One with an “If You Choose the Lesser of Two Evils — You Are Still Choosing Evil” bumper sticker, perhaps

As a detective, my first step was to break down the clue and understand its components. The bumper sticker quote indicated that the answer had something to do with choosing between two negative options. The word “perhaps” indicated that there may be some uncertainty or variation in the answer. With these clues in mind, I started brainstorming potential answers.

The phrase “lesser of two evils” immediately led me to think about politics and election choices. I started considering political figures and movements that might have used such a slogan or philosophy. And then it hit me – Ralph Nader! He was a third-party candidate in the 2000 US presidential election, running on a platform of environmentalism and social justice, among other issues. His campaign was known for promoting the idea that even if you don’t fully believe in his platform, it’s still better to vote for what you truly believe in, rather than choosing between the “lesser of two evils” that the major political parties represent.

With this connection in mind, it all made sense. A “Naderite” is someone who supports Ralph Nader’s political philosophy, and might very well have a bumper sticker with his quote. The use of the word “perhaps” suggests that not everyone who has this bumper sticker identifies as a Naderite, but it’s still a possible answer.

Overall, the key insights that led me to the answer were: understanding the meaning behind the quote on the bumper sticker, brainstorming political figures who might use such a slogan, and making the connection to Naderite philosophy. It was a fun and rewarding puzzle to solve!