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DemocratSinceBirth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-25-03 06:33 PM
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As A Good Democrat I Will Trade My Vote With A Green
If a Green promises to vote Democratic in the general election I promise to vote for the candidate of his or her choice in Florida's Democratic primary.
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ima_sinnic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-25-03 07:02 PM
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1.  excellent idea! I make the same offer
:hi:
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Iverson Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-25-03 08:13 PM
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2. I advise against.
On the one hand, the secret ballot means that you can never be sure that your cohort has done as agreed, nor can you provide absolute assurance.

On the other hand, the vote is a fundamental expression of democratic rights. Commodifying it cheapens it and, however unintentionally, buys into a mentality of commodification.

There are better ways of fostering trust and political progress.
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Psychoblues99 Donating Member (318 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-25-03 08:26 PM
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3. As much as I might admire your generosity
I must caution you against voting for any opposition party as it weakens your own argument. If green is your thing, go for it. I've been persueded by lesser arguments. If reality is your thing I encourage you to go for the leftist frontrunner, whatever the party. If pragmatism is your consideration then I repeat my advise to vote leftist.

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