Gibbs: Nader Comments Were "Reprehensible and Delusional"

[m0nkey13]

Hey Gibbs, two years later, looks like Ralph was right. Now you don't look too smart.

[Xceles618]

Ralph is a bit off target. I don't think hes completely wrong, however I think the context and timing was terrible. The idea that Obama does nothing is a rather foolish notion at this point in his presidency.

[Jakepod34]

Wow Robert Gibbs is a piece of scum.... especially agreeing to be the puppet of our worthless president. He disgusts me.

[fuktyranny]

He's just saying obamas a puppet, and not the african american revolutionary that so many people have bought into.

[histerics3]

What Nader said is absolutely true, look at how Obama had to disown Rev. Wright, a black man who spoke the absolute truth about our country, this is the media like 1984, war is peace, 2+2 is five, this spin is absolute farce. It's like when the perpetrators of the crime blame someone else for exactly what they were doing.

[rakrobn]

Right and "talking white" is not racist. Please STFU.

[nojackn]

gibbs should listen to his own advice. saying Nader is not so smart is possibly the dumbest thing that can be said.

[rakrobn]

He didn't say Nader is not smart. What Nader said was downright stupid as well as Nader's Uncle Tom comment. Nader is not God. Get off his jock.

[gomuti]

nader is right as he normally is and gibbs is nothing more than a vile propagandist.

[atallam]

"talking white"=not talking about issues important to American people. Jackson and Wright have said similar re Obama -- so it has not to do with HOW he speaks--rather WHAT he reps.

republican funding? spoiler? and impartial/critical sources?

Repubs and Dems who believe in everyones' voice behind heard or like him-as a person, reformer,etc-donate. 

Is your point about who else they donate to? Check out McCain and Obama's matching donor list--then get back to us. ta, -@

[itbarthur4u]

Nader totally off on this one. Obama has done many good things to help the underprivileged. He talks "white" as you say because standard English is the language of public discourse in this country. It appears that Obama can't win with Nader. Speak like you are educated - you are accused of pandering to whites. Nader has been a spoiler in many elections now. His Republican funding is proof enough. It's time to defeat the Republicans for a change.

Obama Biden 08

[atallam]

"talking white"--not talking about issues that are important to the American people. Jackson and Wright have said similar things re Obama -- so it has nothing to do with HOW he speaks--rather WHAT he reps.

republican funding? spoiler? any impartial/critical sources?

Repubs and Dems who believe in everyone's voice being heard, or like him-as a person,reformer,etc-donate. But your point must be about who else they donate to?

Check out Obama+McCain's matching donor list--then get back to me/us. ta

[blackcatsoda]

Nader is right!

Nobama is WRIGHT

[abudi20]

Nader is brutal, but absolutely right. Obama's response to Nader's comments were laughable. "I gave speeches addressing those issues."

Well yea Obama, we know you give speeches. What have you actually done? Nothing.

[afg231]

I'm sorry but obviously you aren't paying attention. Obama has done a hell of a lot mroe than that idiot Nader, whose a taking head paid off by the republicans. obama actually organized and brought jobs to low income people, unlike nader who does everything to make sure the democrats lose and bush wins.

[abudi20]

Go look at Nader's record. He went right at the companies Obama pretends will go against. His "Unsafe at any speed" is a journalistic classic and changed consumer safety in the US. Obama has not done anything comparable.

And if Democrats lose during this election cycle, you should just pack up, move somewhere else and dismantle and regroup the entire party.

[afg231]

I'm sorry but it is clear that he supports mccain by always attacking the democrats and never attacking the republicans. He tries to steal votes from people like you who will waste their vote. Obama isn't perfect, but he's a hell of a lot better than mccain or bush, and we have to support someone who actually has a chance rather than some baffoon who makes racist comments like Nader

[abudi20]

I like Nader, but I wouldn't vote for him.

He attacks McCain and the Republicans all the time, take a look at his website. It's not his fault the MSM only reports Nader when he attacks Democrats (to feed into the idea that he's a Democrat killer).

This election cycle is really disappointing. The Democrats had to select Barack Obama of all people? The color of skin isn't particularly exciting to me. I find him as boring as McCain. A Clinton or Biden would be much more exciting.

[afg231]

Well I think if you like Nader you shouldn't like clinton. Biden's good, but he's not exciting enough and he's been in Washington way too long to represent change. I think Obama being black isn't why he's exciting. It's his extraordinary ability to inspire and show what's possible. His class and knowledge about so many issues is very remarkable, he's truly what we need. his diversity is another plus.

[blackcatsoda]

afg231

LOL

NObama has done NOTHING!

You need to start looking at his voting record...NADA!

The man is a chosen corporate PUPPET!

You don't see it but the DNC convention just happened. They showed you the LOBBYISTS!!! Do you think that the LOBBYISTS are there to be generous and then after NObama wins they will go home, happy to have helped put the fool in office? This is a plan to get what they want!

Drug dealers support the law officer who supports them. NO DIFFERENCE

Nader/Gonzalez2008

[ninjabackflip]

Obhama is a crook. I don't think you guys realize how dangerous it is to elect someone just because they aren't a republican. One reason bush is hated is because of the war. Judging from Obhama's rhetoric and saber rattling, we'll probably be at war with iran or pakistan if he is elected. Obhama Gives great speeches with no actions to follow them. He is a beautiful flower with no scent

[afg231]

What saber rattling? Ending the Iraq war, starting diplomacy, rebuilding alliances, taking out the terrorist who actually hit us, then getting out of Afghanistan. Obama will bring peace, much like Clinton did.

Obama gives speeches that are great. That's important in a leader, the ability to inspire. Obama has shown his intelligence, his knowledge, and leadership capabilities throughout his campaign, tells you what type of prez he would be. Pallin was a mayor of a neighborhood, failure

[Dutchoven08]

Clinton brought peace to the Serbs and bosnians as he wiped out a truly functional social Democracy that was Yugoslavia.

Way to go, bill. Stamp out the light of Democracy in a budding nation... just like Bush I, II, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, Ford and now, Obamma.

[DickieMinch]

I see that fuktyranny is a scholar, and has researched the issue profusely. His book "Obama, the puppet of the mechanical pencil and cheese lobby" will be hitting shelves just in time for christmas.

[DickieMinch]

I see that Dutchhoven08 is one of the brightest political minds on the planet, recently graduating as a Rhodes scholar from Oxford. His disseration entitled "Obama: the secret Greek German Vegetarian Muslim, enemy to all Slavs worldwide" was so outstanding that it has been optioned by Random house to be released this summer. Keep a look out and tell your friends!

[HedgeHocker]

Tell you what's delusional are the press mis-presentations of 3rd party or independent candidates. The interview is available on YouTube with no sound bites - in full. Then watch these delusional members of the political press talk this trash. You get an idea you may not be safe watching this poop every evening. Watch CSPAN. Press organizations should be sued for lies like this. Why didn't they invite Nader on that g-damn show?

NADER/GONZALES for 2008! Watch CSPAN instead.

[ryanshaunkelly]

gravel kucinich paul nader

perot charts

the truth

[fairandbalance]

Is Nader drunk?

[J5MARLON]

If Obama came off as black as beautiful whites would deem him a racist and if he spoke with a black dialect they would consider him ignorant or irrational. Its funny that some white guy saying he's not black enough is racist. What does Nader knows about being black?

[SocialistaTribalista]

Nader's Palestinian, go beyond the sound bite, he was saying Barack Obama has moderated his opnions and views and ideas, and ignored whole cloth extremely important issues. He changed his views because he thinks he cant get elected with them. And Yes it is true that most "white" people would be terrified of someone who questioned the ever so ingrained national myth.

Do you have to be black to understand and talk about what affects the community? He's not Hispanic but he's welcome in East LA

[SocialistaTribalista]

So sorry, I mean he's Lebanese, I was thinking Schafik Jorge Handal, I just finished commenting another video about El Salvador

[joeysn7hvn]

people here in corrupticut were wondering why he went on vacation during the last Gov race. very bad issues of campaign finance,every foul deed that you can think of from a pol was employed,every word like nepotism,cronyism,big business.

This Nader never even ran for Se. or even a counselman/local alder position

he takes money from a losing bidder on a Nat'l level

[thisismyfunnyname]

Dear people who think what Robert Gibbs says here makes any sense,

You want to know what is reprehensible? Funding the occupation of Iraq.

[speaknotinearsoffool]

"Obviously Ralph Nader hasn't spent a lot of time looking at the entire career of Barack Obama." It seems like that is all Nader has been doing lately. Not a wise comment by Mr. Gibbs as it might prompt voters to look at Obama's record for themselves (but probably not).

[gypsygrl1]

Yes! Nader only speaks for himself - he's jealous. He knows he will never get anywhere near being president - so he spitefully tries to ruin it for a candidate who can win. If he really had any integrity and really cared about promoting the democratic agenda - he would step aside and keep his mouth shut - because he really sounds silly.

[thisismyfunnyname]

If Obama had any integrity and/or decency, why does he fund the occupation of Iraq?

[gypsygrl1]

No one favors the occupation of Iraq - your arrogant comment is really disgusting. Do you think McCain will "bother to do anything to stop it" more than Obama? Why don't you stop posting these ignorant comments - how much military knowledge do you have? By the way, I respect both candidates - I doubt that the situation is as simple as you seem to think it is.

[thisismyfunnyname]

"No one favors the occupation of Iraq"?

Do money for it just magically show up? I was under the impression that people in congress like Obama voted for funding it. Perhaps I am wrong.

"Do you think McCain will "bother to do anything to stop it" more than Obama?"

No.

"Why don't you stop posting these ignorant comments - how much military knowledge do you have?"

I haven't posted any ignorant comments adn some.

[tsimshan]

What Mr. Nader said is very much in line with the progressive view points on internalized racism and oppression. Rather than actually listening to what he is saying the media has decided to create a one liner to cause sensationalim.

When it comes down to it Obama is full of rhetoric and has done nothing to challenge the current system and who it favors over others. Obama's followers are going into a feeding frenzy over this.

[thisismyfunnyname]

I agree with you. Unfortunately it appears that Obama's supporters are no better than Bush and McCain's supporters when it comes to critical thinking.

[0613162k]

Have you watched Nade campaign's youtuve video called:

"The Nader Challenge"

It's sad that the American public thinks Obama will bring all the troops home. The corporate media's not doing their job informing them for months that Obama will redeploy many of those troops to Afghanistan, and will maintain occupation even though he will end the war which is the same as Kerry vs. Bush election. Nader is the only one that will end the occupation.

[harveythechainsaw]

Ralph Nader: First you win, then they fight you, then they laugh at you, then you are ignored, then you lose.

After losing the presidency five, six, seven times, maybe it's time to try something else.

[0613162k]

Why is it that Reagan,MCCain,John Edwards, Kucinich, and many other candidates can run more than once yet Nader is not allowed.

At least he hasn't abandoned his principles. If you trully want to end the Iraq war & the occupation, then Nader is the only candidate left out od the few (Kucinich, Paul & gravel) that were commited to it. Obama will redploy many troops to Afghanistan, & maintain occupation although ending war.

Watch youtube video entitled:

"Amy puts Obama in the hot-seat!!"

[harveythechainsaw]

The difference between those candidates and Nader is that they have all run for and won at least some elective office. No one has ever elected Nader to anything, despite losing the presidency as a Democrat, as a Green, as a Green, as a Reformer, and now as an Independent. This man obviously doesn't know who he is, doesn't know how to run an effective or winning campaign, always campaigns negatively, always loses, and doesn't know how to govern. Are you asking me to look the other way? No thanks!

[0613162k]

You're turning down the only candidate left in this election that will not only end the war in Iraq, but will end the occupation. Obama lied that he would bring all troops out within 16 months, as he'll be redeploying many to Afghanistan, and will coninue the ocupation in Iraq when 70% of Iraqi's want the occupation to end and so do AMericans.

Watch Obama's interview with Amy Goodmen on Democracy Now which the national media are hiding from the public. I'll give the videos in next response.

[harveythechainsaw]

Ralph Nader will never be president of this or any other country. His policy goals are unrealistic even to idealists, and he lacks the political capital to negotiate passage in either chamber of Congress. I simply find him to be the most untrustworthy and abrasive candidate in this race. I voted for him in 2000, a choice I regret every day. Nader can spout a good line, but when the polls close, progressives are always left to cry in the ashes alone. Nader cares about himself, not troops or Iraq.

[0613162k]

Untrustwortthy??!! Nader?!!

You clearly didn't watch the videos. It shows Obama was lying that he'll end the Iraq war completly when he will continue the occupation in Iraq which 70% of Iraqi's are against. McCain will burn the candles both end in continuing both wars, & Obama will redeply troops from Iraq to Afghanistam & continue the Iraq occupation.

Obama is holding the same position as Kerry in 04' who lost, whislt Nader has been consistent in goin 2 end it.

[harveythechainsaw]

Al Gore never would have invaded Iraq, yet Nader told us all that he would be tweedle-dee to Bush's tweedle-dum, right? I sure believed it, wrongly. But no one in Nader's camp ever acknowledges responsibility for such errors. It is as if this politics thing were just a promenade; inconsequential purism. Ralph Nader lied to me to get that vote in 2000, and I will not forgive him for that. I will not vote for him; will not advocate any candidacy of his; will not sign anything that helps him along.

[0613162k]

Progressives lose every time they place a cabdidate who compromises their on principles to try to win. THis time it'll be Democrats to blame for the occupation in Iraq continuing and soldiers and innocent Iraqu's getting killed just for the sake of winning, and threw away the only candidate left in Ralph Nader (who likePaul, Kuinich & Gravel) gave you the chnce to end it. If Iraqi's & US want out why are you voting 4 them to stay in. Nader needs to win. Let Nader debatemm let him b on the ballot

[harveythechainsaw]

I wouldn't let Nader on my doorstep. He exploits his employees and is anti-union. I think that his political strategy is foolish, ineffective, and overly reliant on Republican treachery at progressives' expense. He thinks the basic human right of others to marry or make reproductive choices is "gonadal politics", ceding those foundational issues as unimportant. This most recent divisive racial attack on Obama is particularly shameful coming from a man who so carefully hides his Arab ancestry.

[mrsocko551]

How did he exploit his employees? He founded 42 non-profit organizations for good cause. I dont think rights to marry should have anything to do with the election because it's a state issue. They are miniscule to whats really important; War, Economy, Ecosystem, Immigration, Healthcare, ect.. Ralph Nader holds nothing back, he doesnt play into the failing modern day idealism of politics. He lays out everything he is about for us voters and cuts all the B/S. How is his srategy foolish, ect..?

[mrsocko551]

he "cries" about the riged election process that alows fools like bush in the office wich is the scorce of those problems.

[0613162k]

Search for youtube video entitled:

"Amy puts Obama in the hot-seat!!"

Obama is taking the same stance as Kerry in 2004.

search for youtube video entitled:

"Ralph Nader on Ending the Occupation of Iraq (2004)"

and video called "Nader 3"

All of these are saved on my favourites and people need to know what the national media is blocking which is that McCain's a warmonger, Obama will maintaing occupation in Iraq, and only Nader will end Iraq war and occupation.

Vote Nader. Debate Nader.

[aewester]

Classic.

Nader criticizes not just what he believes (rightly) Obama WOULDN'T do as president, but what Obama SAYS HE WILL DO.

Obama doesn't even SAY he will do these basic things to help the poor and middle class, protect consumers, defend residents of ghettos, etc. and this moron launches into Obama's past track record as a community organizer in Chicago.

Even if Obama's record was similar to Gandhi's, he's not saying he will do ANY of these things as corporate-commander-in-chief.

[godlesspatriot]

Obama blows.

Nader is speaking the truth.

Barack is another main$tream, superficial, synthetic candidate.

this minion, Gibbs, removed all doubt that he's a dumbass.

He completely avoids the hard hitting issues Nader brings up. He instead turns to some lead paint to divert focus. middle class protected??? HOW???

what record of Obama??? explain your arguments.

& listen to this ditz bring up the cop-out that Nader's words are racist. No, he just kept it real. Obama's a fake, big gov puppet.

[AKBARHAKIM]

Obama 08! I talk white too! Naders a Cock!

[ZombiesNTea]

A cock? You also talk like an asshole.

[thisismyfunnyname]

Why do you support a candidate who favors the continued the occupation of Iraq? Or at least can not bother to do anything to stop it.

[0613162k]

Direct people to youtube video entitled:

"Amy puts Obama in the hot-seat!!"

which is Obama's interview with AMy Goodman on Democracy Now which gives eidence that he plans to end the war, yet continue the occupation which 70% of Iraqi's are against.

Compare to Nader's consistent plan going back to the 2004 campaign on Meet the Press, on youtube video entitled:

"Nader 3"

People need to know the truth & the national media won't show it.

Vote Nader- a candidate woth fighting for

[gypsygrl1]

No one favors the occupation of Iraq - your arrogant comment is really disgusting. Do you think McCain will "bother to do anything to stop it" more than Obama? Why don't you stop posting these ignorant comments - how much military knowledge do you have? By the way, I respect both candidates - I doubt that the situation is as simple as you seem to think it is.

[thisismyfunnyname]

"I respect both candidates"

I was under the impression that there was more than two candidates.

[theguybehindtheguys]

Nader had nothing to do with Gore's loss...anyone who thinks otherwise can't do basic math.

besides, as Ralph would say,"Gore won and the election was stolen. go after the thieves."

[LordXmen2k]

Ralph Naders only legacy is 8 years of George Bush, he is the reason this country is in recession, he helped elect the most disastrous administration in US history that has done more favors to a dictatorial and repressive regime, Iran, (getting rid of Saddam, electing a Shiite led government) than any other administration in history.

He just cashed in on his 15 minutes of fame... times up.

[aewester]

Haha, he caused 8 years of Bush? REALLY??

Let me take you through a little lesson here...

First of all, it wasn't Nader who caused Bush to win. It was the 3 million people who VOTED FOR HIM. Blame each and every one of those people, but NOT Ralph Nader. Otherwise it's just condemning democracy.

Second of all, if Bush was the worst candidate in history, the democrats should have had a landslide victory.

Third of all, the election was STOLEN.

[btcubs]

If Nader had not insisted upon running a hopeless campaign, and had not insisted that voting for Gore was the same as voting for Bush, those 3 million people would have voted for Gore. Gore would have won. And we would not have been subjected to the most vile Presidency in modern times.

It's pretty simple.

[bighitter42]

OK...but voting for Gore essentially would have been the same as voting for Bush.

Details of the same overall policies are the only difference between the two parties. Nader is a douche...but don't blame him for making you lose, your own shitty policies assured that.

[0613162k]

It's trully sad that you are trying to blame a candidate that is excluded from debates, excluded from the national media excpt from Tim Russert on Meet the Press, and is not even allowed on the state ballot automatically like the rest unless we petition for it, and most Nader supporters aren't aware of that so they end up being disenfranchised. Gore lost his own state, Kerry got crushed with all the money, coverage, & worst President running & that's because they compromise thir principles.

[0613162k]

Watch Obama's interview on Democracy now with Amy Goodman entitled:

"Amy puts Obama in the hot-seat!!"

and compare to Nader's youtube video entitled:

"Ralph Nader on Ending the Occupation of Iraq (2004)"

It proves that Obama will continue occupation and Nader is the only candidate left out of the few that would end the occupation (Paul, Kucinich, Gravel).ANd of course McCain is a war monger burning the candle both ends in 2 wars.

We need Nader to debate,be on the ballot and win.

[harveythechainsaw]

Ralph Nader is like a comet. Everyone stops and stares at him when he shows up, and then he disappears off into space not to be seen or heard for four more years. A comet is also just as likely to win the presidency.

Listen more and talk less, Ralph.

[ZombiesNTea]

Because you know *so much fucking more* about the political world than a guy who has been fighting for LONGER THAN YOU'VE BEEN ALIVE in Washington. He never wanted to run, he was asked about it for years. He just finally got sick of hitting brick walls that were constructed of corporate owned politicians. Theres far more to it than "likely to win". Look at our history - and what candidates like him have brought to the table, and how they advanced our society.

[righteouspolitics80]

nader telling it like it is. obama is sweet talking everyone isreal at aipac. removing muslims from his audience. obama is fake.

[TETurkhan]

I love vote for Obama pitch! Shameless. You discredit Ralph Nadir but then try to get his voters.

[TETurkhan]

Who is this Robert Gibbs? Nadir has done more for the common American than any other politician. What has Obama done that even comes close to that?

[btcubs]

Nader also put George Bush in the White House, which automatically negates any good he has done.

[ammiralowling]

Mass Socialist Nuttty barrack Campaign

I can never understand a word anyone says on that channel because they always have their mouth full of a certain part of barack's anatomy.

Ralph Nader and other intelligent people really make idiots nervous. Point out the truth and you can hear shattered egos and dilusions shattering all around.

Less of two evils...one of the grapeheads will read off their arm...related to cheney? No not Lon...and you think you're getting change? Short Changed.

[marniespeaks]

Obama's corporate whoredom -

this just the beginning

Goldman Sachs $571,330

UBS AG $364,556

JPMorgan Chase & Co $364,157

Citigroup Inc $360,304

National Amusements Inc $322,050

Lehman Brothers $319,147

Google Inc $309,709

[dmbfantony]

Robert Gibbs is such a tool.

[dreamscope2010]

Where is the specific, detailed plan for taking on predatory lenders (White Finance), reducing health care costs (White Healthcare), lowering subsidies to drug companies (White Pharm), etc,. Mondale needs to explain to Obama the importance of "Where's the Beef".

[dreamscope2010]

Stop grandstanding. You sound silly. Do you even know what the word delusional means? Obama is unwittingly a spokesperson for republican driven white corporate America. I have yet to read or hear an Obama initiative that is specific, empirical and doable. All I read and hear is the 10,000 foot rhetorical version that shakes nobody's cage.

[MissNophi2U]

When Obama addresses black issues he is talking to the black community. When he speaks to the nation he is speaking to us all. that's why he inspires so many. There is no downside to appealing to the concerns of elitist whites & the struggling lower class, unless there's contradiction. It'll help him do something called win. something Nader can't understand. btw, Obama lives black is beautiful he doesn't have to yell it & Videotaping cop interogations can't happen by yelling "f'ck the police".

[MissNophi2U]

Is Nader going insane? Does he really think that all black candidates should be screaming "fight the powers that be" on the campaign trail? If you want to focus on the failings in certain communities, address the issue period. By equating white people with elitism & success, & black people with struggle you proved to be more small minded than i assumed you would be. Yes I hope obama wins & we slowly stop putting racial spins on universal issues like poor living conditions & education ...

[dshepherd15]

Shoot maybe these stories will get people to look up Nader online.. then when they realize how biased mainstream news is they'll wake up that much faster.

Sooner or later these elitist factions will end up destroying themselves.. as the rest of us begin to create a new age of peace.

[Ve3tah417]

NADER IS RIGHT

[alexoc949]

someone needs to get nader a comb

[ProtoCosmos]

Rubbish

[vallejoelgrande]

How does Nader decide to get attention when nobody gives a fart about him? By talking trash about Obama. Nice trick, old fart!

[0613162k]

URGENT MESSAGE 4 NADER SUPPORTERS:

U need 2 know that those who intend 2 vote 4 him will be presented with another obstacle as we need 2 petition 2 get his name on the balllot, unlike Obama & McCain that automatically have their name on every state ballot.

Go 2 Nader's website & click the TAKE ACTION tab 2 find out what 2 do.Spread the word on line and by mouth to as many people as possible 2 make sure you're not denied the right 2 vote.

Ralph Nader 08.A candidate worth fighting 4.

[0613162k]

I've posted the website on my channell along with youtube videos. Do the same thing as a way of advertising what our has really stood for throughout the time the corporate media has chosen selectively not to cover him and unsuprisingly wants to paint another person as racist as controversy increases their ratings.

Make sure all the Nader supporters are aware that currently he's not on the ballot in this so called democracy.

[marcaGeronis]

FINALLY someone speaks the TRUTH about Barack Hussein Obama! Here is BHO's strategy to get elected:

1) get black votes

2) get white majority to vote for him by blackmail. If you don't vote for BHO then you will be villified and be called a "racist". Whites have been raised to fear being called "racist" and will vote for BHO lest they be slandered with that label.

3)pretend to like Israel and pledge to protect Israel but use your family to assuage radical Muslims that its not true.

[CUnknown]

Amazing, the man tells the truth and gets reviled for it. Well, I suppose they have to attack him for a remark that hits as close to home as that one. It's very damaging to Obama.

[CarolinaGQ04]

He didn't tell the truth about anything. There is no such thing as "talking white" you dumbass!

[CUnknown]

I think you don't understand his point. "Talking white" = taking to elite, white concerns. Obama is not going to rock the white boat, is what Nader meant. Kucinich or Edwards was going to do that, but Obama will not.

Obama would not have been allowed to win the primary if he cared more about poor black concerns than about rich white concerns. He will serve the rich if elected, just like McCain.

[iamupnurhead]

as i said previously...we ned to place a consumer warning on the words out of Nader's mouth--a warning stating they are toxic. Then place his words into a deep waste dump where we deposit most of our trash. He use to be my hero---now he is a ZERO!

[asdffd]

Is that really so reprehensible? I've heard many in the civil rights community say the exact same thing. Tavis Smiley was talking about this issue a few weeks ago with a black professor from Princeton.

What I find "Reprehensible and Delusional" are Barack's comments today on FISA. Don't get me wrong, I'll still vote for him but you folks who seem to believe he is Gandhi or something- HE'S A POLITICIAN TO THE CORE. Is he better than McSame? A MILLION TIMES BETTER. BUT HE'S STILL A POLITICIAN.

[vallejoelgrande]

Nader is a sad, cynical specter of his former self!

[ineffable27]

Nader is a sad old fossil.

"Black is beautiful"? I haven't heard that one since the early 70s. He sounds so out of touch.

Thanks for the seat belts, but please just go f-- off now, Ralphie boy.

[grazon]

"He wants to talk white"?

Wow.

And I thought Nader has no chance of ever being President before this David Duke style remark.

[TitusKane]

Is Nader that much of an attention whore? Did he miss Obama talking about drug sentencing? I'm sure Obama knows more about the ghetto than Nader ever will. But he has to appeal to a WIDE RANGE of people. Something Nader still doesn't understand.

[neoguardian4]

In actuality what Nader said is true in my opinion in regards to Obama's campaign. He isn't specifically speaking to "black issues" because then he would probably not gain the support he has had across racial lines. I highly doubt that Nader is not informed on Obama's background like this dude would suggest. I don't think Nader's comments were needed but that doesn't take away from there validity.

[kkvh4026]

I feel that his comments weren't valid but not ill motivated. In a word they were simply unnessecary. Should have just stayed at the point that he wwas making overall in that Obama is no different than previous Democratic candidates that weren't taking strong leadership stands on many issues he was highlighting before and after those comments.

Unsuprising that the 1st time M S National Barack Channel gives coverage of Nader's campaign is to cease a chance to taint him as another racist.

[kkvh4026]

If the obama campaign thinks they'll win over Nader supporters by selling "change" rhetoric, they're serioulsly deluded.

Obama is ambiguous of troop withdrawl in Iraq, will continue Afghanistan war,& even extended it to Pakistan, has promissed 2 increase spending on military when US is in debt, promises AIPAC lobby 2 waste US taxpayers money on funding Israel's military, voted 4 Cheney's energy bill 2 subsidise oil companies.

The opposite= change= Nader & even conservative independents

[chumashfalcon]

Nader and his GIANT EGO are the reason we have Bush in office.

I used to look up to Ralph Nader, but now he is just some old grumpy fool who has zero chance of holding any elected office. Ralph couldn't even get elected to the city council of Eugene Oregon. A vote for Nader is a vote for McCain.

[kkvh4026]

No. Democrats that want to use him as a scapegoat when he only got 3% of the vote, wasn't even allowed on every state ballot, was excuded from the debates unjustly and had little to no national coverage are pathetic. Bush got more votes from the Democrats than Nader and he's not blamed.

Last I recall, Democrats were protesting that Al Gore won the election which the Supreme court and Republicans stole. So which is it, did they win in 2000 & it was stolen, or did they lose. Grow up.

[kkvh4026]

How has Obama and the Democrats earned the votes from Nader supporters and other independents if they disagree with every policy listed above, non of which are untrue or exaggerated.A vote for Nader is a vote for his policies and it's about time Democrats came to terms with that. A vote for the Democrats is a vote many of the same policies above as the Republicans stand for. If you don't support any of the policies I listed above then that's the reason why people want more choice in the election