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Ralph Nader -- closet Republican, perhaps only green ... with envy

When I think of Ralph Nader running for president again as an independent candidate and how that could affect the general election, I think he must be a closet Republican, or have a few advisers that fit the bill. He was the spoiler before and he might be again.

He says that Republican and Democratic candidates are too beholden to big business. Perhaps. He says we are not doing enough to protect the environment, also true. He thinks he knows better, maybe; but Cuba just had a guy named Fidel step down from his presidency (sort-of) who knew better also, or so he insisted since 1959.

In the 1960's and 1970's Nader was an important figure who successfully championed many causes including the environment, consumer protection, civil rights, disclosure laws and fought for those that could not fight for themselves. He was a man of the times. These are his times no more. His provocation of the electorate may stem more from being 'green with envy', as much as being a green party advocate.

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