Nader raps Bush, Kerry over Yale society membership

NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader returned to his home state Wednesday to campaign at Yale University, the alma mater of his two opponents.

Nader spoke to a small crowd in front of the building that houses Skull and Bones, a secret society whose members reportedly included President Bush and John Kerry. He said the two major-party candidates need to answer questions regarding their involvement in the group.

The consumer advocate said Bush has appointed to public office 10 members or former members of Skull and Bones.

"We're dealing here with members of a secret society who presumably prefer each other in terms of advancing each other, recommending each other, appointing each other to public positions and enhancing each other's business deals," said Nader, a graduate of Princeton University and Harvard Law School.

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/ny-bc-ct--nader1007oct07,0,4577286.story?coll=ny-ap-regional-wire

I was a Sigma Nu. BFD! It was just a club with a clubhouse and a way to meet girls by zit faced boys at college.

Oh, yea. It was SECRET.... it was started during the Civil War at VMI.

Anyone want me to initiate you with all the SECRET handshakes and stuff?

Isn't he running for something?

He goes the extra mile to prove he's fucking nuts.

:crazy:

you're not making any sense.

n/t

"We're dealing here with members of a secret society who presumably prefer each other in terms of advancing each other, recommending each other, appointing each other to public positions and enhancing each other's business deals," said Nader"

And YOU'RE dealing with them as well. Repugs getting signatures to get your ass on ballots in swing states(guess who that benefits?), Swift boat vets for Truth Nader? How bout it, Ralphy? Getting a little 'advancing' from one of those old Skull & Bones fellas, too?

Hypocrite!

Bonesmen DO swear to promote one another whenever possible.

Source: Kitty Kelley.

college groups including the Ring Knockers of West Point. This is not new. I do not like secret societies of any kind but Yale is not the only school or organization with them that cling to each other after graduation.

American Enterprise Institute...an organization FAR more dangerous to the US Constitution than Skull and Bones...as a trained lawyer, Nader should be familiar with the concept PROXIMATE CAUSE...now is the AEI the MORE proximate cause of the dangers facing our way of life given the money they have funneled to religious orgs, universities, the law and economics movement, lawsuits arguing AGAINST AA, the undermining of the women's movement, or is Skull and Bones?

Nader is capitalizing on getting the La Rouche vote since he isn't yet viewed as a nut...but the day is now coming and just got closer.

What a significant line of reason.

whatever, Ralph.

he's attacking BOTH of them, for what it's worth. it was getting a little one sided there.

you're nothing but a GOP stooge.

He is quite comfortable with taking money for his campaign from the Swift boat phonies....
http://www.buzzflash.com/alerts/04/10/ale04057.html

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A BUZZFLASH NEWS ALERT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Funders of Swift Boat Veterans for Truth, a right wing PAC, have made thousands of dollars in campaign contributions to Ralph Nader.

and for those of you who think S&B is harmless - you're wrong.

(no I'm not voting for Nader)

I would much rather being trying to push the Kerry administration in the proper direction than fighting against the agenda of BushCo.

I know everyone is tired of hearing it, but it is the truth. I like Kerry alright, but he is far far far from ideal---and yes much much better than Bush.

this is it for us ;)

Nader, a waste of oxygen

Ever hear of SCroll and Key secret society at Yale? well Porter Goss was a member, while at the same time a CIA operative. check out http://www.madcowprod.com/mc6512004.html OR www. madcowmorningnews.com for more on Bush's favorite intel op.

do the research. Skull and Bones has controlled the defense department and intelligence agencies since the 1910s. This is not a joke. This people are hereditary war mongers, Republican or Democrat.

No one cares or is interested.

Next thing you know bubble boy will say he's out of touch with middle class America because he suffers from affluencia. Saddest part is that the Repugs will buy it.

One nice thing, in a few weeks he will crawl back under his rock for four more years.

One nice thing, in a few weeks he will crawl back under his rock for four more years.

Whodathunkit? Next he'll be telling us that they intermarry.

:toast:

nt

Keep telling truth to power, Ralph.

Not that there is anything wrong w/ that!

So long as ya know its just comic book stuff!

i fully support kerry and agree that nader is greasing his own griddle, but i do think it is safe to ask kerry for clarification re: skull and bones. it is a dark society--or at least it has been--as any rudimentary search will reveal. skull and bones stories abound--the theft and defilement of geronimo's skull, rituals of degradation and power-wielding--and are likely to remain an issue here and abroad. i see no constructive reason to shout down nader. how refreshing it would be for kerry to pull back the curtain on this puzzling club.

http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/0122-10.htm

AMY GOODMAN: But there is a fact about Kerry's past that brings him closer to Bush than any other candidate. Both Bush and Kerry are members of a secretive society dating back to their respective days at Yale University. It's called “Skull and Bones.” This fact has not been widely reported, but when Kerry's campaign spokesperson was asked about it, she said, quote, “John Kerry has absolutely nothing to say on that subject. Sorry.” In a moment, we'll be joined by Alexandra Robbins, the “New York Times" best-selling author of, "Secrets of the Tomb: Skull and Bones, the Ivy League and the Hidden Paths of Power." But first, we turn to an interview that I did with Kevin Phillips, the author of “American Dynasty, Aristocracy, Fortune and the Politics Of Deceit in the House of Bush." When I asked him about the significance of that Yale secret society, Skull and Bones.

no cares what you think in the least, the only way I will listen to you is if you announce you are dropping out! :mad: