Sunday - February 24, 2008
Nader for President!?
WASHINGTON (CNN)—Ralph Nader is entering the presidential race as an independent, he announced Sunday, saying it is time for a “Jeffersonian revolution.” “In the last few years, big money and the closing down of Washington against citizen groups prevent us from trying to improve our country. And I want everybody to have the right and opportunity to improve their country,” he told reporters after an appearance announcing his candidacy on NBC’s “Meet the Press.”
Oh boy, this is great! Will he be able to do to Obamalama what Perot did to Daddy Bush back in ‘92?
This marks his fourth straight White House bid—fifth if his 1992 write-in campaign is included.
Ralph is going for the record, currently held by that old time commie Gus Hall.
“A Jeffersonian revolution is needed in this country,” he said. “Dissent is the mother of ascent,” he said. “And in that context I’ve decided to run for president.”
I though descent was the mother to ascent ("I get knocked down, but I get up again")? Or is Disshat the mother of Asshat?
Nader, who turns 74 this week, complained about the “paralysis of the government,” which he said is under the control of corporate executives and lobbyists.
Can’t really disagree with him there. Maybe corporations would feel the need to have less influence (representation) if they stopped paying taxes?
Nader was criticized by some Democrats in 2000 for allegedly pulling away support from Democrat Al Gore and helping George Bush win the White House. Nader has long denied that portrayal of his candidacy.
No connection at all. And it’s only coincedence that Brittney’s “Oops, I did it again” is going to be his campaign themesong.
Obama said Nader “is a singular figure in American politics and has done as much as just about anyone for consumers.” “He seems to have a pretty high opinion of his own work.”
Nader called Obama “a person of substance” and “the first liberal evangelist in a long time” who “has run a good tactical campaign.” But he accused Obama of censoring “his better instincts” on divisive issues.
Ooh, baby, I can feeeeel the love from here!
There you have it, folks. Ralph “monkey wrench” Nader, back in the ring. Can’t wait to see him at the general debates. I’ve got to wonder just what voters are going to swarm to his side though. All the hippies are more concerned with their 401Ks at this point, and to the younger generation this guy is older than dirt.
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