Ralph, Ralph, Ralph??? I thought we discussed this just a couple days ago. But then I see this morning that you’ve announced another completely unwelcomed bid for the White House.
Here I am innocently watching the “Today Show” and then out you trot to ruin my morning. It’s not that I think you’ll win Ralph. It’s not even that I think you’ll attract enough voters to fill a standard size Starbucks. Hell, Barack Obama dismissed your campaign yesterday. But it was the way in which he did it that should give you pause Ralph. Obama said,
“I think the job of the Democratic Party is to be so compelling that a few percentage [points] of the vote going to another candidate is not going to make any difference.”
Now Ralph, that sounds a little like you in your saner days. Before dementia began to take hold, I remember you arguing much the same point.
You say that there’s no difference between the Democrats and Republicans. Haven’t the past eight years taught you anything? You’ve seen corporations grow rich beyond all reason. Doesn’t the old consumer advocate in you chafe a bit when you fill up with $3 gallons of gas? Doesn’t it itch to fight against retroactive immunity for telecom companies that helped the government illegally tap the phones of Americans?
Ralph, let’s face it… you’re an old man. I envy you your energy. But isn’t it better put to use in the pursuit of real tangible results in the arena where you have always proved effective? Ralph, you’re an advocate, not a politician. Do us both a favor, call off this campaign. Then go after the big companies that keep putting lead in my son’s toys.
