Obama is far far too dangerous to be given another 4 years.
Just remember the hot-mike promise he gave on his latest trip to Russia to put things in perspective.
In the United States, anyone who proposes there are only two possible choices isn’t bright enough to be asking any questions.
If you vote for th e lesser evil, you are still voting for evil. But if you vote for the good that has no chance, you are voting for the greater evil.
In our system, there are only two choices. This year they are Obama and Romney, curse the luck.
Only in the primaries do we have a chance to place a true conservative on the ticket, and we missed that chance this year.
So we suck it up and vote for Romney and hope we can pressure him to the right, or live 4 more years with Obama.
But, to be honest, I judge no one for sitting it out, or voting 3rd party. Someone once said that he'd rather be right than be President, and it's a legitimate choice. I admire it.
I've said in the past that I would vote for no more “moderate” Republicans. Yet when push comes to shove, I don't know that I can do it. I haven't made up my mind yet. Fortunately, I live in Alabama which will go for Romney no mater how I vote, so I can salve my conscience a little. My vote is basically symbolic, so I have to decide what symbol I want to make.
Best of luck to all who are wrestling with this question, and to all who have resolved it to their satisfaction.
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I believe your first mistake is thinking you can teach the GOP a “lesson” by not voting. Contrary to how that may sound I’m not advising to simply vote (R)...
We’re at that time, IMHO, when it comes down to principles over party. It’s clear to me that the GOP-e are just as much at fault for many of the problems we as a country are facing as the Dems - and are, in fact, a part of the same “DC Cartel”.
That said, I’m not suggesting everyone flock to a 3rd party, or a 3rd party candidate, either... I’m really not sure WHAT I would advise as I’m still searching my heart and mind as well.
Just remember - individual votes don’t as much matter to the GOP, and a “choice” really isn’t a “choice” if there is no other viable option (see; McCain).