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Originally posted by seretogis
Huh?
He's "so against" Bush, even though Bush is a slightly different version of every other candidate? That makes sense.
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Bush has proven, by word and deed, that he is not an acceptable president, in my friend's mind. When Bush and Gore came around in 2000, it seems abundantly clear there was no significant difference between them; thus the nearly 50-50 split in popular vote. They were the clones, because an unproven presidential candidate rarely says anything to distinguish himself. An incumbent president is a different matter. Clear?
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Originally posted by seretogis
I agree that the Republicrats and Demublicans are so close in policy and character that they had might as well just merge into one party with some slightly different policy stances. They are both comfortable with the system as is, which is why if a Libertarian candidate ever has a chance in hell, I will be voting for him/her. Until then, I don't feel that it is worthwhile.
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So you don't vote, unless you think your candidate has a chance. Let's pretend the 50% of the nation who doesn't vote thinks that way. Imagine if they didn't, if everyone actually voted and voted for the person they wanted. You think the minor party candidates would start to look viable then? You bet your ass. You are doing yourself a disservice by waiting. Vote. Not just for president, but in local and state elections too. Until then, don't complain about voting being worthwhile.