Styles 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 Ok, so on a carride back with a few friends, we were shooting the shit, talking about politics and Ralph Nader comes up, and the issue of the legality of him appearing on the ballot in places like Florida. Anyway, I argued that Nader will have virtually no impact on the election this year, as even in 2000 with the Green Party behind him and a strong media coverage he didn't even get 3% of the popular vote. Now, my friends were disagreeing with me, feeling that Nader will still be a strong force, since people are pissed at Bush and not confident enough in Kerry, and in fact believe he will get at least 5% of the popular vote. Now, I completely disagreed so one of my friends stuck out his hand and said "20 bucks". In the heat of the moment I grabbed it and shook. 3 witnesses. So...I need some feedback from you guys, will Ralph Nader get 5% or over of the popular vote this time, thereby costing me $20, or am I secure in believing he will get less than 5%? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrRant 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 I don't think 5% of the population even knows who Nader is since the media has chosen not to acknowledge anyone that isn't the big two. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tyler; Captain America 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 Hell no, he won't get 5%. He won't even get 2% this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 You just made one hell of an investment. You should start buying stocks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
snuffbox 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 I wouldnt be surprised if Michael Badarik(libertarian) gets more votes than Nader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Styles 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 Man, you guys make me feel great, poor sucker doesn't know how off he is... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob E Dangerously 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 as a general rule.. if the guy is on the ballot though the signatures of people who won't vote for him.. he won't finish well in the election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GOLD 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 will Ralph Nader get 5% or over of the popular vote this time ahahahahahaha! Nader?!?! Hahahahahhaha God, I'm trying to keep the guy in the election and even I don't believe he'll get 5%. Hell, I'd rather vote for General Zod than Ralph Nader. In fact, I AM voting for General Zod over Nader. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 Make sure you two put out the money now and give it to a third-party witness. That sucka ain't paying you come Nov. 3... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndrewTS 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 kkk has a good idea--although I'd also mark my calendar as well. If I didn't check out the Nader threads in this folder, I wouldn't even have known Nader was running. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EricMM 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 The Green Party was at least one party. Now Nader isn't even affiliated with them. I doubt he'll get 5%. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BUTT 0 Report post Posted September 26, 2004 I'd say there's a very slim chance of that, considering that many of the "Bush and Gore are the same person" crowd are now part of the "anybody but Bush" crowd and will be voting for Kerry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
