Write-In Vote? Ron Says NO

I would be better able to comprehend the logic if RP was running on another ticket, or running at all for that matter and would cast my vote for him without hesitation.

How can one maintain good conscience knowing full well that they are voting for a person not even in the race, that is where it does not add up.

So you are saying that a vote on principle, not logic, is good enough and you are fine with the increase in taxes that will result?
The increase in irresposible spending is ok, because you voted on principle for somebody who is not running?

I can't wrap my head around that one.

It's your right to do so, and I respect your right to do so, but I truly wish you would rethink the end result.
No matter what though, even though we disagree, I've still got your back! ;)
We are family (extended) after all :D
 
Barr or Baldwin, we'll see what happens come the 4th. The good doctor wants a nationwide protest of the 2 major parties, so I think we can all get behind that idea & vote for one of the big 4 third party candidates. I think though that only Barr & Baldwin are the ones that vaguely represent our views. I dont get the Nader love.
 
newbitech said:
im voting for obama then. sorry but I won't make the mistake of letting McCain control the world. I hate to let Obama get it, but i'll have to go with the lesser of evils on this one if I am going to throw away my vote.

3rd parties and independents ehh... I don't see the point in that either unless Dr. Paul endorses.
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I love the people who think somehow that Obama is any different than McCain meaning Obama will just close all of our bases and not continue to police the world. He is going to keep the 30,000 PERMANENT troops in Bagdad in a base the size of the Vatican. And as he draws down troops from Iraq, he will redeploy them to Afghanistan and prepare for a possible conflict with Pakistan to go after Bin Laden, or a confrontation with Iran. He will also keep spending massively on troop buildups to counter the rise of Russia.

Then there are the people who think McCain is any different from Obama in that he isn't a socialist even though he voted for the stimulus package, the bailout, has a socialist health care plan, and now wants to bailout mortgages and wants another stimulus package. He is NO conservative. He doesn't care about the Constitution. He will continue the welfare state. He will do just about the same things as Obama. The ONLY way that McCain is slightly lesser of two evils is just that it wouldn't give the FAR left marxist liberals complete power over a filibuster-proof Congress and the Presidency.

Both of these guys are THE SAME! This party loyalty and comparisons between the two is nothing but smoke and mirrors. It's a distraction. The elites are supporting and control both! They are both members of the CFR. Why don't people realize it?!

If you can't vote on principle and someone you actually believe in, don't bother voting. This isn't about picking the winner. If there is EVER going to be a change in this country where we break the power of the two party system, let it start here. Let it start with your personal decision NOT to support evil -- even the lesser of the two.

I am concerned that Ron Paul doesn't think a write in will count because in California Baldwin isn't on the ballot. So my choice is really just Barr or Nader.

I guess its Barr then.
 
TruthAtLast said:
I love the people who think somehow that Obama is any different than McCain meaning Obama will just close all of our bases and not continue to police the world. He is going to keep the 30,000 PERMANENT troops in Bagdad in a base the size of the Vatican. And as he draws down troops from Iraq, he will redeploy them to Afghanistan and prepare for a possible conflict with Pakistan to go after Bin Laden, or a confrontation with Iran. He will also keep spending massively on troop buildups to counter the rise of Russia.

Then there are the people who think McCain is any different from Obama in that he isn't a socialist even though he voted for the stimulus package, the bailout, has a socialist health care plan, and now wants to bailout mortgages and wants another stimulus package. He is NO conservative. He doesn't care about the Constitution. He will continue the welfare state. He will do just about the same things as Obama. The ONLY way that McCain is slightly lesser of two evils is just that it wouldn't give the FAR left marxist liberals complete power over a filibuster-proof Congress and the Presidency.

Both of these guys are THE SAME! This party loyalty and comparisons between the two is nothing but smoke and mirrors. It's a distraction. The elites are supporting and control both! They are both members of the CFR. Why don't people realize it?!

If you can't vote on principle and someone you actually believe in, don't bother voting. This isn't about picking the winner. If there is EVER going to be a change in this country where we break the power of the two party system, let it start here. Let it start with your personal decision NOT to support evil -- even the lesser of the two.

I am concerned that Ron Paul doesn't think a write in will count because in California Baldwin isn't on the ballot. So my choice is really just Barr or Nader.

I guess its Barr then.
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I can only add that Anyone who is afraid of voting for Barr shouldn't be: since he has no chance at winning, you are only supporting the Libertarian party by inflating their vote totals. Barr may stick with the party, but he probably wont win the nomination again.

I'm interested to see how Barr's totals compare in states where Baldwin is or isn't on the ballot. I hope that splitting the vote doesn't keep the popular vote total below 5%.
 
I am voting for Chuck Baldwin tomorrow. I know I will feel great about it and will be voting for the same person Ron Paul is voting for president. :)
 
Here is Ron Paul's statement:

Posted by Lew Rockwell at June 16, 2008 03:47 PM

Here is what Ron says: "I don’t think that’s very productive. Supporters can do it, of course, but in most of the states it won’t count. And if they can change the rules in a primary and not count all the votes, imagine what they could do with write-in votes!"


Here is what is so consistant about Ron Paul. He never says "Do not write in" or "vote for this person"...he merely gives his opinion. He is a true freedom lover and practices it. He has always said "I don't want to run your life". I know in my heart, that if I told Dr. Paul I was voting for McCain and why I made that decision, he would not hate me. That is why I love him so much. Tones
 
tonesforjonesbones said:
Here is Ron Paul's statement:

Posted by Lew Rockwell at June 16, 2008 03:47 PM

Here is what Ron says: "I don’t think that’s very productive. Supporters can do it, of course, but in most of the states it won’t count. And if they can change the rules in a primary and not count all the votes, imagine what they could do with write-in votes!"


Here is what is so consistant about Ron Paul. He never says "Do not write in" or "vote for this person"...he merely gives his opinion. He is a true freedom lover and practices it. He has always said "I don't want to run your life". I know in my heart, that if I told Dr. Paul I was voting for McCain and why I made that decision, he would not hate me. That is why I love him so much. Tones
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