
Originally Posted by
Thondalar
That would require me to register either Democrat or Republican. I can't bring myself to do that, because I'm neither of those things. Although there are times I would like to vote in a closed Primary, I can't simply switch parties on a whim. It would be at least dishonest, to myself most of all. It's not "disenfranchising" in the least. It would be no different than saying all Democrats are voluntarily disenfranchising themselves for not registering Republican, because they can't vote in the Republican Primary.
They get to vote in a primary. You get to vote in none. Standing on principle can be commendable, but that's not what this is. Democrat is literally defined as those people who are registered with the party. You don't get a lobotomy, you don't get sent to a re-education camp, you aren't compelled to support them in any way. It costs you nothing and doubles the impact of your vote.
Perhaps this will be my new quintessential example for rationalism vs. empiricism. It is inconceivable to me why you are crippling your voice this way.

Originally Posted by
Atlanteax
Well, you just nailed why Obama was elected ...
So very sad it is about Hillary being a woman, or first female president, and zip on *merits* (again, just like how it happened for Obama).
Obama was a Senator, Hilary was a Senator and Administrative Assistant of State. We're not talking about Robin Williams here.
Hasta pronto, porque la vida no termina aqui...
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