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Originally Posted by BlueK
1. Lives in a state like Utah or Texas where the outcome isn't even close to being in doubt.
2. Hates Obama but barely hates McCain a little less.
3. Is pretty sure McCain isn't going to win.
3. Would prefer one of the third party candidates but votes for McCain anyway out of fear of Obama.
Makes me wonder if people this irrational should even be allowed to vote. There couldn't be a better definition of throwing away your vote than following the pattern above. Funny thing is, this probably describes 70% of McCain voters on Cougarboard - maybe I shouldn't be surprised.
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Please explain why you think this pattern of behavior is irrational. Just sayin' so don't make it so.
You claim there couldn't be a better definition of throwing away your vote. Really? How about these "definitions":
1. Not voting
2. Voting for Nader in the state of Utah.
3. Voting for the Constitution Party candidate in the State of California
I think all three of those are better "definitions" of throwing away your vote than the one you gave which is voting for a major party candidate even though you aren't 100% enamored with that candidate.