>> I am frankly stunned by the ignorance of so many FReepers here <<
I think it’s not really ignorance. IMHO, it’s better analyzed as a form of cultism that blinds its adherents to evidence and disables their ability to think rationally.
I think it is more a naïve mindset on how politics really works. Especially when it comes to elections.
vote splitting is an old tactic.
in and age where Rove perfects microtargeting voters by street, picking the right vote splitters to divide the angry voters/conservatives is now an artform. Judging from the commentary here on FR. Vote splitting works VERY well.