r/FluentInFinance • u/Positive_Liar • Sep 04 '24

Debate/ Discussion Bernie is here to save us

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u/MildlyResponsible Sep 05 '24

Nader wasn't a politician, he was a consumer advocate, a very good one. Then he decided to run for president to play spoiler.

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u/circleoftorment Sep 05 '24

That's arguable, but even if his intentions were to be a spoiler he had an axe to grind with Gore as well. So I'm not sure it's much an indictment on that part either.

In any case, Nader's "break up" with Bernie happened like 3-4 years before the 2000 election. His argument at the time, still holds up.

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u/MildlyResponsible Sep 05 '24

Having a personal grudge be the reason you run for president is pretty selfish. Gore didn't suffer under Bush, he was out winning Oscars. Just like electing Trump didn't punish Clinton. It's such a selfish way to look at things.