So it's time to change my voter registration again - Page 2

Happy Monkey · 07-30-2016, 02:14 PM

It's not hilarious; it's sad. But it's true. It's something that Bernie recognized, which is why he became a Democrat to run, and is switching back to independent now, while also supporting Hillary in the Hillary vs Trump choice.

The parties have made the process, so the process favors the parties. That's why I don't resent Bernie for using Democratic apparatus for his campaign, and then leaving the party. He didn't make the rules, he just used them as best he could.

Unless you actually think that a third party candidate can get a majority of electoral votes* this November (and I'll concede that if it can happen, this is the most likely year for it to happen), then this is a choice between two candidates.

* Even a plurality would go to the House.

elSicomoro · 07-30-2016, 10:01 PM

I respect my peeps that don't want to vote for either Clinton or Trump...many of them have given clear and fair reasons for doing so. Can't argue with that. Ultimately, this is a two-man race though, unless Johnson hits 15% and can pull a Jesse Ventura.

07-30-2016, 02:14 PM	#1
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	It's not hilarious; it's sad. But it's true. It's something that Bernie recognized, which is why he became a Democrat to run, and is switching back to independent now, while also supporting Hillary in the Hillary vs Trump choice. The parties have made the process, so the process favors the parties. That's why I don't resent Bernie for using Democratic apparatus for his campaign, and then leaving the party. He didn't make the rules, he just used them as best he could. Unless you actually think that a third party candidate can get a majority of electoral votes* this November (and I'll concede that if it can happen, this is the most likely year for it to happen), then this is a choice between two candidates. * Even a plurality would go to the House. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

07-30-2016, 10:01 PM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	I respect my peeps that don't want to vote for either Clinton or Trump...many of them have given clear and fair reasons for doing so. Can't argue with that. Ultimately, this is a two-man race though, unless Johnson hits 15% and can pull a Jesse Ventura.

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