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Thread #145786 Message #3373619
Posted By: akenaton
08-Jul-12 - 12:02 PM
Thread Name: BS: Ralph Nader Opinion
Subject: RE: BS: Ralph Nader Opinion
You guys sooo remind me of the UK socialist voters in the latter part of the 20th century(i was one, and they are now extinct).
We were always waiting for a Party or a leader which would represent our views.....and be electable! After years of voting for principled politicians and losing, we thought we had struck it rich with Mr Tony Blair.....at least most of us did. A very electable guy with charisma, even if his principles were a little wonky....so what the hell lets go for it!!
We soon learned that Mr Blair had no interest in socialism, tho' he carried the label....He, not Mrs Thatcher killed off even the word in the UK.
So, take a little advice, realise that there is only one power base and that is the system itself.....we have three main parties all working for it.....and a handful of smaller ones. Dont denigrate "social conservatism", it makes a lot of sense....much more than "liberalism" does....if spend a little time examining the state of our respective societies, you will see that.
If you want to change the political system, you must be prepared to work with the majority, accept their social standards which make sense and work to change their political views. It is the only way.....division ALWAYS end in defeat. The system ALWAYS wins.