St. Ralph is still saying no difference between GOP and Democrats

[zulchzulu]

If you read what his campaign manager is saying, they are feeding the same lies about the difference between the parties:

(snip)

"AP POLL: NADER AT 6 %
Washington, DC: Just ten days after announcing his presidential candidacy, an Associated Press poll released today has Ralph Nader at 6 percent.

"This country does not belong to the two corporate-controlled major parties," said Theresa Amato, Nader’s Campaign Manager. "Voters are yearning for more voices and more choices. Ralph Nader’s candidacy is providing an alternative to politics as usual."

Karl Rove couldn't be happier. Politics as usual? You bet. I wonder how much money the GOP is contributing to the Nader campaign or through his pet "Citizen Works", where Amato has been president. Granted, nothing's perfect with the Democratic party. While St. Ralph says that he's not in the race to damage the Democratic chances, his staff is sending another message which is exactly similar to his 2000 message about no difference between Gore and Bush.

You'd think by Nader's dogma that he gets money from his campaign from little elves. In 2000, here's a breakdown of his contributors (by sector):


Links:
http://www.opensecrets.org/2000elect/sector/P20000527.htm

[Faygo Kid]

1. When he says "no difference," he means neither will nominate him

What an ego.

[Skittles]

2. He has to say that to relieve his guilt

he knows damn well he has blood on his hands and is in complete denial.

[corporatewhore]

3. As ivesaid befor umhaider not nader showed me they aint that different

for most people voting third party they are doing so for personal reasons it isnt just about nader
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=132&topic_id=389828

[Old and In the Way]

5. Yes, you have said this before and before and before.

But for whatever personal reason someone chooses to vote for Ralph, the end result is a vote for Bush. I've said that before, too.

[silver state d]

10. Yup

Its not just Nadir's ego. It the self serving egos of folks who want to morally pure by spouting rhetoric and not have to take responsibility for the good and bad that comes from real world politics. Voting for nadir is good for the ego since he'll never win and he can't therefore screw up so he remains perfect and they can always say "i voted for the perfect candidate. You're guy did Blah blah." Real helpful real constructive NOT

[jean]

4. is there a source showing which states will have him on the ballot in Nov?

[MurikanDemocrat]

7. Good question - I keep hearing he can't get on most state's ballots

but don't know which states.

[zulchzulu]

11. I have a list of that info

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=132x444133

[jean]

18. That was a lot of work! Thank you

[zulchzulu]

24. I was curious about it...plus I brewed some good coffee

:->

[Old and In the Way]

6. I wonder who "other" is? I imagine that would be quite illuminating.

nt

[displacedtexan]

8. I can't believe that the man I respected so much 30 years ago...

now comes across like this:

[MurikanDemocrat]

9. And there's no difference between St. Ralph and ....

[Career Prole]

12. Say it to my face Ralph...

...for them's fightin' words, and it'll be a pleasure to be the young guy in the scrum for a change!

[coloradodem2005]

13. I thought he knew better now.

[AntiCoup2K4]

14. Sure, blame Nader for the fact that Republicans are running the DNC/DLC

...rather than do anything to oppose those fascist traitors.

I'm not voting for Nader, but I won't pretend he's wrong.

[RichM]

15. Outrageous! Democrats are MUCH more spineless. They also don't

know what they stand for; they have less money, and they lose all the time. They whimper better, & go to their knees better!

How can Ralph fail to take all that into account? If those aren't significant difference between the parties, I don't know what would be!

In equation form -

Republicans = direct servants of ruling class, overt & blatant
Democrats = indirect servants of ruling class. Function by falsely pretending to "represent average working Americans."
2-party duopoly = political instrument of ruling class, which is skillfully used to maintain illusion of "democracy." Functions as safety valve for social tensions.

I'm shocked, shocked that Ralph could POSSIBLY say that the two parties are the same, when their roles in the system are obviously so different!

[G_j]

16. referring specifically to the

quote you cite:
"This country does not belong to the two corporate-controlled major parties"

I doubt if I know a single person who wouldn't agree with that in principal.
Everybody knows how much influence and control corporations have over politics. It's a simple fact.

[Octafish]

17. Funny that Ralph. Hasn't he heard of "Federalist Society?"

They're the Reich wing with a law degree. Members of the FS include "justices" Scalia, Kenne(?)y, O'Connor, and Thomas. Dunno about Rehnquist because they may not allow open NAZIs.

[WiseMen]

19. May Soros would fund a non-profit to get Ralph to drop out.

[pezcore64]

20. lol

yeah, hes just babbling on about nothing , eh?


lol

lordy people, he mite be an egotistical bastard, but he IS right about that. both ARE controlled by corporate america and people DO want change in the process.
hes not wrong.


i think everyone picks on nader cause they are scared of him? whats the deal? dont think democrats can win with him around? i think they can. if kerry looses, it wont be naders fault, tho im sure everyone will blame him if they can.

blah, i think people on DU need to just get over Nader and not even talk about him. Ignore the fact he even exsists if you dont like him.

[blondeatlast]

21. Kerry pisses off some people too, so let's just stop discussing him.

blah, i think people on DU need to just get over Nader and not even talk about him. Ignore the fact he even exsists if you dont like him.

:eyes:

[pezcore64]

22. well

well atleast kerry would be in line with this website...seeing as hes a democrat and naders not.

[Dr Fate]

23. There is no difference between Ralph, the GOP & the media...

...all 3 attack and lie about us democrats.