John Be Nimble, John Be Quick, John Jump Out of the Democratic Primary Running

Democratic Senator John Edwards announced his withdrawal from the presidential race earlier today in New Orleans, after losing all of the democratic primaries so far. I would like to commend him for taking the political highroad, unlike another leftie (rhymes with fader) whose own pride got in the way of the 2004 elections.

It always baffled me as to how a man like Ralph, whose entire platform rode on the preservation of arctic wildlands and monk seals, could continue his campaign in the face of such a close race between a man with strong environmental ties and one who so obviously had none. He obviously wasn't about to suddenly gain the support of 48% of the American people. It isn't that I don't agree with Nader's platform, or at least parts of it. But at some point even he, wrapped up in the adrenaline of campaigning and buffered from the real world by a slew of journalists and advisors, should have considered the greater good of the nation rather than refusing to budge in his stubbornness.

I would like to take this opportunity to send a shoutout to my fellow countryman John. I admire your humility and your obvious concern with the good of the democratic party and the future of our nation above your own ego. Whether Obama or Clinton will benefit the most from your grand gesture remains to be seen, but your decision shows your concern with your party above all else, and the Democrats could use a little unity.