INDEPENDENT LENS | An Unreasonable Man | PBS

[capucchan8]

thank God Obama was about change we could believe in, lol

[FRSFreeStateES]

If Democratic Socialists of the Democratic Party and in America in general are so fed up with the Democratic Party. Then they should unite all of the Progressive 3rd Party's of America into one Democratic Socialist Party.

[usedtobesupermom]

He's my HERO! What a wonderful place this world would be if the leaders in all countries were HONORABLE & HONEST as he is!

[seltian]

UGH I HAVE to get this movie!

I keep watching this trailer over and over because the movie looks so good!

And Alterman, leave Nader alone. There's not an iota of difference between the Democratic and Republican parties. Nader is the only chance we have for AVERTING things like the Iraq War, the destruction of the environment, and the defiance of the Constitution.

[seltian]

"They [the Democrats] blame Nader for giving us Bush. I blame them for BEING Bush!"

-Michael Moore

[uresist]

...a good example of how one should live their life.

[youbintubinallday]

GOVERNMENT BY THE EXXONS AND GENERAL MOTORS, FOR THE DUPONTS. Thats a pretty good way to put it.

[sonever1]

Go Ralph Go ! ......except for some of the social positions.

[frankwolftown]

not a bad movie. I think everyone should see this movie

[lifeblazers]

just another capitalist

[Joedick27]

@lifeblazers Based on what?

[dickydoctor]

I think it was a clever remark and I laughed my ass off at the stupid face of the plastic presenter as he repeated it back to Lord Nader

[quillinhand]

I'm changing my vote from Barr to Nader

[DANxCHORIN]

Good choice.

[skasha99]

I hear Ralph called Obama an 'uncle tom' is it true?

[Amalgam80]

he said something along the lines of " let's see if he's an uncle sam or an uncle tom" i think he was talking about foreign policy. I personally don't know what he meant by it, but knowing nader, he didn't mean the obvious racist remark.

[streetrider180]

he meant we will see if obama governs for the people or turns his back on them for the corporations

[evelau]

Something along those lines, he said that Obama now had the opportunity to help the USA achieve great things and that we would see if he'd become Uncle Sam for the people of the United States or Uncle Tom for big corporations.

[impalapez]

True, saw it myself on Fox, and it was " Let's see if he'll be Uncle Sam or Uncle Tom"

Kind of a Bummer, but, he's probably just tryin to get some more attention from the media that ignores him

[Jasno90]

"But his choice, basically, is whether he's going to be Uncle Sam for the people of this country, or Uncle Tom for the giant corporations"

He was not directing a racist remark at Obama, shep smith just spun it on him. I admit it was probably a poor choice of words and he should have used another term (just so it couldn't be used against him), but he was still unfairly attacked for it.

[evelau]

I like how at the end of the interview, Smith asks if he regrets using the words and he says "Not - at ALL." wiht a little smirk. Brilliant.

[xxmonickkkkaxx]

Yes it is, do some research on AIPAC, Obama is bought and paid for.

[travelfar22]

NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE

Democrats and Republicans = THEY the CORPORATIONS

OPEN the DEBATES / Let NADER Debate!!

they block him from debating because they're quite scared!

Political bigots use the term "spoiler."

[nportillo73]

According to the latest poll, 43% are still undecided. From the word on the street, as I've heard, people aren't thrilled about either McCain or Obama.

59% of independents want Ralph in the debates.

In 2000, 70% of people wanted Ralph in the debates. The Commission on Presidential Debates still said no.

They will say no again this year, too.

All Independent voters need to step up and vote Nader. If 43% are undecided (independent) then these numbers suggest a very likely victory!!!

[NaderGonzalez2008]

we want to have a government of the people, by the people , and for the people vote for Nader.

If you want a government of the Exxons, by the General Motors and for the DuPonts, vote for Mccain/Obama.

[rj2miller]

Let's stop talking and do something. VOTE NADER 08.

[truculentfairy]

Everyone is all talkin' about how great Obama is going to be, but he won't be holdin' a candle to what Nader could do. Nader makes Obama look like a schoolboy with a pretty smile.

[loopyloupe]

If America votes for Obama just because he seems like a cool guy then get ready America, because we're headed for trouble.

CAlifornia got stuck with the Terminator as governor and in only a few years he's backrupted the state!!! This election is a popularity contest, and if we don't do something to make it otherwise, then all I've to to say is brace ourselves for what's ahead

[croftperkins]

@truculentfairy  2 years later: No kidding, huh?

[niakitty]

Great film. While a national gem/saint such as Ralph Nader (and he's our one and only) continues to speak out on our behalf (the citizens of this nation) undaunted,undeterred and untainted by the desperate special interest backed corporate commentary at times found in it, never fear. He's a mouthpiece for truth and it stands on its own, while corruption continues to crumble under the weight of itself. Now or later...the truth floats: it's closer to heaven.

[nowellian]

Obama and Clinton are such spoilers. If they would just drop out we would have a great president, Ralph Nader!

[truculentfairy]

Amen

[oogrooq]

i almost hope hillary wins the nomination over obama, just so i can vote for ralph nader.

[ShinsengumiTaicho1]

How sweet a ticket would that be?

[ShinsengumiTaicho1]

Nader/Gravel 08!

[XUnrealpkI]

i just saw this documentary. really worth watching. they really smeared him to oblivion. lousy democrats.

[rainbowmatrixs]

I don't see any difference in the two parties at all..look at health care..do you really think they work for the people..

[jeepxjer]

ralph- american patriot

gravel- american patriot

ron paul- american patriot

[ryanshaunkelly]

Kucinich too...

Four(4) for truth.

Are you going to help us Bloomberg?

[jeepxjer]

bloomberg is smart, and it shows that new yark was ready for a change when they dumped rudolf the red nosed fucktard

[reticent3]

Hey this hits all the PBS stations on the 18th! Watch it and weep for America, when it's best citizens is slandered by the jerks ruining our nation!

[reticent3]

Nader saved more human lives than anyone outside of the medical field. As for "spoiling", why can ONLY America can't deal with more than two parties? The Democrats analysis proved Nader gained votes for Gore. Gore's campaign was the worst since the Civil War. He planned on losing. Gore shafted America and any idiot can see that. Gore could have beaten a drunk, AWOL, womanizing, drug using business failure...but didn't? People, realize elections are faked when controlled by the 2 parties!

[CharAznable]

If your going to yell at Nader For Running, you should also consider yelling at the "Second" party for running also. Lets just have the One Candidate, Can you Imagine how Efficient this country could be?!? We could call our one party the National Socialists, I hope the name isnt already taken.. :crosses Fingers: Our Stocks would Really rise HIGH, We could invade More countrys, and build more camps around the world. I Cant Wait!!!

[jonesr999]

He did change the world. His running for President gave the White House to George Bush.

[greyhoundfriend123]

Nader and America could have used your vote!

Let's hope you are honest enough to vote for Ron Paul this time.

[thediversion77]

jonesr999 - nader didn't cost gore the election. In Florida, the difference in votes between gore and bush was less than ALL the 3rd parties running. 2nd, 200 Thousand registered Democrats voted for Bush in Florida. 3rd, Gore couldn't carry his own state (Tenn.) or other "slam-dunk" states. The list goes on, Gore just ran a snooze-fest campaign and it wouldn't make a difference if he ran or not. Even nader believes gore won the election, but that it was stolen from him.

[jonesr999]

Florida was given to Bush because he received 438 more votes than Gore. 97,000 votes went to Nadir. No one knows what would have happened if Nadir hadn't run, but it seems likely that Gore would have won both Florida and New Hampshire, and the election, if he hadn't. I never liked Gore, either, and he did run a snooze-fest. Hell, if you can't beat Bush in a debate, you shouldn't even be running.

[thediversion77]

jonesr999 - I agree. But, i still think that gore won regardless if Nader ran, those 438 more votes is a sham, there is countless evidence of systematic exclusion of Blacks voting that day. There was no paper trial of those counting machines, long lines, missing machines, and no hand recount. Still, it shouldn't have been that close, you're right, Gore should've landslided Bush.

[NaderRaider]

Excuse me but, did you realize that over 300,000 Florida Democrats voted for Bush in 2000? Sheds a little light on the REAL PROBLEM - ALL Democrats didn't vote Gore!