When good wears green

In recent weeks, I have found myself in a recurring debate with liberal-minded friends and acquaintances about the state of American democracy, and in particular, this season's presidential candidates. Generally, I am quite upfront with the admission that, in my humble opinion, the only candidate running for president that is not completely full of it is the Green Party's Ralph Nader. It is not the subtlest of arguments, I admit, but it usually gets their attention.