Early in the political season, my 15 year old daughter was telling me about how she thought Ralph Nader was the best choice. At the time, I told her I thought that voting for a third party candidate was a waste of a vote because they have no chance of winning.

Sometimes I wish I was as smart as my daughter.

I've always been interested in politics. Usually, I vote for a Democrat, but I have never voted a straight party ticket. I know that no one party has all the answers, but lately it seems that neither of the major parties has ANY of the answers.

Like many Americans, I had always dismissed Ralph Nader as a tree-hugging, anti-corporate activist. Thanks to the videos that were posted here (I'm not sure if it was this thread or not), I have begun to take a serious look at the man. No, I don't think he is absolutely right on every issue, but at this point, it looks like he will have my vote.

As far as the bailout goes, I am completely disappointed that both of my senators, including Evan Bayh whom I had hoped would become president, voted for this monster. I am also pleasantly surprised that my representative, whom I rarely agree with, voted against the bailout. I will send emails to all three. I hope I am proven wrong and the bailout plan works, but if not, I will not vote again for anyone who supported it.

Kevin Edward Rose
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