I think my soul will die a little if I join their ranks, but I really want to vote for Ron Paul in the primaries. I think he is our best shot at a decent president.
2007-06-23 18:08:58 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Ron Paul makes a lot of sense especially for a Republican, but it depends on where you live if it makes a difference.
You can volunteer for him and even start a Democrats for Ron Paul group where you live and that could help even more than switching.
2007-06-23 19:11:47 · answer #1 · answered by Mike H 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you think that Ron Paul is the best chance we have at a decent president then do everything in your power to support him. If that means joining the republican party in order to show your support for him as a candidate then that's what you have to do. It doesn't mean you can't vote for the next best candidate come election time, but it does mean you get to influence who the "major" choices will be. I also support Ron Paul. But I'm not willing to give up my registered Libertarian status. That's just me though. If Ron Paul were on the ticket as a republican I'd vote for him, but if not I'd prefer to show my solidarity with the Libertarians. Do what feels right.
2007-06-23 19:31:22 · answer #2 · answered by Bigsky_52 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think part of life is separating our soul from the way it is. Because it's just the way it is.
We have a 2 party system. Many young people hate this. When I was voting in the first Clinton election, I wanted to vote for Ross Perot. He seemed like a voice of reason to me, then...
What we got, because of Ross Perot, was Bill Clinton. Some are okay with that.
But if Ron Paul, the Libertarian, thought 3rd party was the way to go, he'd be running 3rd party. And if you have to register Republican to vote in the primaries, and you want to vote for Ron Paul, then...
Get to it. No one will make you vote for a Republican in the general election, if you don't want to.
2007-06-23 18:34:39 · answer #3 · answered by Shrink 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In my state you can vote in either primary you choose. If the laws are different where you live, then I would strongly suggest that you join the Republican Party in order to vote for Ron Paul. Voting should have more to do with your conscience than your affiliation.
This season, as in every season, both parties are fielding the same hacks that they always do (they just have different names and faces). Ron Paul is quite different.
2007-06-23 18:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by Jesus Jones 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
You have already asked this question - only using a different method.
What is your point, really? Are you republican, or democrat. or "other"? As a matter of reflective thought, it actually appears you want it both ways... maybe, a bit confused? Alas! we have a two party system in this country, when it comes right down to it. The more 'partys' the more mass confusion, and less chance of actually getting a good candidate elected. Look at the history of our elections, let that speak for itself.
2007-06-23 19:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by Ro40rd 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It may be a good sacrifice for your nation to do, but I don't think it is necessary, as RP would never pass... The ones rhar REALLY control the nominations are not the peoples, but the corporate individuals... Sadly. But I do agree, that in order to change a system, better be inside such system.
Good luck!
2007-06-24 04:45:31 · answer #6 · answered by Jedi squirrels 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Republicans are not evil, just some of the members. It's same for the Democrats. If they were as evil as some say, Ron Paul wouldn't be a member. If you join maybe you should help some of us throw out the Neo cons.
2007-06-23 18:18:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 2⤋
Check with your election office, in my state you just say what primary you want and that is which one you vote in. On the actual election day if he makes it that far you can just go ahead and vote for him, they don't ask party affiliation.
2007-06-23 18:36:41 · answer #8 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Joining the Republicans is no different than joining the Democrats. They are both populated by good people, but dominated by the extreme few. Your soul will cringe just by being a part of our corrupt political system so, if you're going to do it, do it for a good reason. If you believe in Ron Paul, do it.
2007-06-23 18:15:38 · answer #9 · answered by Farly the Seer 5 · 2⤊ 4⤋
Do you have to join to vote in the primary? In my state, you just have to pick one primary to attend and only one. You don't have to join a party.
Ron Paul will be utterly destroyed by the republican hate machine if he starts gaining. Do you remember how crazy we thought Ross Perot was when he said the Bushes were tampering with his daughter's wedding? Now that we know all about the bush crime family, it's plausible.
2007-06-23 18:14:02 · answer #10 · answered by t jefferson 3 · 3⤊ 3⤋