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Barack Obama

Jamaal510

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4. It's dumb when you get right down to it

Reply to Cha (Reply #1)

Wed Jun 12, 2013, 10:15 AM

Jun 2013

because if these people did decide to leave the Democratic Party just from this one non-scandal, then who else is there to vote for besides the Republicans? We all know that neither the Greens nor the Libertarians will win any national elections, as both parties lack the people-power and the money-power. None of the 3rd parties really have any name recognition. If I'm correct, I doubt there are even any people in Congress who represent any 3rd parties at all.

That's why I never understood protest-voting. These type of people really should consider taking a civics course and learn about how government works.

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Still proud! [View all] Kath1 Jun 2013 OP

Good on ya, Kath~ Cha Jun 2013 #1

Thanks for keeping your eye on the big picture, Cha! Kath1 Jun 2013 #3

"The Big Picture" is so important, Kath.. in our Cha Jun 2013 #6

yes, the big picture hopemountain Jun 2013 #7

It's dumb when you get right down to it Jamaal510 Jun 2013 #4

It's dumb alright, Jamaal, but all Cha Jun 2013 #5

People promote protest votes … 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2013 #8

I really think the world of Joe Biden IrishAyes Jun 2013 #9

Most will vote for democrats Andy823 Jun 2013 #10

Great post Politicub Jun 2013 #2

+1 politicasista Jun 2013 #11