The Chris Hedges Report: Why Democrats lost the midterm election with Ralph Nader
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- Ralph Nader joins The Chris Hedges Report to for a post-mortem on the 2022 midterm elections, and to discuss how we can retake Congress from corporate influence.
Ralph Nader is a consumer advocate and former presidential candidate.
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I remember sitting at Ralph Nader's feet listening to him back in 1970 at Wichita State University. Ralph Nader has never strayed from speaking the Truth and fighting for Justice. I love you Ralph. Stay with us for a while longer. We need you to help straighten 'US' out.
Yes!
If he fought for Justice where is it ? Naders a jerk !
@@garymattischannel6207 Don't be a cynic.
I just have to point out that Ralph Nader is 88 years old! Been listening and reading him since the 90's and he sounds as sharp as he ever was. Remarkable.
Yeah so many older folks get mush brain as they age, but Ralph is pretty consistent. To think he's been championing liberties since the early Sixties, if not sooner!
I wasn't pleased he put confidence in the Dems this last election but glad he has self reflection
He should have been president, at least once. He would have been great for the people. Instead, we got all the "new world order" puppets, to take over everything, leaving us a new class of slaves.
Biden also in 80s, big difference.
That makes it even more disappointing that his wisdom is so comprehensively ignored by mainstream media.
Good comment. Wish he made president. The country lost out. The world lost out. Ralph is once in a multi generation type of person. We are all so lucky to still be able to hear his wisdom.
Holy shit, Mr Nader is still at it. He's older than anyone in my family ever got to, and he's still at it. I'm not even American and I respect the man. What he speaks of applies everywhere that even pretends to have a democracy. Appreciate this, fellow humans; these are a bunch of old men fighting for our future.
Yes!!!!
Very interesting to hear Mr. Nader. He makes me appreciate (the only thing I can think of) that we have more than two ‘main’ political parties in New Zealand, even though we are in a mess.
Corporate America started an industry to stop Nader.
Absolutely. Nader is a national treasure, despite all the smearing of his legacy post-2000. Check out the Ralph Nader Radio Hour (weekly radio program) if you haven't already.
I strongly supported Ralph Nader in his run for presidency. He would have been amazing. -- But I was the only one in my town that had Nader signs in his yard. - The corrupt, corporate media has put Americans to sleep.
So wonderful to hear Nader’s seasoned wisdom about all the basics we have forgotten about! Not teaching these basics in schools is a grave error for which we are paying an enormous price.
School was , and has become to some degree indoctrination, most of us were taught the myth ,an error of omission
It is not an error. It is planned by those who control the school curricula, what teachers may teach. The school boards control the principals. The principals control the teachers. The local businessmen who fund the school board elections control the school board.
Paddywaddle crap.
It's always good to hear from Ralph. Thanks, Chris.
In old Yuma one old retired man used the referendum system and stopped the building of a huge indoor sports arena for which they were about to put out to bid without any discussion amon the citizens. He got a bunch of retired guys to collect signatures and who were threatened with arrest and had their locations barricaded, etc.
I complained about this to high ups in the city government and had my historic buildings “red tagged” a few days later informing me to cease and desist all of my activities immediately-which I ignored of course.
His referendum was successful and had the projected sports arena put on the ballet and the project was defeated. Why? Because 1) the people weren’t consulted, and 2) the City of Yuma already had a large baseball stadium that has been sitting empty for 20 years and is used only one weekend each year! It was stupid and was pushed by “the Yuma Twenty” and their lackeys in City Government!
Use the Referendum! Listen to Nader. Get into action locally. You have power-but only if you act!
Just loving these men is silly! Love must Act-or it is just another self delusion. Jay Warren Clark
I can vouch for the fact I was not taught how to participate in government and democracy other than voting , which I don't usually. I'm 54. Actually this hurt and rescue idea, which I have not heard of, is exactly the right wing conservative politicians strategy of fear mongering . Which is why we never hear a plan of action from them. Why? Because they believe the status quo is just fine.
I'm embarrassed to ask; What is "The Referendum System"?
you have to act, without question. Even here in Canada we have to be vigilant and act.
@@shivathedestroyer2816: Yes you are right and Canada is in a mess. I listened to a bit of the hearings on the use of the "Emergencies Act" during the Convoy protest and some of the behavior and policies that were carried out under that Act were as stupid, unCanadian, and frightful as anything that was happening in Germany in the 1930 and later! And it's no different here in the U.S. Someone shouts, "Lions, and Tigers, and Bears, Oh my!" and everyone volunteers to give up their Civil Rights and do what the idiots in Washington say! We have become a nation of sheep. Frankly I'm high up in the hills and have a field of view for 500 yards all around and that's how optimistic I am. Of course I am a Teacher and I keep speaking to people trying to wake them up, but I am out of the cities entirely now. And I recommend that everyone who can do the same. The people in power are as monstrous as they are stupid. Take care. JWC
@@hanleyk: Actually Nader mentioned it briefly and also said that they don't teach this stuff in schools. It is a system like a petition, perhaps by other names as well, where you go to your local government, city or county or I suppose even the state, and take out papers to collect signatures to put something on the ballet for example. I suppose you will have to write up the idea or your intention, etc., and then put people around the city to collect signatures. It's a way to go around government and act directly as and by the People. No one mentions it because the Powers-that-be are afraid of it--for obvious reasons. And if you go to the city office and they say they don't have such a system, don't believe them. People lie and in general the various bureaucracies, city, county, state, and federal feel nothing but contempt for the People. They are the new class of Lords and Ladies and most of them are really stupid and contemptible people. There is great power in this system, and there is no reason to be embarrassed about not knowing. People just don't get together and discuss what our situation actually is and what power we have to fix it ourselves. Add to that the fact that we are divided along phony Party Lines, as Nader also mentioned, and don't talk to each other. But we have all been lied to and need to repeat that like the times tables so that we can get back to the Biblical idea of what a Neighbor is, eh? Take care Kerry. Jay Warren Clark
Excellent interview. Ralph Nader understands the system and how to harness the people's energy to make it work for us. The more his voice is heard, the better for us all. Thank you Chris Hedges for this conversation!
Not only that, Mr Nader message is timeless. Hopefully his talk is replayed eternally.
Ralph Nader will always be a Hero of mine!
I'll add one more thing : for an 88 year old, Nader is sharp. Very sharp.
One more marketing tactic...scare Americans with the prospect of aging...decrepitide, dementia, osteoporosis, running out of money, being 'dependent' on family, everyone medicated...and the popular solution is to get yourself into over 55 and assisted living asap where you and your finances will be managed by a corporate employee. Keep active, eat well and stay in your own home.
Appreciate him holding the citizens accountable.
Exactly right. I see so many people say "oh blame the government not the people." Nah. It's the people. I don't care how sophisticated or pernicious or pervasive the systems of social control and indoctrination are. It's on you. Period.
@@jeffhicks8428 people don't realize how much power we have, once we speak out stand up, apply focused, well thought-out wisdom such as Nader's.
Free Julian Assange
He should have fled to the Russian Embassy.
@@cosmicmariner6621 he couldn't so now he only can depend on us like how we depended on him and he heroically delivered
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Ralph abortionists Nadar doesn't give a fuck about hero Julian Assange, Nadar never condemned the paedophilies elites Jeffrey Epstein's clients are TDS Putin Derangement paedophilies
@@thegreatchain7112 Whataboutism.
I remember hearing Ralph Nader once define democracy as "participation in power" and hearing him speak here with Chris Hedges, he clearly reinforced, for me, why it is so important that we get actively involved in politics if we want to have ANY chance of bringing about any progressive changes in this country. I am always, a little shocked that Nader is just as coherent, let alone passionate, at an age where most of us would no doubt be in decline. Citizen advocate...never have I witnessed a truer one.
Hi. Enough of participation in power. There is a limit to power itself. Especially 8 billion people power sharing.
As if Americans and their sorry ass nation is any different from others.
According to Robert Higgs, The State is too dangerous to tolerate. I say, voting in a democracy is the myth, the fraud, favored by offshore banking, too big to fail, & inherited wealth.
Many citizens do not want progressive changes
Progressive s are the democratic socialist communist party
We want the constitution restored to we the people
@ Melinda Zupan I am inspired by these discussions but I come to the same questions How do I get started I know so little about local politics in my area and there is no effort by media to inform us I want to start a ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage here in Tennessee but how do I start who can I talk to What books should i be reading If you can recommend some books some folks I'd sure appreciate it.
@@brucejackson3844 the simplest way to get up to speed is to
Attend city council and county commissioner meetings
Then call them and share your thoughts with them
In two months time a group of people who were
Vocal on a proposed ordinance got the idea tabled
Peacefully
But non peace was not ruled out
It's amazing how people like Nader don't lose faith and keep fighting A hero.
A warrior
He likes the attention.
@@peterstafford4426 Damned if you do and damned if you don't.
@@asahmed1980 Nader is a ego maniac. There is nothing else to him. Same with Hedges.
@@peterstafford4426 I don't work for them and we're not friends. However. I believe they tell the truth tellers and they are out there doing it daily. That's enough for me.
What a breath of fresh air! Ralph is the real deal.
Chris Hedges and Ralph Nader forevermore. HAPPY HOLIDAYS ❤️
Our owners preach unity and bipartisanship amongst themselves but constantly preach division amongst the working class. I say we need class solidarity amongst us and class war against our corporate overlords
We all saw what happened during quarantine, the WORKERS definitely HAVE POWER!
@@whygohome172 and I would add after the George Floyd murder
Vote against all incumbents! Teach them to fear the power of the voter.
@@whygohome172 as long as they're getting the government hand outs
Social "science", the last concept is not bean asume as a law like gravity. Einstein law's are not ignored to built a house, same here MARXISM can't not be ignore to built the communist party the only capable to lead the people through a revolutionary struggle. Plus the historical contribiution of the two revolutions (( rusia China)). Good luck, is any other way. But I think Mr Nadar is good as a important tactical path to began the journey, civic activism reanimated the democratic escense of the USA, the one mention by Whitman on notes on democracy.
People need unifying honest strong leaders. Like Jeff Sachs , Chris Hedges and Ralph Nader.
Honesty?
In a culture psychotically preoccupied with materialism accomplished by amy means?
The secret to longevity is knowing what you are passionate about and doing it every day.
No it’s actually about praying to know your spiritual purpose and fixing your efforts towards that. Not getting waylaid by false idols l, tests of temptation, and playing the long game.
@@Rubylove48 same dammed thing. People who DO it don't judge.
@@averayugen7802 judgement and discernment is a super important part of an actualised life, ✌🏽🥂
Thank you, I love to hear Ralph Nader speak! I appreciate this interview. The progressive community should reclaim Nader as their own American hero, which he is for millions of frustrated thinking voters on both "sides".
Excellent interview
I voted for Mr Nader for president and it was the best vote I ever cast. Been voting since 1980 too.
@@stevezettle3212 what BS, YOU helped put George Bush II in office, nothing to be proud of...SMFH
These men are both telling the absolute truth of our nation…too bad NOTHING will change until the country collapses .
Ouch
I am so pained to say it, but I agree.
Greeks had a good idea, but they didnt anticipate drooling tribalism like MAGA.
Methinks the country HAS collapsed.
True., the question comes to mind: When was the fate of the Titanic sealed - when it hit the ice-berg, or once it entered the high risk zone ignoring warning signs, or when it sailed, or was it when it was deemed unsinkable?
@@deanslater684 That is an excellent question. I’m confident it cannot be completely answered in a changing world , but it certainly demonstrates your critical thinking skills…cheers !!
I hope a peaceful national divorce is possible. A call for a second congressional Congress is needed. Hopefully we can figure something out. Maybe going back the articles of confederation would be a good start.
When he ran for president in 96 I thought he was our last chance before all was lost to the corporations and war machine. It still seems that way.
Hardly anything has changed since then. The corporate media has shut the independent movement down. The biggest chess piece available to us is the media pbs that's not corporate owned yet nader has never used that. Naders run for president shot himself in the foot because he was a spoiler and the damnable w would have lost otherwise and he signed a bill that gave more media to the corporates he put 2 corporate lawyers in the Supreme Court to protect his oil business from electric cars as they passed citizens united where gore opposed that and had his eye on the crooked corporate nedia and if he had won we would have heard from nader a lot more that term.
Yep, you were right. So was I. That _was_ our last chance. We lost. We can re-engage and take our country back.
It was the only time I was proud to vote. Sadly, too few agreed.
Yeah, that was twilight's last gleaming. NAFTA and GATT had gone into effect just a few years before.
I see Ralph is what it takes to get Chris some viewership. This will be the first time I've seen this channel get to one million views.
I LIKE IT!!
Chris wrote all of Ralph's campaign speeches
My favorite two people. TRUTH IS SPOKEN HERE.
Ralph and Chris are 100% correct. All politics are local! From your neighborhood you are the power. Engage in community centers community action committees, your local mayor and your state representative. Grow food not lawns, Support your neighbors and they will support you. Engage in civil acts of non-violent civil disobedience and take your grievances to the source Wall Street. Zuccotti Park in downtown Manhattan is beautiful in the spring time. Occupy
Just wish all the people of the country listen and act on this true American wisdom.
Please forward this conversation to your friends, colleagues and associates.
Never give up on our American dream of a true democracy with freedom and justice for all.
Vivà le Prof Chris Hedges 👍
It is indeed a great pleasure to listen to your analysis.
Happy Thanksgiving to yourself, your family, colleagues and friends 🙏
Vivà le Ralph Nader 👍
Happy Thanksgiving.
Fan from Pakistan 🇵🇰🇵🇰
This was a brilliant interview. If Ralph Nader was a more "colorful" character he might still be all over the media. His push to organize at the grassroots level is unmatched. Such great information. I wish when he ran, I knew more about his policies. Your point about how his voice has been suppressed over the years continues to bring the authoritarian leanings of this country even more to light.
The corporate media has blacklisted him.
@@ptknudson80 of course they have. Just like Bernie who only gets in corporate media when they want to push against him Chris Hedges is too.
"The corporate coup d'état is over, they won, we LOST!"
USC TITLE 28 sec 3002
United States means:
Federal Corporation
Yes Ralph is only one voted for in 40 years thanks tons for this show
He got my presidential vote in;
2000, 2004, 2008. One of my favorite Americans.
I would still vote for him today.
Ralph Nader is one of the few I believe who has never sold out or compromised his left wing principles. Great video.
True, but the party certainly did....
@@noahbodymusic8897 How so?
Opposing medical mandates is a left wing principle he sold out on... he's a horse-dewormer pHarma-gandist. Shame on him. I've been supporting _Public Citizen_ my whole life, dropped his corporate ass before you could say Vioxx... just like 1970's Nader would have done.
@Fiasco Linguini Reagan showed that a political party can accept massive corporate $/govern strictly for the rich and be massively popular. The Democrats followed in their footsteps and ran Clinton. They joined them and their neoliberal policies, cut welfare, higher prison sentences etc etc. Today's dems are not ww2 era dems, they're whats known as 3rd way or new democrats. Mostly same economics as Republicans, pay lip service to social issues.
@Fiasco Linguini Biden is about to force the railroad workers to quit striking and go back to work. Obama bailed the banks out no strings attached. Instead of public option Healthcare for all he gave us the 90s GOP Healthcare plan: a handout to insurance. Biden is continuing Trumps plan to privatize Medicare.
Ralph Nader gave A great speech in this video.
Chris never fails to bring it home......especially with Ralph Nader!
Always great to hear Nader, he puts it straightforward with inspiring insight!
Great idea to spend time educating and actually working for social change! Applies anywhere and sounds realistic. We agree on what needs to be done, but we must work to get it done.
It's heavy lifting, uphill in both directions. So what? Quitters grumble; victors rumble!
It can only happen if, in majority of states, independent candidates would simultaneously run on the same anti-corporate platform.
Go Nader! Good to hear some ideas to solutions to our problems. Love your attitude!
Sorry but the Republican Party got absolutely clobbered in the mid-terms from pillar to post. Not sure when this was filmed.
Nader told his father that he believed that America needed a third party. His father told him that America needed a second party.
Wow, this teacher has been on the job all my life, it seems. I am 84, a former 1963 CORVAIR owner, knowing lives saved by seat belts, still getting civics education from the master. The miracle of a media public square that BENEFITTED from a draconian sequestering is creating a contagion of learning. I KNOW I am not alone in believing in the American people. Ralph Nader does. The issue is, do we CREATE Truth or do we TRUST truth. Republicans are voting for CREATING truth. Talk about a house built on sand!
I strongly disagree. Anyone making such a statement doesn’t truly understand the other half of the country.
I understand the left, having come from there; and I say that you obviously don’t understand the right. What you stated could be said be either side equally.
Why aren't you running for president Ralph, never say die.
twice already, enough already, he is very powerful NOW
Ralph is amazing as usual
Speaking truth!!!
My two heros together!
Ralph Nader is an American hero. Though he has two legs in the grave, he won't let go, he won't give up. Why? Answer: He has work to do before moving on. Personally, I think he's a Jedi.
"Now, more than ever... we need the Jedi." - The Men Who Stare at Goats
"Bob... have you ever heard of Optimum Trajectory?" - The Men Who Stare at Goats
New Earth Army - 1st Battalion
At 88 he sounds more rational than 99% of people I know. God bless you Ralph, the old saying is money talks and bs walks. But today the people with money are using social and traditional media to bs this country. When I heard Trump and his thugs were find raising to citizens to pay for his failed rigged election scheme. You know what , they didn't care if they won in court , just that they got the money .
Ralph is discussing "How to make the people successful " whereas Chris is kind of stuck on the cult of personalities and party politics as normal. This guy is passionate about doing what is right.
I agree totally with Ralph. The left who has a chance through independent media to promote each other's causes, and what organizers are doing. But most independent progressive independent media i.e.. TYT "independent" media only want to promote their label, and promote right wing podcasts, Fox etc, under the false premise that they are questioning their beliefs. When actually they are promoting the right wing to get their viewership. So yes, Ralph is correct it's time to get away from explaining the negative of the right wing, something most of us are aware of, and promote the positive of the left wing groups, podcasts, organization, etc etc.
And what are the positives of the left? Don't see anything good at the moment. Just division. Confusion. Dumbing down.
@@battfamily435 comprehension is definitely not your strongest point. As you Show a comprehension problem by not understanding the conversation. But that's nothing new for a right wing conservative mind. May I suggest you stick to your caliber of intelligence. Like some religious christian explaining why white supremacy is what Jesus taught. You know! right wing logic. I hope this doesn't make you feel divided. Oh yeah! For your religious mind, there is heaven and hell, according to your religious right wing beliefs, doesn't that include division. Please don't think too hard it puts too much stress on a conservative mind leading to paranoia. Having a result in having
purchasing more weapons .
I love Ralph Nader. He is a truth teller!
Yes.
The regime cannot be reformed. Thus we must await its breakdown before than can be any positive changes.
The most organized will fill the void. If the left does not get serious about building a movement before collapse, the military and the fascists will swoop in.
I voted for Ralph Nader twice when back then when he ran for President of the United States. I will vote for him again if he decides to run for President again.
I did too. And I would again!!!
I did too regretfully as our country is not yet set up strategically for this to work and instead we helped a republican win. I recall looking back even Nador said it was an error to run. Voting for a candidate is not always a love letter for them but instead is a strategic move such is the case where we are right now. We must get republicans in a weak spot and make demands on the democrats to get out of their comfort zone of the as usual.
so you helped elect George Bush II...way...to...go
@@TEXGLAM Both parties are doing the bidding of the same oligarchs. Both "cheeks of the same arse", as George Galloway observes.
@@paulreider8321 And you voted for another "lesser of two evils" as usual, eh?
Mr Nader is my HERO!!!
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All the best to Mr Nader, from Hungary, Budapest. It was my Honor to me to know hím personelly and to give hím my gratitude., in a new York Library.
Please be healthy, I pray for hím.
:)
Great video Chris Hedges
I have been to local caucus and community meetings where the process is consumed and dominated by a few persons who skew the conversation into pointless dithering.
Their reasoning appears pointless and frustrates the attempts of many to discuss the problems which action by the candidate could better or remedy.
And then one learns, they are on retainer by those whose intent is to disrupt any attempt to attack or to regulate the expansion of their economic power or economic conduct.
This is the consequence of Corporate Personhood and of the allowing of the escape of those of enormous wealth from any taxation.
I am afraid that the redress of grievances by the people of the nation cannot be had by civil means. Nor do I think such a redress will be had, given the the advancements in technology possessed by the uber elite of the empire to surveil, manipulate, and control the rest of us, and to control the choices allowed to us.
Despite this, I hope that I am wrong and that Mr. Nader is correct.
VOTE AGAINST ALL INCUMBENTS !!!
Congresspersons must learn to fear the power of the voter !
Good conversation. Chris Hedges is good at diagnosing our problems, but it's paralyzing to never be shown a way out of the mess. That's the great gift Nader offers. He always sees a positive step we can take, a way forward.
If we were not the brainwashed inhabitants of a virtual Skinner box we could do lots of stuff.
Revolution now or ultimate demise soon
Exactly comrade
I love Nader's get-down-to-basics approach. Quit documenting despair. Get involved. Weaponize the power of the vote.
Until a large enough segment of the American population gets as mad at the coporatocracy as they do at the government, I don't see how things will change for the better.
They lost because they aren't doing anything different.
Ralph is right. The way is forward is clear for those able to understand our Corporate system. So it appears that citizens are unable to help themselves preserve and improve our Democracy.
This was the first sane take I have heard on the midterm results. The repubs over-performed when you consider how low their quality is (candidates and policy)
Awesome. People should listen to Ralph.
Once again, the RNN and Chris Hedges has hit another home run. I listen to Nader's podcast, I read his books, and always appreciates his lectures.
Mr. Nader, you weigh my heart heavy, you put a responsibility on me to do my civic duty. God dammit that's tough, it's hard for us out here, we don't know what the fuck to do. Write my congressman? Go door to door? Protest? Is voting enough, do I gotta do more than that? Can corporate power be fought? I don't know...nothing...I'm just a dumb, poor citizen.
Ralph Nader making sense here.
Thank you for this!
Please have Ralph Nader phone Raphael Warnock, Chris. A half hour consultation could change everything!
No better afternoon spent than with Chris and Ralph
:)
Invest in America ,buy a congressman
Thank you Chris and Ralph, in another CZcams channel one of its followers asked the hosts of the show "is there any other way instead of protesting to pressure the government to change its policies?" Obviously there is a social disconnection exacerbated by the pandemic policies, a great deal of people think they can do everything from their cellphones.
I don't know about Ralph. He has always been far too quick to criticize the populous for their own inaction -and far less quick to criticize the power elite for their own indifference... Regardless... Thank you for your service Ralph...
Now... Let's really talk...
I must have received 300-400 text messages and dozens of phone calls from the Progressive Campaign Committee and the DCCC before the midterms. And these people get a 15% cut of the donors' contributions.
I was hoping the January 6 crew would have confronted Nancy and politely asked her to support health care for all..
Unfortunately, Ralph is wrong about what motivates politicians. Politicians are in the game for the corruption cash. Period. They would rather lose elections than relinquish their corruption
It is the only reason they are in politics.
Thank You Chris & Ralph. Two of America's wisest minds but rarely heard.
Politicians are beholden to donors and that is the problem. No one will step up in the face of campaign financing scams. Now that money is speech we are doomed to mediocrity.
Persuasion is a "hurt and rescue" process. Ralph used to suffer from the defect of over-focusing on the hurt and failing to provide sufficient rescue. Chris still suffers from the defect, but Ralph has now made the transition to putting most of the focus on the rescue. I am absolutely thrilled! Woo-hoo, just did a cartwheel with my grey hair.
Ralph Nader is such a smart man. He should be more active in the political landscape.
czcams.com/video/lXzqw3ZP6yI/video.html - Trust me, he has never NOT been at it...A TRUE American Hero...
This is on those of us who are here. No one else I was a Republican for a long time. At 18 years old I voted for Reagan. My first election. I believe that trickle down economics would work. It made sense to me. If the corporation's supply the jobs than they deserved tax breaks. They deserved special consideration. If the company does well of course that would mean that the employee does well. I couldn't have been more wrong. Our government needs to be overhauled. We have to get big money out of the picture. There needs to be a hard cap on every election. If it's violated then that person is out. Lobbyists are bloodsucking vampires. They need to be rained in. I voted for Biden and I'm glad I did. I'm an independent voter at this point and I have reengaged in politics. Only the people can fix this. We are the ones who allowed our government to be taken by people that have no interest in the American people.
Happy Hoildays Great show 10-4
The populous does not take the time or use their mind to chose their representatives wisely. That is the root of the problem. Its true, the people get the government they deserve.
Against the well-being of children...
Chris summed it up nicely. Thanks! Ralph also said it all. Bravo!
So what is the process to get politicians to act on the things both the majority of people on both sides agree on - like Citizens United - as Nader pointed out?
There is none. They must all go away.
If the people believe in anything which is in harmony with the essence of humanity it will materializes, so let people unite together to fulfil their humanistic needs because they have the ultimate power.
Incredibly good plain talking politics from Ralph Nader. This guy is a National Treasure. Thanks for putting him on Chris.
Look at how many REGISTERED VOTERS who did NOT vote in your cities, states and in the nation.
There is no criteria to run for public office. In my community there isn't one person that I would vote for. They all have talking points. When I ask them how they are going to achieve their goals. They ignore me and do not respond. I vote on ballot measures but can't bring myself to vote for any of the people.
Chris and Nader two of the greatest truth teller's, like Lee Camp. The world is a better place because of them ❤❤❤❤❤❤
No! The world is NOT better! They are just two voices; they can do nothing without you-and 5 or 10 thousand of your neighbors! Get them out locally and then send a message to your state capital, and to the other cities in your state! Do it, or Shut Up! JWC
I want to know, what difference does it make when who ever wins it doesn't make any difference for the 75 percent of us.
As a Black Canadian who avidly follows American politics because it influences our nation's policies. I admire both Chris and Ralph, cause I feel they could make tremendous difference. But I despair that Americans only want to preserve the "Myth of Democracy" and the illusions Social Equality rather than committing to the Thinking and Policy Work necessary to make it a reality.
I despair that BOTH Political Parties are able to recruit Black "Manchurian Candidates" who help them preserve the Status Quo. America can never become a true functioning democracy because of its refusal to deal with its White Hegemonic thinking that pervades its politics.
No system that lets the rich buy votes is an actual "democracy." The US is an oligarchy. The "democracy" part was for appeasement. The Founders were rich, white, male and mostly indifferent toward anyone else wanting a say in government, so they purposely created systems that systematically shut down the people's voices and surreptitiously gave all power to elites by establishing the undemocratic Senate and Electoral College. As Ben Franklin said, we have a republic - if we can keep it. And we lost it because it was always rigged to favor slave states, and it was always bought by special interests. Otherwise this nation would be heaven on earth. I've been angry at sellout people of color for years, but let's face it: That's where the money is, and if you want a hunk of it, forget race, fight for capitalism and worship the capitalists.
Let's demand the Money should be spend for the people Particularly the houseless or homeless, End Military Industrial Complex, Prison Industrial Complex, Stop the wars now and Free Jullian Assange now and more power to Ralph Nader ect.
We love u Ralphie!
The politically wisest American who ever lived...Ralph Nader
Great reporting. and teaching. Thank you 🙏
We, the people (through the legislative process) have the votes. Organise, organise, organise - then vote - always vote
✊ Ralph Nader
Lives in a cloud : America has been sold & payed for.
Alas, many, many times over !! $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ ...
Was going to say he is out of touch.
I bought a small coffee farm in the mountains of Costa rica overlooking the Pacific five years ago and haven't been back to the Un-united states of dystopia since! ~pura vita
Referendums in NC must go through the State General Assembly. Even getting a referendum to the floor of the GA is a monumental and impossible task if the Leaders of the House and Senate don't want it.
Americans need a people's party. In a first stage a virtual parallel party to the two imposter parties should be created. A virtual internet participation in a 3 party race should be simulated. This needs to be done to prove a point and motivate citizens to eventually bring this 3rd party to reality. Like a currency alternative, maybe a political alternative will emerge and supplant what has been corrupted.
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What really worries me is that people like me, would vote for Bernie Sanders (if I were in the US) or Jeremy Corbin but the Status Quo has reliably wiped them off the map. By the way Chris it would be formidable if you would invite them on your show.
Would that Bernie Saunders be the Bernie Saunders that owns five houses and says he speaks for the common man?
Bernie is a total sellout to the Clintonistas, war hawks, & he knows nothing about international matters.
Bernie Sanders “wiped off the map” ?
Are you for real ?
Why would you vote for sanders? The man is fraudulent.