Holy Moley! Edwards Out; Nader In?
By La Verne Casagrande - Wednesday January 30th 2008 |
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Yep. Discuss.
John Edwards photo courtesy John Edwards 2008 on Flickr; Ralph Nader by wickenden on Flickr. Both Images: Some Rights Reserved.
What now?
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Reading the other comments on the CNN article was the first time I have ever felt moved to post anything implying my political views.
Those who blame Nader for Gore’s loss in Florida are neglecting the fact that more of Florida’s Democrats voted for George Bush (12%, 200,000+) than all of Nader’s votes combined. [San Francisco Chronicle, Nov. 9, 2000]
To those who say that idealism in politics is a great idea, but someday in the future when it is less crucial for a regime change, I repeat the cliche that rings so true: If not now, when? (Please note that it usually takes a lot for me to admit a cliche is true!)
I’m usually content to sit on the sidelines and vote my conscience quietly. But, being told who I should vote for just because they are more likely to win is an insult to all that this country can, and should be. If I agree more with a third-party candidate (liberal or conservative), I vote my conscience. Perhaps I’m just an anomaly.
It is a self-fulfilling prophecy that anyone outside of the Republican & Democratic parties can not win an election. I abhor feeling indoctrinated to believe that we are not only wasting our vote, but that we are ruining elections. Don’t forget that once upon a time in the 1850′s there was a little 3rd Party called the Republicans that fared pretty well in the end.
In the end I’m not certain if I would vote for a 3rd party candidate in 2008, but I do plan on researching all candidates thoroughly, and not just jumping on a bandwagon or stooping to uneducated and infantile name-calling.