Reply #10: Paradox [View All]

[namvet73]

I would agree that a true three party system would be better and I also agree that we are trapped. But, this time, voting for the third party could result in something more dangerous: A ONE PARTY SYSTEM!

In my mind, we are not trying to defeat a party as much as we are trying to defeat a particular man and his associated people who are worse than the party that they are in.

Sometimes, life deals a hobson's choice.

Nader probably has less support than he did last time, but he may be enough to tip the scales, hence, if Nader = Bush, you still only have 2 choices, Bush or <the democratic opponent>

As far as gradual vs. rapid change goes, even one person has inertia to change, let alone a whole country or political system.

But, who am I to tell anyone who to vote for. By all means, follow your conscience. It's your right. What I am afraid of is that we will lose that right.... at least this time.