comments on: Is Nader Planning Another Run?

Two-Time Presidential Candidate To Appear On Meet The Press To Discuss Possible White House Bid

[b-easy63]

Why would anyone now or at any point in time with half a brain care what a candidates wife says. She''''s not running for president, he is. That''''s like hilary clinton claiming she has more experience than Obama because she was married to the President...right...

Posted by EyeSupremacy at 07:30 PM : Feb 22, 2008


Because the first lady also represents us as Americans. If she is uncouth--then so are we. If she is gracious, then so are we. If she is compassionate or helpful, then we are also perceived that way. Like it or not, the potential first lady carries the implied temperment and gentility of the nation. If she fails at dinner parties, repartee, diplomacy etc--it is an indictment of all of us--so if Michelle is to be considered a potential first lady--she better be given a handler to not only teach her the etiquette in presenting herself to the nation--but also the discretion required in representing the nation--and this facade is required at all times--if she can''t pull it off--she can''t be first lady--we are not going to diminish the Presidency any more for mediocre personalities. And I am an Obama supporter, that was not only dismayed by Michelle, but felt she need a good slap for being so impolitic at this point.

[b-easy63]

Posted by AaaBee at 07:18 PM : Feb 22, 2008

Michelle has an affliction we are not used to seeing in politics or for many of us--even in our own lives--she is brutally honest. This has led her to be indiscreet and to regard her honesty as a virtue instead of recognizing sometimes the expediency of the white lie. Like when she said she would have to think long and hard before supporting Hilary--the answer is probably the truth--but it also is naive. Not only can she put her husband''s nomination in jeopardy; even if elected, the propensity for a first lady to stick her foot in her mouth can be detrimental to our image internationally. I already wrote to Michelle and told her she needed to watch her mouth and hire a handler. Course, I doubt she even got my letter--but someone better warn her, that not only can she sink her husbands aspirations now--but that as long as they are together, Americans will not want to risk the liability of a first lady who does not know how to practice diplomacy. I will grant this woman a learning curve, because we have heard worse--but if she can''t shut it, she needs to go underground and be seen only--and not heard.

[b-easy63]

Nader does not look well at all. Odds are, this man needs attention and hopes to get it. This is really pitiful, rather than have superdelegates to cheat and redirect the votes of the will of the people (if necessary) maybe there ought to be rules against frivolous runs in elections--sort of like frivolous lawsuits--where the case is thrown out and the person who started it all is fined and chastened by the courts.

[merlgrey]

please explain how when voters go to the voting booth and make and vote thier conscience... that the candidate they voted for legitimately can be considered stealing votes? or is it considered more american and more democratic to vote for any of the shills presented by the standard two party pallbearers? makes me think americans are too fat and lazy and scared to do anything outside the status quo. may as well start lining everyone up to have thier b@lls cut off, not doing any good anymore anyways.

for the record... i know a numerous republican (or conservative) leaning folks who have voted for and written in nader in the past. ive never met a democrat who has said they voted nader.

[brianbwb-2009]

"I seriously believe he will turn to the bottle in later life when he grasps the reality of his failed legacy. I suppose that will be the ultimate justice." Posted by ontheleft

You are most probably correct, but I will continue to call for war crimes trials even after Bush leaves office. Too many have suffered and died, and continue to do so because of his lies, and the US economy is in imminent danger of collapse because of his penchant for corruption.

A precedent needs to be established so the next idiot looking to rip off the US with a phony "war" can look to Bush as an example of what happens to such people, like former times when a criminal''s head was put on a stake and left to rot at the city entrance.

It would be proper and fitting if Bush remained sober, but only because he couldn''t afford a bottle in prison, maybe just one last shot of Jack on his way to the firing squad.

[jw218389]

Nader: A humble consumer advocate - yeah right...

He''s LOADED, a millionaire. He should run this time as a Republican.

Bush''s only friend left is Nader.

[incog-nito]

Ralph Nader knows full well he will never win the presidency. And he knows full well that his candidacy will attract a few independents that would normally vote Democrat (never mind those who would only for Nader. Wonder what they do when he''s not running). So why is he running? To siphon vote away from Dems and potentially handing another victory to the GOP. His supporters may disagree with this assessment, but that is the only possible outcome of his candidacy.

[radiob-2009]

The Democratic Party represents the change the American people are looking for and I''m confident we''ll put a Democrat back in the White House in November," Paxton said.



In order for this statement to be accurate then one has to look at the democratic party of almost 50 years ago with JFK. Neither party has represented Americans since.

[hsinco-2009]

McCain is a loser and might win against a candiadte like Ralph but he has a snowballs chance to beat Obama!

[ubrew12]

incog-nito said: "Looks like Ralph Nader is determined to keep the Republicans in power for the next 4 years."

Thats true and its a good reason for him to run. Think of it. If Nader hadn''t run in 2000, wouldn''t we all be fat, dumb, and happy by now under a Gore administration? Instead, by running he''s exposed the very real danger to America (and the world) posed by modern American Republicanism, which has given itself over to neoconism, with its romantic attachment to empire. I must admit, alot of us who couldn''t have given a rats *ss 8 years ago about whether Bush or Gore won the election CARE NOW. By running, Nader is unintentionally (or increasingly I think, intentionally) pulling the WHOLE country LEFTWARD.

Another 4 years of Republican control would be just the ''push'' needed to send many American''s into the streets seeking blood: which is where they should have been for some time now.

You can only be sold out for so long. What''s amazing about Republicans is how upfront they are about it: they WILL sell you out! Its part of their philosophy!

[Michael Arnold]

I hope so. I can''t vote for warmongering murderers/thieves... so that only leaves Ralph.

[randynason]

Can''''t somebody find a hole deep enough to bury this guy in? Every four years he digs himself up, comes around to screw up things and get some undeserved publicity.


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Posted by PVperson

My sentiments, exactly! It would be better to see Nader spoil a rising soufle, rather than a perfectly good election.

[ontheleft]

Posted by mh4cbs1 at 10:46 PM

The reason the Democrats took impeachment off the table is because they wouldn''t have the votes to actually impeach him, so seriously why bother? The Republicans tried to impeach Clinton and it only made them look smarmy. The Democrats came out looking dignified as a result of the decision they made.

Bush has already been convicted in the court of public opinion and I think that is the only justice we will ever have. He will go down as one of the worst presidents in American history and will live the rest of his life with that albatross on his shoulder. I seriously believe he will turn to the bottle in later life when he grasps the reality of his failed legacy. I suppose that will be the ultimate justice.

[mh4cbs1]

ObservantX:

You must be joking. Our present mess was brought about by Democrats who abandoned their principles and have been acting like Republicans for years. Thats the real reason fascist Bush was elected - there was no counter message in 2000 or in 2004. Just look at your pathetic, whining Democratic Congress, who allowed Bush to invade Iraq, and who took impeachment "off the table".

You brainwashed Democratic whiners make me sick.

[liberalme]

I don''t think he''ll have any effect on this election--people are not only sick of him, but there are way to many important issues he doesn''t have a clue about.


He''s a has been let him RIP.

[mh4cbs1]

If Clinton gets the nomination I will vote for Ralph Nader, absolutely. These spineless, two-faced corporate-owned Democrats talk like they care about average citizens, then shaft us with NAFTA, deregulation, corporate welfare, $500 Billion annual war-industry budgets, corporate lobbyists writing our laws...

At least Nader will call it like it is.

All these whining Democrats who blame Nader for 2000 should grow a brain and and realize that Gore lost because he had no conviction. When Ross Perot ran in 1992, did you hear Republicans whine that Ross helped Clinton win? NO. Did Republicans cower and move to the center? NO. They honed their message, mobilized their base, and took control of congress in only 2 years.

Stop the Democratic Whinning

[hawksprings]

What we need is for Algore to join Nader in running for President on the Green Party ticket.
That would be the ultimate. Algore, the Savior of the Planet, running for President with the Green Party.

Anyone want to join me in drafting Algore for that???

[pvperson]

Can''t somebody find a hole deep enough to bury this guy in? Every four years he digs himself up, comes around to screw up things and get some undeserved publicity.

[incog-nito]

Looks like Ralph Nader is determined to keep the Republicans in power for the next 4 years.

[pilgrimsway-2009]

Hey! Lets all look the other way!