Write-In Vote? Ron Says NO
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Here's my dilemma....I am a first time voter and didn't know that I had to be a registered republican to vote in the Florida primary...so I couldn't vote for Ron Paul....I have a bumper sticker that says "Don't blame me, I voted for Ron Paul" and I would feel guilty placing it on my car since it's not true that I voted for Ron Paul...so the only way I can feel Ok about placing the sticker is a write-in vote for Ron Paul.
Since I plan to vote for a third party candidate, it looks like I can't use the bumper sticker.
Since I plan to vote for a third party candidate, it looks like I can't use the bumper sticker.
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I do not expect my vote to count for anything other than a statement.
For that I could write in Micky Mouse.
The LP has no chance of winning.
The CP has no chance of winning.
I do not think McCain has any chance, but I will not vote for him.
I believe that Obama has already got the election sealed, and I will not vote for him.
I will write in my choice, not because it will do any good, but because it is my choice.
For that I could write in Micky Mouse.
The LP has no chance of winning.
The CP has no chance of winning.
I do not think McCain has any chance, but I will not vote for him.
I believe that Obama has already got the election sealed, and I will not vote for him.
I will write in my choice, not because it will do any good, but because it is my choice.
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I'm writing in Ron Paul. The fact that the vote may not be counted is of no matter to me.
Still waiting for a response from the PA Bureau of Elections...
Still waiting for a response from the PA Bureau of Elections...
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i didnt see a 3rd party in the FL ballot. I see npa (no party affiliation) and WRI, I assume write in.
Oh just noticed a RFP (real food party)
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i didnt see a 3rd party in the FL ballot. I see npa (no party affiliation) and WRI, I assume write in.
Oh just noticed a RFP (real food party)
The Libertarian party is confident that they can get on the ballot in 48 states...West Virginia and Oklahoma are the ones they are not so sure about.
What will you do if the LP is on the Florida ballot?
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Well, I would love to vote LP and have started researching the candidates there. The only thing that bothers me about them is that I do not see a LP endorsement of Ron Paul during the primaries. I might be able to overlook Barr being in the CIA and voting for the Patriot Act, but I really need to see the LP leaning more conservative the way Dr. Paul talks about conservative.
Honestly, I might just go against Dr. Paul's logic and write in for some of the reasons that people here have said. I just really thought I'd be able to make a difference with my vote. Truth is, I am a little disappointed and ready to go back to my old political views, which is ....
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He's on the ballot in Florida.
http://www.lp.org/ballot-access#fl
I just don't understand the write-in logic:
1) I like Ron Paul's ideas.
2) Ron Paul says writing him in is unproductive.
3) I'll write him in anyway regardless of what he says.
Huh!?
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I'm undecided between Barr and Baldwin. I like them both though. One thing's for sure: I will not vote for McCain or Obama. However, as much as I despise it, I could see how our left leaning supporters in "swing states" might vote for Obama--purely to help seal a massive defeat for McCain. One would think Bob Barr alone could also do this, if he gains high enough support.
McCain must go down in a deep inferno to weaken the grasp of the GOP neo-cons. But that's not a good enough reason for the bulk of Ron Paulians to vote Obama! Barr or Baldwin. Write-in votes for Ron Paul will only count as much as they do every year for Mickey Mouse or Cthulhu (not at all).
McCain must go down in a deep inferno to weaken the grasp of the GOP neo-cons. But that's not a good enough reason for the bulk of Ron Paulians to vote Obama! Barr or Baldwin. Write-in votes for Ron Paul will only count as much as they do every year for Mickey Mouse or Cthulhu (not at all).
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Ron Paul has been a presidential candidate for 17 months....the LP has been around for 37 years...there's your difference...people who know LP but have never heard of Ron Paul or his stance on the issues and message of freedom.
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Snapple,
If you get a response, please post it here. I'm in PA and would like to hear their response. But if I were you, I wouldn't hold my breath.
Check this out > http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_262039.html
It's a little dated, but I don't expect much has changed.
On a more general note, this whole situation is truly sad and frustrating. It is a true dilemma with no easy answers, despite how simplistically some may view it. Each and every one of the remaining options has its downside. What saddens me most is that, once again, they have us right were they want us. I mean, just look at the posts in this thread. We are without consensus. It's just what TPTB and the Republicrats want. Divide and conquer.
I fully understand why Ron didn't mount an independent campaign, but, boy, do I wish he had.
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so when the LP brass saw Ron Paul, they wanted him on their ballot, but decided that his ideas were not good enough to switch parties or endorse?
I know lots of people who never heard of Ron Paul but changed party affiliation to vote republican. Why didn't the LP help us out? I just don't think I can get behind that. I am sure the ideas are anti establishment, but why not get behind Ron Paul when they had the chance? When the R and D officially merge, is the L going to fill the void? Thats not what I want!
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By not voting, you solidify an argument for not filing an income tax form if you believe you don't legally have to. The goal being to prove you have no contracts with the Federal government that would give them jurisdiction over you in a court of law. Something to consider, this for entertainment purposes only.
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I work for the PA state government (blah), so I was hoping they'd actually get back to me, but I'll probably just call them tomorrow and clear everything up with them...
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This kid's a crock. Sweet grammar. Screw me? How about screw you, buddy. I'm not the one who will be voting for a socialist, big government, two faced SOB. The fact of the matter is you don't have a spine or you would be voting for a candidate that stands for liberty. You and your new candidate are just as anti-liberty as McCain is. Again, you don't know the meaning of liberty or freedom. You are foolish and your words are empty rhetoric. You were a fair weather Paul supporter and it's clear you never knew what he stood for.
WWPD. What would Paul do? He would never endorse Obama...that's a fact.
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