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What would happen if the media

macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
edited April 2008 in A Moving Train
fell in love with Ralph Nader...

like they have with the other 3 candidates.
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  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    Well that wouldn't make any business sense for them to do, now would it?

    It would a great day when candidates were covered based on merit, accomplishments, record and ideas instead of money and partisan politics.
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  • my2handsmy2hands Posts: 17,117
    Abookamongstthemany wrote:
    Well that wouldn't make any business sense for them to do, now would it?

    how does that not make business ense?
  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    Most of Nader's current supporters would find a new candidate to support because Nader would have become too "mainstream", and loved by the corporate media...

    Then new, TV news influenced voters would start supporting him, and then in turn be called sheep by the old supporters.
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  • lazymoon13lazymoon13 Posts: 838
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Most of Nader's current supporters would find a new candidate to support because Nader would have become too "mainstream", and loved by the corporate media...

    Then new, TV news influenced voters would start supporting him, and then in turn be called sheep by the old supporters.

    lol so true.
  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Most of Nader's current supporters would find a new candidate to support because Nader would have become too "mainstream", and loved by the corporate media...

    Then new, TV news influenced voters would start supporting him, and then in turn be called sheep by the old supporters.

    oh burn
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  • brandon10brandon10 Posts: 1,114
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Most of Nader's current supporters would find a new candidate to support because Nader would have become too "mainstream", and loved by the corporate media...

    Then new, TV news influenced voters would start supporting him, and then in turn be called sheep by the old supporters.

    Best post I've read in a while. Thanks for the laugh.
  • macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Most of Nader's current supporters would find a new candidate to support because Nader would have become too "mainstream", and loved by the corporate media...

    Then new, TV news influenced voters would start supporting him, and then in turn be called sheep by the old supporters.


    ahh so the men and women that support Nader only support him because he is not popular on television?


    what kind of car do you drive..may i ask?
  • macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Most of Nader's current supporters would find a new candidate to support because Nader would have become too "mainstream", and loved by the corporate media...

    Then new, TV news influenced voters would start supporting him, and then in turn be called sheep by the old supporters.


    you can't hide your ignorance in my threads... i see it coming from you miles away.
  • macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
    lazymoon13 wrote:
    lol so true.


    so you agree with him..


    paul supporters
    nader supporters
    gravel supporters
    mccain supporters (before he became the favorite)

    are just supporters because they werent popular...


    is the reasoning here?
  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    macgyver06 wrote:
    you can't hide your ignorance in my threads... i see it coming from you miles away.


    Relax chief... I think focusing your attention on detecting ignorance has taken away your ability to pick up on sarcasm.
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  • unsungunsung I stopped by on March 7 2024. First time in many years, had to update payment info. Hope all is well. Politicians suck. Bye. Posts: 9,487
    macgyver06 wrote:
    fell in love with Ralph Nader...

    like they have with the other 3 candidates.


    I think the media is only in love with Obama.
  • macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Relax chief... I think focusing your attention on detecting ignorance has taken away your ability to pick up on sarcasm.


    ahh so the people who replied in agreement are even more dumb :)

    excellent job
  • macgyver06macgyver06 Posts: 2,500
    unsung wrote:
    I think the media is only in love with Obama.


    it will switch at the snap of a finger...

    they could get fucking arnold elected president

    think thats funny and crazy... think about it..


    its really not that funny because you know they could do it.
  • inmytreeinmytree Posts: 4,741
    macgyver06 wrote:
    fell in love with Ralph Nader...

    like they have with the other 3 candidates.

    I'd be pretty happy...

    but what or who would you blame when Ralph still doesn't get support and the votes you desire...?
  • brandon10brandon10 Posts: 1,114
    macgyver06 wrote:
    ahh so the people who replied in agreement are even more dumb :)

    excellent job


    Actually, we caught the sarcasm. Thought it was funny too. Also loved how it poked fun at all the Naderites calling Obama supporters sheep.
  • ledveddermanledvedderman Posts: 7,761
    macgyver06 wrote:
    ahh so the people who replied in agreement are even more dumb :)

    excellent job

    No, we just have a sense of humor---which some people seem to be lacking.
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  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Most of Nader's current supporters would find a new candidate to support because Nader would have become too "mainstream", and loved by the corporate media...

    Then new, TV news influenced voters would start supporting him, and then in turn be called sheep by the old supporters.


    Bullshit claim.

    What matters to me is his stances and record.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

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  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Relax chief... I think focusing your attention on detecting ignorance has taken away your ability to pick up on sarcasm.

    Oh it must have been sarcasm. Ive heard that same remark plenty of times here on this board and I don't don't for a moment that you honestly think that.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    inmytree wrote:
    I'd be pretty happy...

    but what or who would you blame when Ralph still doesn't get support and the votes you desire...?


    We wouldn't have anything to blame and then you'd actually have a point. As it stands now, you don't because Nader is completely ignored and not covered by the media so we can't not expect that to make a huge difference. Just like the way all you guys think Nader doesn't do anything but run for prez every 4 years and then vanishes...it's ignorance based on non-exposure.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    ledvedderman wrote:
    No, we just have a sense of humor---which some people seem to be lacking.

    Pul-lease...you guys cry like babies anytime someone makes a dig at Obama....and you know it.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • kenny olavkenny olav Posts: 3,319
    why is it I want to see Chris Wallace die?
  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    Kenny Olav wrote:
    why is it I want to see Mike Wallace die?

    Hey Kenny, what do you think about Matt Gonzalez? Do you see him picking up where Nader leaves off?
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • kenny olavkenny olav Posts: 3,319
    Abookamongstthemany wrote:
    Hey Kenny, what do you think about Matt Gonzalez? Do you see him picking up where Nader leaves off?


    dammit! You quoted Mike Wallace before I could correct my mistake... it's his son Chris that I wished death upon. haha... i kid of course, or that's what my conscience tells me.

    anyway, do I see Matt Gonzalez running for President for the next four elections? is that what you mean? i think he's a good guy. i think he should concentrate on winning a local election. it's too bad he barely lost the race for mayor of San Fran.

    i really don't know what is the best way to challenge the current electoral system. i think Nader is out there raising important issues. but his running for President doesn't seem effective anymore.
  • PearlsGirlPearlsGirl Posts: 257
    macgyver06 wrote:
    fell in love with Ralph Nader...

    like they have with the other 3 candidates.

    haha, I believe there was once a time where he was seen as sane. Even Ed loved him.
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  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    American politics have officially become a fucking JOKE...
    Case in Point: All 3 Candidates courting the WWF Wrestling vote!!!
    Are you fucking KIDDING ME??? These fuckers are WATCHING WRESTLING... what makes anyone think they will actually go out and vote??? And seriously... do you want some dumb fuck who thinks the Iron Shiek is real to cancel out your well-thought out and reasoned ballot???
    I rest my case.
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  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    Kenny Olav wrote:
    dammit! You quoted Mike Wallace before I could correct my mistake... it's his son Chris that I wished death upon. haha... i kid of course, or that's what my conscience tells me.

    anyway, do I see Matt Gonzalez running for President for the next four elections? is that what you mean? i think he's a good guy. i think he should concentrate on winning a local election. it's too bad he barely lost the race for mayor of San Fran.

    i really don't know what is the best way to challenge the current electoral system. i think Nader is out there raising important issues. but his running for President doesn't seem effective anymore.

    I hope he runs for something more national. He's bright and enthusiastic. I like having a choice that I can really get behind.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • AbookamongstthemanyAbookamongstthemany Posts: 8,209
    PearlsGirl wrote:
    haha, I believe there was once a time where he was seen as sane. Even Ed loved him.


    Well I can see no reason people wouldnt see him as sane. He's interviews are always spot on. He's the underdog but he is an articulate and very intelligent. I know that based on what he has to say not spin I've seen on tv.
    If you want to tell people the truth, make them laugh, otherwise they'll kill you.

    Man is least himself when he talks in his own person. Give him a mask, and he will tell you the truth.
    -Oscar Wilde
  • FinsburyParkCarrotsFinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    He's got a knuckly face. That's a photoshopper's nightmare. Ain't gonna happen.
  • CosmoCosmo Posts: 12,225
    A 20someThing Approval rating for President The Worst President In The History Of Worst Presidents... even LOWER Approval ratings for Congress.
    Q: What does that mean?
    A: The American voters are fucking IDIOTS!!!
    Why?
    Because WE vote these LOSERS into office.
    Then, we bitch about it. WE are to BLAME because we get the poor leadership we keep voting for.
    ...
    So.. this election, i am voting for ANYONE who is not the incumbant. I don't care if I think they are doing a good job... the way things are, they are part of a spoiled barrel of rotting fruit. i am voting for the person i believe will bring a fresh infusion of REPRESENTATION into the political leadership... not the same ols 12% approval rating team.
    This way... i can honestly bitch about a Ted Kennedy or John Warner being lifetime Senators... because i refuse to take part in this bullshit we go through every 2 years. I am taking control and exercisine my power of TERM LIMITS. Beacuse WE have the POWER to control... we are just too fucking stupid to realize it.
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    Hail, Hail!!!
  • drsluggodrsluggo Posts: 4,742
    macgyver06 wrote:
    fell in love with Ralph Nader...

    like they have with the other 3 candidates.
    If they fell in love in with him half as much as they do Obama, he'd probably poll at like 20% without as much as an ad or campaign stop...
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