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Undertoad · 10-26-2004, 05:55 PM

Yeah, well if so, only one side was anti-Democracy.

Good work disenfranchising the voters. Hope you don't need 'em later...

xoxoxoBruce · 10-26-2004, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Yeah, well if so, only one side was anti-Democracy.

Good work disenfranchising the voters. Hope you don't need 'em later...

What!!! Just which side did what they did for the cause of democracy.

Griff · 10-26-2004, 07:45 PM

The discussion took an odd turn but UT nailed what I was trying to get folks to acknowlege. Both the entrenched parties think they own the system and the votes. It is pretty much true but shouldn't be. When you oppose open democractic elections don't try to sell it as a virtue, even if (you think) your guy wears the white hat.

NPR threw the Libertarians a bone today with an exerpt from a Badnarik speech. You'd almost expect them to pump up Mike for the same reason the GOP is pimping Nader, but bread butter ya know?

xoxoxoBruce · 10-27-2004, 12:01 AM

Your right Griff. Virtue only exists in classroom discussions of our system of government, not in the real world.

Happy Monkey · 10-27-2004, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

Yeah, well if so, only one side was anti-Democracy.

Good work disenfranchising the voters. Hope you don't need 'em later...

I'm actually not that familiar with the details of the lawsuits, beyond fraudulent petition signatures and canvassing practices, and that courts in Pennsylvania and Ohio have decided in favor of the Democrats. What, in particular, are you referring to?

In principle, I think the hurdle to get on the ballot should be lower, and standard throughout the country for Federal positions. But, as I understand it, Nader didn't meet the current standards, according to law, even with the help of the Republicans.

Kitsune · 10-27-2004, 08:57 PM

Another item on my sample ballot. I don't know who he is, but if he wins, I'm going to throw a massive party.

Pete · 10-29-2004, 11:57 AM

Hey, cool!!! I wanna vote for the Dwarf!

10-26-2004, 07:45 PM	#3
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	The discussion took an odd turn but UT nailed what I was trying to get folks to acknowlege. Both the entrenched parties think they own the system and the votes. It is pretty much true but shouldn't be. When you oppose open democractic elections don't try to sell it as a virtue, even if (you think) your guy wears the white hat. NPR threw the Libertarians a bone today with an exerpt from a Badnarik speech. You'd almost expect them to pump up Mike for the same reason the GOP is pimping Nader, but bread butter ya know? __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

10-27-2004, 12:01 AM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Your right Griff. Virtue only exists in classroom discussions of our system of government, not in the real world. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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10-26-2004, 05:55 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Yeah, well if so, only one side was anti-Democracy. Good work disenfranchising the voters. Hope you don't need 'em later...

10-27-2004, 08:57 PM	#6
Kitsune still eats dirt Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,031	Another item on my sample ballot. I don't know who he is, but if he wins, I'm going to throw a massive party.

10-29-2004, 11:57 AM	#7
Pete Resident President Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 81	Hey, cool!!! I wanna vote for the Dwarf!

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