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ecib  ·  4728 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Obama Insisted on Indefinite Detentions of Citizens
So I am just as disappointed. We were quite literally hoodwinked. But here is the question. What are you going to do in the general election when we are faced with the very real possibility of a Republican president. Both parties are to blame for their record on civil rights. But look at this link regarding the Patriot Act:

http://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/ng2ls/american_pat...

If you are looking to build on any existing opposition you're looking at the Dems. I think we need a major overhaul and I'm hoping there is enough anger to just throw an unprecedented number of reps out when the elections come. Hopefully then we can start trying to push the Dems to the left in the way the Republican activists have successfully pushed the Republicans (and the Dems by extension) to the right. I dunno. It is such an uphill battle.

But the bottom line is that I don't want to vote for Obama but I really really really don't want a Republican in the White House. Yes, I am one of those people that do in fact believe that that would be worse, -not the same.





thenewgreen  ·  4728 days ago  ·  link  ·  
I tend to agree that almost any GOP candidate would be worse than Obama simply because he is a Democrat and is (in theory) beholden to uphold some of the values I hold dear. I really think mk has a point that right now is the ideal environment for a 3rd party candidate to not just "have an impact" but to even win the election. Someone that can grab the middle and still appeal to the tea party and ows crowd could win. There is more in common between the TP and OWS movement than either side would care to admit.

The question is who? .. and how will they get funded? It's no secret that money wins elections. Combine $ with a sensible platform of reduced spending and increased revenues and you may have a winner.mk I think you should run. I'd gladly help you any way I could. I'm serious.

mk  ·  4728 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Sure thing. Nominate me, and I'll find the time. :)

I think I look a bit young for the part, but I'd do my best.

thenewgreen  ·  4728 days ago  ·  link  ·  
Well, should you change your mind you've got my vote.