[Bruce Campbells Chin]

“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”

I've got children. There are things more important to me than smug self-congratulations.

[EternalVigilance]

Take it up with John Quincy Adams.

[EternalVigilance]

By the way, I’m sorry that you don’t know the difference between “reflection” made sweet by a clear conscience and “smug self-congratulations.”

[presently no screen name]

than smug self-congratulations.

That's mitt to a 't' and the GOP e.

[Responsibility2nd]

“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”

 

 

I've got children. There are things more important to me than smug self-congratulations.

 

 

 

I don't think you thought through your response. Not at all. You have children? Then the best thing you can teach them is to be true to your principles. Even your political principles. Do not compromise your values. Hold fast to your fundamental truths.

 

But if you flip-flop and vote for a flip-flop, what does that tell your children.

“Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.”