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Originally posted by Bill O'Rights
BINGO!! 
I constantly hear how a vote for the Libertarian Party is a wasted vote. I don't see it that way. No vote is wasted, so long as you vote for your beliefs. So what if Badnarik doesn't win? I hold no illusion that he will. But, if nothing else, I'm sending a message. That message is that I am sick and damn well tired of the same tired old business as usual. My vote is more than just another cog in the political machine.
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I just don't understand how a party with almost NO political influence in the system thinks they can get away with running for president.
I mean, I understand the premise of giving anyone and everyone the choice to run, but let's be realistic here, unless your party has a strong influence in the house/senate, forget about becoming president. It won't happen.
I also understand the idea of "How can he win if no one votes for him? That's why I vote for him!", however, it's not so black and white. They need to be more involved and have more of a presence to be acknowledged.
How is it a wasted vote? I will bet my entire next year's salary that the winner will be either Bush or Kerry. You already know this, so why pretend to think otherwise? You KNOW a 3rd party is not going to win. That's how it's a wasted vote. If it becomes a slim margin again... 48% Bush, 48% Kerry, 4% Nader, then you're pushing it. Those votes could've been used to help determine who the winner is.
It's crazy to see the amount of people who strongly dislike Bush who are willing to vote for a 3rd party again
If he becomes Pres. again, you can't really complain because you could've helped sway it the other way. Well, I guess you CAN since you did vote.. but whatev
