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Originally Posted by Robbie
mopek1, I don't think the DNC needs you to "save" them in this discussion.
I understand that you want to "right this wrong" of the thread being "set up" to bash Democrats (in your view).
But it's kind of hard to defend them on this one. Just like it's hard to defend Republicans on social issues.
Both sides are catering to their most extreme base...because the extremists on both sides are the ones who WILL vote, come hell or high water.
I spent most of my life thinking my vote didn't count.
Now I realize that played right into the 2 party system plan. As long as far left and far right extremists are the most consistent voting block, our country will continue to flounder.
People like you and me are the ones who need to get out there and vote. And vote for what is right. Not "party line" voting. But voting on issues and the individual people who are running.
For me...that means taking a long look at third party candidates.
It sure seems to me that anyone who even makes it to the primary races as a Republican or Democrat is already damaged beyond repair.
But that's just my viewpoint.
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It's not about saving the Dems. It's about calling things fairly - (for sure they are using the race card.)
Like you I also played into the 2 party system. I wasn't taught much about politics and had to learn by getting mixed up in it, taking sides and fighting hard, and then finally emerging out of it and seeing the manipulating that goes on.
And like you, I also look at 3rd party candidates and see so much potential in some of them that it drives me nuts knowing they don't stand a chance. But if they never get votes, then their chances are zero. So I started believing my vote counts too and vote in every election at every level and look hard at what's being said and what actions they take.
It seems we are more similar than we thought. I also appreciate the de-escalation initiative you've taken in regards to our argument. Toning it down is another way of taking the high road.
Since we're on a positive and agreeable note I'll bow out of this thread and look forward to more discussions with you in others.
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