Because we the voters voted to let big corporations take over D.C., we now have big corporations that cannot compete globally and a country in economic recession. Yes, we deserve the leader we voted for.

Both Nadar and McCain are approaching nursing home ages, how much time do they have, if elected, to serve? Because of Ralph we now have a moron in the White House. What are we looking to accomplish with his canidancy?

I am willing to give an education person a chance, who didn't still the election, to make changes where are everyone else have been in a career position to make viable changes but has demonstrated little changes for the voters.

That is such a short term view. The biggest issue (you'll never hear the Dems or Repubs discuss it) facing our country is that we are locked into a two-party system (in terms of 'viability'). Those two parties, despite the hype and hoopla, are so similar, that it is only a race between which corporate puppet we will elect.

Taking the long term view, we need to develop viable third and fourth parties (or more). I read so much fear in these comments . . . fear about which corporate puppet will win . . . the Dem or the Rep. As long as you vote based on that fear . . . the real solution will never be realized.

It may be true that Ralph Nader cannot win this election, but perhaps we can get enough people together (10%, 20%?) that next time those too scared to join the cause will also join, and ultimately a real change will be manifest.

Until our country breaks the Dem/Rep headlock, we aren't going to see any significant change.

1) Where the hell have you BEEN for the last 7 years after you put Bush in the Whitehouse?

2) What have YOU accomplished over that time?

3) Why have we not heard a PEEP from you during these times of Lead in childrens toys, Millions of autos being re-called or substandard equipment for the military or ANYTHING else in your CORE skillset of Consumer advocate????

You can't just show up for work once every 8 years to run for the office of the most powerful country on the planet and expect us all to take notice.

This poor man doesn't have a Clue. He is a tool for the republicans to once again have some disposable nut make their accusations for them.

That is all.

The only thing I would trust Obama with is his impeccable confidence in playing the lead in the real-life version of "The Pied Piper of Hamlin".

He is in no way a politician, and no, that is not a compliment. Ralph is about demanding, not negotiating. That's just his style.

His rigidity is legendary, whether it comes to policy questions or internal matters within his own organization. George W Bush is a model of free-thinking open-mindedness by comparison.

So for me, it has nothing to do with whether he is "viable." It's simply that he would be a terrible President, and has a personality that is uniquely unsuited for that job.

Knowing the biased media sources of recent, they would probably brush off any troubles to the Obama cult.

If we keep listening to the nonsense about a third party only being a 'spoiler' to the Democratic candidate . . . we will never get the change this country so desperatly needs. No . . . . not even with Obama.

If you truly believe Ralph Nader is a republican paid "spoiler" do you also hold the opinion that Ross Perot was a democratic paid "spoiler" who stole election for Clinton? NONSENSE. Both times.

Nader is a conscientious, dedicated individual who wants to bring real change. Take some time to read about what he is saying. Not saying you have to vote for him, but to dismiss him out of hand as a republican plant is mindless. Be smarter than that.

Personally, Nader gets my vote, unless someone else can bring a true platform of change to the table. Obama, Clinton, and McCain are all dancing to the big money strings.

Why didn't he campaign in 2004?

I'm sure what "forces" him to run today was prevalent in 2004? As Lee commented earlier on this blog (no plagerism) If these issues were so darn important why didn't he present them early on...like after we lost the 2000 election. Begin a surge for the Independent party that would have launched his or another viable 3rd party candidate for 2008; participate in the 19 debates; provide choices in all the past primaries and caucuses; and finally not seem today as an obvious spoiler. Especially since he didn't run in 2004.

Mr. Nader, Instead of campaigning; just talk to the candidates (Not criticize them) and see what can be negotiated regarding your concerned issues; if in fact all concerns are about the well being of the American People.

It's also clear that Nadar can do what Clinton isn't "allowed" to do.....challenge Obama's message, his political history, and his contradictory behavior. Whenever Clinton tries to challenge Obama, everyone comes down on her. Apparently a woman isn't allowed to challenge a man, particularly a man of color. And seeing as how it's a rareity that anyone challenges Obama, it will be interesting to see how Nadar's attempts to straighten out Obama will be viewed. I can't wait to see what happens now that Nadar is in the race.

I've never been into politics like I am this time around. I'm not normally someone who follows a presidential campaign this closely, so I'm very surprised at my level of involvement this go around. I also found SNL's version of the media's bias in favor of Obama very humorous and right on the money, but of course all of the media today are commenting about how "they" are not the reporters SNL was talking about. Of course not.

Nader is a Republican ploy.... Purpose: take away INDEP votes.

Tell me... If he cares so much about the poor then why would he help the Rep. win the whitehouse (REPEATEDLY).
His reason is a lie – he's there to keep Rep. in the whitehouse period.
He's been running for President for almost 2 decades (why would anyone vote for him?) Easy answer: The average American is an IDIOT!

However, he took votes from Gore in 2000 and look what we got...Bush. We will get McCain (and 4 more yrs of Bush policies) because of him.

Democrats Unite!! Elect Hillary as your nominee. It's your only hope. Don't be stupid. The Republicans (and the press) and salivating to make a rag doll out of the ultra liberal Obama. They are Republicans!

People need to get this through their thick skulls. Nader did NOT steal any votes from Gore. You can not own what you do not have.

The arrogance by the Democrats and Republicans (Ron Paul bashers) against third party candidates and Independents is sickening.

Obama or Hillary 08

Know this, if Obama is the candidate, Nader pulls all the Hillary votes away from him, and McCain wins.

nader over barack all the way