Say NO to Our Friend Ralph Nader, NO to Another Republican White House
In 2008, There's Simply Too Much at Stake
There is no better evidence of this than this year's primary season. Democrats have fallen in love with both Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton, while Republicans are holding their noses and falling in line behind John McCain.
Of course, I'd much rather be a member of a party that falls in love. But falling in love, as everyone knows, can often lead to hurt feelings.
Take, for instance, those who say that Hillary Clinton would not receive Barack Obama's votes should she win the nomination. Why? Because of hurt feelings, of course. After all, the policy stances of Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton are quite similar. And everyone left of turncoat Joe Lieberman knows that a Hillary Clinton presidency would be far superior to one of warmonger John McCain.
But once we Democrats fall in love with a candidate, it's difficult for us to leave their side. Especially if it's someone as awe-inspiring as Senator Barack Obama.
There is now talk of former-Green Party candidate Ralph Nader entering the race. On January 30, 2008, Ralph Nader launched an exploratory committee for a 2008 White House bid.
We all know Ralph Nader's effect on the 2000 election. In a close race, the result was the eight-year devastation that is the George W. Bush administration.
2008 is shaping up to be yet another close general election. And while we all on the left love Ralph Nader and his progressive policy ideas, while we all respect his outstanding contributions to this nation, it is imperative that we all rally behind the 2008 Democratic nominee, be it Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama.
A vote for Ralph Nader in the November 2008 election would be worse than a wasted vote. It would essentially be a vote for John McCain. While we Democrats are indeed a party of idealists, this November we must band together as a party of pragmatists and win back the White House. We, as a nation, cannot afford another Republican administration. In 2008, there is too much at stake.
I call upon each of you to do this nation a service and contact Ralph Nader's exploratory committee by clicking here: NaderExplore. Or by mailing the committee at:
Nader 2008 Presidential Exploratory Committee
P.O. Box 34103
Washington, D.C. 20043
Tell our friend Ralph Nader that the Democrats need every vote in order to prevent another Republican White House. This year to Ralph Nader, we say "Thank you, but no thank you. There is too much at stake."
Say no to our friend Ralph Nader, no to another Republican administration.
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16 Comments
Post a CommentI agree with Orchiolum's comments. There were many factors involved in Bush's winning of the 2004 election. I'll admit I voted for Nader in the last election, but hey I'm a Massachusetts resident so there were no worries about my state going red. If I'd lived in a battle ground state I would have likely voted Democrat.
If you don't see the connection, perhaps you can take Bush on in an IQ face-off. I blame Bush plenty, but none of us would have to, if people didn't throw their votes away on Ralph Nader.
Why do people still blame Nader for Bush? Blame Bush for Bush.
I agree.... No to Nader !!
we've heard in American politics for many, many years. But, as you say, Democrats fall in love and I am indeed in love with the possibility of Clinton, Obama, or both. But once elected, if they fail to follow through, then next time I will vote my gut and conscience, honor and honesty, for someone like Nader. Historic, inspiring times indeed.
Ralph Nader wasn't the only factor which propelled Bush to the White House in 2000...all the Democrats who didn't get off their dead butts and vote could easily have negated the Ralph Nader effect. The two major partys' candidates almost always tell us what we want to hear, through heart-tugging little anecdotes and sound bytes, and then don't, or can't, follow through with their promises once elected. Ralph Nader spoke a great deal of truth in 2000, and I am not inclined to attempt to silence his clear and honest voice this time around either. I won't vote for Ralph Nader this year as I realize the stakes are too high and am willing to give the two part system one more chance. I've played this two party game all my life, and this is among their last chances with me. I will vote for whichever Democrat is nominated, and I think our energy would be better spent getting out the Democrat vote this coming November rather than attempting to discourage one of the few honest voices we've hear
Nader could ruin us all.
I agree with you, Kelly. But even if Nader pulls a few thousand votes in swing states like Florida or Ohio, it could cost us the election. And that would result in another catastrophic administration. Better we nip this in the bud.
Jack, Ralph Nader turns 74 this month and looks much older. If people think John McCain lacks enough youth and vitality to be electable, I'm not too worried about Ralph Nader at this late hour in his political career syphoning off votes from either Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton. This is not 2000, thank goodness.
For once, Chadd, say something worth saying. Glad you enjoy my articles.