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In reply to the discussion: Take the pledge not to support right wing candidates in 2016 [View all]Ramses
(721 posts)8. If a candidate holds ANY of these positions, they are republicans
And if you think I or any other person is going to vote because "it can be worse", you are mistaken. That is an extremely poor persuasive argument. Things are getting worse EVERY DAY already, and its happening under a Democratic President. If we put up a candidate who will be more of the same garbage, millions will continue to slide into poverty, more wars. We cant afford that
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So you'd prefer a Republican who supports all of them to a Dem who supports one.
HERVEPA
Feb 2015
#17
f Ron Paul. it was a reason to ban during election season, now extended to other Libertarians
uppityperson
Feb 2015
#41
Of course, exactly what constitutes "holding" such a position is rather ambiguous.
Adrahil
Feb 2015
#26
NO!! You must pledge to agree with me on everything or I'll take my toys and go home!
CAG
Feb 2015
#34
I won't be supporting a right wing candidate - I'll be supporting Secretary Hillary Clinton
brooklynite
Feb 2015
#39
Pro choice, pro gay rights, pro progressive taxation, pro Social Security...
brooklynite
Feb 2015
#56
I think we need to look at the GOOD side of having all these political purists...
brooklynite
Feb 2015
#59