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Republicans Hope, but Don't Change

Paulus Textor Wrote: Aug 19, 2012 12:57 PM

I think it's time to more fully address the odd notion that "a vote for Gary Johnson is a vote for Obama." Let us stipulate to the argument that Romney is actually better than Obama (even though I don't actually agree). On that basis, unless you live in one of about 10 "battleground" states, you should vote for Gary Johnson, if you feel he is the best candidate. For example, if you live in Utah, you are absolutely assured that your state will go for Romney. Therefore, if you prefer Johnson, but actually vote for Romney, you are truly, undeniably "wasting your vote." If you live in New York, Illinois, or California, and you believe Gary Johnson is the best candidate, you are "wasting your vote" if....

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Paulus Textor Wrote: Aug 19, 2012 1:00 PM

....you vote for anyone BUT Gary Johnson. Unless hell freezes over, Obama is going to win those three states. Why not at least vote your conscience, and encourage your friends to do the same? Perhaps then, Johnson would get ten percent of the vote, instead of one percent, and at least the cause of freedom would be advanced for future elections.

In any state that is a "wrap" for either of the two major candidates, you waste your vote unless you vote your conscience.

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Republicans Hope, but Don't Change

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