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Nader Launches White House Bid, Says Obama Has Been 'Censored' by Himself
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ABC News' Tahman Bradley reports: Saying that people are feeling "locked out", "shutout", marginalized" and "disrespected" by the political process, consumer advocate Ralph Nader launched another independent bid for president of the United States Sunday on NBC’s "Meet the Press".
Nader knocked Democrats Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton and Republican John McCain for not elaborating on issues that Americans care about like single-payer health care, wasteful Pentagon spending, and protecting workers against the threat of globalization.
"When you see Washington, DC be corporate occupied territory. Every department and agency controlled by overwhelming presence of corporate lobbyists, corporate executives in high government positions, turning the government against it’s on people….one feels an obligation to open the doorways," he said.
Mr. Nader responded to remarks Sen. Obama made yesterday saying that Nader is someone who has a pretty high opinion of his own work and knocks those who don’t listen and adopt all of his policies.
"Sen. Obama is a person of substance. He’s also the first liberal evangelist in a long time. He’s run a brilliant tactical campaign but his better instincts and his knowledge have been censored by himself," Nader said pointing to Obama’s position on Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
"He was pro-Palestine when he was in Illinois, before he ran for the state senate, during his state Senate, now he’s supporting the Israeli destruction of the tiny destruction called Gaza," said Nader. "He doesn’t have any sympathy for a civil death ratio of about 300 to 1, 300 Palestinians to 1 Israeli."
Nader showed no contrition when pushed to explain whether he thinks his run third consecutive White House run might handicap Obama in places.
"The political bigotry that’s involved here is that we shouldn’t enter the electoral arena -- all of us that think that the country needs an infusion of freedom, democracy and choice should just sit on the sidelines and watch the two political parties own all the voters and turn the government over to big business," barked Nader.
Pressed again how he would feel if Obama didn’t become president because he took away some of his votes, Nader said, "If Democrats can’t landslide the Republicans this year, they ought to just wrap up, close down, emerge in a different form.
February 24, 2008 | Permalink | User Comments (74)
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Dang it Nader. Stay out.
Posted by: hawkrew | Feb 24, 2008 10:46:52 AM
Is he being paid by Republicans? I am sure Rove has something to do with this.
Posted by: Letty | Feb 24, 2008 10:48:05 AM
Sweeeeet! We get to keep the White House. I never thought that I would be grateful to this leftist looney for anything. Way to go Nader!
Posted by: Peter | Feb 24, 2008 10:52:14 AM
I will ask again on this site. Where was Ralph Nader when poisoned pet food was getting into the US from China? Where was Ralph Nader when lead-painted and dangerous small parts on childrens' toys getting into the US from China? Also, just found some information on his personal wealth much of which he has 'donated' per his statement. But, he still has in a just-released financial disclosure statement a worth of at least $3.8 million. Even more striking, much of that wealth is invested in a small group of high-flying tech stocks such as Cisco Systems, Comcorp, Iomega and Ziff-Davis. Now, I am going to research those listed companies! MarkMcWane, I have had problems all morning in posting comments. I finally rebooted my PC and ran a full-scale scan.
Posted by: tcnz | Feb 24, 2008 10:53:33 AM
he cost Gore the election in Florida and is evil incarnate.
HE IS A REPUBLICAN. I AM CONVINCED!!!!!!
Posted by: jazzy | Feb 24, 2008 10:54:20 AM
Is he being paid by Republicans? I am sure Rove has something to do with this.
Posted by: Letty | Feb 24, 2008 10:55:00 AM
If either Nader or McCain get elected, congress will get all tied up in debate over how long the President gets for an afternoon nap.
Posted by: jon sid | Feb 24, 2008 10:55:13 AM
The modern day Harold Stassen. Beyond irrelevant.
Posted by: Robert | Feb 24, 2008 10:56:54 AM
If nothing else, maybe the playing field will finally be leveled. Uncle Ralph will most likely go where no man (or woman) has gone before - and that's to bring light on Obama. I don't know, maybe this is a wake-up call to the media to do some real reporting for a change. I guess we all will see.
Posted by: LeeLee07 | Feb 24, 2008 10:58:14 AM
This guy is a cartoon.
I believed in 2000.
I tried to believe in 2004.
Oregon will not be duped again into wasting its votes on a marginal candidate. We need "Change we can believe in."
Posted by: JoeOregon | Feb 24, 2008 10:59:51 AM
8 years ago, Nader handed George W. Bush the presidency by drawing votes away from Al Gore. The latter would have clearly outscored Bush in Florida so that the Supreme Court would not have had a chance to decide in favor of Bush.
A Republican plant could not serve the Republican nominee better than Nader.
Posted by: BrigiBrig | Feb 24, 2008 11:01:37 AM
So Nader's solution to America's problems is to give independents an alternative to vote for that expresses only HIS views? And the results will be another Republcan in the White House and another 100 years in Iraq....someone please explain to me how this will be better for America?
Shame on you Ralph Nader!
You are a self-centered egotistical idiot.
Posted by: kate, tx | Feb 24, 2008 11:07:32 AM
Al Gore lost in 2000 because he didn't carry his own state.
Posted by: ljglabs | Feb 24, 2008 11:08:10 AM
ROB: Your comments made me laugh. So true.
Why is this loser back again? He's a loser because he's tried twice. What makes him think he'd win now??? And why is he coming in this late in the game?
Posted by: Marie | Feb 24, 2008 11:09:02 AM
Well rove and nader are smart enough to know there are many ticked off HILLARY supporters who will not vote for Obama maybe rude is ok with his his supporters but it isn't with the older party members who are voting for Hillary he's so sure he can get our votes we shall see
Posted by: Bishop | Feb 24, 2008 11:09:44 AM
Why would he take votes from Obama. Why would he not take votes from McCain?
silly...
Posted by: Frank | Feb 24, 2008 11:11:16 AM
Yeah... There is no difference between Dems and Republicans...
Except for the ire of the world, 100,000 dead Iraqi civilians, 4000 dead american kids, 60,000 americans maimed, 500 BILLION wasted on a useless war and trillions in debt.
No difference at all. Keep talking, Nader.
Posted by: mg | Feb 24, 2008 11:11:24 AM
Loser!! Stay out, you are one of the primary persons responsible for our horrible eight years. You are just as guilty as Bush for bringing America down. Anyone that is considering in voting for Nader, please change you mind for the better of the US, a vote for Nader is a vote for more of Bush likes.. McCain..
Posted by: Censor me | Feb 24, 2008 11:11:28 AM
Nader is the Huckabee of the left.
That said: Anything that shines negative on Obama can't be all bad.
Too bad he didn't announce two months ago.
Posted by: ThegreatRube | Feb 24, 2008 11:18:27 AM
What a tired old boring man.Go take a long nap Ralph.
Posted by: matthew | Feb 24, 2008 11:18:33 AM
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