Great article about 3rd party voting.

[HoneyBadger]

So you're voting third party not believing that guy is going to win?

I think I already said this once here: If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything. In this case, the illusion of choice.

Also:
"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."
-Dwight D. Eisenhower, Inaugural Address, January 20, 1953

[HoneyBadger]

Nope. Just tired of the false dichotomy.

Yes!

[DD977GM2]

The sad thing GM2 is that we hear this line EVERY election. So, when will it be time for the Libertarian party (or at least libertarian ideas) to get on the national stage? Honestly, Romney isn't going to turn the country around. He'll still have to deal with the Democrats in the Senate and they'll make sure he doesn't succeed in doing anything meaningful - even if he tries (and I'm not sure he'll make more than a token effort). At best, Mitt will slow the process down a little.

As I've said before, I will tell the pollsters that call that I'm voting for Gary Johnson to try and influence their agenda. Come election day, I'll probably vote for Mitt to help CO go that way.

I'm getting really tired of having to choose between a giant douche and a turd sandwich.

I agree with you 100% I dont like that I my vote is an illegitimate child when it comes to inheritance, but Im not going to allow thebunghole to be re-elected.
If there was even a serious shot at 3rd party wether libertarian or independent or whatever
at getting POTUS, then they would have my vote on top of finacial donations.
Until then, Im going to advocate for a Republican to slow the process and
help us gun owners out as much as I can.

Maybe I should run next election cycle and say "hope and change if you are willing to do hard work" and get my ass elected to POTUS

[jhood001]

This topic again!


8-13-12:

I'm not on the whole with us or against us, it's just the reality of the situation.

Today:

It's time to draw a line in the sand, you're either with us (freedom) or against us (Obama/Communism), it's not just about Romney, he's a small piece to the bigger picture.

[HoneyBadger]

This topic again!


8-13-12:

I'm not on the whole with us or against us, it's just the reality of the situation.

Today:

It's time to draw a line in the sand, you're either with us (freedom) or against us (Obama/Communism), it's not just about Romney, he's a small piece to the bigger picture.

I think Ronin would make an excellent politician. Wait, no he wouldn't. Wait, yes he would. etc.

[Ronin13]

I think Ronin would make an excellent politician. Wait, no he wouldn't. Wait, yes he would. etc.

I would never aspire to become a politician- I think along the lines of Jefferson and Washington, I wouldn't want the job, you can't trust someone who actually wants to become a politician, it's a form of public service, not a career (well that's what it was intended to be). And as for that quote there (how long to dig that up jhood?)- we're coming up on 30 days left- yeah, things tend to change, just like I used to be 100% behind Dodge vehicles, now I'm all about German autos- nothing wrong with adapting and changing.

[StagLefty]

I'm going to write myself in! that will show them

"Sniper7 for President" Quite the yard sign I dare say

[jhood001]

And as for that quote there (how long to dig that up jhood?)-

HA! I thought you would like that! The search took a couple of minutes. It just stood out because I absolutely loathe that phrase when it is used to cow others into doing what someone else wants them to do.

nothing wrong with adapting and changing.

No, there sure isn't. I do, however, believe there is something 100% wrong with changing what one says from one moment to the next for the sake of 'winning' an argument. Which I believe you're completely guilty off in this case. And that was what HoneyBadger was getting at in case you missed it.

[Teufelhund]

Finally got a chance to read the article from the OP. As expected, total fear-mongering garbage. I'm almost sure one of the Chicken Little clones here wrote it. I won't dignify it with an analysis.

Nice melodramatic diatribe, Ronin, as usual. I won't quote the whole thing, but this is my favorite part:

I honestly do fear that if Obama wins this election, some way, shape, or form, it could very well be the last election we ever have in this country...

If it were actually possible for our elected President to crown himself king and throw the entire system that has existed for over 200 years out the window in one term, do you really think BO is the first and only person who would try it? Nevermind that; if this situation was even remotely possible, is the head that wears the crown to blame or the hands that place it there?

Since the Republicans and Democrats have taken turns imposing so many restrictions on our Rights over the past several decades, I wonder if we can dupe you into implementing a Voter IQ Prerequisite. That will solve a large slice of the problem right out of the gate. (this is a joke btw, put your flamethrowers down)

[Jer]

This 'story' assumes that all 3rd party voters, if forced to choose, would choose Mittens. Dangerous assumption at this juncture in our history. This call to arms could backfire and cause more 3rd party voters to vote Obama to show the GOP how effed up the party has really become. If they can't put forth a candidate that people vote for out of default based on what Obama has done then they need to look at themselves as a party at some point.

Ron Paul 2012!