Nader on NPR, it's "Liberals" practicing "Censorship" to ask him not to

[Ras_Nesta]

run. The questioner gently tried to make the distinction between asking someone not to do something stupid and physically stopping someone from doing something stupid.

No dice. Ralph's freedom of speech is to make an ass of himself while alienating former supporters.

Also, Ralph spits out the word "liberal" like Hannity.

Pathetic.

[Iverson]

1. Look! There goes a UFO!

You just made a few thousand people think about Nader some more.

[Ras_Nesta]

8. He was just on NPR, so I don't think I'm adding too much

thought about him.

We just need to be vigilant about the danger of "Politics-as-therapy" that Nader preaches:

Running for President isn't about what's good for the country, it's all about his freedom of speech.

[MidwestTransplant]

13. I love Ralph

"there is no difference between Gore and Bush" Nader

Fool

[DoctorMyEyes]

2. I used to respect Ralph

used to.....

[onecitizen]

3. He needs to go.........

buh-bye Ralph. Please go away. At least this one election? Stay out of it.

[reprehensor]

4. Ralph, go find some consumers to save,

and get the hell out of Politics, thanks.

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

9. I bought a pack of Good News razors

that get dull after just three shaves. Can't he get on that instead?

[mzmolly]

10. He he...

:toast:

[lastknowngood]

5. The sooner this

asshole enters the gates of hell the better off the world will be.

[teach1st]

6. E-mail from Nader today

To: [e-mail]
From: From Ralph Nader <[e-mail]>
Subject: From Ralph Nader

Dear Nader 2000 list subscriber,

I am considering whether or not to run for President in 2004, and because of your past support, you are invited to keep up to date and provide input about any potential run this year.

I intend to decide soon. Please take a minute right now to sign up at my exploratory committee's website at the following link:
<http://www.naderexplore04.org/>.

I hope you remain interested and personally involved in our country's elections at all levels. Thank you for your support in 2000.

Sincerely,

Ralph Nader

P.S. To unsubscribe from *this* list send an email to
[e-mail].

*Paid for by the Nader 2004 Presidential Exploratory Committee, Inc.*

[LittleDannySlowhorse]

7. I think if he runs again very few people will actually vote for him

this time out. His big moment was four years ago and he's no longer the celebrity that he used to be. Just my opinion.

That said, I would just like to add by way of a personal note that I despise that lazy-eyed fuck.

[Plaid Adder]

11. You know what?

If Nader runs, it won't make a damn bit of difference. Nobody will endorse him and nobody will vote for him.

I voted Nader in 2000. At the time it was the right thing to do. Now that there is no danger of a Lieberman candidacy I can confidently say: You couldn't pay me enough to do it again.

I imagine this is how most 2000 Nader voters feel, and if he can't figure that out, well, he's an idiot. So, if he wants to waste his own time and money, let him. If Roy Moore runs as an independent, he'll be a bigger spoiler for Bush than Nader ever will be for us.

C ya,

The Plaid Adder

[hlthe2b]

12. I heard that interview..... Now, I'm vascillating between sheer anger

at Nader, to unbelievable amazement (and sadness) at his level of denial. Nader has had such an impact during his life. Sadly, I think his ego has taken over and he is at risk of becoming nothing more than a shell of his former self or even a pathetic focus of ridicule.


For those who did not hear, he equated the efforts of his former progressive supporters to convince him not to run (via their naderdon't run website) as a form of censorship. When the NPR interveiwer tried to press him that requesting that he not run did not mean he was not free to speak out nor that this group wanted him not to speak out, he just kept on with his blind conviction that this was an overt attempt to deny him his first admendment rights.

Pathetic...

[iowapeacechief]

25. I heard it...

...and feel as you do. I used to admire him tremendously.

[Democat]

14. Maybe he can get his own show on Fox and complain about "liberals"

And a book deal.

[hlthe2b]

16. I think he lost his last gung ho group of supporters when it became

obvious that he continually blasted/attacked democrats far more often and severely than he did (and does) Bush and the RW. That is the most overt example of his inconsistency (hypocrisy).

[corporatewhore]

21. liberals

Greens hardcore lefties socialists and anarchists use liberal or reformist as a put down because they associate liberal with center dems

[Feanorcurufinwe]

15. What an idiot. n/t

[teach1st]

17. It's important for people to e-mail Ralph and tell him..

Please don't run in 2004!

[e-mail]

[Rooktoven]

18. Allow me to put this as politely as possible...

Fuck Ralph Nader and anyone who would vote for him this time around.

[corporatewhore]

19. good news maybe i wont have to stay at home elction day if DK dont win

Greens hardcore lefties socialists and anarchists use liberal as a put down because they associate liberal with center dems

[Champion Jack]

20. Dear Ralph,

Please FUCK OFF and DIE.
Thank you very much
your Pal
Champion Jack

[WWW]

22. I am shivering with anger after that interview

Did Nadar take votes away from Bush in 2000?... or from Gore? Did Bush become president? Did 3,000 people die under Bush on 9/11 and did 500 American soldiers die in Iraq? Did thousands of innocent Iraqi women and children die in the war? And Nadar is worried about his right to free speech. Unbelievable. I am so angry right now.

I so wish I could swear on this thread.

p.s. I just sent him a note urging him not to run. And it was polite.

[D G]

23. Nader is turning into a comedy act

How about a Nader/Sideshow Bob ticket?

[ramapo]

24. Nader's been missing since 2000

I don't blame Nader for 2000. In fact I agreed with much of what he said and would;ve voted for him had I not worried about what happened happening.

Nader has done nothing worthwhile politically speaking since the Selection. No cause, no real advocacy. Sure he makes some appearances and speeches...but that's his job.

He has nothing to run on. He should stay home. If he does run, I hope nobody makes the same mistake twice.