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Aerows

(39,961 posts)
98. Shirk my duty?
Mon Apr 25, 2016, 07:33 PM
Apr 2016

I have absolutely no duty to vote for anybody than the person I choose to vote for. You won't be coming into the voting booth with me, either.

This attempted intellectual (not impressively attempted, either) bullying is about as effective on me as a sack of feathers. Let me know when the actual verbal pugilism begins, because right now? It is pretty damn lame.

As a solid D voter for the past 41 years, I will show up and vote. Guarenteed. Against Hills peacebird Apr 2016 #1
Just say you will be voting for the republican. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #2
No. Hills is the R light that I will not vote for. peacebird Apr 2016 #5
If you are going to vote in November and not for her if she wins, then you are voting R. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #7
Yours. You are pushing a corporatist warhawk. I have worked hard to get Bernie elected. if your peacebird Apr 2016 #20
This message was self-deleted by its author rjsquirrel Apr 2016 #119
LOL! Bro? How about a woman who believes Hill is the evil one peacebird Apr 2016 #121
What about the OP writer? artislife Apr 2016 #132
Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #24
I'll be voting for democrat - Bernie. 840high Apr 2016 #120
Republican or Republican light Skink Apr 2016 #3
Women dying in back alleys or not dying in back alleys, that is the choice, actually. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #4
And Hills is ok with limiting abortion rights as long as there is exception for moms health peacebird Apr 2016 #11
Not crazy about her either, but compared to the alternative, no brainer. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #35
What about the millions of women suffering and dying bjo59 Apr 2016 #32
Because President Trump will do less of that? MH1 Apr 2016 #111
Those women don't matter to 840high Apr 2016 #122
The planet is dying artislife Apr 2016 #133
As a 50 year old adult timmymoff Apr 2016 #6
In that case I will hope many will vote in your place to protect women, minorities, etc. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #10
In that case timmymoff Apr 2016 #15
They can't. artislife Apr 2016 #134
Third Way bullshit arguments, just like th Koch's wanted LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #45
I will ignore your insults and state this simply, EVEN if the choice was Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #48
There will be multiple candidates on the ballot that support women's rights. LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #56
But only two candidates can win, this is a known fact. By not voting for either you are Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #57
Again, when you've successfully passed a logic class let's talk again LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #62
Go ahead and explain to me cuz I am a dunce. YOu have two choice but choose neither and you Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #65
As I said below, endlessly repeating the same false statement doesn't make it any truer than LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #76
You have already acknowledged, in spite of asserting that there are only two choices Ghost Dog Apr 2016 #108
I'm with you. Laffy Kat Apr 2016 #82
Gotta be there to vote for down ticket Dems. lostnfound Apr 2016 #8
^THIS^ Aerows Apr 2016 #27
"living in a land of demockery" artislife Apr 2016 #136
It seems to be where we are at! Aerows Apr 2016 #138
Count on it artislife Apr 2016 #143
My state will not matter Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #9
Don't count on the independents if $hill is the candidate, because they are not democrats you know. insta8er Apr 2016 #12
So you will be voting R. Got it. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #14
I won't be voting anything, so you can put your judgmental attitude back to where you found it. insta8er Apr 2016 #19
By not participating you are absolutely voting R. And, I should add, shirking your responsibility. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #21
No he or she is not nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #30
I honestly think they smell disaster in the wind Aerows Apr 2016 #52
Whether Bernie does well or not does not matter at this point nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #59
Who is this we" you speak of , Oh Independent Journo? pkdu Apr 2016 #117
Ah personal attack nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #118
Not personal. Nothing wrong with supporting Bernie . Heck , my wife does... pkdu Apr 2016 #125
Yeah, whatever nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #127
Like a frothing at the mouth hound. artislife Apr 2016 #137
Thank You imari362 Apr 2016 #61
By voting for $hill I would be voting for a republican in disguise. By voting for Trump I would be insta8er Apr 2016 #31
No one has the responsibility Aerows Apr 2016 #33
Never took a logic class, did you? LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #51
It is logical to avoid your problems by not addressing them? Since when? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #54
If you don't understand that voting for candidate C does not add to candidate A's vote total LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #60
I straight up addressed my issues in this thread Aerows Apr 2016 #77
Busy thread, saw yours now. Easy peasy. You have two choices, one is the Democrat and one Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #85
Shirk my duty? Aerows Apr 2016 #98
You have two choices...NOTHING you can say will change that. LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #123
No we will not be Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #88
Then the question is are you talking, posting, expressing yourself in such a way so as to Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #90
No, nice try to get me stoned, lol Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #103
This concept of the secret ballot escapees the OP nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #112
Indeed so, and the poster is Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #128
Yup, she even thought she got me nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #129
They have claimed to be a Bernie supporter artislife Apr 2016 #139
Stop being dense. Those are not 840high Apr 2016 #124
Only adults can vote, so that seems a extraneous description of a voter. RadiationTherapy Apr 2016 #13
You bet, so which party are you voting for? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #16
I vote democratic. RadiationTherapy Apr 2016 #68
I'll be voting. Oh, and so did the Jury: In_The_Wind Apr 2016 #17
Think House and Senate majorities, Supreme Court to keep a president on the right track IADEMO2004 Apr 2016 #18
I Don't Believe A Word Hillary Says scottie55 Apr 2016 #22
Actually that is not the adult thing to do nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #23
You Can Vote, But It Won't Be Counted scottie55 Apr 2016 #25
Everybody should vote for their preferred candidate as dictated by their principles. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #26
The complete lack of faith in Hillary's integrity is what is stopping IdaBriggs Apr 2016 #28
maybe so but I doubt it as she would never get re-elected Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #37
Hello, how is the weather... nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #80
Okay, this is the second time in this thread Aerows Apr 2016 #114
Cruz and Trump would not outlaw abortion Art_from_Ark Apr 2016 #126
What is this with "shirking your duty" bullshit? artislife Apr 2016 #140
I will vote for the Democratic Nominee in November. I consider it a responsibility of citizenship Agnosticsherbet Apr 2016 #29
I support Hillary Demsrule86 Apr 2016 #34
Adults need to QUIT voting for warmongers. period! nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #36
Count another one who will shirk duty. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #38
Count another one that won't be responsible for Hillary's policies. You betcha! nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #43
So you will not be voting? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #67
Of course I will be voting. Haven't missed one in 40 years. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #141
"Shirking duty" was voting for the Iraq War lostnfound Apr 2016 #64
Correct. So again, in November, if Bernie loses, you have two choices. Which will it be? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #66
Oh you have many choices nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #69
No, you dont have many choices. If your two small children are fighting, is one of your choices Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #70
Now bring the children nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #75
You can go on and on and on and on, but what you cant do is refute my logical, factual Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #79
Actually it is not logical, or factual nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #91
I dont understand political science but it is YOU advocating sitting out the process? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #92
Nope, if you read *that it is your issue* nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #101
Keep avoiding the facts. Two choices, only two. Shit sandwich or bigger shit sandwich Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #102
So my choice is a shit sandwitch or a bigger one? nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #105
Uh, but alas we are back at my premise. since we agree one will kill your sister and one wont Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #107
You are using a straw man nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #109
Absolutely you can ignore them and many parenting books recommend doing just that lostnfound Apr 2016 #96
It is now official. Folks who take your attitude and that of the others here Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #99
LOL. The children whose futures will be non-existent if we make either of the 2 choices you suggest? Live and Learn Apr 2016 #144
Wow, you certainly do limit yourself. nt Live and Learn Apr 2016 #142
I will vote for the candidates that best advocate for the issues Beowulf Apr 2016 #39
If Hillary wins the nomination your choices will be her and GOP...it is that simple. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #41
Endlessly repeating the same false statement doesn't make it any truer than LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #72
How is it wrong? Are you actually saying you believe one of your choices as an adult is Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #74
Are you actually saying one of your choices as an adult is to vote for LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #83
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now you finally get it. One shit sandwich wont kill your sister in a back Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #87
Bon apetite on your shit sandwich. I'll order the chicken pesto that LondonReign2 Apr 2016 #95
That is not true Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #93
Maybe for you, Beowulf Apr 2016 #94
I will vote for whomever I please. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #40
Adults can vote My Good Babushka Apr 2016 #42
I am saying that as an adult you must vote. And you must vote for one of the two that Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #44
I don't agree with any of your premises. nt. My Good Babushka Apr 2016 #46
No thanks. Rass Apr 2016 #47
Got it, so you either vote FOR the GOP or sit it out and shirk your responsibility. Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #50
haha Rass Apr 2016 #63
Our responsibility is to vote our conscience. Period. polichick Apr 2016 #49
No, it is to vote and be a part of resolving the process. Just like your everyday problems in life Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #53
I stand by my position. polichick Apr 2016 #55
I stand by your position. Throd Apr 2016 #73
I do too Duckhunter935 Apr 2016 #97
You Can Smell the Authoritarianism noretreatnosurrender Apr 2016 #58
Yup and the beatings shall conitnue until that poor liquid horse flows to the ocean. nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #71
Oh, yeah! That's exactly what it is. It's Dolores Umbridge, that scold! lostnfound Apr 2016 #100
If Bernie or Hillary imari362 Apr 2016 #78
Sigh Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #81
I must be on OP's "ignore". TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #84
No, busy thread, tell me again and I will respond Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #86
Nuts. TheCowsCameHome Apr 2016 #89
I'll be voting my conscience. aikoaiko Apr 2016 #104
I have to wonder what happened to the adults in the room and their sense of responsibility dgauss Apr 2016 #106
I dont disagree...but if she wins, then we are where we are. right? Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #113
I've heard that rationale before. And then we are where we are. dgauss Apr 2016 #146
The parties are not giving people a reason to vote nadinbrzezinski Apr 2016 #116
People have different ideas on what responsibility means Marrah_G Apr 2016 #110
I dont think I did that but given the stakes are life and death for many, i might have, getting Jackie Wilson Said Apr 2016 #115
We will vote. artislife Apr 2016 #130
Real adults won't support the Hillaryan agenda ThePhilosopher04 Apr 2016 #131
Wow..this op makes me want to run out and vote for HRC. EndElectoral Apr 2016 #135
Bullshit Argument: Voting for a 3rd party (or writing in Sanders) is shirking responsibility. TalkingDog Apr 2016 #145
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