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« Reply #15 on: April 07, 2006, 10:38:03 PM »
I'm disgruntled with both parties but as vudak has pointed out you would be out of the primaries.  I have another concern regarding voting out side of the two major parties, namely (generally speaking) a vote for the independant candidate is vote for the democrats.  Our mayor is a democrat and he will get my vote as long as he runs because he's effective and you can walk over to city hall ask to see him without an appointment and he usually will see you.
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« Reply #16 on: April 07, 2006, 10:57:17 PM »
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Are you familiar with the Libertarian party?  While it doesn't address your 'vote in the primaries' concern, it might be worhtwhile to familiarize yourself with the platform.  

I vote the issue and the person, not just a straight party line, but I've found that the Libertarian candidate is most likely to represent my views on issues regarding small government, the role of the government in personal life (minimal, please), etc etc.


I'll definately have to look into it more, but the whole problem with Libertarian is it's basically in the same group as Green Party - never going to get elected.  It's just picked up that stigma, fair or not.  

It'd need a name change and some major PA/PR at any rate.  The current one just doesn't have that recognition factor as per issues like "Republican" or "Democrat[ic]" do - don't see why they didn't just go with Centrist or Moderate.

I just am really not ready to give up that primary.  I realise that CT isn't exactly a major contender in them, but I still like the idea that if a more centrist GOP candidate came along, I'd at least have some say, however insignificant.
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« Reply #17 on: April 07, 2006, 11:00:51 PM »
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 I have another concern regarding voting out side of the two major parties, namely (generally speaking) a vote for the independant candidate is vote for the democrats.  


I think you got that a bit backward.  usually independents appeal more to people who would ordinarily vote democrat.  their votes are pulled from the democrat base and give the Republicans the edge.  

think of Nader for an example.
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« Reply #18 on: April 07, 2006, 11:05:18 PM »
I wouldn't get too wound up about voting in the primary elections. Unless you're going to vote for one of the party members in the general anyway, there's really no need.

I have become serious about my politics. I am fed up with the professional slimeballs we have in office and right or wrong, I'm going to the bullpen. I am an official volunteer member of an independant political campaign now. I decided it was time to put up or shut up. I've contributed time and money to the campaign and I really think we have a more than serious chance of winning the election if we get on the ballot.
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« Reply #19 on: April 07, 2006, 11:14:06 PM »
I realize that my endorsement will probably hurt more than help you around here, but....

WTFG Rpm!
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« Reply #20 on: April 07, 2006, 11:16:02 PM »
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a vote for the independant candidate is vote for the democrats.  Our mayor is a democrat and he will get my vote as long as he runs because he's effective and you can walk over to city hall ask to see him without an appointment and he usually will see you.


Out of curiousity, why is that a problem? I mean disregarding the bi-political lines our smacktard politicians have drawn.

I personally would welcome one of those types of politicians, one I could personally speak to in any medium - including all those who voted for them at the local level. If they don't have time for the local base that voted them in, they are too busy pandering.
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« Reply #21 on: April 07, 2006, 11:25:02 PM »
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I realize that my endorsement will probably hurt more than help you around here, but....

WTFG Rpm!
Thanks Nash! I take that as high praise.
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« Reply #22 on: April 07, 2006, 11:25:26 PM »
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... he's effective and you can walk over to city hall ask to see him without an appointment and he usually will see you.


Republicans know how to win elections, but have no idea how to actually govern. Watching them trying to make sense of it is like watching a kindergarten class.

Democrats don't know how to win elections , but sure as hell  know how to govern.

It doesn't suprise me that on one hand, Storch spouts empty Republican rhetoric, and on the other is invited up to his "effective" Democratic mayor to be heard.
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« Reply #23 on: April 07, 2006, 11:28:53 PM »
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I have become serious about my politics. I am fed up with the professional slimeballs we have in office and right or wrong, I'm going to the bullpen. I am an official volunteer member of an independant political campaign now. I decided it was time to put up or shut up. I've contributed time and money to the campaign and I really think we have a more than serious chance of winning the election if we get on the ballot.



Hmm...  Putting in....  Personal...  Effort...

I think you might be on to something here :D  I second Nash's endorsement!

Who knows, maybe I can stir something up at the college...  It would be nice to get students to stop being so darn polar and realize that both groups' newsletters are equally pieces of propaganda BS...

'Course, that would require some looking into who is actually a candidate around here with those sort of ideas.
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« Reply #24 on: April 08, 2006, 12:19:51 AM »
Don't necessarily think that if you have a problem with either of the major parties, that the solution lies with any of the third parties.  From my own research, any of the third parties has a huge fault to it that I would rather pick a major party over the minor party.


The real solution lies with those who are not from a political background.
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« Reply #25 on: April 08, 2006, 12:46:57 AM »
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Republicans know how to win elections, but have no idea how to actually govern.


Lincoln - worst President eva4!!!1111!!!!
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« Reply #26 on: April 08, 2006, 12:54:02 AM »
The two parties back then were complete opposites of what they are now. They both flipped, and if you think Lincoln would be a Republican today then you are sniffing far too much glue.
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« Reply #27 on: April 08, 2006, 01:00:59 AM »
Well, you didn't SAY today's Repub's.  Damn, be more specific next time.

Don't be mad.
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« Reply #28 on: April 08, 2006, 01:11:13 AM »
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The two parties back then were complete opposites of what they are now. They both flipped, and if you think Lincoln would be a Republican today then you are sniffing far too much glue.


And if you think that Lincoln would choose the current day Democratic Party over the current day Republican party, you need to wake the **** up and lay off the booze.
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« Reply #29 on: April 08, 2006, 01:20:39 AM »
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And if you think that Lincoln would choose the current day Democratic Party over the current day Republican party, you need to wake the **** up and lay off the booze.


Please... tell us how the Republican party has the same goals today as they did in the mid 1800s.

I quiver with anticipation.
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