Nader’s ideas could play important role
As of late, it would seem that the only issues coming forth in the news involve the new and improved Democratic Party. Their take-over of Congress has filled our airwaves for the last few months, as well as their many different candidates entering the race for the Presidency in 2008.
Republicans have seen only a bit of light in the media recently, and, for the most part, it tends to be negative and involve troop surges and negative reviews on the “War on Terror”. The new entrance of Rudolph "Rudy" Giuliani III has made a little bit of a positive stir for the republicans, but not enough to cause a wave of interest except on the Fox Network.
Yet, it would seem to me that something is missing as we begin to get closer and closer to another 21st century presidential election…
Ahhh yes! The Green Party! We have yet to see the loudest minority come forth and present America with their time honored candidate, Ralph Nader. Nader, one of the loudest percussion drums for the environmental Green Party has yet to make his public announcement that he plans to run for the 2008 Presidency. Some have taken this as a sign that Nader has seen the light of his inappropriate actions after the 2000 run on the presidency. (For those whom do not remember, Nader took a whopping 2.74 percent of the popular vote, which many in America believe would have gone to Al Gore had Nader backed out).
But, earlier this week, when Nader was asked if he was going to stay out of this election, he politely smiled and answered that he did not want to comment.
Did not want to comment?
Last time the American people heard those words were a month ago before the figurative Presidential candidate storm hit the airwaves of America. Now, we not only have an over abundance of so-so candidates, but we also have such a diverse candidate base that it actually resembles what America is composed of: individuals.
So, do I support Nader if he wants to jump into the presidential pool? You bet. Do I think he will win? Not even if he gave away free baby Koala bears and kittens to his supporters. But with the entrance of Nader, one has to understand what he does, and what his intentions are. Nader brings forth a host of issues to the race that for too long have been overlooked. Just now, the American people are discussing environmental issues such as alternative fuel and global warming. Why? Because individuals like Al Gore have recognized their importance to the people. Don’t you find it odd that Al Gore made “An Inconvenient Truth” after the 2000 debacle? I Don’t.
No, Nader has as much chance of winning the Presidency as I do. But, he does have the chance to showcase his views on environmental issues, and even more important, his possible solutions to them. And, if the American people are lucky and cheer for him loud enough, the next republican or democratic president might just adopt them.
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on Feb 9 2007. Filed under Opinion.
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