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To: Types_with_Fist
If I vote for Bush in my state, and Bush doesn't win the state--and that state's electoral votes go to the competition--does this mean I "threw away my vote"?

The only time I consider someone throwing away their vote is when they vote for someone that doesn't stand for what they believe in. If you believe in what the liberal Democrats believe in vote for them, if you believe in what the "compassionate conservative" Republicans believe in vote for them, if you believe in the US Constitution, then vote for the candidate who will honor, protect and defend the US Constitution regardless of his/her party affiliation.

Both partisan Republicans and partisan Democrats have gotten so hungry for power, they have forgotten the US Constitution and the reasons why they are supposed to be in power.

27 posted on 02/19/2004 9:59:48 AM PST by jgrubbs
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To: jgrubbs
if you believe in the US Constitution, then vote for the candidate who will honor, protect and defend the US Constitution regardless of his/her party affiliation.

I agree. I am praying that other concerned Americans take this approach, too.

Both partisan Republicans and partisan Democrats have gotten so hungry for power, they have forgotten the US Constitution and the reasons why they are supposed to be in power.

Good point.

28 posted on 02/19/2004 10:02:49 AM PST by The_Eaglet (Opportunity: http://www.peroutka2004.com)
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To: jgrubbs; The_Eaglet
What is the present Constitutional party's candidate soultion for what is happening in San Francisco.

An answer that Bush is not doing enough is void.

I would like to hear a plan and not bashing Bush, if it is possible with your guys.

I have a feeling that there will be silence with my question.

29 posted on 02/19/2004 10:05:35 AM PST by Dane
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To: jgrubbs
Thank you. My sentiments exactly. Actually, I use this question whenever I ponder voting for a "third party," and I'm told, "you'll be throwing your vote away." My question is a good one, I think, to this argument, considering that whoever wins a state also wins all of that state's electoral votes. That being the case--on whichever "major party's" behalf the "throwing your vote away" argument is made--it seems to me that all but one candidate's supporters have "thrown their votes away."

That also being the case, my first questions begats others: "If my state goes 50%-29% against Bush, does that mean the GOP is not "viable"? How many votes are required--by whomever--for a particular party's nominee to be "viable"? What does this percieved "viability" have to do with voting my conscience? Should I vote for somebody BECAUSE they are more likely to win? Also, if I decide against voting for Bush (not that I'm doing so, mind you)--or for any "major candidate"--does this make me a "Rat, Leftist troll?"

Just curious. Not trying to start anything here...:-)

39 posted on 02/19/2004 10:17:59 AM PST by Types_with_Fist
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To: jgrubbs
If you believe in what the liberal Democrats believe in vote for them, if you believe in what the "compassionate conservative" Republicans believe in vote for them, if you believe in the US Constitution, then vote for the candidate who will honor, protect and defend the US Constitution regardless of his/her party affiliation.

Right....right....wrong. That's the way it is, at present.

83 posted on 02/19/2004 11:33:26 AM PST by Consort
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