Hello Michael: Sincerely, am not trying to stir the pot. Of course given the situation, it is not unreasonable that participants feel agitated on this matter. I do fully respect & applaud your sterling efforts to keep sane discussion here - rather than a virulent insanity - on this list. But a certain degree of heat on this one is probably inevitable, & possibly healthy?
Forgive me participants, but your USA scene is so odd I really do need help. The thesis seems to be that: Kerry not very dissimilar to Bush. OK - I agree - Kerry is pretty pro-USA-imperialist.
But: What is the Nader programme all about? Is the only reason to vote for him that it is not allowing "the avalanche" of votes for the Dems? What does/whom does Nader represent? Is the recent kerfuffle/postings on the list about the 3rd party force, suggesting that Nader is that? Sorry to be so slow. Thanks, Hari
