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realization that there is no escape from being together. We have only one
Earth and only one human species. Those of us on this list are isolated
compatriots. The squabbles between us are like seeking to offer direction to
others in the dark.  Of course we, individually, think we have the way.  The
reality, I think, is that the way will only be found together.

And thanks, Sam, for stepping in as mother vibes watcher.

Nader's way is principled, without doubt. He's a phenomenal organization
inventor, and astute observer and analyst. However, he is, I think, an
independent, self reliant centrist, where Green Party organizers and members
tend toward inter-dependent and decentrist.  He emerged from combative,
litigious experiences immersed in the backrooms of DC.  Greens are trying to
form a cooperative environment that rises from their communities without
destroying them or our heritage.   In the vein of this image it is the vine
which rots, and the seed of Nader's and our fruit is our hope for the
future.

Charles

-----Original Message-----
From: Daniel <daniel at wholarts.com>
To: Greens <nvgreen at dasbistro.com>
Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 1:58 PM
Subject: [NV Greens] [CW] From Ralph Nader]


>Thanks, Ann, for the link to Ralph Nader's statement, which I was
personally
>glad to read.
>
>There is a very profound difference between the principled politics of
Ralph
>Nader, and some of the conventional notions of political "realism" that are
>being bruited about on this list under the rubric of "representing" the
>so-called constituency. Think about this: the Greens in the United States
>would be nowhere without last year's presidential campaign. From a
POLITICAL
>point of view, the smartest thing the Greens ever did was to nominate Ralph
>Nader. The politics of principled conscience in all matters infused LIFE
>into the party. Learn from Ralph Nader. Follow him and be as principled as
>he is: then the party will grow. Follow others who prate on about political
>realism, and you will rot on the vine.
>
>Warm regards,
>Daniel
>
>
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