Ralph Nader announced on 'Meet the Press' in February that he was going to give it another shot. He explained that Americans seem primed to vote for an independent.Why that do-goodin' little...doesn't he know he'll split the vote? The nerve of him! Exercising his right to be American.
I don't know what the fuss is about. Americans should welcome Ralph Nader. How many times have we heard Americans complain of the two-party system? Worse, that the two parties - the Dems and the GOP - are essentially the same party with some sprinkles of ideological differences here and there?
Yet, when a true independent steps into the ring, they holler against it. I'm beginning to wonder if Americans have lost their minds and sense of perspective.
One would think that this is a great thing for a vibrant democracy. To hear as many voices as possible. I would go further: Independent and progressive candidates are the lifeline of the American system. Without them politics would be poorer. The notion of him "stealing" votes is irrelevant.
What matters is that there are not enough Ralph Nader's out there. Ron Paul should join the fun.
Ralph may be running but has anyone noticed?
ReplyDeleteRalpie may be running but has anyone noticed?
ReplyDeleteGood point. I guess the press and voters met his announcement with a collective yawn.
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad considering the bigger picture he represents.