Don't do that! I'm begging you. That will let THEM win by default. Instead have a sit down with your representatives and let them know just how important it is to hold the line and start standing up to the big government thing.
We need a grassroots "Don't bring me any bacon" campaign.
I think if enough of us talk to our own reps, in our own districts...they will listen and respond. If we let the Democrats win, they will think they need to move further left.
"That will let THEM win by default."
You make the proper arguement, of course, and I like your solution - very creative. My representatives are all far-left whack jobs (Calif.) and I doubt they would even listen to me.
I have voted proudly in every election since Reagan and will probably hold my nose once again. I understand pragmatism and that nobody gets everything they want, but "liberal Lite" is starting to wear thin. Many of us are extremely frustrated. Liberal big government isn't that much different from conservative big government in terms of taking my money and controlling people's lives by forcing dependency. At this point, I'm in it for the Supreme Court picks and the WOT.
Part of me thinks that a democrat victory will shake the republicans up. Another part dreads that outcome. They're taking us for granted and it just don't sit right.
Your thoughtfulness gives me hope.