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In reply to the discussion: Nader blabbering on MSNBC. Still not apologizing for Bush. [View all]hfojvt
(37,573 posts)Here's the point - Nader put Bush in the White House.
Here are your refudiations.
1. Nader had a right to run.
Absolutely. He also had a right to put Bush in the White House, which is what happened because he ran. Having a right to do something evil and stupid does not make the action any less evil or stupid.
2. Nader voters had a right to vote for Nader. Or for Mickey Mouse. Or for Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Or for George W. Bush.
However, it is still a fact that Nader votes in New Hampshire helped to put George W. Bush in the White House. The fact that people had a right to do something evil and stupid, does not make that act any less evil and stupid.
The fact remains that in the 2000 election that any vote, except a vote for Albert Gore, had the potential to help Bush win the election.
Yes, every American does have a right to help George Bush become President, but they shouldn't delude themselves about what they are doing.