What you say would be more correct if polls were open ended. Why do so many polls contain the phrase "Kerry or Bush"? Instead ask "If an election were held today, whom would you vote for?"
And don't bother to point me to links that ask that NOW. Point me to polls that asked that 6 months ago. And also show me that no polls were leading SINCE then. Of course, I'm asking you to do something next to impossible. I'm not trying to debate you to show that Badnarik would pull 15% in a poll. All I'm asking you to do is open your mind to the possibility that the idea of solely 2 contenders is perpertuated by the media and our public education system. In fact, the whole idea of the spectrum as "Left to Right" excludes people like Libertarians. To characterize Libertarians as "more right" displays a fundamental lack of their principles. Let me ask this, what is your main gripe with the Libertarian platform?
Kids have a significant portion of their day "protected" by their parents as well. Eventually most kids like to move out. Or perhaps you're 45 and living in your mother's basement?
The problem with your argument is that you are arguing what is seen. To be fair, you also need to consider what is not seen.
You do make many valid points, though as well. Many protections of the environment, for example, are only implementable via government.
Oh gee, thanks for the history lesson. And in this recorded history, oh scholar of scholars, how many nations have been victorious? Surely there is an empire that this strategy worked out for, right? Let me try and give you another example, grasshopper. Ever know anyone with a triple black belt? Nobody will fuck with them. However, if he/she goes around kicking peoples asses for fun then enough green belts get pissed off and together and have a green belt ass kicking field day complete with sack race and tug of war.
Let's try real hard and stretch our imagination a little, shall we? The dog had already been kicked repeatedly by the time 9/11 came along - and no, Iraq didn't attack us. I'd love for you to complete your bold text there for me. "We were attacked on 9/11 [by........]"?
In case you missed the question, all you have to do is fill in the blank. Just go ahead and tell me who attacked us. I can't wait for your enlightenment.
...then let me be the first to offer a third that's also smarter than a dog: Badnarik. Just think of this as your own personalized +5 insightful response.
The world will be in a state of constant war until people respect one another. I think it's time you asked yourself some difficult questions. In particular, what makes your life more valuable than a non-American's life?
I also find it curious that you advocate "[killing] everyone involved" and find this statement consistent with attacking Iraq.
Is there someone out there reading this comment saying to themselves "That's why I'm voting for Kerry"? Then you're only kidding yourself too. He also supports this war.
Despair not. You do have an option. Your option is Badnarik. He *can* win -all it takes it your vote.
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"I guess I'll have to vote for myself all the way down the ticket."
...not if you're in Oklahoma, you won't!
What you say would be more correct if polls were open ended. Why do so many polls contain the phrase "Kerry or Bush"? Instead ask "If an election were held today, whom would you vote for?"
And don't bother to point me to links that ask that NOW. Point me to polls that asked that 6 months ago. And also show me that no polls were leading SINCE then. Of course, I'm asking you to do something next to impossible. I'm not trying to debate you to show that Badnarik would pull 15% in a poll. All I'm asking you to do is open your mind to the possibility that the idea of solely 2 contenders is perpertuated by the media and our public education system. In fact, the whole idea of the spectrum as "Left to Right" excludes people like Libertarians. To characterize Libertarians as "more right" displays a fundamental lack of their principles. Let me ask this, what is your main gripe with the Libertarian platform?
"If polls showed Badnarik at 10% or more, his answers would have been here"
How do you get a car with a dead battery started without a jump start?
My, how original of you!
Kids have a significant portion of their day "protected" by their parents as well. Eventually most kids like to move out. Or perhaps you're 45 and living in your mother's basement?
The problem with your argument is that you are arguing what is seen. To be fair, you also need to consider what is not seen.
You do make many valid points, though as well. Many protections of the environment, for example, are only implementable via government.
Oh gee, thanks for the history lesson. And in this recorded history, oh scholar of scholars, how many nations have been victorious? Surely there is an empire that this strategy worked out for, right? Let me try and give you another example, grasshopper. Ever know anyone with a triple black belt? Nobody will fuck with them. However, if he/she goes around kicking peoples asses for fun then enough green belts get pissed off and together and have a green belt ass kicking field day complete with sack race and tug of war.
Let's try real hard and stretch our imagination a little, shall we? The dog had already been kicked repeatedly by the time 9/11 came along - and no, Iraq didn't attack us. I'd love for you to complete your bold text there for me. "We were attacked on 9/11 [by ........]"?
In case you missed the question, all you have to do is fill in the blank. Just go ahead and tell me who attacked us. I can't wait for your enlightenment.
...then let me be the first to offer a third that's also smarter than a dog: Badnarik. Just think of this as your own personalized +5 insightful response.
Left undisturbed, a dog is content.
A dog doesn't hate a man until that man kicks him.
If he continues to kick the dog, he only pisses off Fido and Spot down the block too.
The world will be in a state of constant war until people respect one another. I think it's time you asked yourself some difficult questions. In particular, what makes your life more valuable than a non-American's life? I also find it curious that you advocate "[killing] everyone involved" and find this statement consistent with attacking Iraq. Is there someone out there reading this comment saying to themselves "That's why I'm voting for Kerry"? Then you're only kidding yourself too. He also supports this war. Despair not. You do have an option. Your option is Badnarik. He *can* win -all it takes it your vote.
It's "Internet," not "internet."