Reply #15: Where did I say Union Busting was progressive? [View All]

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Perhaps you'd like to build a better strawman next time.

The claim was made that Nader wasn't progressive because he isn't in favor of "free trade" as it is defined by the WTO, NAFTA, etc.

The fact is MOST progressives aren't in favor of those treaties and agreements.

It was a ridiculous argument and one built around the basis that "Pat Buchanan" had similar views, regardless of the fact that Pat's reasons for his views are totally different.

But the propaganda arm of the "Nader is Satan" coalition can't be bothered with things like facts or understanding why someone has an opinon.

I'm not voting for Nader...and I don't appreciate his views on unions in regards to non-profit work and what not. But that has nothing to do with the claim made in the post I responded to.

I did vote for Nader in 00 and don't regret it (I lived in SC at the time for one thing), but I'm not going to the polls for Ralph or the Greens this time.