Rather than give in to the brainwashing, why not consider what one is actually voting for when one votes -- if you want to vote for the status quo, go ahead. But if you DON'T, then DON'T VOTE. \
Any vote is always a vote for at least one thing (even leaveing items blank): Business as usual. Dan, do you really think that your vote, whoever you vote for, will affect the changes you hope for? "Well, it didn't work last time, so let's do it again, only more so!"
Why not check out "The Paradox of Wisdom" on www.directactionjournal.org