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We may not like Obama, but we sure as hell don't like Republicans. Maybe this is wishful thinking, but I believe that a third party candidate will win a presidential election in my lifetime.
if someone came along with enough backing (whether it is a Ross Perot or something) I don't see why it wouldn't. Depending on who is up for election, I would vote third party if it is the best available option.
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It means what the individual wants it to. But whatever that is, it usually means neither Dem nor Rep and not necessarily a member of any other party.
Wait! That would be me.
Independent means not a member of a political party, that is it. You could vote for Republicans in every election since you turned 18 and be considered an Independent simply because your state does not offer party registration.
Hmmmmmm................... you do realize, don't you, that only property owners and men were able to vote initially in the US. Given your lack of knowledge about the history of voting rights, perhaps you should reconsider voting yourself until you obtain more information that would permit you to make a logical, well informed choice.
The permission of women, non-property holders, and dependents is an artifact of a post-Constitutional era.
Again, if someone lacks the intelligence and competence to vote (I would argue that all Obama voters, given the performance of Obama would fall into that category), they should probably not be allowed to vote. We do not allow drunks to drive, felons to own firearms, and laymen without training to do surgery. Why in the world (at least a rational world) should we allow morons to vote?
I think that anyone who persists in calling folks who don't agree with his/her political philosophy morons, is, indeed, a moron and absolutely should not be allowed to vote.
Hmmmmmm................... you do realize, don't you, that only property owners and men were able to vote initially in the US. Given your lack of knowledge about the history of voting rights, perhaps you should reconsider voting yourself until you obtain more information that would permit you to make a logical, well informed choice.
The permission of women, non-property holders, and dependents is an artifact of a post-Constitutional era.
Again, if someone lacks the intelligence and competence to vote (I would argue that all Obama voters, given the performance of Obama would fall into that category), they should probably not be allowed to vote. We do not allow drunks to drive, felons to own firearms, and laymen without training to do surgery. Why in the world (at least a rational world) should we allow morons to vote?
So your dream scenario: Build a time machine and go back to the 1780s. When you could have slaves and your wife had no rights. Oh, if only your dreams could come true
Are these the same Harvard students that didn't know the Capital of Canada?? They are either dumb as a bunch of rocks or are the most intelligent students on the planet ... WHICH is it?
Again, if someone lacks the intelligence and competence to vote (I would argue that all Obama voters, given the performance of Obama would fall into that category), they should probably not be allowed to vote. We do not allow drunks to drive, felons to own firearms, and laymen without training to do surgery. Why in the world (at least a rational world) should we allow morons to vote?
What about those that voted for Nixon? (amazing Nixon got 60% of the vote but NO ONE voted for him) Or Bush Jr.?
What would be YOUR definition of intelligence and competence? IQ ? a test at the Voting Booth?
How about ANYONE that votes straight ticket regardless of candidate? There are MANY Republican voters that do that.
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Given your lack of knowledge about the history of voting rights, perhaps you should reconsider voting yourself until you obtain more information that would permit you to make a logical, well informed choice.
