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Originally Posted by plaid_child

yes, one vote does matter.... but we all know deep down that either kerry or bush will win.

With that said, if you don't vote for Bush, then that's one less votte Kerry will need to get to beat him someplace.

Hence... half your non-vote goes to kerry in theory.

So then a vote for change is: "not good" (the king has no clothes) No third, fourth, or fifth parties aloud!..??

Or, it's time to change the, "deep down, we all know" mind-set, for a diffrent, and better way. More parties is just a step, in a diffrent direction. When our country was first set up, the three/four parties were good, for more choice.

To say a vote is "half", or "lost", because of the way it was cast, would give the false impression to: NOT VOTE. (because it doesen't count) This is the best way we have to be heard, and may take awhile to: "be heard" sgary

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I'm just saying in an election as crucial as this one where I know that the third party candidate can't win no matter how ridiculous his platform is, it would be irresponsible of me to vote for someone who isn't going to win. That's all. I'd be very happy if third party candidates have a chance down the road; they just don't this time around.

I'm voting for Jerry to cut off your hands.

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Originally Posted by plaid_child

I'm just saying in an election as crucial as this one where I know that the third party candidate can't win no matter how ridiculous his platform is, it would be irresponsible of me to vote for someone who isn't going to win. That's all. I'd be very happy if third party candidates have a chance down the road; they just don't this time around.

I'm voting for Jerry to cut off your hands.

I don't think it would be "irresponsible" to vote for a loser, even when he/she stands for what you want? I call that a vote for change. I also think your right about the time for the third party, (no way to win this time) but when the two party system, looks at the turn-out for this election, they will scramble for 2008.

And you don't have to vote for Jerry, he has the knife ready, no matter what. sgary