I mean yeah that's pretty much what I said? :P
Side A says "We hope to give everyone a better life", side B says "Your life is worse because of these people"OP is part of what is wrong with American politics. It simply doesn't matter who you vote for as long as it is along party lines. Tribalism as it finest. =/
An actual functioning democracy this would be correct However, OP doing research isn't going to suddenly make Republicans not be cunts that are only interested in advancing the cause of the white man.OP is part of what is wrong with American politics. It simply doesn't matter who you vote for as long as it is along party lines. Tribalism as it finest. =/
I think that's technically irresponsible but we live in a world where if you did more research it would lead to the same conclusion so
If someone with an R next to their name wants my vote, why do they associate with a party that pushes racism?OP is part of what is wrong with American politics. It simply doesn't matter who you vote for as long as it is along party lines. Tribalism as it finest. =/
I do my research... still do the same as the OP. That is the state of things.That kinda sounds irresponsible to me. I have a friend who just votes for whoever his dad votes for and this is just as dumb. Never vote party. Always do you research before you go to the booth.
I know that in the broken American politics his choice is correct. Doesn't change the fact that it is not the way to go in a well functioning system.Side A says "We hope to give everyone a better life", side B says "Your life is worse because of these people"
Obviously it won't. But it shows what is wrong with the American system and American politics. It takes any thought out of politics and a lot of people stop caring as well.An actual functioning democracy this would be correct However, OP doing research isn't going to suddenly make Republicans not be cunts that are only interested in advancing the cause of the white man.
From your post it sounds like you are assigning the blame to the voters and not the parties. It's not the voters fault that one party is so beyond the pale that votes for them aren't dont even need to be considered by anyone other than white people.I know that in the broken American politics his choice is correct. Doesn't change the fact that it is not the way to go in a well functioning system.
Obviously it won't. But it shows what is wrong with the American system and American politics. It takes any thought out of politics and a lot of people stop caring as well.
That's how I roll. Ever since I became of voting age.
When it comes down to Democrat vs Republican on a ballot, I don't need to know anything else about the two candidates. That's how badly the Republicans have devolved.
In the next presidential election cycle, it won't matter to me who the Democratic ticket is. Michael Avenatti and Alec Baldwin? Sure, they get my vote. It could be disgraced badboys Elliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner making a comeback into politics. I would vote for them without hesitation.
Sounds like you only vote in major elections since there are plenty of viable 3rd party candidates at a local level. Not really something to be proud of.
DemERA rage in 3...2...1...You're just as bad as the partisan fuckers on the GOP. Party labels are meaningless. That is how we got into this fucked up situation. Either it needs to be eliminated or we need a proportional system
That kinda sounds irresponsible to me. I have a friend who just votes for whoever his dad votes for and this is just as dumb. Never vote party. Always do you research before you go to the booth.
Even for things like Board of Education? If you are in a big city like Atlanta I guess mayor would really be a 2 horse race but in a smaller town you could easily get a viable 3rd party mayoral candidate.That varies by area. There's rarely any third party candidates in local things here. If there is it's usually some far right libertarian type.
Atlanta is frustrating voting wise as it feels pointless. The democrats, and especially black democrats, dominate the local stuff (which is great) often running unapposed in the general and republicans dominate the state and federal stuff. I always vote, but it's mosrly moot other than the nonpartisan stuff and ballot initiatives/amendments.
I can understand that but primaries and other ballot measures take more consideration.
Right. Just as bad as the party that has an actual nazi up for election. This kind of thinking is juvenile. There is a good side, and a bad side. This is the system we either participate in for change, or sit on the sidelines and pretend that not voting isn't harmful.You're just as bad as the partisan fuckers on the GOP. Party labels are meaningless. That is how we got into this fucked up situation. Either it needs to be eliminated or we need a proportional system
I have some this also, especially recently, but I've become convinced it isn't a good idea. As more people have some this local politicians have become less responsive to their constituencies. A good example is RS from high tax states (like NJ) voting for the tax bill even though it fucked their voters.
This new Yorker article/review lays it out
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/07/02/the-rise-of-mcpolitics
why would anyone in good consistence vote for any R, no matter how low down the ticket?
just vote straight D full ticket
Basically anyone who isn't a well educated while male with a solid financial status should see the GOP as their enemy
Remember that Democrat in Cali that is/was basically butchering the net neutrality bill?
Make the right choice and look up the candidates.
Even for things like Board of Education? If you are in a big city like Atlanta I guess mayor would really be a 2 horse race but in a smaller town you could easily get a viable 3rd party mayoral candidate.
The fault lies with everybody, system, parties and voters.From your post it sounds like you are assigning the blame to the voters and not the parties. It's not the voters fault that one party is so beyond the pale that votes for them aren't dont even need to be considered by anyone other than white people.
The tut-tutting isn't about voting Republican or Democrat. It's for the anti-intellectualism aspect of not caring about doing research on who you're voting for. Republicans being racist bastards and knowing you're going to vote Democrat shouldn't preclude you from wanting to know about the Democrats you're voting for. Those are two different aspects...can you give us a reason to vote Republican? Instead of tut-tutting, I mean. In this case, the Republican party should be shouldering the blame by not meeting any basic criteria deserving of a vote.
That kinda sounds irresponsible to me. I have a friend who just votes for whoever his dad votes for and this is just as dumb. Never vote party. Always do you research before you go to the booth.
The tut-tutting isn't about voting Republican or Democrat. It's for the anti-intellectualism aspect of not caring about doing research on who you're voting for. Republicans being racist bastards and knowing you're going to vote Democrat shouldn't preclude you from wanting to know about the Democrats you're voting for. Those are two different aspects
OP is part of what is wrong with American politics. It simply doesn't matter who you vote for as long as it is along party lines. Tribalism as it finest. =/
thats funny.My whole family does it. They all text each other as an reminder that there are no considerable Rs as always.
whats irresponsible is continuing to vote for shit heel republicans.That kinda sounds irresponsible to me. I have a friend who just votes for whoever his dad votes for and this is just as dumb. Never vote party. Always do you research before you go to the booth.
exactly.Unless something changes in the GOP drastically, I see no problem with what he is doing.