Society of Apathetics: Start Here (Interactive)

[Locke1217]

Ralph you are awesome. if i was American i would have voted for you.

[halliday2010]

i love how all of you are wasting your time watching this guy and even voting for him

[evalipay]

I am buying votes!How much for yours?

I went to see my bar tender Vincent. I said to him:" I have an indecent proposal! He asked what? I said how much to buy your vote? He said for Ralph Nader? I said yes! We joked and laughed I offered him my rusty retro bike dusting in the basement!

When I was ready to leave he shouted: you have my vote.

I know it was not the pathetic bribe I was giving him; he was convinced with my conviction!

That made day.

and best thing he has never voted

[votenader08]

Hah! that's the best Get Out to Vote story I've heard yet!

The apathy hotline is still getting calls - maybe one of them was your friend! Karen

[Rhonda9]

People shouldn't complain if they don't vote.

Ralph you have personality. Something most politicians don't have.

Go Nader!

[travelfar22]

You'd be Played-A-Fool voting for the RepubliCrat$ again!

Democrat and Republican are essentially the same.

We've had plenty of time to see, they are corrupt.

NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE

Democrat/Republican parties = THEY the CORPORATION$

[Evangelander]

Excellent Video!

[laserlight9]

Don't be duped by the duopoly! End war. End Corporate control. End taxpayers bailing out wall Street crooks. Both Obama and McCain are pro-war and anti civil rights. Both endorsed the wall Street scandal! Vote Nader/Gonzalez

[jimlaregina]

That's Nellie McKay performing the song.

[NatureLegalized]

Here for Ralph!!!  :)*****

[travelfar22]

NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE

Democrat/Republican parties = THEY the CORPORATION$

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

- Ralph Nader

[sunny4ever247]

Third Party candidates are ahead of the other two in responding to the needs of change. That's why they were first in coming together and making clear the points that thy agree on- despite of their other ideological differences- they understood that the moment is quite critical.

But the Question is what to do with that agreement- is it going to be just another document? or is there some different future about to be written?

[Roseofthevalley]

There have been plenty of groups and people who claim to be "reforming" the Democrats from the inside. They have been at it for years, even decades. They are people with money who have accomplished nothing. Check out the situation on off shore drilling and "clean coal" .... the Donkey party is getting worse. Don't fall for any PR and sweet talk about reform. Democrats and Republicans are liars, period. Support the best people of our nation, like Nader.

[Kold2market]

from ROCKY V:

"If you can change, I can change... we all can change!!!

(ROCKY for president!? - better yet:NADER/ GONZALES 2008) You have my vote in November.

[tapyenreit]

Libertarians and Independants throw away their votes, a third party will never win so you are just as effective not voting. Get into one of the majors and change it from within!

You may as well throw your money in a hole if you donate to Nader! He's living off your charity, that's why he even has a voice, as weak as it is. Ask him to return your donations when he doesn't win again! The true sign of stupidity is to try something that doesn't work and then continue to try it over and over!

[jmomonique]

"things do not change, we change."

I've "thrown away my vote" voting for democrats in MS during the last two presidential elections (if this is how you view it).

people should vote for those they feel are best qualified to speak for them. I'm pretty sure that stupidity in this scenario is continuing to vote for the least worst candidate and hoping that somehow that will change the state of this nation.

[italianmafia23]

Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul tried that. Remind me now, how did that work out?

Whether or not voting for Nader is the same as not voting at all is irrelevant to me. Why? Because if Nader wasn't running, I would NOT vote. Both the corporate candidates are a complete joke. Voting for what you don't want from whom you do not believe is what I call a wasted vote.

I would rather vote for what I want and get none of it than vote for what I don't want and get plenty of it.

[sagekat3]

I can't believe this one hasn't been more popular.

[SnarfUrFlatFace]

awesome

[representativepress]

Nader is great, I ma voting for him again. Check out my latest video about the bailout.

[StopFascismdotcom]

Great Video - very unique use of Youtube. Vote Neither - Vote Nader or any other 3rd party!!! Send a clear message to Washington - NO MORE!!! Join the Stop Fascism Action Network at StopFascismdotcom - United we Stand - Divided we fall.

[SoullessAtheist]

Why isn't Nader strongly pushing for Instant Runoff Voting. There is a video on YouTube about it and it would solve the 3rd party problem.

[sagekat3]

I bet he would strongly push for it once he is in office.

[SoullessAtheist]

The problem is that he'll never get into the White House without instant runoff voting. The system is set up so that a third party's chances are so slim it's practically impossible. That's why we must push for IRV or we'll always end up with the same old crap from the R's and D's

[0613162k]

Good idea.

I've got a quote that sums up Nader's message in this video:

"If you're not turned onto politics, politics will turn on you."

Ralph Nader

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Reaching out to the 100 millon voters (60% of the electorate) that chooses not to vote in silent rejection of the 2 parties for lack of an alternative, or belief that they will win.

The SILENT MAJORITY of the electorate needs to register their dissent and declare support for an alternative candidate that represets them by VOTING.

[0legari0]

Nader Raider #876547 reporting for Civic Duty.

Doing my part on my end, let's keep it up.

There are no guarantees but the dictates of conscience require none.

[Nader4President]

great idea WINKLERthaMAN

meanwhile please visit his website to learn more. if you want i will send you a summary of his message in an email.

@ votenader08 please see if the campaign can add text of this message to the website

[Nader4President]

if you are a supporter of the following candidates please call their office and request an urgent formation of an **Alliance** by: Ron Paul, Cynthia McKinney, Ralph Nader, Charles Baldwin, Robert Barr

I hope that these candidates can put their differences aside for the sake of our country agree on ONE candidate for Nov 08 election.

please act NOW before it is too late.

proven example was the Norwegian election in 2004 when the red-green alliance won the election against the right wing.

[sunny4ever247]

Innovative idea

Frankly I wish there is a way to communicate with Ralph directly- I do have couple questions.

It would be awesome to have another series titled the "Society of Empathetics"

Anyway- we meet many apathetic - they think it is the smart thing to do. It appears that they are right

But then if you have a concience

you see they are wrong

YOU VOTE NADER/Gonzales

[0613162k]

Not voting doesn't escape the consequences of the actions of the corporate war candidates the remaining voters elect.

Every election the media will report a horse race and landslide results, but not that 100million votes(60% of the electorate) don't vote in silent rejection of the government and for lack of alternative choice.

The SILENT MAJORITY must VOTE to register their support for alternative.

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"If you're not turned onto politics, politics will turn on you."

- Ralph Nader

[travelfar22]

"The SILENT MAJORITY must VOTE to register their support for alternative."

Agreed!

NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE

Democrat/ Republican parties = THEY the CORPORATION$

[overmind25]

I am an anarchist but I will be voting for Nader! hahaha

[kornrbac111]

We Need NADER!!

[RedStarRevolver26]

Sign The Pledge for a Debate involving ALL major candidates at ThirdPartyTicket[dot]com

[nowellian]

Wake from your slumber, get them with your numbers!

Go Nader!

[BoKnowsEntertainment]

I love it! 5 stars for you and another vote in November `;o)

[laserlight9]

Apathy is a manifestation of ignorance. "When ignorance is brought to an end by understanding, freedom is gained by the thinker" Patanjali

Such freedom is empowering to the individual and to the society.

[travelfar22]

Sign The Pledge for a NADER Debate

at:>>> ThirdPartyTicket[dot]com

* We-The-People Must Become The Media!

[Rogue2373]

Has everyone pledged their support for an alternative debate at ThirdPartyTicket(dot)com?

[s10129107]

haha, nice. campy goodness. He's absolutely right tho. we need a civic revolution

[moyshekapoyre]

Everyone can mark you as spam, that's not Nader doing it. Nader answers questions from people all the time. Obviously he can't get to everyone, and btw he doesn't have a computer so I don't know how you are e-mailing HIM. If you want to talk to the campaign just give them a call. On Israel, Nader wants to end the occupation of Palestine and talk to the peace groups as opposed to the governments; on 9-11 he wants an independent investigation, though the evidence for thermite is thin to none IMO.

[ITISIMARI]

Nader is our only hope to take back the POWER OF THE PEOPLE.

Nader is the only one with intelligent solutions to recover peace and prosperity.

Nader is the only one who will end the immoral war and bring our troops home.

Nader is the only one who will cut military waste.

Nader is the only one who will establish universal health care.

Nader is the only one who has not sold out to Korporations.

Nader is the only one to get my VOTE!

[videoapparatus]

maybe it is a conspiracy?

[AnnieGetYourGang]

Thank God for Ralph? But WHY isn't he president? VOTE NADER-GONZALES. Neither McCain nor Obama deserve a mandate to do whatever the hell they want, especially Obama, who's likely to get elected just because he's NOT McCain. But you know what? Obama and McCain are identical corporate twins, minus a little skin color. And they're both very very very nuclear. No time left for very very very nuclear.

[VIDEODROME13]

I don't know if it is the lack of voters or the voters who are convinced 3rd parties are a wasted vote. Anything is worth a try though.

[travelfar22]

NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE

Democrats and Republicans = THEY the CORPORATION$

* The two headed Democrat and Republican monster is not

to be trusted as they've proven over and over!

* NO more PAY-or-DIE Healthcare $ystem!

We Want Single-Payer like Canada!

* "Spoiler" is a politically bigoted word used by the opposing parties to keep the independents out of the race.

* Vote NADER/Gonzalez and We The People can win!

[MyNameMattersNot]

Zogby Poll,August 7-10 Which of the following choices most closely explains your reasons for planning not to vote? I don't like either of the major-party candidates 6.8% It doesn't matter who you vote for, all politicians are the same 11.7% I'm tired of choosing between the lesser of two evils 12.7% I am not interested in politics 20.5% I don't have the time 22.6% My party has taken my vote for granted for 0.3% Other 25.4%

[ITISIMARI]

I no longer get the Zogby Poll. Could be because I always support Nader? In the past I got the poll questionaire frequently.

[RobertWhitlock]

Let Ralph and Matt debate!

[noraniron]

Hey Guys, check out the Cindy Sheehan video response above. please rate and share. It is important to get as much coverage for Cindy as possible. She is running for district 8 in san francisco to get rid of nancy Pelosi. Share the video with everyone you know. Thank you. Go Ralph!!!

[millerfresh4]

I'm pretty sure that Ralph is strongly against military funding for Israel and is supportive of a Palestinian state

[ZombiesNTea]

You're correct on that. He's for the pushes by the Israeli and Palestinian peace movements, and the two state solution.

[SamHj08]

And?

[eternalfootman13]

Despite Ron Paul's opposition to the war and the Patriot Act, Paul represents a right-wing threat to workers, women, immigrants, African Americans, and all oppressed groups in the U.S. He wants to abolish the minimum wage, he attacks the 14th amendment, wants to repeal the OSHA as well as anti-trust legislation.

His social and economic policies are extremely

reactionary and he calls for unrestrained capitalism. Don't be fooled. We don't need him anywhere near Nader

Vote Nader/Gonzalez

[Nader4President]

please please

this is time for unity

divided we fail

united we stand and win

[LAMtv]

If you have to ask then you haven't visited his website or read a single book by Nader. I suggest doing so, your question will be answered. Do be so arrogant to think that every email you send will be responded to and if not it's some snub to you. Jeez, the ego on some people!

[txliberty]

Vote Third Party!

[eloquensanity61]

I didn't know he was running for president of Israel

[relgstorm]

Trevor Lyman is the man who organized the Ron Paul money bombs. he wants to hold a third party debate in New York City. So, we all need to support Lyman's push for an alternative debate now. If Lyman gets 10,000 pledges by October 8, he and the other sponsors will organize a debate in New York City. Add your name to the pledge list.

thirdpartyticket (dot) com

[Nader4President]

great idea

spread the word

we must unite and yes, then Nader can win if all (Ron Paul, Cynthia McKinney, Ralph Nader, Charles Baldwin, Robert Barr) agree on one candidate. yes it is possible

let the people see a real debate between intellectual candidates.

PS: did you notice McCain saying "horseshit" twice while Obama was talking!!!? (section of the debate about Iran, when Obama mentioned McCain's ignorance about Spain)

[Nader4President]

we need urgent formation of an **Alliance** by:

Ron Paul, Cynthia McKinney, Ralph Nader, Charles Baldwin, Robert Barr supporters

I hope that these individuals put their differences aside for the sake of their country to come up with ONE candidate for Nov 08 election.

act NOW before it is too late.

proven example Norwegian election in 2004. look it up

[SamHusseini]

goldwater?

[eternalfootman13]

What is sad is that there has to be a

corporate network televised debate for

"middle america" to inform themselves.

Corporations do not own the air waves.

Oh, and to slim down your wasteline: STOP EATING OR SEVERELY RESTRICT SUGAR AND FRUCTOSE ALONG WITH GRAINS. THEY ARE THE CAUSE OF HEART DISEASE (ARTHEROSCLEROSIS). CHOLESTEROL AND SATURATED FAT ARE NOT THE ENEMIES. SUGAR, IN ALL IT'S FORMS, IS TOXIC. I KNOW THIS IS OFF THE SUBJECT BUT IT'S IMPORTANT.

[votenader08]

make sure you watch hipmama715's response, above.

[Niknac2222]

Tuesday, September 30th, 10:00 a.m., San Francisco. Rally with Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez in front of the Federal Reserve building, 101 Market Street. Join us!

[Niknac2222]

Tuesday, September 30th, 10:00 a.m., rally with Ralph Nader and Matt Gonzalez in front of the Federal Reserve building, 101 Market Street. Join us!

[platypusmessiah]

The recent debates have clearly shown, that there is little that seperates the two corparate canidates. Nader should climb in the polls, as a result. The more tepid the debates, the more people will wonder why there isn't another voice in these things. That's my hope at least. Regardless I'll keep campainging for Nader, in the great northwest. You can't spoil a rotten system, Nader/Gonzales 08!

[couragetolive]

Thank goodness for Ralph Nader. He is the voice of reason. Listen up, America. Vote Nader/Gonzalez'08

[jbarnesphoto]

You have my vote Dear Ralph.

[Artistspop]

But when you speak out, you get dumped on.

[campaign4liberty]

Ron Paul supporters for Nader

we can get millions of Hillary voters converted

[RobertWhitlock]

Let Ralph and Peter debate!

[sandyg1955]

"Spoil Exactly WHat? "I just sent for a tee shirt that has that quote with Ralph's picture on it. If all the apathetic people got on the Nader/Gonzalez band wagon...well, need i say more?

[womblefree]

With all the MSM rubish being thrown his way, I like Ralphs sence of humor

[guitarbandit90]

Call [202]-471-5833!

[Nader4President]

what is this # for?

[Nader4President]

never mind, i got it : )

[guitarbandit90]

This is the number for the apathy hot line. There's people actually answering. :)

[Nader4President]

thank you

I wrote my message

I want all the third parties agree on ONE candidate and I will vote

[rumpelstillskin65]

go nader 08

[Beadbud5000]

Apathy hotline... LOL! I Love IT!

[ryanshaunkelly]

Spoil what? Waste what? Steal what?

Barack Obama we do not doubt your intelligence. To be an effective leader one must display honesty, compassion, & guts. Stand with Ralph Nader, Ron Paul, & Cynthia McKinney. NOT John McCain. Your choice - your move.

[80jvc88]

Nader = the voice of reason in this country!

[ball4thegame]

This third party money bomb is gonna be great!

thirdpartyticket(dot)com

[KARIN094]

That was hilarious! I was getting discouraged/over whelmed with all the crazy things happening today. It is exactly what I needed to hear. I needed a boot! I will admit it I was definitely in the Apathetic group! Thank You for the wake up call!

Vote Nader/Gonzalez! Truly the Only Solution!

[suff1107]

Nader rules! Go Ralph!

[travelfar22]

NADER/Gonzalez = WE the PEOPLE

Democrats and Republicans = THEY the CORPORATION$

* The two headed Democrat and Republican monster is not

to be trusted as they've proven over and over!

* NO more PAY-or-DIE Healthcare $ystem!

We Want Single-Payer like Canada!

* "Spoiler" is a politically bigoted word used by the opposing parties to keep the independents out of the race.

* Vote NADER/Gonzalez and We The People can win!

[FartheadOgre]

WASHINGTON — A federal judge on Saturday ordered Dick Cheney to preserve a wide range of the records from his time as vice president.

The decision by U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly is a setback for the Bush administration in its effort to promote a narrow definition of materials that must be safeguarded under by the Presidential Records Act.

The Bush administration's legal position "heightens the court's concern" that some records may not be preserved, said the judge.

[FartheadOgre]

A private group, Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, is suing Cheney and the Executive Office of the President in an effort to ensure that no presidential records are destroyed or handled in a way that makes them unavailable to the public.

In a 22-page opinion, the judge revealed that in recent days, lawyers for the Bush administration balked at a proposed agreement between the two sides on how to proceed with the case.

[FartheadOgre]

Cheney and the other defendants in the case "were only willing to agree to a preservation order that tracked their narrowed interpretation" of the Presidential Records Act, wrote Kollar-Kotelly.

The administration, said the judge, wanted any court order on what records are at issue in the suit to cover only the office of the vice president, not Cheney or the other defendants in the lawsuit. The other defendants include the National Archives and the archivist of the United States.

[FartheadOgre]

In response to the ruling, Cheney spokesman James R. Hennigan said that "we will not have any comment on pending litigation."

The lawsuit stems from Cheney's position that his office is not part of the executive branch of government.

This summer, Cheney chief of staff David Addington told Congress the vice president belongs to neither the executive nor legislative branch of government, but rather is attached by the Constitution to Congress. The vice president presides over the Senate.

[FartheadOgre]

The lawsuit alleges that the Bush administration's actions over the past 7 1/2 years raise questions over whether the White House will turn over records created by Cheney and his staff to the National Archives in January.

In 2003, Cheney asserted that the office of the vice president is not an entity within the executive branch.

Two historians and three groups of historians and archivists joined CREW in filing the suit two weeks ago.

[Ve3tah417]

Nader/Gonzalez 08!

NOT FOR SALE!

[martini1179]

First comment! :)

Go Nader!