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Advocate
The Resume
(February 27, 1934- )
Graduated from Princeton University (1955)
Graduated from Harvard University (1958)
Worked as a consumer advocate
Ran for US President on the Green Party nomination and lost (2000)
Wrote/co-wrote numerous books including 'Unsafe at Any Speed,' 'No Contest' and 'Winning the Insurance Game'
Founder and advocate of numerous organizations
Fights for public rights in the auto industry, broadcasting, health care and fiscal responsibility in government
Why he might be annoying
His website biography implies that he speaks for all consumers.
He tries to find a corporate-government conspiracy in most issues.
He has gotten rich by investing in corporations even as he attacks them.
His organizations are secretive and are run by a small elite.
He refuses to release his tax returns.
He uses his influence as a consumer advocate to attack people that he dislikes.
He has made a substantial issue of the fact that he supports gay marriage.
Despite the many dangers the US faces, he has said that the US defense budget should be cut by $100 billion and several key programs such as the F-22 eliminated.
He supports cradle-to-grave socialist healthcare.
He probably cost Vice President Al Gore the electoral vote for U.S. President.
He was a vegetarian.
He suffers from depression.
Why he might not be annoying
His actions have been responsible for numerous safety laws and the creation of agencies such as the EPA.
He believes tobacco is the world's worst air pollutant.
He believes that women should decide whether they want to have an abortion or not (the government should not play a role).
He supports the use of human rights as a cornerstone of US foreign policy.
He hates TV advertising.
He has raised concerns about the impacts of car pollution.
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Year In Review:
For 2021, as of last week, Out of 80 Votes: 7.50% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 80 Votes: 53.75% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 66 Votes: 53.03% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 60 Votes: 56.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 160 Votes: 53.75% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 56 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 82 Votes: 58.54% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 39 Votes: 51.28% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 64 Votes: 59.38% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 56 Votes: 51.79% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 165 Votes: 51.52% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 104 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 584 Votes: 61.99% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 4074 Votes: 43.62% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 7314 Votes: 37.54% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 801 Votes: 49.06% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 2161 Votes: 65.25% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 1199 Votes: 60.97% Annoying
In 2002, Out of 4181 Votes: 42.14% Annoying
In 2001, Out of 7296 Votes: 62.45% Annoying
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