An Open Appeal To All Citizens:
There's not much time left to make a very important decision,
hopefully based upon more than who's sarcastic banter is most witty or cutting.
hopefully based upon more than who's sarcastic banter is most witty or cutting.
I had a chance to meet Ralph Nader recently,
it was even better than I'd imagined;
he was even more genuine, even more inclusive, even more inspiring ...
If you ever get a chance to see Ralph Nader up close and personal,
regardless of your politics, I don't think you'll be disappointed.
He is a rare treasure, a remarkable presence.
And with Ralph Nader being the only presidential candidate
committed to visiting all 50 states (rather than just those places
others hope to temporarily woo in exchange for votes),
there's a real chance you could meet him, or at least see him speak,
live and in person, for yourself.
A chance to see first hand that he talks about real issues,
and real people, and about things that matter in the long term;
he doesn't waste a lot of time nitpicking, he doesn't parrot a bunch
of catch phrases you've heard over and over again ...
While his words are certainly not empty,
he proves with his actions what he stands for;
he doesn't seem to feel such a need to tell you, to sell you,
to impress upon you how clever he is, to convince you, to win you over ...
He treats you like an equal, like a person with a brain;
He tells the truth.
And despite all that --- a great smile, a sense of humor,
and a very warm heart shine plainly through.
Whether you get a chance to see Ralph Nader or not,
maybe you'll consider the idea that this whole process ought to be
more like a job interview, and less like a popularity contest;
less like a horserace, less like a beauty pageant.
A job interview that we, the people, are conducting;
a job interview that we, the people, are in charge of and accountable for;
and if we decide to hire the best person for the job,
then the best person will get the job.
maybe you'll consider the idea that this whole process ought to be
more like a job interview, and less like a popularity contest;
less like a horserace, less like a beauty pageant.
A job interview that we, the people, are conducting;
a job interview that we, the people, are in charge of and accountable for;
and if we decide to hire the best person for the job,
then the best person will get the job.
If we voted for a president based upon proven qualifications,
we might actually get a qualified president.
If we voted for someone with a lifelong record confirming their integrity
and character, we might actually get someone more interested in
(and capable of) doing good work, real work, meaningful work
for all of us, than in advancing their own interests or avoiding scandal.
We can make a better choice, a more informed, empowering choice.
we might actually get a qualified president.
If we voted for someone with a lifelong record confirming their integrity
and character, we might actually get someone more interested in
(and capable of) doing good work, real work, meaningful work
for all of us, than in advancing their own interests or avoiding scandal.
We can make a better choice, a more informed, empowering choice.
If you want to vote for a real maverick ...
Ralph Nader's clearly your man.
He's spent his entire life bucking the system to protect your safety
and defend your liberties, regardless of your party affiliation,
your religion, your station in life, your class status, your race, your gender,
your age, or how much money you have or have not.
He's fought fearlessly and tirelessly for you,
because it is the right thing to do, and he cares about you;
he cares about America.
Ralph Nader's clearly your man.
He's spent his entire life bucking the system to protect your safety
and defend your liberties, regardless of your party affiliation,
your religion, your station in life, your class status, your race, your gender,
your age, or how much money you have or have not.
He's fought fearlessly and tirelessly for you,
because it is the right thing to do, and he cares about you;
he cares about America.
If you want to vote for real change ...
Again, Ralph Nader is your man.
He's demonstrated time and again that he can affect positive change
for the welfare of all. He's shown that he knows how to navigate
his way through our bureaucratic structure;
how to stand up to the big guy on behalf of the little guy - and win;
he's shown he knows how to work within a system that often values
power and greed more than justice, without becoming corrupt himself,
without being led astray by personal ambition or ego.
He's been quietly changing all our lives for the better, all along,
he's not asked for anything in return, not even acknowledgement;
and he keeps on working to help us all - and has established repeatedly
that he'll continue to do so, regardless of any outcome.
Again, Ralph Nader is your man.
He's demonstrated time and again that he can affect positive change
for the welfare of all. He's shown that he knows how to navigate
his way through our bureaucratic structure;
how to stand up to the big guy on behalf of the little guy - and win;
he's shown he knows how to work within a system that often values
power and greed more than justice, without becoming corrupt himself,
without being led astray by personal ambition or ego.
He's been quietly changing all our lives for the better, all along,
he's not asked for anything in return, not even acknowledgement;
and he keeps on working to help us all - and has established repeatedly
that he'll continue to do so, regardless of any outcome.
Well, I know I got a bit long-winded,
I hope that's not kept anyone from reading to the end.
Again, please continue to think about it, to mull it over,
and please think for yourself, and about yourself.
Hey, how about this ...
a vote for Ralph Nader is really a vote for yourself!
and for everyone who matters to you.
I hope that's not kept anyone from reading to the end.
Again, please continue to think about it, to mull it over,
and please think for yourself, and about yourself.
Hey, how about this ...
a vote for Ralph Nader is really a vote for yourself!
and for everyone who matters to you.
So, here's a great place to visit for a candidate comparison chart,
and details about many key issues that affect us all,
but that we're not hearing much about ...
http://votenader.org/issues/
and details about many key issues that affect us all,
but that we're not hearing much about ...
http://votenader.org/issues/
And here's where to find out where Ralph will be in the coming weeks ...
It doesn't cost much to go see him, and I'm so afraid of what it will
cost us all if we don't wake up this year.
It doesn't cost much to go see him, and I'm so afraid of what it will
cost us all if we don't wake up this year.
Finally, if you want to know more about Ralph (including
what he's done for you lately) from less biased sources ...
please check these out!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Nader
what he's done for you lately) from less biased sources ...
please check these out!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Nader
http://achievement.org/autodoc/page/nad0pro-1
Thank you again for your consideration,
it means so very much to me, but it's about all of us ...
and it's about time.
Thank you again for your consideration,
it means so very much to me, but it's about all of us ...
and it's about time.
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