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In reply to the discussion: Here's why advocating third party votes for president annoys me. [View all]patrice
(47,992 posts)37. Federal, or otherwise, government "... of, by, and for the people" is utopian = DYSTOPIAN = you.
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There will be no 3rd party in America for many reasons but the simplest one is because
FarLeftFist
Jan 2012
#5
Beginning in all ways with one's self, then, gives one the right, & options, to BRING! IT! to
patrice
Jan 2012
#10
Why don't the "centrists" have to kiss anyone's ass or "be patient" to see their agenda implemented?
Romulox
Jan 2012
#12
and it is imperative that I align myself behind those powerful interests...why?
Romulox
Jan 2012
#18
Sounds like extortion. My question is why the so-called "centrists" are never called upon to
Romulox
Jan 2012
#21
LOL. And 2010, was also "reality". Keep on demanding people sacrifice for you, though. nt
Romulox
Jan 2012
#31
You're asking us to align behind a "centrist" agenda, which means SACRIFICE for regular
Romulox
Jan 2012
#35
this whole thread is just a kinder, gentler, more verbose version of STFU and vote..
frylock
Jan 2012
#42
Promoting awareness =/= STFU. Your characterisation suggests bias. Have you heard of OWS?
patrice
Jan 2012
#46
How very vertical of you! Please consider, "IMO" or provide specific definition related to specific
patrice
Jan 2012
#49
Make that, please tell us why/HOW mutually assured political destruction is good for people &
patrice
Jan 2012
#55
someones upset their fringe candidates get laughed at... lash out if it makes you feel better...
dionysus
Jan 2012
#71
Authentic centrism would BALANCE forces, not destroy. The questions are about HOW to do that
patrice
Jan 2012
#23
A "REAL Centrist" sounds similar to a "TRUE Scotsman", then; actual "centrism" is
Romulox
Jan 2012
#29
No evidence? These are the sorts of things that families, and women in particular, have done
patrice
Jan 2012
#32
Federal, or otherwise, government "... of, by, and for the people" is utopian = DYSTOPIAN = you.
patrice
Jan 2012
#37
Name calling is so mature and useful. If I used a name for you that suggests you are possibly one
patrice
Jan 2012
#52
I agree with you completely on that!! It's a waste to vote for people who have no chance. nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#13
Isn't it? Or have you forgotten our 8 years of Bush and all the other GOP shit in office? nt
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#62
Take it from me, someone who wasn't born here: as long as to run in the U.S. takes mega-million$$$$
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#77
In the past three elections I have voted for Democrats that I knew were going to lose.
progressoid
Jan 2012
#59
No, we need to vote regardless. However, knowing how our system works, and knowing that someone
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#61
No, if you'll re-read what I said, it was that we have to change it from the bottom up
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#66
That's odd. No Democrat, huh? Why's that? Where have all the D's gone in Vt?
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#76
Well, you have enlightened me to an exception, since generally there are D's running
Sarah Ibarruri
Jan 2012
#83
Ha no, I like your rant. :) Also, thanks for mentioning the Progressive Party!
redqueen
Jan 2012
#27
OP is arguing against your own stated viewpoint - claims thrid party types are annoying and then
msongs
Jan 2012
#26
I think doing as you describe & striving for campaign finance & voting reform COULD enable
patrice
Jan 2012
#41
Your absolutist screen-name is appropriate for your absolutist ability to predict what will come of
patrice
Jan 2012
#54