Written by: Beck

Not for the first time, Ralph Nader was on the receiving end of a hissy fit from Democrat operatives who would really really really like it if he would drop out of the race. Yes, the Democratic party is the party of inclusion and open mindedness, so long as you agree with them, otherwise get the hell out of the way 'cuz they are going to mow your ass.

A meeting between independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader and members of the Congressional Black Caucus turned into a shouting match Tuesday, after Nader made it clear that he would not drop out of the race.

At a closed-door meeting in the basement of the Capitol, lawmakers could be heard shouting at Nader to get out of the race. When the meeting was cut short by a floor vote, several of the members stormed out of the room.

Nader emerged from the confrontation appearing calm but slightly shaken. He described the meeting as "a robust exchange."

Man, talk about trying to put a brave face on a bad situation.

He told reporters that he tried to explain to caucus members that he will help elect presumptive Democratic nominee John Kerry in November by splitting the conservative vote and siphoning support from President Bush.

You know, I actually feel sorry for the poor bastard. He's done so much for the Democratic party and its constituents over the years, and he really believes in the causes he champions. In return, he gets pretty much constant abuse as the Dems try to frogmarch him out the door.

Of course, the naked hypocrisy of the Dems intimidation and harassment tactics are so glaringly obvious they hardly bear mentioning.