heh. I seem to recall that the last round of arguing about this crap began in December 2003. Why, yes, yes. That it did http://mailman.lbo-talk.org/2003/2003-December/thread.html when Nader started making noises about running and ppl were already discussing Kucinich. Doug helpfully suggested that Nader jump off the nearest brigde or go fuck himself or something.
So, we have a new record. Previously, we started this debate 11 months before the presidential elections. This cycle, what?, 22 months prior? I ran out of toes. :)
Also, I can't tell you how delighted I am to see Max called a Marxist. heh.