Vice Pres Candidate Matt Gonzalez on Biden-Palin "debate"

[thebrokenladder]

Nader and Gonzalez, and others of their ilk, will always be written off as spoilers until we have a better voting method. We need Approval Voting, and hopefully even Score Voting. Once that is in place, we might even some day get broad use of Proportional Representation in our legislatures. Reweighted Range Voting and Asset Voting are two excellent PR systems.

[yviva]

matt, you, ralph and the rest of the country were truly screwed over by the lack of a freely functioning democratic system here. i hope all those obama enthusiasts are happy today with the non-existent "change" they so happily voted for. if you vote for empty hype, that's what you get...

[evelau]

I'm impressed. Mr. Gonzalez is very eloquent. A quite fitting running mate for Mr. Nader. Too bad they didn't get stronger support. And too bad they are seen as spoilers. How is giving progressive Americans a real left-wing option spoiling things? I hope to see a lot more of Mr. Gonzalez in the future.

[smartgirl63]

Nader/Gonzalez '08

[smartgirl63]

Nader/Gonzalez '08

[smartgirl63]

Nader/Gonzalez '08

[sergiovontrudhe]

Vote for Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez tomorrow! The election will be such a blowout that this is the perfect year to vote your conscience!

[kornrbac111]

GO MATT!!!!

[mnagopaleen]

I've known Mr. Gonzalez since he began his political career in San Francisco. He has always been one of this city's strongest progressive advocates. As President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, he helped draft and enact anti-chain store legislation--perhaps his greatest gift to SF--an against the odds feat that will help preserve the character of this fine city. Mr. Gonzalez is a stand up guy. The Nader/Gonzalez ticket is the only one worthy of consideration. It's that simple.

[Tomtuber1988]

I've been decided for months,contributing my time to the Obama campaign and this late in the game I am considering Nader/Gonzalez! I wish I had looked their positions on the issues earlier but a few stick out: Health care, ending the war, and impeaching Bush. I still cannot believe Bush/Cheney were NEVER impeached and I am impressed that Nader/Gonzalez want to do that....

[smartgirl63]

Tomtuber1988, It is not to late to support Nader/Gonzalez. You may have given Obama your time, but you can give Nader your vote, which he really needs! Don't waste your vote on Obama, who is already going to win. Use your vote to make a statement. Use your vote to say that you are sick of the two party system where neither party represents what you believe in!

Nader/Gonzalez '08

[NaderKoreaOccupation]

Ask Matt Gonzales about bringing the troops home from Iraq Korea etc ....... we all know that when we bring the troops home, we will prosper in safety

[loveumac14]

besides being Hot...Matt is a very down to earth kindda guy and smart.

why isnt this on TV??? why youtube??

[themaltesebippy]

It's Un-Amercian that only the R and D were at the debates!! Americans deserve more choices.

This has nothing to do with anything, but Mr Gonzalez is pretty hot.

[kevlarthehorribleone]

wow, this guy is awesome!

[johndownunder]

A man who actually has sincerity and caresabout the people.Would he make a good Vice President hell yeh!!!

[aquafishsoup]

man matt can beat mccain and obama

[diverbrent]

PLEASE watch Naomi Wolf's "Give Me Liberty"

[kritcyn]

Matt Gonzalez has my vote unconditionally! OK people we need to do all in our power to see that Ralph and Matt WIN this election and one of the main ways is to to get your list of email contacts and pass these around to foundations, chat rooms social networking blogs and fully intend that these two candidates WIN this election and not just make a showing! WE do have power to change our country so let's use it!

[edgarweb]

I'd love to see these guys become senators and congressmen. Ralph and Gonzalez are great.

[chippihh]

my ex bf cheated on me so im gonna get him back!

[drwippit]

I've voted for Nader before and I may again. I sure think it's sad that we're stuck with two choices.  Even Perot got to debate in '92. We've got to get the third party fully involved by 2012. It's the 21st century for pete's sake.

[OnlyJahJahKnows]

Matt is one of my heroes!!!

keep up your hard work my man, we appreciate you so much.

[thankgodcpa]

A sharper tack I do not know. Will anyone dare to go toe to toe with this great man?

[elmonious]

I like to sprinkle just a bit of sugar on my Crixpix cereal, how about you?

[drglitch1]

You can help to open the debates. Go to thirdpartyticket(dot)com and add your name to the those that have pledged to support including third parties in the debates.

If they reach the goal of 10,000 pledges and the two corporate parties don't open theirs, they will hold their own debate.

[debz12180]

i am voting 3rd party it is about time american rise to the democrats and republicans who plagued our govt for decades and get a 3rd party president this will show all the fuckers in congress we want them out,

i also heard the republican and democrat will not allow a 3rd party debate, shame on media who dont allow more coverage for 3rd party to talk, i am voting for nadar and gonzalex, maybe new faces will change this govt,

[ergotilt]

Matt, you're a scholar and a gentleman. Your history of Public defending is admirable. Comparing your achievements and humanitarian background with the other two corrupted,lying and twisted VP candidates doesn't warrant mention. Good luck to you sir, change the world!

[fitch103]

it's a lose lose sitution. Here we got:

1. Sarah STALIN vs. Joe BINLADEN..

2. Barack OSAMA vs. a "dying old man".

LOL :) I say, another term for the REAL GREAT MAVERICK GEORGE W. BUSH!!! What do you guys think? :)

[Uber99]

Matt seems like a very good speaker, and more importantly, he's saying the right things. It would be great to see him debate Palin, Biden, and any other VP candidate.

[taviyo]

Love you Matt! can't wait to see you run for governor of California! You have all my support!

[mattgotballz]

im sry for the comment that i made earlier about Ron Paul. Ive found him a decent guy now. He showed alot of courage to speak out against his own party in the primaries. We actually have more in common than i wanted to allow myself to admit.

I think it would be great if Paul moderated his views about Gov and domestic politics a bit and would support your guys campaign. I mean, even in his interests and the ppl who support him Nader/Gonzalez had to be a whole lot better than Obama or McCain.

[Carrionite]

Love ya, Matt!

One thing - regarding Biden's vote on the Patriot Act - he did indeed support it, but he voted to limit wiretapping.

[CarlKenner]

What's the deal with the antinuclear nonsense? Get with the current environmental crisis, not your old-fashioned prejudices. Nuclear is the ONLY good thing the USA is doing about global warming, and you want to destroy that. Shame!

[Uber99]

Can we store all the nuclear waste in your backyard?

[Sadie308]

Your vote is your voice. Don't settle for the lesser of two evils. I attended a Nader/Gonzalez rally in Detroit and after listening to Matt and Ralph I realized what a fog of deception the American people have been drawn into by the Democratic and Republican parties....go for the truth...Ralph has been a champion of the American people his entire life...Vote Nader/Gonzalez.

[scaatyz4]

I am so sick of this political and media dictatorship.Indeed if the public were informed anywhere but on the politically owned air waves the Dem and Rep would be out of business.This may change if the internet wins open access in Feb.All candidates deserve fair ground and equal footing.I long to see the end of these shark attacks by these 2 parties.

[laserlight9]

Mumia abu Jamal called Nader"one smart cookie."I would add that Matt Gonzalez is another one. His response to the VP debate, punctuated by his knowledge of history and US law was a clear, strong analysis revealing all kinds of deceit.I am grateful that we have two highly intelligent,courageous humanitarians,Nader/Gonzalez persisting in this presidential race, despite the roadblocks put out by the undemocratic power structure that fears them (or truth) most.

[mattgotballz]

Nader is alot better than Paul. Paul is a libertarian nutcase, a strange guy really.

He thinks free capitalism, legalizing drugs and storing gold solves all the problems of the world. If thats the outcome of his Austrian school, he'd better had studied some ethics instead, and i say that as an Austrian.

Without disrespect to your Constitution and founding fathers: our society and culture has changed. We must move forward in a new spirit. Life is an ongoing revelation... peace!

[aquafishsoup]

death is worth living for

[DaveIrie]

Nader wants to legalize drugs too I think, at least cannabis. That's good.

[lvbgal]

I believe I read Ralph Nader wants to treat drug use as a medical problem, rather than a criminal offense, an let those offenders out of prison, to be replaced by corporate criminals. WOOOOHOOOO!

[fvtampa]

WE ARE SACRIFICIAL LAMBS!

[aquafishsoup]

i know!

[fvtampa]

OUR BLOGS ARE SCREENED!

[fvtampa]

E-MAIL ME TO START SOMETHING GREAT!

[fvtampa]

HI TO ALL!

[mattgotballz]

Matt Gonzalez seems a great guy and he has probably achieved alot more on the community lvl than Obama is always bragging about.

I could bite myself in the ass that i didnt focus on Nader/Gonzalez earlier.

Nevermind the debates tho. They are a farce anyway. Maybe you are better off not taking part in it. Trust in God and in the judgement of the ppl. You are still in for the win guys. Anything is possible.

[AssilemakaMelissa]

I am voting for Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez!

[AssilemakaMelissa]

How great it would have been to have heard these words on that debating stage!!

After Palin and Biden's debate I still had questions. I looked up what lies and deciets were tols by both and the lists were long on both sides.

[scharpilienne]

How can a country who only has two political parties be called a democracy?

[fvtampa]

We are not a democracy. We are capitalistic communist (we talk out of both sides of our mouths. Some fundamental differences are thrown out there to make the parties look different, but they are the same. Next time Ron Paul runs for president, please vote for him. He is the only one that made sense. Nader would be good when it comes to economic and foreign policy.

[luijoc]

hey!!! at least they have one more option that the USSR... (=

[starrynites1]

Matt gonzalez is hot, :)

[DarkProdigy1977]

nader and gonzalez seem down to earth. like mr paul.

[ryanshaunkelly]

Barack John Left and rights of passage Black and whites of youth Who can face the knowledge that the truth is not the truth? Obsolete Absolute Ron Ralph Cruising under your radar Watching from the satellites Take a page from the red book and keep them in your sights Red alert Red alert

[wristsareforgirls]

Matt Gonzalez is such a breath of fresh air compared to Biden and Palin.

[10aces]

That last point is telling.

If thirty party candidates were allowed to debate, the establishment would be in serious trouble right now.

[Nader4President]

please post this video

Third Party VP Candidates Matt Gonzalez and Rosa Clemente Respond to Biden-Palin Debate

w w w . democracynow . org/2008/10/3/third_party_vp_c­andidates_matt_gonzalez

[Nader4President]

May I ask those who support Nader to please send a message to

w w w . pbs . org/moyers/journal/about/feedb­ack . html

(remove spaces)

and request Bill Moyers of PBS to interview Nader/Gonzalez next Friday

[sonicspy79]

I think that Matt Gonzalez would have made both of these candidates answer for their actions,and their positions on the issues. It would have been an actual debate had he been allowed in. The simple fact that there is any talk about Gay Marriage at all makes me feel like I live in the South 50 years ago.these perspectives are for old stiffs who were raised in strict evangelical christian homes.Why do these creeps run the country?The majority of Israeli's want peace AIPAC is their fascist regime.

[rollamp]

The NADER/GONZALEZ campaign is so civil..and so dedicated to the the American people.The American people have been so abused by a sly leading for so long, that it seems..the people of this country have been suffering from a mutating case of the:'STOCKHOLM SYNDROME!'the only possible cure, is to elect a team with foresight,looking out for us all beyond the next coin minted!YES,I am voting for RALPH NADER/GONZALEZ.I have NO other choice. For,I am NOT willing to compromise my integrity!!!Are you?

[rockoownz]

Both Obama/Biden and Nader/Gonzalez sound like very trusting people.

I would be happy with either side getting into Office.

[crosswalkernie]

This guy is a total douche.

[Alysinwowland]

I wish they would open up the debates to these candidates. It about time we had real issues in these presidential debates rather then the dog and pony shows of the past. I give me countrymen credit because they are opening their eyes slowly but it's not going to be enough for this election unless something goes seriously wrong. I prayer Nader,Gonzalez and the other candidates get the opportunity to be hear by the American people before the election.

[mont3818]

I like the way Matt speaks. Very cool and collected. He's very likeable. I'm sure with his independant thinking, he would have appealled to a lot of people in the debates

[loveandwarfare]

matt is a no nonsense straight talker that doesn't try to fool people into voting for him. he is a very intelligent and honest person, and it is evident that he wants the best for america.

[yaboyy07]

good points sir. now, who are you?

[quentaur]

Gonzalez is San Francisco County Supervisor and has been held elected office as a member of the Green Party for the better part of a decade. He is also an advocate for the LGBT community.

[Powderfinger07]

I love to listen to straight shooters like Nader, Paul, and Kucinich.

[travelfar22]

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

>* Sign The Pledge for a NADER Debate at:

ThirdPartyTicket[dot]com

"If you don't turn on politics, politics is going to continue to turn on you."

- Ralph Nader

NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE

Democrat/Republican partY = THEY the CORPORATION$

[EightPapaCharlie]

I'm not the biggest Obama/Biden supporter by any means but there's a bigger picture here. If they lose votes to Nader, McCain will win and he will name 2 to 3 conservative Supreme Court Justices thus altering the American political landscape for the next 50 years.

I just hope that Nader supporters will see that a vote for Nader is effectively making it more likely that McCain will win in November.

[frenchxtoast84]

how is a vote for Ralph Nader a vote for John McCain? its not like 1 single vote goes to two presidential candidates

[videoapparatus]

Yeah look what the Democrats accomplished this week alone...another trillion dollars in debt.

I'm voting for Nader. He is by far the best candidate. Obama voted yes on the bailout too.

Zero change.

[EightPapaCharlie]

As much as I agree very wholeheartedly with what Gonzalez is saying and what he stands for, I would hope that people don't cast their votes for the Nader ticket this time around. There's a larger issue here.

In 2000 I voted for Nader out of principle and belief and on account of people like me, Gore lost a VERY close election. I've had eight long years of life under Bush to consider the idea that my vote could have enabled that to happen.

[couragetolive]

Eight, do you expect me to believe that your one vote was the deciding factor in the 2000 election. That is very arrogant and conceited of you. Am I supposed to bow down and kiss your feet or something. Al Gore, George Bush, John Kerry, John McCain, Barach Obama are all the same. It's like watching a rerun of "Eight is Enough." Vote Nader/Gonzalez '08.

[EightPapaCharlie]

Courage, you misunderstand my statement. I'm saying that my vote and other people who voted as I did were a deciding factor in the 2000 election. At no point did I say that my solitary vote altered the 2000 election.

I won't contest that they all the same. We'd be in agreement on that. I simply feel it would be a very bad thing if McCain was the one to pick the next few Supreme Court Justices. It would take us back, not move us forward. I hope we can at least agree on that.

[couragetolive]

Eight, move us forward to what, more war, more unemployment, more debt? No thank you, I will take my chances with Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez. Vote Nader/Gonzalez '08.

[moyshekapoyre]

The President can't appoint the supreme court justices without approval from the Senate. Dems control the senate and so they would have to approve anyone the President picks.

[HughieGphiladelphia]

I will be voting for you Nader/Gonzalez.

I was huge Mike Gravel supporter and even went to Colorado to vote for him. Gravel and you are very much alike and I think you are doing great.

Keep working with all the 3rd party's now and in teh future, thats the only way.

Did you ever try to contact Ross Perot and try to get his support as well?

[Marth48]

Nader is great, but I like Matt even more.

[xm4yh3mx]

its quite simple. the fact of the matter is that a democrat or a republican will be in office in 2009, not a 3rd party candidate. Whether or not you dissaprove of the two party system is completely irrelevant if you want to ensure that another republican who follows george bush's lead runs the white house. My friends WAKE UP and stop being idealistic, you do not live in an idealistic society. a vote for a nader/gonzales is a vote for the republicans

[xm4yh3mx]

*correction:

if you want to ensure that...doesn't run the white house

[WolfArden44]

xm4yh3mx Well then,If debates were open to other parties, and the media did not black out Nader etc I suppose more people wouldn't buy the bullshit hype that Republi-crats dish out.Reality is, Americans do NOT HAVE CHOICE when ALL choice's are censored.

[WolfArden44]

On that note Americans should be checking out ALL parties on their own and not believing everything the mainstream media gives us.If more people listened to Nader,and are honestly FED UP,They would not vote for either of the 2 parties.

[couragetolive]

To xm: You are right the two party system is irrelevant that is exactly the point. Who does run the White House? Who controls the government of this country? I want it to be controlled by the people that is why I'm voting for a third party candidate. Vote Nader/Gonzalez'08.

[jenups]

Funny how dems, through cliche talking points, try to cast Nader voters as naive and "idealistic" when so many Nader votes are smart and "deeply outraged." I frankly find Obama, as a tool of Wall Street and Big Business, potentially more harmful than McCain. Patriot Act, pro-corporate tort reform, FISA, Biden pick, and now the WS Bailout? Sorry, when I read between the lines and words & follow the money, I find a Stealthy Hyper Marketed Corporate Globalist ready to do deep damage. No, thanks.

[ryanshaunkelly]

Staged "debate" dance now ready for 24/7 consumption?

Bailout Barack Obama w/partner Bailout John McCain.

Full-spectrum media suppression/distortion

target Ralph Nader and Ron Paul.

Your vote is your power,

they fear it, use it.

[chetanmudito]

"Your vote is your power,

they fear it, use it."

This is one powerful slogan !

Nader/Gonzales pay attention

[superdrunk4life]

It's easy to say "of course you can pick apart the other candidates, you wheren't there." But if he's not allowed in the debates, then this is the best he can do. I wish someone would let Nader/Gonzalez debate!!

[DrZarkloff]

You got my vote.

[AINTMYAMERICA]

this is a manufactured crisis. Its was INTENTIONALLY caused by the federal reserve. Its not the first time. If you don't understand the so-called "federal reserve" its a PRIVATE BANK with SHARES owned by not only american banks but INTERNaTIONAL BANKS. WHy do you think people love ron paul so much? exposes these PREDATORY LENDERS. The "fed" is not an arm of government. In 1913, as part of a ruthless CONSPIRACY talked about by JFK, our money supply was unconstitutionally given to the "fed"

[NatureLegalized]

The CPD appears to be utterly Criminal.

[NatureLegalized]

Please sign the pledge to let third parties debate at thirdpartyticket,com.

Nader/Gonzalez 08

[markdavis115]

Please sign the pledge to let third parties debate at thirdpartyticket,com.

Nader/Gonzalez 08

[marniespeaks]

The CPD denying the American people a choice by not allowing Mr Gonzalez to debate is a real loss for every US Citizens and democracy.

[fishheatcats]

Right on Matt. It's unbelievable how much outrage there is over this bailout, but Obama, McCain, and Biden all voted for it, yet the same people who are outraged will still vote for them. Fools. Absolute fools. "I don't agree with anything you say or do but I'll vote for you anyway because you have a chance to win." That's some rock solid logic right there.

[CineCrazed01]

Matt should have been there, I wanted to hear more opinions from other candidates.

[DestroyerOfLies]

America was destroyed at 10/3/08 at 12:23.

[vodhrtiwaz]

I do not want Nadar as prez, but Gonzalez is right. Both major parties got us into this, and they are so busy pointing fingers at each other to fix anything.

Also, it's up to us to change things. Your right, the 4 guys voting for Nadar won't change things, if we got our heads out of our asses, voted these lifer politicians out, new ideas in, things might happen!!!

[KARIN094]

I believe I am beginning to be quite prejudice of my own country men and woman. They are just SO STUPID!

Little puppets running around with little propaganda banners! Than when their candidate is voted in as president they complain! Of course, our country gets even worse! It must be something in the water! How can anyone be so stupid?

Should Obama and/or McCain be voted in, I am going to slap anyone who stats they made a mistake!

[jnycnuk]

i like this guy. he would definately add somrthing to the debate. too bad democracy is not what it should be.

[KARIN094]

Matt Gonzalez is so calm, direct and honest. An absolute opposite of Palin and Biden.

The Nader/Gonzalez team is a necessity for our Country. Any other choice would allow for our Country to simply crumble.

Yes, Matt Gonzalez would definitely school Palin and Biden.

Considering whom is allowed to debate (Obama - McCain), we are better off dismantling the white house and in turn running our own neighborhoods. These fools are useless.

Nader/Gonzalez is the only Solution!

[Rogue2373]

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[testaccoo1]

America, The Nation of the DUMB.

Only in America you would see this kind of censorship.

The American people probably don't realize that they are destroying their country by voting by any of these Israeli Puppets (Democrat or Rep)

[Thrice13]

Man, if only they let Gonzalez in the debates... Biden and Palin wouldn't know what hit them.

[marissacalderon]

Matt, you should have been in that VP debate. You would have schooled those two nitwits.

[campaign4liberty]

this Ron Paul supporter campaigns for Nader/Gonzales

[Plasticsoul]

way to go Matt! given the chance to debate either of the two heads of the snake you would have made them both cry :)

[erby1kabogey]

Only 207 views!!!!! This country is so fucked! The mass of ignorance in this country is as sickening as the massive corruption of this government!

[chetanmudito]

Constitution's 28th Amendment -

any suggestions?

[CitizenWorm]

This makes me ache to see you two on stage with the other candidates. What ever happened to the Google debates? Is there any possibility of circumventing the commission by engaging a media company to have it's own debate like in the primaries? I'm sure people would like to see more from the vp's and if you could get enough attention perhaps there could be a coordinated push for one specific event. I know time is short but there must be a way to do this.

[pootron]

CitizenWorm -

See Nader's "open debates" vid. He talks about those debates. The Democrats don't go if Nader gets invited, so they don't hold the debate.

[chatelet55]

Nader may have a quirky personality, but he's sincere and as close to transparent as a politician's gonna get, unlike smooth talking Obama and over zealous McCain and their unworthy running mates.

[MC1313]

Matt Gonzalez continues to impress. I really think this guy could have an impact ... if the media ever decided to cover third parties, that is.

[schooltrashers]

Nader/Gonzalez = Truth

[80jvc88]

Nader/Gonzalez . . NOT FOR SALE. . .

I support Nader 2008.

[Rogue2373]

For any viewers that are curious about the exclusion of independents from the presidential debates, please consider checking out the video entitled "No Democracy in America" (MyvVQYf6XWk) and read "Two-Party Debates" at publicintegrity(dot)org/articl­es/entry/712. ...Spread the word and help fight for a people's government. Thanks! :) ...P.S. Don't forget to pledge at ThirdPartyTicket(dot)com.

[travelfar22]

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!

[jacobpsweeney]

i heard in canada last night @ six parties all debated together and it was great!!

[photofu]

its all about exclusion in america now. that's why there is security every where. nader08.

[chetanmudito]

But you need to shake those columns and bring the roof down on these lyers and abusers.

Thanks (Sorry for long comment)

[chetanmudito]

To Nader/Gonzales -

You MUST show your self more.

Ralph break in into the next debate raise hell, get arrested, anything, people will listen.

show video's of americans of all walks of life talking about you on Youtube.

I"m not an american, but from Israel.

Even the most popular newspaper in israel "Ynet' is censoring my comments about you.

Corporate U.S? coorporate Israel too

:^(...

You sound Great - straight practical and honest.

[Rosetteismyname]

Re: Chetanmudito "Nader/Gonzlez You MUST show your self more."

Nader/Gozales show themselves plenty but unfortunetly if Nader had a vote for every person that says Nader, "you essentially support every view that I stand for, but screw you...I am going to go vote for this party over here that claims to represent change & so-called hope" With that said, those that can be the solution who know of Nader, become part of the promblem b/c they won't vote for him b/c they feel they have 2 options..

[mcharles013]

i was wondering why they don't have any independents in the debates.

[sy1234]

"i was wondering why they don't have any independents in the debates."

Especially when Nader and Gonzalez have been touring and speaking daily. It's not like independents won't make themselves available..

Heck, Nader even did a YouTube collab recently. =)

[CitizenWorm]

There's at least one more Nader collab coming and I would bet more than one. Btw the Obama girl collab was so much better than I would have thought it could be. Really excellent.

[thegalactictruthcom]

go to thirdpartyticket. com. You'll find some information and a way you can help get them into the debates.