Comments on: Maybe I should have stuck with Clinton

By: Dunkleosteus

Dunkleosteus — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 13:49:59 +0000

So the following outcomes seem to be possible...My crystal ball tells the correct answer is (2). McCain will be the next president. Except a massive media hype/smear campaign before the elections.Having alternatives is always good.Unfortunately, differences between the three are more superficial than real, at least if you listen their foreign policy views. None of them are against war per se, exactly opposite. Anyone who wants to keep nuclear weapons on the table against a non-nuclear country is insane and should not qualify as president. Of any country.

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 16:18:26 +0000

Implosion I wouldn’t mind; it’s just the idea of a single dominating party that scares me. I’ve never voted for a Republican, actually, but there are enough powerful-and-crazy Democrats that I’m always more comfortable seeing them there on the ballot. Having alternatives is always good.I’d be even happier if we could find some way to eliminate political parties entirely, and all operate as informed self-reasoning voters relative to completely independent candidates who form alliances of convenience… but that really would be hoping for the impossible, not to mention the unconstitutional (freedom of association). 🙂

By: AtheistAcolyte

AtheistAcolyte — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 14:07:54 +0000

Jimmy-The problem I see with that in a two-party system is a completely bipolar national personality. Just think of the administrative difference between Bush and Clinton or Obama.I, for one, would love to see both the Dem and Rep parties implode into several fractured parties, where coalitions are formed during primaries to present a few nominees for national selection.I’d also like to see an instant runoff system, which naturally favors underdog candidates.Then again, I’m just a foaming-at-the-mouth liberal. 🙂

By: Jimmy

Jimmy — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:39:30 +0000

..and we go back to a one party system for 16 years.

Even if it's the Democrats, this is the single most terrifying idea I have ever seen. As nice as it would be to see all of the above problems solved, I don't think that the Democrats are immune to the typical political diseases of corruption and incompetence. There should always be an effective opposition, to take control when the party in power begins to get stupid, and at minimum to keep the ruling party honest.

By: Hank Roberts

Hank Roberts — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 12:09:15 +0000

I think the key is to appeal to the illiterate voters.Imagine the bumpersticker:Gore ObamaIllustration, a raging bull chasing after some guy in a robe with a big bushy beard ….I mean, the key is to confuse the hell out of people, right?

By: J-Dog

J-Dog — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:24:45 +0000

Unicorn! And lots of rainbows and balloons!ps: Coturnix – I am surprised you did not suggest the Democratic White Knight Strategy: The convention is deadlocked, tempers have flared, when someone, call him John Edwa5rds, comes to the rescue as the Dem Candidate.THEN, we all get ponies, or unicorns and balloons! And then you get to tell me :”I told you so”. I know that you want to.

By: Maria

Maria — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 11:20:42 +0000

While I’m not a Hillary supporter, I think it’s unfair to say that a highly contested election where she manages to win the nomination would “draw people away” from the process and eventually lose the race. If Hillary wins, Obama should support her openly, regardless of whether he is her running mate.Or should Hillary just withdraw altogether because she lost in some states? This is still an open race. And I hope Obama wins it.

By: Coturnix

Coturnix — Wed, 05 Mar 2008 10:11:58 +0000

And a pony!