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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)49. How very vertical of you! Please consider, "IMO" or provide specific definition related to specific
instances of "incoherence" and "asset", so that others can decide for themselves about OP, since, after all, just saying something doesn't make it true.
But then, perhaps, I should not expect that from anyone who advocates against empiricism.
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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