Reply #16: It is possible to attack Nader and not those who supported him [View All]

[jobycom]

At least, you can do it most of the time. I always tried, though I'm aware I snapped at times.

I have a lot of respect for Naderite/Green views, positions, ideologies, outlooks, and lifestyles. I signed the Nader petition here in Texas in 2000. I've worked with Greens quite happily in the past. I have some issues (there is a reason I'm a Democrat and not a Green), but overall I love the Green Party.

But I don't like Nader, I don't trust him, and I think they were fooled on Nader. I was too, at one point, before 2000. So I've always tried to attack Nader and not the Greens (with varying success).

I guess my point is, I'm glad people are starting to see what I saw in Nader in late 2000/early 2001, but I don't take any joy in knowing I was right, or that people I like are becoming disillusioned (as I did). Frankly, I'd rather still look on Ralph as a hero. I'm sad that I can't.