Forum Post: A question to the 'least worst" voters: Do you favor third party voting in "safe" states?
Posted 11 years ago on Aug. 2, 2012, 12:32 p.m. EST by LetsGetReal
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from Grants, NM
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Because of the electoral college system, only a few swing states are up for grabs. http://realclearpolitics.com/epolls/2012/president/2012_elections_electoral_college_map.html
Would you agree, for example, that it wouldn't make much sense to vote for Obama in Utah?
Sure. I've done that. Nader in 2000 in ny. It could show where peoples preferences lie. I would say progressive 3rd party parties would get the most votes compared to theright wing parties.
I live in NY which is "safe" for Obama. I'm still voting for him because I am pretty sure that if he wins the electoral vote but not the popular vote the fascists are going to raise hell. I want the defeat of the Koch brothers, the Tea Party, Sheldon Adelson and the Mormon racist cult to be complete thorough and beyond argument legally and morally. I want their efforts to disenfranchise the poor, the students, the minorities to blow up in their ugly faces. Note I am talking about the defeat of fascists. I don't have any illusion that Obama is our friend or that his re election will of itself do anything for the 99 percent. What is needed is a strong militant movement in the streets, workplaces and schools regardless of the outcome of the vote, which can be rigged without too much trouble. I do feel that a fascist electoral victory will come with a very bad momentum. I'd like to stop that.
I agree with 99% of your comment.
Solidarity
I'm a bit curious about the one percent disagreement but thanks.
I think Obama might be our friend. Please don't yell at me.
Anything is possible. It could be true though it hardly matters. No yelling. That was easy, right?
Yes sir. Thx
Thanks for sharing your perspective. It sounds like you want to make sure Obama wins both the electoral and the popular vote. The popular vote does look like it will be closer.
I agree, that we need a strong movement regardless of the outcome of the vote.
If we look at Mexico (the news on today's website) we see that the electoral process, even if it's corrupt does impact the movement of the 99 percent. I don't think it should be ignored, and that's not the same thing as endorsing it or any candidate.
I agree.
Thanks.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTbLslkIR2k&feature=youtu.be
How is the video related to the issue of 3rd party voting in safe states? It's kind of long so maybe you could give us a synopsis.
Many of us feel it wouldn't make sense to vote for Obama in any state.
but Romney is ok? You didn't mention the 1% plutocrat in the race. You support him?
I'm with you, but I think it is worthwhile to try to understand each other's perspectives and see if we can find some common ground.