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Originally Posted by CarneVaca
Right. Sometimes you just have to decide for yourself what is right, as opposed to falling in line because the party says so.
The tactics of the party bosses in running that convention, and how they muzzled people, were nothing short of tyrannical. Which makes Sharpton's speech that much more delightful and important.
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True, but it seems you fault anyone who is voting for Kerry and accuse them of not deciding for themselves. I think most people, like me, who are going to vote for Kerry have done just that - I decided for myself that no candidate is perfect, they all have done things I am not wild about. Kerry just represents the best shot at winning the WH and ousting W, which mostly is my goal. That is why I, being a realist and practicle person, am voting for him. I think it is erroneous to think that any satement made by voting for someone like Nader or another third party candidate who will NEVER win. I think thinking "what the hell" four more years of W may have the effect of waking America up is inaccurate. I think four more years of W will cost decades of work to advance civil rights and further belie America's credibility in the world - Kerry can restore these and he differs on W on almost all of them. I do not think four more years of W will in any way have the effect of awakening America and miraculously transforming the political parties in America. So, Kerry it is for me. Note: I am just saying why I am voting for Kerry - I am not expecting anyone to agree with me or to vote for him as well. In my statement, I am also pointing out why I think the logoc behind your conclusion that I and others are blindly following anything or anyone is incorrect
I realize I am somewhat cynical in my thought that a third party candidate has no hope ever of winning - and I hate that it is that way. But, that is the reality of things, and I want W out of office - Moreover, I know you do not, but I believe in most of the things Kerry has done and those that he says he is going to do
So, I submit, I am not blindly following anyone - rather, I considered my options and chose with knowledge.