Conservatives like to say government should stay out of business but the truth is it is business that interferes in government. Wall Street got bailed out because it told the government and congress to bail it out.
IMHO Elected representatives should not be allowed to receive any money from corporations. If corporations want policies or changes they should have to go out and publicly argue for it; no secret lobbying.
America is a corporatist state, heading toward fascism.
Nader is a smart guy..too bad he didn't win..if he had a chance of winning more people would have voted for him...the interviewer has had way too much plastic surgery..Bush was the worse president in history.. he even got into office thru fraud
no one seems to understand that, had the banks not been bailed out, the whole system would have collapsed due to systemic risk. Instead of complaining about the bailout, why don't you criticize the crappy regulation during the years prior to the crisis? Investment banks would not have been doing their job had they not taken advantage of what the regulatory framework allowed them to do. It's the government and banks' fault, but the US would be screwed without the bailout.
@vassekb There would not have been a systemic failure. The banks would have had to sell assets, and or another, more responsible company would have bought them and straightened the books out, or they would have went under, and the tax payers would not have been on the hook. This was nothing more than a giant crony pay off, that was taken out of yours and my wallet. It's was theft when Bush did it, and Theft wen Obama did it.
@vassekb The systemic failure is with the monetary system. When all is said and done the federal reserve inflates the money supply, causes inflation, writes blank checks to the government, and steals the wealth of future generations. All in the name of "sound" money, which is nothing but paper backed up by this air.
2. Violating the constitution is not a "criminal offense." You can't put someone in prison for suspending writs of habeus corpus. You can declare a president's acts unconstitutional and get an injunction to prevent him from acting in that manner. You CANNOT put him in jail for it.
The problem is people in the middle class are brainwashed by corporate government and completely sold on free market. Free market is very easily manipulated.
@Dean0000007 free market is only manipulated BY THE GOVERNMENT. THAT is the problem. If you don't like a company DON"T BUY FROM THEM; however, try and get YOU POWER for your home from 2 or 3 different companies. It's a government monopoly that is taking place, not a private one. Try getting water from a different company every month. The government is to blame for all of our ills, not the private individual or company.
LOL. You ever heard of lobbying? You don't think that has a very direct influence on government? So for you to say that only government manipulates the free market is ludicrous. Nothing new on advice to not buy a product I don't like... Government monopoly? What the hell are you talking about? If it had a monopoly on the market, it wouldn't be in debt! I don't get you or your brainwashed faith in free market and elite manipulation.
@Dean0000007 No it's not guy. When a company lobbies the government to legislate their competition out of the market place, THAT IS DIRECT government intervention. A government monopoly is when the government passes laws reserving a specific trade, product or service for government, eliminating the private sectors ability to compete. EG. Water, power sewage, these are natural monopolies.
What you are saying, is that "Direct" government involvement is when a company decides to spend millions of dollars to make legislation to eliminate its competition through the passage of legislation that the "lobbyist" himself writes and the "government" doesn't even bother reading. That to you is direct government intervention. Nope, it is you that is mistaken.
@Dean0000007 By saying "direct" intervention, you are also presuming that there is indirect intervention. This is not the case. Everything from taxes, to how we build our roadways, are direct intervention on the part of government. It is my belief, as was Jefferson's, that the government closest to the people, governs the best. What we are seeing in the US is the Federal government taking control, ever so slowly, of every aspect of it's constituent's lives.
@Dean0000007 I would imagine that you have never had to deal with government the way most people have too. Are you a student, or teacher? Have you ever started a business and had to deal with things like payroll taxes, and regulations? If so what types?
@asleeperj Nope, I've taken bookkeeping accounting, management accounting, and business modelling. I'm aware of many taxes such as unemployment insurance, pension, or medical coverage expenses for business (of which can be concidered an expense and written off). Depreciation is also "written off", expenses, parties for clients, etc etc... To say that business gets nothing but screwed by gov't would take a naive person to believe.
@Dean0000007 Last thing, I enjoy how you stated you have taken classes, such as bookkeeping and so on, yet fail to mention that you have even started a business, or done anything in the private sector. Are you still in college? Have you ever produced some good or service to anyone, that was not dolled out by public funds?
Listen buddy, you make starting a business sound like rocket science or something, I'm assuming you think your the equivalent of a rocket scientist or something.
I know some of the stupidest people in the world starting small business but do well at it. So for you to somehow state that i'm ignorant of how to maintain a balance sheet or how to screw my employees on wages to improve the bottom line your sadly mistaken.
@Dean0000007 The funny thing about rocket science, is that it's simply stand on a skate board, and shoot a shot gun. Rocket Science is not complicated; however, most rocket scientists could not run a successful burger joint. Let alone a fence building, or contracting business. AGAIN, what do you do for a living? If anything. Right now I'm thinking you live in your mother's basement, and your parents devoiced because of you.
@asleeperj Corporations of 500 people or more don't pay taxes for the most part. Regulations are steep, but you can thank your fellow business lobbyist for intervention in government for that. Ever heard of Enron? Lack of regulation crashed that company, have you don't any research in that? Bankers doing blind shorts, which is unregulated, have you ever looked into that? I could go on and on the corruption in business and gov't.
@Dean0000007 "corporations of 500 people or more don't pay taxes for the most part," so they do pay taxes... The problem is that NO business pay direct taxes, all taxes are payed for by the end consumer. ALL of them. So yes by default corporations, small busissness, big businesses, and SPs don't pay taxes.
Look, the GOVERNMENT is the problem. Lobbying is no good, i'll grant you that, but it is the government that is making the laws, so by default it is only to blame.
Exactly, that's exactly what I said, corporations and business think their hard done by. Where they have so many ways of escaping tax or passing it on to the consumer.
GOVERNMENT is the problem, but CORPORATIONS are the bigger problem.
The problem is, you really don't understand that 90% of legislation is written by the lobbyists themselves. So really corporations make the law and government enforces it.
@Dean0000007 The government is supposed to protect us from special interests, NOT CATER to them. look at labor unions, another prime example as to why we should not let very small, but wealthy segments control or lobby the government. All and all one could argue the lobbyists are just an extension of government, therefore making government the PROBLEM not the solution.
Government "should" protect us from special interest.
Take for example the one congressman that stood up and apologized to the BP executive for the witch hunt the CEO was being put through. The government and corporations are in bed together.
I however would sooner protest outside the buildings that have paid off government. It would send a message to both government and corporations that we have an intelligent population and we know where the decision making is coming from
@Dean0000007 AGAIN i am against all forms of lobbinging. I am not brain washed, just far more informed that you. You want to blame the private sector. The mom and pop stores, the people who are productive. You don't want to blame the people behind the mess, and that is the politicians, both Republicans, and Demonazi's. This is the paradox in your though process.
@Dean0000007 Then there are coercive monopolies where the government legislates exclusive privileges to a private individual or company to be the sole provider of a good or service, an example would be Anti trust legislation exemptions, like in all forms of insurance, and labor unions. This type of intervention directly stifles supply, and causes an artificial shortage, and leads to higher prices for the end consumer.
You go on the assumption that government is doing this by design. As if the President on down is making legislation to limit competition. Why would it be in their interest to do something like that? To force prices up on their voters? To anger the voting public so that they can lose their jobs?
Come on think about it.
This is fascism. Corporations are running government, government is not running corporations. To blame the puppet is crazy.
@Dean0000007 The president has the power to veto, The congress has the power to vote against government intervention. Yes, politicians get into the pockets of businesses, This is called corporatism. In a capitalistic system, these things would not exist. I am not denying the problems with lobbyists, I am simply stating the fact that the cycle starts, and stops with government. If the government didn't reward lobbyists, they would disappear.
@asleeperj I will then state that the illusion of capitalism has never existed then. The wealthy have always had influence on gov't to intervene on their behalf on business. Capitalism by its very nature overly rewards business and would eventually make workers indentured servants without unions or government legislation on minimum wage. It goes both ways, government rewards lobbyists and lobbyists reward gov't. Make it a felony to be or act as a lobbyist.
@Dean0000007 Minimum wage is earned by less than 2 percent of the US population. Arguing for a minimum wage just shows your lack of understand in basic economic principals. An employer is willing to pay an amount for a good or service, contrasting that, a potential employee is willing to work for a certain amount. These are two conflicts of interest. The employee wants as much as possible, while the employer wants to pay as little as possible. The laws of supply and demand determine the price.
Your economic principles argue a free market on wages, not mine. Really your arogant attitude is quite laughable. Your brainwashed idea on market fundamentals is screwy.
Your talking like China or France should be bankrupt and free market United States which borrowed to fill the bubble of free market bonuses for bankers is really quite twisted.
Remember Austrian economics has never been tried fully by any other nation for good reason. It doesn't work.
@Dean0000007 I'm "talking like China or France should be bankrupt" First of all France is bankrupt, and China has been manipulating it's currency for decades, so you have a failed argument there.
Second I understand the fact that the banking system is broken. You are blaming the wrong system of laws. The free market is not at fault, It is the GOVERNMENT that is at fault, be it either party. This is what you are too stubborn to see.
The USA hasn't manipulated it currency for decades? You fail there. China only pegs it's Yuan to the US and therefor manipulates the manipulator. Look at the makings of the Federal Reserve. I'm far more informed than you are.
The free market existed before 1913, however you don't look at crisis' before that, therefor you really don't understand the inequities and downfalls of free market. I'm not stubborn just too informed and too well educated.
Unfortunately, people can't wait out these little crashes over the years of crashes. Crashes occur in free markets too but get less coverage. Please look before 1913 for crashes in free market.
Under free market slavery must have paid very well for slave masters before that big bad government stepped in and outlawed slavery and instituted that big bad minimum wage.
2 percent does that cover the "off book" illegal alien wages?
@Dean0000007 It's funny you mentioned minimum wage. That whole subject is based on a lie. It says that in an open, and free market, your labor is worth exactly this much or higher. The problem is that what if your labor is worth less than the price floor the government sets. You simply don't get the job, and the others that do have to work harder, and longer hours.
@Dean0000007 One just simply has to look at the history of the trade unions, and their monopolist tendencies to understand why the minimum wage was put forth. Not a single person is better off in life because he/she get's minimum wage. The only thing you assure is that people who do not have the skills to make more than what they are worth in productivity, get at least a certain amount. I know your brain hurts right now, but soak it in.
@Dean0000007 You get compensation for what you do. Is this just? That is the philosophical question. All trades in a free market are of positive value. Lets say that I am dieing of thirst, but have a large sum of food, you on the other had have a large sum of water, but are dieing of hunger. We decide to trade. I believe that your water is worth MORE to me than my is food, and you believe your water is worth LESS to you than my food. The same thing is true about labor. (miss typed water, food)
@Dean0000007 How do you OVER reward some one in an open market? Think about that. If i feel that i am paying too much for a good or service i will either shop someplace else, or the higher prices are a signal for entrepreneurs to enter the market place, for profit. You should pre-read your post before you send them, they are getting far too easy to counter, I also suggest you read either a Thomas Sowell, or F.A Hayek book for more information on why central economic planing doesn't work.
Yes, you can be over rewarded in a free market system. You can exploit the abundance of illegals immigrants. You need to understand, I'm not again'st small business making a living, but not at the expense of putting someone else in poverty at free market wages. A business that does such things in the 21st century deserves to go bankrupt. Why have a business that subjects people to suffering? It doesn't provide a job it provides a slow financial death of its workers.
@Dean0000007 There is so much here that is false it's ridiculous. First money manipulation can only accrue in the system that has been in place sense the 60's when Nixon said we are all Keynesian's now. Second, you cannot exploit a willing participant. Illegal immigrants may work for less than minimum wage, but that is solely do to the fact that they believe their labor is worth less than what they are payed. This rises productivity, and lowers costs.
First, government is forced to treat corporations as individuals because corporation sued for that right over a hundred years ago. That isn't governments fault.
Second, Enron executive sure got away with overpaying themselves (fraudulently) in a free market system, the companies paid to audit Enron was paid off.
Third, nothing you've said has informed me of anything, you however have proved how uninformed you are.
@Dean0000007 I got to hand it to you right wingers. You have spunk. You are always looking after what the top 1% can make, to maximize profits. I however can see past all the BS, I guess I shouldn't have gone to school and learned to see past the disinformation and the side tracks.
I hope you kids and grandkids do well or that you can leave them enough to live on, because your right wing agenda will destroy what economy the US has left.
Mr Nader has the courage, eloquence, relenting, patient & strategic ability to tell us the DOWNPRESSED about the SHITSTEM that has managed to keep US ignorant & divided,, Seen !!! We need to start Overstanding what this shitstem keeps doing to keep us oppressed.. Jah Live !
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how is nader an upset, if you're talking about the 2000 election then youo should really consider educating yourself more on the floerida recount and how bush's brother Jeb really fucked the election, thus robbing Al Gore of the election. George Bush is the the spoiler.
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This makes the most sense of anybody who is running for office! He has my vote...We need change people, REAL CHANGE. We cannot take what the Republicans or Democrats are talking about to change ANYTHING! Nader will be the change that is needed NOW!
He does make sense, I've voted for him twice. He has never taken one state. Are you going to not vote Democrat & help Sarah Palin become president of the US? She thinks Armageddon is coming soon & it is a good thing. She wants to go to war with Russia & Iran as well as stay 100 more years in Iraq.
Because of the Bailout Ralph Nader is taking more votes from McCain than Obama this election. This is not 2000, conservatives don't want to spend 700 billion and don't want to vote for Obama. In Florida Obama has a 4 point lead, when Nader is factored in Obama's lead swells to 8 points. This is the election that Nader hurts both parties.
Its odd that every time I take a poll, on average 65% of Americans would vote 3rd party but are afraid they would be wasting their vote. 65% on average, EVERY TIME!!!!!
Americans need to buy and support American made products. Many haven't and look at our economy. Start demanding stores to carry USA product's or shop elsewhere if they dont. Go on line for made in USA you can find great American product's there. Let"s put our fellow Americans back to work. The race to the bottom must stop! Honest, fare, safe, American made product's.
What gets me is how Pacifica Radio and it's affiliates and "Democracy Now!" barely cover the Non-Corporate Candidates, too?
Why doesn't the "Alt-Media" focus heavily on the 'additional' Candidates.
By focusing on characters that they frame as "The" (two) Candidates, they are perpetuating the dominant Myth of a two-party-only system in our famous "Democracy".
Demand Amy Goodman focus on the 'additional Candidates' and give them a fighting chance!
Nader is great, but I can't believe his answer to 'how do we break the corporate stranglehold on the MSM so that voices like yours are seen and heard?' was 'ya got me'!! That's the perfect question and gave Nader the perfect opportunity to inspire all viewers to take action and demand that more people like Nader receive more media attention.
If a few thousand Diggers and 9/11 truthers can get Ron Paul on Fox News (gj -- no disrespect!), the rest of us should be able to get Nader on SOMETHING!
I have said this on many forums and I'll say it again! Any politician backed with MEDIA is NO GOOD. Learn your lessons, and grow up. Until when are going to close eyes on this very important issue. The real CHANGE is what MEDIA laughs at , blames or HIDE. Here in Europe all we see and hear on our TV is Obama or McCain. Take Sarkosy for example,according to nationwide polls he is very unpopular now. yet he was the main star on MEDIA. Oh well hoep what I said it heleped. GL all
Like Millions of non American people living around the world , I was shocked also. SHOCKED about the YES on bailout called VIRTUAL SCUM. Shame to those Congressmen for voting YES to SCUM and sending America and rest of us around the world down the drain. SHAME ON YOU.
Mr. Nader I realy wish you good luck. What ever you say is right.
Way ahead of you. I watch Bill Moyers' Journal and they have been heavily covering every move B.O and McCain have made, but have mentioned Nader/Gonzalez barely. So I emailed the show as to why this was the case.
The Corporate American work ethic is to work hard to bail out the financial wizards and Wall Street.
The financial wizards of free markets can paint any rosy future with bail outs hanging in the distance. That rosy future gives the American people the short end of the stick.
This bailout and the savings and loans bailout etc. are just the beginning.
Automobile industry bail out will be coming soon along with other probable economic sector bail outs.
I'm not sure who told you that it was just the Republicans that created the current economic troubles. Both Democrats and Republicans are to blame. Bill Clinton signed the bill which repealed the law that had separated banking from securities activities. As I understand it, by repealing it, banks could essentially gamble with average people's money in bad, risky investments.
Sure, it was a Republican bill fashioned by Sen. Gramm (an advisor to McCain), but Clinton under the influence of treasury secretary Rubin (who is one of Obama's advisors, btw) allowed it to pass. Rubin later went on to work for Citigroup which had directly benefitted.
Obama and McCain wanted the bailout to pass. This bailout has the government using the American people's money to buy worthless nothing instead of actually investing in something. We are basically buying Wall Street's trash. ...Neither of these parties put the interests of the people first. For them it's corporations first. Nader wants a people's government and so do I.
We are so screwed! Sure there are people out there that are pissed off. But, the bulk of Americans have been hit on the head, or something. They just don't care! It is as if they are using flash cards especially prepared for them. No Brain Power! Zippo!
I must disagree with your thinking that people just don't care. People are furious over this bailout. Even people who are not usually paying attention are becoming politically activated, these shameful representatives will be given their walking papers. Vote Nader...he's been honest about the corporate bailout problems with Washington.
I love Nader, I wish he could win, but he is a wasted vote in our current voting system. If we went to IRV then maybe, just maybe he could win. FINALLY some REAL change, not this Obama or McCain crap. :)
He's trhe only one that really stands for change, so how can that be a wasted vote. I don't beleive that he's going to take votes from Obama(the democrates) as much as someone like Bob Barr is going to take votes from Mccain. If everybody votes in what they beleive in and for the policies that they prefer, we'll all be alot better off. I agree that the vote roll over method would be much fairer in this situation.
Bree is an example of the type unfortunate plastic surgery that goes on in L.A. Actually, if you close one eye and squint at her across a dark room, it's not too bad. But, seriously, this is about Nader, not her. I plan on voting for nader or a Green candidate. Obama has lost my vote.
Nader supporters r people of substance. They vlaue this interview- serious questions asked-great answers given. You would wish CNN anchors are at this level- then the public would've been informed on issues & would've VOTED Nader!
Those who overlooked substance & commented only on silly things- YOU CAN NOT BE NADER SUPPORTERS. But it explains why your media is superficial- blame yourselves. You can't change this country wiht this immature attitude-situation far more serious. 2 bad u r blind.
The Patriot Act gives the Government the power 2 tap Americans phones,break into their homes,Put you in Prison without a warrant or any charges,Monitor your movements,Medical Records,LABEL you a terrorist with no proof,just because you speak out against the system!Please,this is 2 important to just vote based on celebrity!heck out their voting records first!Don't do this to our country or your children!
i would like to see Clinton and Nader Head to Head that would be compelling....Let's call for a pre Election Debate about governmental responsability and lets really look at what happened the last 16 years
Most people (on some level) maintain the idea that their T.V. tells them what they need to know. Can't really blame them can you, as that IS the media's supposed job. Mass media spoon feeds lazy Americans what ever fits their agenda.
If Bush-Cheney had been properly impeached, it might be easier to know the truths behind this meltdown. As it is, who can trust anything the Bush administration is saying. Are they ripping us off again? Why should we NOT think they're lying?
Ralph Nader has been an advocate for your average citizen for many years. Everyone should bypass the corporate controlled media and, get on youtube and democracynow[dot]org. Apathy is sinking the ship and Europe cannot believe how citizens of the U.S. blindly follow the duopoly!
"If you don't turn on politics, politics is going to continue to turn on you."
Lame Stream Media is trying to sell this bailout to the people using fear & propaganda. The failure of the bail out was a victory for the american tax payer!
yea, not to wonder off the subject of the video, but I know 2 women who have tried getting the lip injections and other facial work from personal administrators instead of pros, and they got royally dogged out in the end.
because this isn't an actual "news" interview -- obvious just a scripted platform for Nader. Fine -- done all of the time. But why her?? I was afraid her lips were going to explode and soil Ralph.
Do you ever feel funny to be caught judging people so harshly based on their looks? From USA Today: Bree Walker, a former Los Angeles newscaster, used to hide her hands because of a deformity caused by a birth defect.
Are you attacking her lips because you'd feel too shallow attacking her "deformities"?
Actually you're making fun of a woman who has a disabling disease and has had surgery to overcome that and chose to remain in the public eye. If you look at her hands you would see that, I'm sure she gets comments like yours everyday....way to be a jerk mcmitchell, no wonder you can't follow Nader, you're too ignorant! GO NADER!!!
You know people make comments about plastic surgery addiction of many celebs - you are expecting Ms. Walker to be treated differently because she has ectrodactyly. You are patronizing her because of a genetic condition. Ms. Walker is a bright and strong woman and does not need to be babied b/c of her hands.
I have to apologize, this isn't about Bree Walker, this is about change in the government, I hope we can get back on track and really listen to what Nader is saying and not argue over the looks of the woman who's interviewing him. My apologies for helping distract viewers from what Nader is trying to tell us.
I DON'T APPRECIATE THE CONDESCENDING ATTITUDE THE NEWS PROGRAMS ARE TAKING TOWARD THE "MAIN STREET" PEOPLE. WE UNDERSTAND. WE UNDERSTAND PERFECTLY! WHAT WE WANT IS A DISCUSSION ABOUT A DIFFERENT WAY THAT IT COULD BE DONE !!!!!! AND WE KNOW PERFECTLY WELL THAT THERE ARE OTHER WAYS. (Nadar)
She was a local newscaster in Los Angeles like 16 years ago...she was pretty cute then as far as a girl with handicapped hands...I guess she's had too much plastic surgery on her face in a race against aging.
Ralph you are one of the VERY few noblemen, of this world! I want a person of this honest disposition in office! I think the real problem is that we want a 'quick fix'. That is EXACTLY why we are in the 'sinking ship'of despair we are on!!! THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL!!! It seems this is the creed by which our country leaders live. Not 'liberty' and 'justice' for all. Shame on us all....for accepting the bullying, and the LIES!
I will contribute to the bailout fund if Henry (Hank) Paulson — U.S. Treasury Secretary, former Goldman Sachs CEO, and all-around bald guy ponies up the $200 million in capital gains tax he was exempt from having to pay. It seems Hank made a bundle from 2003 to 2006 and did not have to show Uncle Sam the money. I made around $17,776 during the same period and though I have already paid Uncle Sam, I would cough in a few more bucks if Hank throws up, err in, his $200 million.
John McCain has a comprehensive economic plan that will create millions of good American jobs, ensure our nation's energy security, lower taxes, get the government's budget and spending practices in order, and bring relief to American consumers. Go to John McCain's website to learn how the McCain Economic Plan will help bring reform, prosperity and peace to America
Vote John McCain and Sarah Palin for President and Vice President
My gawd!!! Look at the lips on that woman!
MegatronAngel 9 months ago
sooo much FAKE it this shoot. the windows, the room, the ambient sound added in.... the botox in this womans face.
PghGingerKid 11 months ago
Holy shit look at her lips! talk about some DSL's
jtizz711 1 year ago
socialism for the rich
harj2009 1 year ago
Conservatives like to say government should stay out of business but the truth is it is business that interferes in government. Wall Street got bailed out because it told the government and congress to bail it out.
IMHO Elected representatives should not be allowed to receive any money from corporations. If corporations want policies or changes they should have to go out and publicly argue for it; no secret lobbying.
America is a corporatist state, heading toward fascism.
Relugus 1 year ago
It must have been a real challenge for Nader to stay focussed whilst being interviewed by a reanimated sex doll.
Cabronosidad 1 year ago
Nader is a smart guy..too bad he didn't win..if he had a chance of winning more people would have voted for him...the interviewer has had way too much plastic surgery..Bush was the worse president in history.. he even got into office thru fraud
xadam2dudex 1 year ago
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jackieevans 1 year ago
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Too much plastic surgery! Yuck..
likecrunchyness 1 year ago
damn bri walker lay off the plastic surgery, sorry sorry, couldnt help it, yikes. but seriously nader ftw.
N0Jive 1 year ago
This man Ralph Nader speaks the truth.
Thomas3901 1 year ago
no one seems to understand that, had the banks not been bailed out, the whole system would have collapsed due to systemic risk. Instead of complaining about the bailout, why don't you criticize the crappy regulation during the years prior to the crisis? Investment banks would not have been doing their job had they not taken advantage of what the regulatory framework allowed them to do. It's the government and banks' fault, but the US would be screwed without the bailout.
vassekb 2 years ago
@vassekb There would not have been a systemic failure. The banks would have had to sell assets, and or another, more responsible company would have bought them and straightened the books out, or they would have went under, and the tax payers would not have been on the hook. This was nothing more than a giant crony pay off, that was taken out of yours and my wallet. It's was theft when Bush did it, and Theft wen Obama did it.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@vassekb The systemic failure is with the monetary system. When all is said and done the federal reserve inflates the money supply, causes inflation, writes blank checks to the government, and steals the wealth of future generations. All in the name of "sound" money, which is nothing but paper backed up by this air.
asleeperj 1 year ago
Ralph is right, The twin party system is being replaced by the one party with two faces.
Their intentions are sinister.
Nader/ Kucinich 2012
Dutchoven08 2 years ago 5
wtf is up with her lips!!!!????
raughn3 2 years ago 2
damn her lips are scary
radicalhit 2 years ago
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MaxTallon 1 year ago
1. That wasn't Sarah Palin
2. Violating the constitution is not a "criminal offense." You can't put someone in prison for suspending writs of habeus corpus. You can declare a president's acts unconstitutional and get an injunction to prevent him from acting in that manner. You CANNOT put him in jail for it.
MIvarsson99 2 years ago
No banks right has the money for the FDIC loans,
Our country is over,
And Obama, is as the same,
The Health care Bill is the same as Those who were hung at Nuenberg the T-4,
You will be at the mercy of the Gov, while in your hospital bed
I am telling you say good nite, and it will be at home, not the Hospital,
You cost to much, even at 60
MYFreeSpeach4U 2 years ago
The problem is people in the middle class are brainwashed by corporate government and completely sold on free market. Free market is very easily manipulated.
Dean0000007 2 years ago
@Dean0000007 I agree
danielshacalis 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 free market is only manipulated BY THE GOVERNMENT. THAT is the problem. If you don't like a company DON"T BUY FROM THEM; however, try and get YOU POWER for your home from 2 or 3 different companies. It's a government monopoly that is taking place, not a private one. Try getting water from a different company every month. The government is to blame for all of our ills, not the private individual or company.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
LOL. You ever heard of lobbying? You don't think that has a very direct influence on government? So for you to say that only government manipulates the free market is ludicrous. Nothing new on advice to not buy a product I don't like... Government monopoly? What the hell are you talking about? If it had a monopoly on the market, it wouldn't be in debt! I don't get you or your brainwashed faith in free market and elite manipulation.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 No it's not guy. When a company lobbies the government to legislate their competition out of the market place, THAT IS DIRECT government intervention. A government monopoly is when the government passes laws reserving a specific trade, product or service for government, eliminating the private sectors ability to compete. EG. Water, power sewage, these are natural monopolies.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
What you are saying, is that "Direct" government involvement is when a company decides to spend millions of dollars to make legislation to eliminate its competition through the passage of legislation that the "lobbyist" himself writes and the "government" doesn't even bother reading. That to you is direct government intervention. Nope, it is you that is mistaken.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 By saying "direct" intervention, you are also presuming that there is indirect intervention. This is not the case. Everything from taxes, to how we build our roadways, are direct intervention on the part of government. It is my belief, as was Jefferson's, that the government closest to the people, governs the best. What we are seeing in the US is the Federal government taking control, ever so slowly, of every aspect of it's constituent's lives.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 I would imagine that you have never had to deal with government the way most people have too. Are you a student, or teacher? Have you ever started a business and had to deal with things like payroll taxes, and regulations? If so what types?
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj Nope, I've taken bookkeeping accounting, management accounting, and business modelling. I'm aware of many taxes such as unemployment insurance, pension, or medical coverage expenses for business (of which can be concidered an expense and written off). Depreciation is also "written off", expenses, parties for clients, etc etc... To say that business gets nothing but screwed by gov't would take a naive person to believe.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 Last thing, I enjoy how you stated you have taken classes, such as bookkeeping and so on, yet fail to mention that you have even started a business, or done anything in the private sector. Are you still in college? Have you ever produced some good or service to anyone, that was not dolled out by public funds?
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
Listen buddy, you make starting a business sound like rocket science or something, I'm assuming you think your the equivalent of a rocket scientist or something.
I know some of the stupidest people in the world starting small business but do well at it. So for you to somehow state that i'm ignorant of how to maintain a balance sheet or how to screw my employees on wages to improve the bottom line your sadly mistaken.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 The funny thing about rocket science, is that it's simply stand on a skate board, and shoot a shot gun. Rocket Science is not complicated; however, most rocket scientists could not run a successful burger joint. Let alone a fence building, or contracting business. AGAIN, what do you do for a living? If anything. Right now I'm thinking you live in your mother's basement, and your parents devoiced because of you.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj Corporations of 500 people or more don't pay taxes for the most part. Regulations are steep, but you can thank your fellow business lobbyist for intervention in government for that. Ever heard of Enron? Lack of regulation crashed that company, have you don't any research in that? Bankers doing blind shorts, which is unregulated, have you ever looked into that? I could go on and on the corruption in business and gov't.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 "corporations of 500 people or more don't pay taxes for the most part," so they do pay taxes... The problem is that NO business pay direct taxes, all taxes are payed for by the end consumer. ALL of them. So yes by default corporations, small busissness, big businesses, and SPs don't pay taxes.
Look, the GOVERNMENT is the problem. Lobbying is no good, i'll grant you that, but it is the government that is making the laws, so by default it is only to blame.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
Exactly, that's exactly what I said, corporations and business think their hard done by. Where they have so many ways of escaping tax or passing it on to the consumer.
GOVERNMENT is the problem, but CORPORATIONS are the bigger problem.
The problem is, you really don't understand that 90% of legislation is written by the lobbyists themselves. So really corporations make the law and government enforces it.
It's fascism.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 The government is supposed to protect us from special interests, NOT CATER to them. look at labor unions, another prime example as to why we should not let very small, but wealthy segments control or lobby the government. All and all one could argue the lobbyists are just an extension of government, therefore making government the PROBLEM not the solution.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
Government "should" protect us from special interest.
Take for example the one congressman that stood up and apologized to the BP executive for the witch hunt the CEO was being put through. The government and corporations are in bed together.
I however would sooner protest outside the buildings that have paid off government. It would send a message to both government and corporations that we have an intelligent population and we know where the decision making is coming from
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 AGAIN i am against all forms of lobbinging. I am not brain washed, just far more informed that you. You want to blame the private sector. The mom and pop stores, the people who are productive. You don't want to blame the people behind the mess, and that is the politicians, both Republicans, and Demonazi's. This is the paradox in your though process.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 Then there are coercive monopolies where the government legislates exclusive privileges to a private individual or company to be the sole provider of a good or service, an example would be Anti trust legislation exemptions, like in all forms of insurance, and labor unions. This type of intervention directly stifles supply, and causes an artificial shortage, and leads to higher prices for the end consumer.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
You go on the assumption that government is doing this by design. As if the President on down is making legislation to limit competition. Why would it be in their interest to do something like that? To force prices up on their voters? To anger the voting public so that they can lose their jobs?
Come on think about it.
This is fascism. Corporations are running government, government is not running corporations. To blame the puppet is crazy.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 The president has the power to veto, The congress has the power to vote against government intervention. Yes, politicians get into the pockets of businesses, This is called corporatism. In a capitalistic system, these things would not exist. I am not denying the problems with lobbyists, I am simply stating the fact that the cycle starts, and stops with government. If the government didn't reward lobbyists, they would disappear.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj I will then state that the illusion of capitalism has never existed then. The wealthy have always had influence on gov't to intervene on their behalf on business. Capitalism by its very nature overly rewards business and would eventually make workers indentured servants without unions or government legislation on minimum wage. It goes both ways, government rewards lobbyists and lobbyists reward gov't. Make it a felony to be or act as a lobbyist.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 Minimum wage is earned by less than 2 percent of the US population. Arguing for a minimum wage just shows your lack of understand in basic economic principals. An employer is willing to pay an amount for a good or service, contrasting that, a potential employee is willing to work for a certain amount. These are two conflicts of interest. The employee wants as much as possible, while the employer wants to pay as little as possible. The laws of supply and demand determine the price.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
Your economic principles argue a free market on wages, not mine. Really your arogant attitude is quite laughable. Your brainwashed idea on market fundamentals is screwy.
Your talking like China or France should be bankrupt and free market United States which borrowed to fill the bubble of free market bonuses for bankers is really quite twisted.
Remember Austrian economics has never been tried fully by any other nation for good reason. It doesn't work.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 I'm "talking like China or France should be bankrupt" First of all France is bankrupt, and China has been manipulating it's currency for decades, so you have a failed argument there.
Second I understand the fact that the banking system is broken. You are blaming the wrong system of laws. The free market is not at fault, It is the GOVERNMENT that is at fault, be it either party. This is what you are too stubborn to see.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
The USA hasn't manipulated it currency for decades? You fail there. China only pegs it's Yuan to the US and therefor manipulates the manipulator. Look at the makings of the Federal Reserve. I'm far more informed than you are.
The free market existed before 1913, however you don't look at crisis' before that, therefor you really don't understand the inequities and downfalls of free market. I'm not stubborn just too informed and too well educated.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@asleeperj
Unfortunately, people can't wait out these little crashes over the years of crashes. Crashes occur in free markets too but get less coverage. Please look before 1913 for crashes in free market.
Under free market slavery must have paid very well for slave masters before that big bad government stepped in and outlawed slavery and instituted that big bad minimum wage.
2 percent does that cover the "off book" illegal alien wages?
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 It's funny you mentioned minimum wage. That whole subject is based on a lie. It says that in an open, and free market, your labor is worth exactly this much or higher. The problem is that what if your labor is worth less than the price floor the government sets. You simply don't get the job, and the others that do have to work harder, and longer hours.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 One just simply has to look at the history of the trade unions, and their monopolist tendencies to understand why the minimum wage was put forth. Not a single person is better off in life because he/she get's minimum wage. The only thing you assure is that people who do not have the skills to make more than what they are worth in productivity, get at least a certain amount. I know your brain hurts right now, but soak it in.
asleeperj 1 year ago
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asleeperj 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 You get compensation for what you do. Is this just? That is the philosophical question. All trades in a free market are of positive value. Lets say that I am dieing of thirst, but have a large sum of food, you on the other had have a large sum of water, but are dieing of hunger. We decide to trade. I believe that your water is worth MORE to me than my is food, and you believe your water is worth LESS to you than my food. The same thing is true about labor. (miss typed water, food)
asleeperj 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 How do you OVER reward some one in an open market? Think about that. If i feel that i am paying too much for a good or service i will either shop someplace else, or the higher prices are a signal for entrepreneurs to enter the market place, for profit. You should pre-read your post before you send them, they are getting far too easy to counter, I also suggest you read either a Thomas Sowell, or F.A Hayek book for more information on why central economic planing doesn't work.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
Yes, you can be over rewarded in a free market system. You can exploit the abundance of illegals immigrants. You need to understand, I'm not again'st small business making a living, but not at the expense of putting someone else in poverty at free market wages. A business that does such things in the 21st century deserves to go bankrupt. Why have a business that subjects people to suffering? It doesn't provide a job it provides a slow financial death of its workers.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 There is so much here that is false it's ridiculous. First money manipulation can only accrue in the system that has been in place sense the 60's when Nixon said we are all Keynesian's now. Second, you cannot exploit a willing participant. Illegal immigrants may work for less than minimum wage, but that is solely do to the fact that they believe their labor is worth less than what they are payed. This rises productivity, and lowers costs.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 Consider yourself schooled by my Libertarian perspective.
asleeperj 1 year ago
@asleeperj
Schooled in your own ideology and brainwashing.
First, government is forced to treat corporations as individuals because corporation sued for that right over a hundred years ago. That isn't governments fault.
Second, Enron executive sure got away with overpaying themselves (fraudulently) in a free market system, the companies paid to audit Enron was paid off.
Third, nothing you've said has informed me of anything, you however have proved how uninformed you are.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
@Dean0000007 I got to hand it to you right wingers. You have spunk. You are always looking after what the top 1% can make, to maximize profits. I however can see past all the BS, I guess I shouldn't have gone to school and learned to see past the disinformation and the side tracks.
I hope you kids and grandkids do well or that you can leave them enough to live on, because your right wing agenda will destroy what economy the US has left.
Republicans have spent MORE than Democrats.
Dean0000007 1 year ago
Do you think that insurance companies give a dam about you. What a tool.
70road 1 year ago
RALPH NADER FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Nader Raiders 1-22-2013
naplesblue 2 years ago
Mr Nader has the courage, eloquence, relenting, patient & strategic ability to tell us the DOWNPRESSED about the SHITSTEM that has managed to keep US ignorant & divided,, Seen !!! We need to start Overstanding what this shitstem keeps doing to keep us oppressed.. Jah Live !
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Mallorieqzoa 2 years ago
we will need more radical action rather than waiting for ralph naders.
bjarczyk 2 years ago
Well, he's right. A.I.G. is just the tip of the iceberg.
thedps1998 2 years ago 2
I know this is mean... but...
bree, no more surgery, ok?
roots4x 2 years ago
how is nader an upset, if you're talking about the 2000 election then youo should really consider educating yourself more on the floerida recount and how bush's brother Jeb really fucked the election, thus robbing Al Gore of the election. George Bush is the the spoiler.
raughn3 3 years ago
suck a dick
raughn3 3 years ago
im on cam and bored
i cant watch this video Jo
Hayacafrita 3 years ago
lol, Nader
grull27 3 years ago
try not to look at her lips and listen to what nader is saying
this is all truths .sounds like ron paul or dennis kucinich.
we have come to a point were we can't turn back with out blood being spilt
hobieslug45 3 years ago 2
lol, rubber boat!
Why do women pump up their lips like this. Does she think its atractive??
Kloppy86 3 years ago
hanging zionist traitors is not anti-semitec!
buceriasbo 3 years ago 3
Wow, that woman has butt lips!
rodowers 3 years ago
I'm surprised he was able to keep a straight face talking to her.
jonomir 3 years ago
God that woman is hideous, what the hell?!
tuyop 3 years ago
tuyop; well what are you waiting for lets see your beautiful face...lol!!
pat52007 3 years ago
That's some serious lip job.
bkishar 3 years ago
This comment has received too many negative votes show
Hey Nader supporters: Be useful idiots -- again:
From Sam Stein, Huffington Post:
Now working for McPalin: "Nathan Sproul ... GOP operative who has been investigated on multiple occasions for suppressing Democratic voter turnout, throwing away registration forms and even spearheading efforts to get Ralph Nader on ballots to hinder the Democratic ticket."
Ralph Nader. The Republican's Friend.
Ralph Nader. Unsafe on any ballot.
Ralph Nader. The Master Spoiler.
vistacruiser59 3 years ago
democracy sucks, especially if you're a democrat.
brainsplatty 3 years ago
This makes the most sense of anybody who is running for office! He has my vote...We need change people, REAL CHANGE. We cannot take what the Republicans or Democrats are talking about to change ANYTHING! Nader will be the change that is needed NOW!
jengacrock 3 years ago 4
He does make sense, I've voted for him twice. He has never taken one state. Are you going to not vote Democrat & help Sarah Palin become president of the US? She thinks Armageddon is coming soon & it is a good thing. She wants to go to war with Russia & Iran as well as stay 100 more years in Iraq.
CO2Junkie 3 years ago
Because of the Bailout Ralph Nader is taking more votes from McCain than Obama this election. This is not 2000, conservatives don't want to spend 700 billion and don't want to vote for Obama. In Florida Obama has a 4 point lead, when Nader is factored in Obama's lead swells to 8 points. This is the election that Nader hurts both parties.
sand517 3 years ago
Right on.
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ekremkircioglu 3 years ago
EPIC
Sano213 3 years ago
Its odd that every time I take a poll, on average 65% of Americans would vote 3rd party but are afraid they would be wasting their vote. 65% on average, EVERY TIME!!!!!
65%!!!!!!!!!
THATS ENOUGH TO WIN PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!
3rd PARTY '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
crashoppe 3 years ago
woah it's Brie Walker, where has she been all these years?
drakeneyez 3 years ago
Replace Federal Reserve notes with United States notes and Issue them debt free. Then gradually bring back gold and silver.
almartin77 3 years ago
Tell it like it is RALPH. Good on YOU!!
carcultured 3 years ago
someone cheer me up
dxnaster 3 years ago
Americans need to buy and support American made products. Many haven't and look at our economy. Start demanding stores to carry USA product's or shop elsewhere if they dont. Go on line for made in USA you can find great American product's there. Let"s put our fellow Americans back to work. The race to the bottom must stop! Honest, fare, safe, American made product's.
bestwayusa1 3 years ago
It is great to see all these text comments on this issue. It shows that many of Americans are getting tired of the powers that be.
epsada 3 years ago 3
Nader is our only hope of saving this country from the
greed mongers and the TIME IS NOW!
Unite and JOIN US and WE CAN WIN! Vote NADER/Gonzalez!
travelfar22 3 years ago 9
What gets me is how Pacifica Radio and it's affiliates and "Democracy Now!" barely cover the Non-Corporate Candidates, too?
Why doesn't the "Alt-Media" focus heavily on the 'additional' Candidates.
By focusing on characters that they frame as "The" (two) Candidates, they are perpetuating the dominant Myth of a two-party-only system in our famous "Democracy".
Demand Amy Goodman focus on the 'additional Candidates' and give them a fighting chance!
Nader Now!
Dutchoven08 3 years ago 2
Nader is great, but I can't believe his answer to 'how do we break the corporate stranglehold on the MSM so that voices like yours are seen and heard?' was 'ya got me'!! That's the perfect question and gave Nader the perfect opportunity to inspire all viewers to take action and demand that more people like Nader receive more media attention.
If a few thousand Diggers and 9/11 truthers can get Ron Paul on Fox News (gj -- no disrespect!), the rest of us should be able to get Nader on SOMETHING!
elimisteve 3 years ago 2
I have said this on many forums and I'll say it again! Any politician backed with MEDIA is NO GOOD. Learn your lessons, and grow up. Until when are going to close eyes on this very important issue. The real CHANGE is what MEDIA laughs at , blames or HIDE. Here in Europe all we see and hear on our TV is Obama or McCain. Take Sarkosy for example,according to nationwide polls he is very unpopular now. yet he was the main star on MEDIA. Oh well hoep what I said it heleped. GL all
Endza50 3 years ago 2
Couldn't agree more.
The media darlings always turn out to be the most corrupt politicians.
Freethought42 3 years ago 2
Want REAL Change? Vote "Independant". Democrats & Republicans...Republicans & Democrats is MORE Of The Same - No Change!
Nader/Gonzalez - 2008
Modeltrainguy 3 years ago 7
Vote Nader for real change, not pocket change.
tweck99999 3 years ago 16
this guy is on the ballot. how can you not vote for him? anyone that voted for the bailout should be removed from their positions.
DarkProdigy1977 3 years ago 5
Bu$h got his way!
>* Democrat/Clinton admin. deregulated and caused this mess!
>* Republican/Bu$h wants a blank check to bail the crooks out!
NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE
Democrat/Republican partY = THEY the CORPORATION$
travelfar22 3 years ago 2
Like Millions of non American people living around the world , I was shocked also. SHOCKED about the YES on bailout called VIRTUAL SCUM. Shame to those Congressmen for voting YES to SCUM and sending America and rest of us around the world down the drain. SHAME ON YOU.
Mr. Nader I realy wish you good luck. What ever you say is right.
Endza50 3 years ago 3
hi
May I ask those who support Nader to please send a message to
w w w . pbs . org/moyers/journal/about/feedb ack . html
(remove spaces)
and request Bill Moyers of PBS to interview Nader/Gonzalez next Friday
Nader4President 3 years ago
Nader4President,
Way ahead of you. I watch Bill Moyers' Journal and they have been heavily covering every move B.O and McCain have made, but have mentioned Nader/Gonzalez barely. So I emailed the show as to why this was the case.
NWKBricks1 3 years ago
holy botox batman
crock703 3 years ago
is that normal in california?
gfudge76 3 years ago
The Corporate American work ethic is to work hard to bail out the financial wizards and Wall Street.
The financial wizards of free markets can paint any rosy future with bail outs hanging in the distance. That rosy future gives the American people the short end of the stick.
This bailout and the savings and loans bailout etc. are just the beginning.
Automobile industry bail out will be coming soon along with other probable economic sector bail outs.
Welcome to deregulation and free markets.
junk11111111 3 years ago 3
People who don't vote their conscience should not vote. If you feel a vote for a candidate, and you vote otherwise, you are a fraud.
LaSprawl 3 years ago 2
Republicans screwed up our economy, but Democrats will recover it.
Our economy will rebound thanks Barack Obama and Ralph Nader.
EkBalam707 3 years ago
I'm not sure who told you that it was just the Republicans that created the current economic troubles. Both Democrats and Republicans are to blame. Bill Clinton signed the bill which repealed the law that had separated banking from securities activities. As I understand it, by repealing it, banks could essentially gamble with average people's money in bad, risky investments.
Rogue2373 3 years ago 3
Sure, it was a Republican bill fashioned by Sen. Gramm (an advisor to McCain), but Clinton under the influence of treasury secretary Rubin (who is one of Obama's advisors, btw) allowed it to pass. Rubin later went on to work for Citigroup which had directly benefitted.
Rogue2373 3 years ago 3
If people are expecting another FDR with Obama, they would be mistaken. FDR didn't have corporations whispering in his ear when he took office.
Rogue2373 3 years ago 6
Right . . .he had Eleanor whispering in his ear.
QTKinz 3 years ago 3
Obama and McCain wanted the bailout to pass. This bailout has the government using the American people's money to buy worthless nothing instead of actually investing in something. We are basically buying Wall Street's trash. ...Neither of these parties put the interests of the people first. For them it's corporations first. Nader wants a people's government and so do I.
Rogue2373 3 years ago 8
We are so screwed! Sure there are people out there that are pissed off. But, the bulk of Americans have been hit on the head, or something. They just don't care! It is as if they are using flash cards especially prepared for them. No Brain Power! Zippo!
KARIN094 3 years ago
I must disagree with your thinking that people just don't care. People are furious over this bailout. Even people who are not usually paying attention are becoming politically activated, these shameful representatives will be given their walking papers. Vote Nader...he's been honest about the corporate bailout problems with Washington.
mcprimm 3 years ago
IRV!
Killa2327 3 years ago 2
I hope Nadar does well in this election, he's definatly not a wasted vote.
peterdayrl 3 years ago 6
I love Nader, I wish he could win, but he is a wasted vote in our current voting system. If we went to IRV then maybe, just maybe he could win. FINALLY some REAL change, not this Obama or McCain crap. :)
Killa2327 3 years ago
He's trhe only one that really stands for change, so how can that be a wasted vote. I don't beleive that he's going to take votes from Obama(the democrates) as much as someone like Bob Barr is going to take votes from Mccain. If everybody votes in what they beleive in and for the policies that they prefer, we'll all be alot better off. I agree that the vote roll over method would be much fairer in this situation.
peterdayrl 3 years ago 3
Bree is an example of the type unfortunate plastic surgery that goes on in L.A. Actually, if you close one eye and squint at her across a dark room, it's not too bad. But, seriously, this is about Nader, not her. I plan on voting for nader or a Green candidate. Obama has lost my vote.
jannaharriss 3 years ago 3
what happened to this bitches face? lol
lennyneroau 3 years ago
NO Bailout for the Wall Street speculator crooks!
>* Democrat/Clinton admin. deregulated and caused this mess!
>* Republican/Bush wants a blank check to bail the crooks out!
NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE
Democrat/Republican party = THEY the CORPORATION$
Millions of Americans are hurting with no health care
and the Democrat/Republican partY want to throw money
away into the gambler void!
travelfar22 3 years ago 4
Nader supporters r people of substance. They vlaue this interview- serious questions asked-great answers given. You would wish CNN anchors are at this level- then the public would've been informed on issues & would've VOTED Nader!
Those who overlooked substance & commented only on silly things- YOU CAN NOT BE NADER SUPPORTERS. But it explains why your media is superficial- blame yourselves. You can't change this country wiht this immature attitude-situation far more serious. 2 bad u r blind.
sunny4ever247 3 years ago 2
Obama voted YES to reinstating The Patriot Act!
McCain voted YES to The Patriot Act!
The Patriot Act gives the Government the power 2 tap Americans phones,break into their homes,Put you in Prison without a warrant or any charges,Monitor your movements,Medical Records,LABEL you a terrorist with no proof,just because you speak out against the system!Please,this is 2 important to just vote based on celebrity!heck out their voting records first!Don't do this to our country or your children!
AssilemakaMelissa 3 years ago 4
NO Bailout forthe Wall Street speculator crooks!
* Democrat/Clinton admin. deregulated and caused this mess!
* Republican/Bush wants a blank check to bail the crooks out!
NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE
Democrat/Republican party = THEY the CORPORATION$
travelfar22 3 years ago 5
Agreed
Leinieslightman 3 years ago
i would like to see Clinton and Nader Head to Head that would be compelling....Let's call for a pre Election Debate about governmental responsability and lets really look at what happened the last 16 years
bandguyz24 3 years ago
Ralph Nader for President!
kevkro64 3 years ago 8
Why can't people see how great a president Nader would make?
Are the majority of Americans too "busy" with Holywood to see that?
dawance88 3 years ago 7
Most people (on some level) maintain the idea that their T.V. tells them what they need to know. Can't really blame them can you, as that IS the media's supposed job. Mass media spoon feeds lazy Americans what ever fits their agenda.
iantryan 3 years ago 4
'Are the majority of Americans too "busy" with Hollywood to see that?'
Sadly, yes.
Neville6000 3 years ago
NO Bailout for the Wall Street speculator crooks!
* Democrat/Clinton admin. deregulated and caused this mess!
* Republican/Bush wants a blank check to bail the crooks out!
NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE
Democrat/Republican parties = THEY the CORPORATION$
Nader for President!
travelfar22 3 years ago 5
If I had the chance to be American I'd definitely support Ralph Nader. He has a lot of sensible solutions.
hydeph 3 years ago 5
I bet she gives great head.. You can call me sexist, and you'd be right..Cause I would never say that about a guy...
GabrielGZNH 3 years ago
You are not jut sexist you are immature and boring.
sagekat3 3 years ago
You're just a prude..
GabrielGZNH 3 years ago
Ralph is thinking it too.
GabrielGZNH 3 years ago
you got my vote Ralph. Obama and Mccain are the same of 2 evils. them both supporting the bailout shows that.
Leinieslightman 3 years ago 2
If Bush-Cheney had been properly impeached, it might be easier to know the truths behind this meltdown. As it is, who can trust anything the Bush administration is saying. Are they ripping us off again? Why should we NOT think they're lying?
patriciaredstone 3 years ago
Ralph Nader has been an advocate for your average citizen for many years. Everyone should bypass the corporate controlled media and, get on youtube and democracynow[dot]org. Apathy is sinking the ship and Europe cannot believe how citizens of the U.S. blindly follow the duopoly!
"If you don't turn on politics, politics is going to continue to turn on you."
- Ralph Nader
Vote NADER/Gonzalez!
travelfar22 3 years ago 2
Lame Stream Media is trying to sell this bailout to the people using fear & propaganda. The failure of the bail out was a victory for the american tax payer!
eekdog2005 3 years ago 2
Oh man, it's a shame what that woman did to her face.
DeathByMullet 3 years ago
yea, not to wonder off the subject of the video, but I know 2 women who have tried getting the lip injections and other facial work from personal administrators instead of pros, and they got royally dogged out in the end.
Scalywag66 3 years ago
Why isn't this type of news shown more often...we shouldn't have to watch it on you tube. NADER really should be our president!
superdesertprincess 3 years ago 3
because this isn't an actual "news" interview -- obvious just a scripted platform for Nader. Fine -- done all of the time. But why her?? I was afraid her lips were going to explode and soil Ralph.
mcmitchell 3 years ago
LMAO!
IaStwalkon 3 years ago
Do you ever feel funny to be caught judging people so harshly based on their looks? From USA Today: Bree Walker, a former Los Angeles newscaster, used to hide her hands because of a deformity caused by a birth defect.
Are you attacking her lips because you'd feel too shallow attacking her "deformities"?
zoobiewa 3 years ago 3
she's had a lot of work done.
hydeph 3 years ago 2
I'm not really sure what the hell you're talking about. She just looked like she had a few too many collagen injections.
mcmitchell 3 years ago
Actually you're making fun of a woman who has a disabling disease and has had surgery to overcome that and chose to remain in the public eye. If you look at her hands you would see that, I'm sure she gets comments like yours everyday....way to be a jerk mcmitchell, no wonder you can't follow Nader, you're too ignorant! GO NADER!!!
gordongoirish 3 years ago 2
You know people make comments about plastic surgery addiction of many celebs - you are expecting Ms. Walker to be treated differently because she has ectrodactyly. You are patronizing her because of a genetic condition. Ms. Walker is a bright and strong woman and does not need to be babied b/c of her hands.
sagekat3 3 years ago
I have to apologize, this isn't about Bree Walker, this is about change in the government, I hope we can get back on track and really listen to what Nader is saying and not argue over the looks of the woman who's interviewing him. My apologies for helping distract viewers from what Nader is trying to tell us.
gordongoirish 3 years ago
'Why isn't this type of news shown more often...we shouldn't have to watch it on you tube.'
Because the LameStream Media want it that way.
Neville6000 3 years ago 3
Wow, that's one ugly bitch!
LemonPie17 3 years ago
Nader 08
WKaliber1 3 years ago 4
Don't be Played-A-Fool voting to the RepubliCrats!
Democrats and Republicans are essentially the same.
We've had plenty of time to see that.
NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE
Democrat/Republican parties = THEY the CORPORATION$
travelfar22 3 years ago
to quote an earlier commentator "Bree Walker is fantastic" - I whole heartedly agree.
jacobpsweeney 3 years ago 2
On a sidenote, whats wrong with Bree Walkers face? Eww. And I'm not a superficial person. Botox is a pretty bad thing.
mont3818 3 years ago
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travelfar22 3 years ago 3
I DON'T APPRECIATE THE CONDESCENDING ATTITUDE THE NEWS PROGRAMS ARE TAKING TOWARD THE "MAIN STREET" PEOPLE. WE UNDERSTAND. WE UNDERSTAND PERFECTLY! WHAT WE WANT IS A DISCUSSION ABOUT A DIFFERENT WAY THAT IT COULD BE DONE !!!!!! AND WE KNOW PERFECTLY WELL THAT THERE ARE OTHER WAYS. (Nadar)
MyVox312 3 years ago 2
MyVox312- STOP YELLING!!!!!
It hurts my eyes.
Nader Now!
(Btw, it's not 'Nadar', like "Gaydar". It's Nader like "Later Hater")
Truth now or revolt.
Nader on TV now.
Dutchoven08 3 years ago
She was a local newscaster in Los Angeles like 16 years ago...she was pretty cute then as far as a girl with handicapped hands...I guess she's had too much plastic surgery on her face in a race against aging.
SgtTravisBickle 3 years ago
another frozen view counter
StratusBlue 3 years ago 2
Nader WILL abolish private control of the Federal Reserve, its cartel and prosecute the thieves.
StratusBlue 3 years ago 4
I like Nader. Will he abolish the FRB though?
daniel987878 3 years ago
Nader isnt great but he is right.
jobrien2001 3 years ago 3
Ralph you are one of the VERY few noblemen, of this world! I want a person of this honest disposition in office! I think the real problem is that we want a 'quick fix'. That is EXACTLY why we are in the 'sinking ship'of despair we are on!!! THE LOVE OF MONEY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL!!! It seems this is the creed by which our country leaders live. Not 'liberty' and 'justice' for all. Shame on us all....for accepting the bullying, and the LIES!
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