2nd:
And you'll vote for who, 80? The Libertarians, self described spoilers who put more Dems in office than they ever manage to place of their own? The answer is to work at the bottom up to get better Republican candidates and alter the party and the politics. Essentially what the Libertarian Party should have done to actually matter in politics, but apparently they never really cared to do this.
Can you please remind me of the great Republican presidents of the last 40 years?
Richard Nixon? Welllllll, I didn't think so.
Ronald Reagan? Without doubt the closest we've come.
Gerald Ford? Allrighty then.
George the 1st? Hmmmph. Just another wasted vote.
George the 2nd? Time will tell but can you say: TIA, Homealnd security, Patriot Act.
Although only old enough to have been voiting since "Ronaldus Maximus" first term, I am less free than I was 22 years ago.
I realize that voting for another party besides the "big two" is in effect a throwaway. I also realize that conscience must play a role in my future voting choices.
If I were to analogize my political views with my religious views, I don't think I'd be considered a very good Christian.
I certainly am in no position to bash anyone who's conscience tells them to continue to vote Repub., I've been there for 22 years.