[T.Smith]

That wasn't my point at all. I wasn't espousing that strategy, just looking on the bright side.

At any rate, I do not plan on voting for Bush. I'm tired of voting Republican just to keep a Democrat out of office. I have decided that I will vote my conscience, which is to say that I will vote either independent or Libertarian.

Remember the heady days of 2002 when the Republicans gained control over the congress? We were all so excited about conservative principles finally being made policy. Can you tell me, please, which conservative principles have been enacted? Well, I can tell you about some liberal principles that have been enacted.

I'm not voting against Bush to "teach the GOP a lesson". I'm doing it because they don't represent me. If the Republicans don't represent me, and the Democrats don't represent me, then I guess I have no choice but to vote for somebody who does. That, to me, is voting morally and on principle.

[Howlin]

I'm doing it because they don't represent me.

So you're saying that the Democrats DO represent you?

Because that is exactly what a vote is about -- who will represent YOU; when you withhold your vote FOR SPITE, you are voting against somebody and for somebody else.

Withholding your vote from Bush IS a vote for the DNC, no matter how you dress it up.

Enjoy President Dean/Clark. And I'm sure we won't see you around here after November whining and complaining about the government, right, since you will have made your choice about who will represent YOU! Good luck.

[BigSkyFreeper]

The last time anyone voted with their conscience, Bill Clinton won the election and subsequent re-election.

[Dane]

which is to say that I will vote either independent or Libertarian.

Psst, T. the Libertarians are for no borders. They think looking and capturing islamofascists is fascism.