Nader taking money from Swift Boat donors

It's hard to see what was once a good man fall, but Ralph Nader has become the big money-grubbing bad guy he's railed against for his entire life. According to today's Washington Post, Nader is knowingly taking money from big right-wing funders of the Swift Boat Veterans. I'd call that dirty money if there ever was any. How does Nader's spokesman respond to the charges? "Twenty-five percent of our voters are people who voted for Bush. I'm not surprised there's some overlap in funding, as well." And then this little baby, "If they support us, they support us. We can still criticize their advertising campaign."

I'm sorry, but what is the difference between Ralph Nader and some big congressional whore if the test for accepting donations is "hey, if you suport me, you support me." Doesn't that pretty much mean everything is ok? Hardly Nader's previous position over his entire career. Not to mention, how is there not a conflict of interest in Nader criticizing the Swifties, yet taking what amounts to their money?

And finally, Nader's own spokesman just admitted that ONLY 25% OF THEIR VOTES ARE COMING FROM BUSH. The rest - 75% - are per se coming from either undecideds or Kerry supporters. That means that Nader is hurting Kerry, period. And even he admits it.

We may need to add another photo soon to the skank column (wonder if we can get Ralph Nader in a leather vest?)