[Reagan Man]

Its hard to chill out with posts like #17405.

In case you didn't see it.

>>>>>>I could vote third party as a way of protesting, but by doing so I would also be helping the Democrats and hurting the Republicans, our military men and women, and our country’s security and future.

Over 70% of FReepers have said they will vote 3rd party, stay home, leave blank or write-in a name. Those 70% of FReepers are hurting the GOP, the troops and America's security... according to Chena. That is an insult to all conservatives who will never vote for Rudy.

[mutley]

Over 70% of FReepers have said they will vote 3rd party, stay home, leave blank or write-in a name. Those 70% of FReepers are hurting the GOP, the troops and America's security... according to Chena. That is an insult to all conservatives who will never vote for Rudy.

And I'd wager that everyone participating in this thread agrees with that. This thread has become nothing more than an opportunity to deny it, and for spite. Nothing more.

[Chena]

I have an opinion about 3rd party votes, how effective they are, and why I don’t choose to be a third party voter. Why can’t you just allow me to have an opinion on the subject without flaming me for it?

If you choose to vote third party, or not vote, or tell others you don’t think they should vote Republican if Giuliani is on the ballot, I’m certainly not going to flame you for it. It’s your opinion. So be it.

[calcowgirl]

RM... I’m usually with you, but on this one I would suggest easing off a little. I personally find Giuliani unfit and will never vote for him, period. But others may choose differently. That is their option. Critizing them for that position is similar to being critiziced for being one of those “right wingers that will stay home.”

As to the FR Poll, I said I would vote 3rd party. BUT—that is so hypothetical! If the name was David Duke, he’s not getting my vote! Same with Alan Keyes. My reasoning completely different in both cases. When someone says they would vote third party, there are probably a host of things in their mind. It’s not like they signed an irrevocable proxy for their vote!

More importantly, IIRC, there were only about 7% of freepers saying they were “solidly behind Rudy.” That means this guy is defeatable in the primary. Let’s get to work and make sure he doesn’t get the nomination! Then we won’t have to argue about this.

[Mo1]

“Over 70% of FReepers have said they will vote 3rd party, stay home, leave blank or write-in a name. “

That 70% only translates to a little over 3500 people ... it’s not that large of a number

Third party 42.3% 2,180
The Rep liberal 25.7% 1,324
Write-in 15.6% 806
Stay home 10.1% 519
The Dem liberal 4.2% 215
Leave blank 2.2% 111