17 Traditions: Nader's Hometown

[terminator847]

NADER LOVES TABBOULEH! (and he loves america too)

[salhu]

i love Ralph nader and he needs to run in 2012 know that im 18 he has my vote and many other young americans

[pmattoon]

More like, if bush wasn't a neocon scum whose father talked about the nwo all the time and attended skull and bones and wasn't a republican/democrat and we had legitimate voting...THEN we wouldn't be in iraq

[Kold2market]

I'm reading 17 Traditions....Great Book!

Thanks Nader.

[Kold2market]

Looks like we're getting the "lesser of 2 evils" Obama mor than likely to win it now.

So now we need to pull Obama more towards the left - take on some of our major issues (doubt that we can do anything about the less-sorporate issue...) but at least it's a little change in the right direction for America...too little (maybe over time it will prove to be a good thing).

[Kold2market]

Great Book Ralph! Timeless lessons for generations of your future Raiders.

Thanks for Running, thanks for giving us a choice, a voice and a meaning to our vote.

p.s

Keep running - in 2012 and 2016 (you need to at least tie Eugene Debbs...)

Wish you health,

Kold.

[travelfar22]

No more sheep following the RepubliCrat$ wolves asleep.

With one of the RepubliCrat$ two puppets it will be

politic$​a$ u$ual--profit$​for the corporate elite$​over people!

I voted for NADER 08!

[PumpkinLordJames]

Nader has my vote!

[GovernmentGoneWild]

Vote NADER/Gonzalez 08!

NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE

Democrat/Republican partY = THEY the CORPORATION$

[GeorgioFulungaga7]

I sure do love Ralph Nader.

[bkishar]

Nader in Arabic means "rare" or "precious" He is truly a rare man. I only wish our civic institutions were composed more of people like him instead of these crooks we currently have.

[0613162k]

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[Beadbud5000]

Being active in the community is what it is ultimately about.

[hollywoodartchick]

I agree. But every time I am at a Nader rally, someone stands up who wants him to be Messiahnic, and he won't play that game. They get frustrated that he won't claim he can solve all their problems single-handedly. He tells them what kind of activism they can try for a problem, but they are not used to being active citizens. Although votes say they hate unrealistic promises, I think that is EXACTLY what they want to hear.

[Beadbud5000]

I completely agree. But I am still voting for Nader and I will tell you why. I have no illusions as to what a vote for Nader means. For me, it is the only way that I personally can let Washington know that there are numbers of Americas that no longer buy into their bipartisen rhetoric. The Constitution of the USA is NOT to be trampled on and seen as an 'out dated piece of paper'. Chomsky may be correct on his swing state commentary, but it is a chance I am willing to take. It's time to get BUSY!

[hollywoodartchick]

I am also voting for him, and for the same reasons. I hope that soon the voters will tire of the game and realize that no matter how strong a mandate we send either corporate party, at the end of the day, they cannot represent our interests because the corporations are anti-worker, anti-environment, and anti-constitution...no matter how green-washed they are or how many hours of public TV they underwrite.

[Kold2market]

NADER is the REAL DEAL! A True Thomas Jefferson of our times.

He would not have to run, if we only had candidates who address the issues and fight for the people of this country. Unfortunately. we have 2 candidate of the same corporate ruling power elite....so NADER feels obligated (As a patriot) to represent the majority and be our voice.

VOTE NADER/Gonzalez 2008

[DiabloSyndrome]

OPEN THE DEBATES

[0613162k]

Nader would've been an amazing parent. His parents can be proud of the inspiring child they raised.

[lverodio]

GO NADER !!!

[zappatx]

Man this is really cool.. Nader is a real man.

[AstridVonAij]

Nader's family traditions sound nicer than mine, which involve the circus. He is very inspiring.

xo - Astrid

[TheBeatlesgirlxox]

id vote for him. He's decent. Barak and John just keep fighting...:D

[markbaland]

It's not fair to say that other politicians' families don't have traditions. For example, the Bush family is steeped in the traditions of corporate crime and war profiteering for generations!

[AssilemakaMelissa]

I love you Ralph!

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[nowellian]

How could you not vote for Ralph Nader?

[6of6]

Excellent production values. It is deflating to think that the masses won't see this as a commercial on prime time.

[travelfar22]

Ralph Nader has been an advocate for your average citizen for many years. Apathy is sinking our U.S. ship and, Europe cannot believe how citizens of the U.S. blindly follow the RepubliCrat duopoly!

[megamega2k]

It was a great and moving book by a great man.

[cookimonstizzle]

It's a great, non-partisan book. I really liked it :)

[biped19]

I love this man. A true patriot. Kucinich too.

[aquafishsoup]

is it possible for another american revolution?

[dsmfishgal]

Anything's possible.

[StratusBlue]

1 day before 9-11, Rumsfeld announced that 2.3 Trillion dollars in 1 year's Pentagon spending could not be accounted for.

Congress remains complicit in the greatest embezzlement scheme ever accomplished.

Where are the opposition?

As long as people THINK that ANYONE is fighting for justice, people will not fight.

Controlled opposition performs a psychological task. As long as people think others are fighting, they do not fight.

This is human nature. If YOU do not lead the fight, none fight.

[statesRcountries]

Interestingly, the Asian Banking Crisis of 1997 caused $2.3 Trillion to evaporate from Wall Street... $2.3 Trillion!

So, let's think aboout that for a minute.

Wall Street loses $2.3 Trillion in 1997.

The Pentagon loses $2.3 Trillion in 2001.

Can anyone say... "Shell Game"?

[Dustin4494]

sorry, but this just proves that John McCain is out of touch with most of America. It is sad that our country is in this state, but Nader could not change anyway if he became president.

[megamega2k]

The more I hear about Ralph's parents I find it very uplifting. They must have been amazing. I don't know any parents that have shown the world to their children in ways they can take full hold of it.

[0613162k]

Watch youtube vide entitled:

" 3/6 Ralph Nader talks "Did you learn how to believe, or did you learn how to think?" "

More on Nader sharing the creative and wondeful wisdom of his parents.

[campaign4liberty]

Ron Paul supporters for Ralph Nader

[river140]

If Ron Paul were an environmentalist, he would be Ralph Nader.

[ZombiesNTea]

He would also have to believe in all the things Ralph Nader fought for his whole life. Which Paul wants to deconstruct. They are VASTLY different.

[marissacalderon]

All the little Palin supporters are like "Palin is a common citizen and that's what we need in our government", well Nader is the best public citizen out there and that is who we need! Nader/Gonzalez08!

[redwoodsforever]

Ralph Nader was on Bill O'Reilly last night. Bill got it right (for once) when he compared the Oct. 7th debate to the night of the living dead. Obama/McCain and the audience looked like they were asleep. We are in the middle of the largest financial crisis in the last 80 years & there is no sense of urgency. Nader understands the subprime meltdown & short term thinking of the corporate government - short term profits at the expense of sustainability in our environment & business climate.

[beautifulboy33]

We have a tradition of voting for genuine leaders. My son who is 4 years old and was born the day after our Primary in 2004 and was 8 months old at the last election voted for Mr. Nader in 2004.

His questions are why don't the other people( candidates) care about the trees and bees ? Why do they want to take our money? Why do they attack friends in other places. This wisdom of a four year old points out that Iraq is only a few inches from us on the map and we don't hurt friends and nieghbors.

[Nader4President]

McCain referring to US citizens as : "My Fellow Prisoners"

watch?v=0mBi7d6e5KI

[kritcyn]

I voted for Ralph in the last election and I will vote for him in this one! He is the only candidate running who is a true leader for the people! IF we all vote for him then our country will stand a fighting chance to turn around and once again be a great country to live in once again minus the corruption that has plagued it for so long!

[sunny4ever247]

So Nice ...

Lucky students

[sand517]

He would be President if he was in the debates! Let Nader Debate!

[daniel987878]

Thats debatable.

[mdavemac]

I watched last night's debate, then watched Mr. Nader's post-debate interview.

The time spent watching Mr. Nader was time better spent than watching the dog and pony show that was the debate.

Mr. Nader would make a far superior president than the other two will. I suspect their handlers realize that too-which is why Nader isn't being allowed to debate.

I'll be voting Nader. I hope others will join me-we need to claw our way out of this corrupt two-party coffin our country's stuck in.

[wishitwouldrain]

I agree. I only watched last night's debate in full just so i can say i withsood it, although i wanted to turn it off within the first 10 minutes. I will be voting Nader as well.

[doorag65]

Good book, reminded me of how I was raised. Ralph Nader is a true hero.

[Uvulittle]

I read the 17 Traditions last winter. It is very sweet and packed full of thought provoking ideas. It really caused me to step back and look at the world and my role in it differently. Thanks Ralph! You've got my vote!

[arcturus33333]

Thank you Ralph for all you do and have done. If only we could get your message out to more people somehow. They would vote for you if they only knew your agenda, which is what the majority of Americans want. Do a google search of "our own agenda." It tells what the majority of people want. Compare it to Nader's agenda. Then send that info to everyone on your list so as many as possible realize that Ralph is the only real "people's candidate"! The controlled media never mention this of course.

[000stryke3000]

☆☆☆☆☆

[sumfamousperson17]

I'm so reading this :D

[votethirdpartynow]

This is a wonderful book

[sarrazak]

Nader/Gonzalez has my vote for sure!

If you haven't read this book, I HIGLY recommend it, especially for children and young people. I know people always say this but the Baby Boomers and Gen-X parents need to teach their children (as well as themselves) these very important traditions.

[Selling0My0Knowledge]

Nader will be on Fox News tonight at about 8:25 eastern time.

[sumfamousperson17]

And I don't have cable!! D:

[KARIN094]

Nader, can be the next president of the United States if the American people decide to stand behind him. Please consider doing your research on "every" running presidential candidate before making your choice. Don't allow the media and paid corporate propaganda to drift you into their direction. Remember: "We the People"...

As an "American" you should be "Free" to vote your "Choice". Do not waste a vote! Vote your conscience.

[0613162k]

Ralph Nader is the greatest President America and the world never had, YET.

Every voter I've come across whether Reublican or Democrat, I've managed to persuade them that Nader is the better candidate in being more progressive than Obama & more conservative than McCain. If they all voted for who they really wanted, Nader would win easily.

Nader is on 45 state ballots.The only reason why Nader won't win therefore is if people who support his platform vote AGAINST it for the lesser of 2 evils

[SamHj08]

And because he isn't well known to voters. He isn't in the debates, that's why he's only polling 6-8%.

[AINTMYAMERICA]

He's onl polling 6-8% because the Media shuts truthtellers like Ralph nader out. Obama and Mccain are the SAME. They are anti-constitution, war-mongering, socilaists, imperilaists, slaves of BIg Corporations, Pro-patriot act, borrow and spend, tax and spend, Governemt is GOd candidates. THey are puppets for the monied eltie who own them and the MEDIA. ITs an information war. THey want to keep the AMerican peoplein the dark abnd keep them choosing between two false choices.

[Nader4President]

Your wish can come true IF all the independents and third party candidates (Robert Barr, Ron Paul, Cynthia McKinney, Ralph Nader, Charles Baldwin) form an **Alliance** and nominate ONE candidate for Nov 08 election.

[StratusBlue]

Integrity is what earns respect. America is measured by the integrity of its people. Mr. Nader exemplifies everything America is respected for, he is an integral part of the USA.

Vote for justice.

[ryanshaunkelly]

John McCain is used to force the election of Barack Obama. Barack Obama forced you to pay for Wall Street's bailout. Stop the extortion, blackmail, bribery, and division; Ron Paul, Ralph Nader, and Cynthia McKinney. "The two parties should be almost identical, so that the American people can 'throw the rascals out' at any election without leading to any profound or extensive shifts in policy." - Carol Quigley

[myersmom03]

Here is a man that I can stand by.... he fights for what matters and that is our Constitution, where will we be without it? Well if you really want to know go ahead and vote for McCain or Obama and then you will soon see.

[Leinieslightman]

Nader has my vote next month. We need a candidate in this country that stands for TRUE democracy and change. Not the fakes like mccain and obama who both care more about special intrest groups rather than america's special intrests. All that bailout money was used to give these assholes a big vacation. Our tax dollars went to wine and dine these bastards. What was the HUGE hurry for? Another lie.

[Leinieslightman]

And both obama and mccain supportedthis idea and took the bribe money from those special intrest groups. At the end of the day, there both the same. therefore, the change that this country needs will no occur. Just more hard talk. Thats all folks.

[dorzentatu]

That is exactly what we need to bring back.

[MiGP1981]

That was one of his best videos, if not the best of all I've seen in my personal opinion. Godspeed.

[Kold2market]

WOW! all this well deserved praise for Ralph...finally! PEOPLE are finally waking up!

keep it comming folks - perhaps there is a sliver lining to the economic crisis afterall - we'll finally put the right candidate in the driver seat for once in a long time in our history!

NADER is a modern day JEFFERSON. A True Patriot, a champion of the people.

The Corporations could not buy him from us for all the corrupt money in the world!

'We The People' - WANT RALPH NADER on November 4th 2008

[AssilemakaMelissa]

I love the story about his mom- when little Ralph did not want to eat his food. That was such a wise woman. I use that on my kids now.

[thankgodcpa]

His folks surely knew what they were doing.... A better example I do not know.

[AssilemakaMelissa]

I adore Ralph Nader

Please vote For Ralph Nader and running mate, Matt Gonzalez 2008!

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[greenback001]

ain't it the truth, Ralph. go all the way in 2008!

[Mayoku3]

I decided to read this book over the summer to learn more about Ralph. Being a Ron Paul supporter, it really convinced me to move from the libertarian whom I was unsure of. The book shows ideologies are not nearly as important as character. So when people call me a hypocrite for supporting Ralph who may be the opposite on some of Ron Paul's political views, I tell them that courage and honesty are always of more importance. And those are the two character traits that Dr. Paul and Nader share.

[80jvc88]

Thank you, Mr. Nader. You've inspired me to be a better citizen.

[TheDemonataLeader]

Nader is going to be on CNN in a few minutes.

Make sure to tune in.

[8DoverNJ]

Too many people have been raised by the TV which is the greatest weapon of mass destruction there ever was. That is where the "lesser of two evils" phenomenon started from. That's where the "spoiler" idea comes from and countless other fearmongering misnomers. People are put into an alpha or "dreamlike" state and are then prone to suggestion by the nefarious ones who own the main stream media. Turn off the TV and wake up your mind.

[TheDemonataLeader]

Nader is going to be on CNN in a few minutes

[kesakb]

One thing that has been ignored in the "debates":

What are they going to do about this Homeland Security Act destroying our civil and constitutional rights? I want to exercize my free speech and criticize my government without being listed as a terrorist!! Freedom is living in a country where you are not spied on! Let us demand this discussion at the debates!!!

[BonnevilleBoy]

I had the distinct pleasure of reading "The Seventeen Traditions" this summer. I envy Ralph that he had such fine parents. It's no surprise that he turned out to be the outstanding citizen that he is.

Ralph Nader has done more for the people of the United States than any other American that I can think of. I am thoroughly convinced that he can restore sanity and greatness to America if we put him and Matt Gonzalez in the White House.

Please join me and vote for Nader/Gonzalez '08!

[rezalini]

a remarkable man! you are loved

[sputnikhq]

THis is a man who loves his country, and not money, power and position...which means he is doomed! I am voting for him.

Vegas

[adramatictheme]

Beautiful story.

[drivdahl123]

Nader was at my school today in Winsted, and it was a Q+A format broadcasted by NPR. Even after the broadcast, he stayed for over 45 minutes after the broadcast just to talk to us

[danthro]

that sounds really cool! do you know if it's possible to find the NPR broadcast online?

[echoexist]

This man should be president!!

And America should start a new tradition by looking to the 3rd party candidates, being skeptical of the moneyed candidates and don't let them push you into voting for them out of fear. Make them earn your vote. The two major parties are not good enough for America right now. It's time to take a stand and vote for the champion of the people.. And that is obviously Ralph Nader!

[Thrice13]

A true patriot! Vote Nader/Gonzalez!