Why NOT to vote Republican

[iris lilies]

Vitamin D and zinc are well-known immune system boosters. Hardly controversial.

In hindsight, the whole of international media was complicit in spreading questionable COVID 19 information, probably at the behest of their governments.

but yet, the Biden administration is going after him.

I would like to see a little humility from President Biden and his henchmen at the CDC, who are also Donald Trump‘s henchmen.

[Tiam]

Here's why TO VOTE REPUBLICAN! For the Primaries. I switched my party to Republican. Why? Because I can't vote to nominate the Republican runner. If I switch I can. I encourage everyone who REALLY wants a certain egomaniac from gaining office AGAIN, to switch NOW! Maybe if enough people switch, we can change the tide. You can vote for WHOEVER you want come the actual Presidential election, but I can't stand the idea of a certain someone coming back into power. This is my small step to try and stop that. Not that I'm thrilled with the other runners, but way out ahead of the pack, I DO NOT WANT this maniac back in office.

[iris lilies]

Here's why TO VOTE REPUBLICAN! For the Primaries. I switched my party to Republican. Why? Because I can't vote to nominate the Republican runner. If I switch I can. I encourage everyone who REALLY wants a certain egomaniac from gaining office AGAIN, to switch NOW! Maybe if enough people switch, we can change the tide. You can vote for WHOEVER you want come the actual Presidential election, but I can't stand the idea of a certain someone coming back into power. This is my small step to try and stop that. Not that I'm thrilled with the other runners, but way out ahead of the pack, I DO NOT WANT this maniac back in office.

This is fine advice and I concur.

[LDAHL]

Here's why TO VOTE REPUBLICAN! For the Primaries. I switched my party to Republican. Why? Because I can't vote to nominate the Republican runner. If I switch I can. I encourage everyone who REALLY wants a certain egomaniac from gaining office AGAIN, to switch NOW! Maybe if enough people switch, we can change the tide. You can vote for WHOEVER you want come the actual Presidential election, but I can't stand the idea of a certain someone coming back into power. This is my small step to try and stop that. Not that I'm thrilled with the other runners, but way out ahead of the pack, I DO NOT WANT this maniac back in office.

This illustrates one of the problems with the open primary system. People interfering in the choices of a party they have no connection to. Crossover voting like you suggest was long a tool used by the Democratic political machine in Chicago. The hijacking of a party’s primary by MAGA idiots with little regard for that party’s basic philosophy. Guys like Bernie Sanders running in the primaries of a party he never pretended to be part of. Democrats spending millions in Republican primaries in support of candidates they hope will be weaker general election opponents. One party trying to force states to change primary schedules to benefit a current incumbent.

I personally think we got better quality candidates in the days of the smoke filled room.

[catherine]

Here's why TO VOTE REPUBLICAN! For the Primaries. I switched my party to Republican. Why? Because I can't vote to nominate the Republican runner. If I switch I can. I encourage everyone who REALLY wants a certain egomaniac from gaining office AGAIN, to switch NOW! Maybe if enough people switch, we can change the tide. You can vote for WHOEVER you want come the actual Presidential election, but I can't stand the idea of a certain someone coming back into power. This is my small step to try and stop that. Not that I'm thrilled with the other runners, but way out ahead of the pack, I DO NOT WANT this maniac back in office.

Yes, see my thread on Chris Christie. From a strategic point of view, I would vote for him in the primaries. Would I switch parties to do so? Of course. Biden's pretty much a shoo-in for the Dems and I don't think he's doing a bad job.

[JaneV2.0]

but yet, the Biden administration is going after him.

I would like to see a little humility from President Biden and his henchmen at the CDC, who are also Donald Trump‘s henchmen.

Yeah--I don't want a government, local or national, telling me what to think or how to think or when they can shut down my First Amendment right to criticize their pet alphabet agencies, which don't seem to have the public's interests at heart.

[LDAHL]

Yeah--I don't want a government, local or national, telling me what to think or how to think or when they can shut down my First Amendment right to criticize their pet alphabet agencies, which don't seem to have the public's interests at heart.

How about such attempts at chilling moves like that creepy “bias registry” they’re setting up in Minnesota?

[jp1]

How about such attempts at chilling moves like that creepy “bias registry” they’re setting up in Minnesota?

Considering that it's only the collection of data about incidents, not individuals, it's not particularly chilling. Except maybe to the people who want to pretend that certain demographics aren't targets of hate crimes.

[LDAHL]

Considering that it's only the collection of data about incidents, not individuals, it's not particularly chilling. Except maybe to the people who want to pretend that certain demographics aren't targets of hate crimes.

So, the State Department of Human Rights will compile a database of unsubstantiated allegations, subject to review and interpretation only by itself. They say they will use this “information” to “fight hate”. By this, I’m pretty sure they won’t be mandating love. They will use it to agitate for additional funding and to punish or embarrass municipalities, companies or individuals reluctant to get with their program. Maybe they can eventually set up commissions or tribunals to prosecute recalcitrant bakers. What could possibly go wrong with such a noble endeavor?

[jp1]

So, the State Department of Human Rights will compile a database of unsubstantiated allegations, subject to review and interpretation only by itself. They say they will use this “information” to “fight hate”. By this, I’m pretty sure they won’t be mandating love. They will use it to agitate for additional funding and to punish or embarrass municipalities, companies or individuals reluctant to get with their program. Maybe they can eventually set up commissions or tribunals to prosecute recalcitrant bakers. What could possibly go wrong with such a noble endeavor?

I suppose you’re right. Maybe a better plan is to just blatantly use state power to go after people you hate, the way desantis has done with Disney. At least then it’s all up front and apparent to everyone. The only difference between the two is that desantis is going after someone who wants to be more kind and inclusive and Minnesota wants to reduce hate and evilness. But I guess the fans of evilness feel threatened by that.