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Ralph Nader Loves His Chances--Too Much?

A lot of the time, people see Ralph Nader as a waste of a candidate. Sure he’s an old, aging hippie, who at one point stood for something but now just enjoys taking time and votes away from the democratic party, but he’s no dummie.


With so much focus on “the environment” and “recycling” and “going green” I think that Nader thought his chances were strong to win the 2008 Election. So, he did what any sensible candidate would do… He added a hispanic to the ticket.

I know absolutely nothing about Matt Gonzalez except for this. His last name is Gonzalez. If Obama’s last name were Blackington, or Ivory, and McCain’s last name was Oldington, or Tapioca, it would be just as easy to passªudgments, however this isn’t the case. Nader needed something to turn off potential pot-smoking voters away. And that was have a Me-ji-can as his running mate.

Smart move Nader, Smart move.

Nader would have no clue what he would do if he won an election. Probably lower the speed limit or re-hire Spencer Abraham. Bold moves. So, he did the smartest thing he has ever done since exposing the Pinto, he played his cards , and went south. Of the Border. And found Matt “Pablo” Gonzalez.

This was the smartest Political move of the season. Sorry McCain, I thought the Paris Hilton thing was adorable.

It just goes to show, the United States welcomes change. As long as they aren’t hispanic.

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