10-28-2008, 02:21 PM | #1 |
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Profile of the ultimate loser voter
1. Lives in a state like Utah or Texas where the outcome isn't even close to being in doubt.
2. Hates Obama but barely hates McCain a little less. 3. Is pretty sure McCain isn't going to win. 3. Would prefer one of the third party candidates but votes for McCain anyway out of fear of Obama. Makes me wonder if people this irrational should even be allowed to vote. There couldn't be a better definition of throwing away your vote than following the pattern above. Funny thing is, this probably describes 70% of McCain voters on Cougarboard - maybe I shouldn't be surprised. Last edited by BlueK; 10-28-2008 at 02:35 PM. |
10-28-2008, 02:24 PM | #2 |
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The electoral college is stupid and outdated and results in a bizarre power distribution to voters.
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10-28-2008, 02:31 PM | #3 |
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I think a strong case could be made that the ultimate loser voter is anyone who votes for a third party candidate.
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I'm going to apply this to me...
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The electoral college is the only thing that allows the smaller populated states to have any kind voice in the Presidential election.
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True.
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You claim there couldn't be a better definition of throwing away your vote. Really? How about these "definitions": 1. Not voting 2. Voting for Nader in the state of Utah. 3. Voting for the Constitution Party candidate in the State of California I think all three of those are better "definitions" of throwing away your vote than the one you gave which is voting for a major party candidate even though you aren't 100% enamored with that candidate. |
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