A Voting Philosophy

By: PoetPatriot


A VOTING PHILOSOPHY


The two party system is not very conducive to the independent voter. Each party exists because they have an agenda. A vote for one party is a vote for their agenda, thus splitting votes between the parties is one vote against the other.

The independent voter tends to pride himself for independent thinking, however, reality shows the fallacy of splitting one's votes between parties. A Democratic vote is for liberal socialistic policies, higher taxes, and big government, which is what we've been sliding towards for quite some time now. A Republican vote promises more conservative patriotic policies, lower taxes, and a much smaller government. Split your votes and what do you expect, gridlock? A third party vote is... well, just a wasted vote.

The intelligent independent voter will look at the platforms, decide which more closely aligns with their values or agenda, and then vote for the whole slate. Voting party line according to one's philosophy is in reality the only intelligent vote.

Following this philosophy, I believe most independents and many democrats would find their belief system would come much closer to that of the Republicans.

When I was apathetic and uninformed I was a Democrat. I voted for Reagan after listening to some of the prevailing facts; not yet knowing that, in 1988, I would look at both Platforms, make an about face and become a Republican activist. The true independent voter will vote party line, either right or wrong (left).

- Roger W Hancock


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