The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Alex]

Except you aren't risking the whole game because under either scenario you lose (either the democrats are in charge and don't act as you think conservatives should or Republicans are in charge and don't act as you think conservatives should). In the two options you mention only one even offers course to "conservative" victory. Are you playing to win or playing to lose by fewer points?


Leo, I was suggesting that Republican failures would induce you to just not vote. I am suggesting that it is in you're long term interest to actively seek the defeat of Republicans in the short term.

As I've said before, I probably agree with McCain on more major policy issues than Obama. I just think the party has been such a failure that they have lost the privilege of control. So in the short term I will actively pursue revoking that control. If they can later convince me of there sincerity I'll again consider their candidates; or, if when given full control Democrats do equally poorly I'll consider it a toss up again.