Then fight within the parties to change it.
Your party will lose. Period. How is that doing anything to change the status quo? In fact, if it helps throw the election to Kerry, you'll be even further from your ideal. Tell me how that's the least bit productive.
I'm rationalizing nothing. I am voting in a strategic manner.
Hey, it's your party causing the problems. You change it. I see them for what they are.
And, good luck. You're going to need it.