The discussion revolves around the voting preferences of Americans and non-Americans in the context of an upcoming election. Participants explore their intentions regarding voting for major party candidates, third-party candidates, and the implications of their choices. The conversation includes personal anecdotes, political theories, and reflections on the electoral system.
Participants do not reach a consensus on their voting preferences, with multiple competing views on the merits and drawbacks of voting for third-party candidates versus major party candidates. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the best approach to voting in the current political landscape.
Some participants note the absence of major third-party candidates in the current election, which influences their voting considerations. There are also references to the emotional and strategic dimensions of voting that complicate the decision-making process.
If it is so certain then my criticism in post 26 is less likely to apply, if it is certain. Don't get me wrong I would love it if more modern democracies actually used systems that would allow people to vote for who they want and know that their vote will matter just as much as anyone else's. It's a travesty that many rely on systems that IMO at best give a tainted version of democratic process.Jack21222 said:In most of this country, presidential votes are wasted anyway. If I were to vote today, it literally wouldn't matter at all who I voted for for president. Massachusetts is going to Obama by a huge margin. So, why would I waste my vote on Obama when I could give a third party some clout?
daveb said:I'm going to write in Gingrich/Palin and hope for the coming Mayan apocalypse.