A Plea to Ralph Nader
Ralph, darling, I feel all too poignantly the shortcomings of our non-parliamentary system. I understand that we lack options and variety in fancy names for political parties. And I understand that one politician, running half-cocked with too much money and too little sense, can ruin an important electoral cycle.
We’ve had some fantastic times, Ralph. Remember when Al Gore was running and the Republican party started running ads supporting you? That wasn’t because they felt you would be a good president. I’m sorry to say it and it may hurt to hear it, but the Republicans supported you because they knew you would only split the left.
Ralph, don’t think I don’t appreciate all you’ve done in working with the EPA and OSHA and NGOs, because I do. You’re doing great work there. And it would be a shame to see you stretch yourself too thin; just as it would be a shame to once again loose to Republicans in some ridiculous manner that only reaffirms the world’s feelings about us.
Ralph, please do not run. Please -PLEASE- just stay out of it.
I’d appreciate it.
Stay Chill and Best Wishes