Musicwhore A-Z

I completely agree 'FE'. My biggest problem with the Democratic party is how COWARDICE they are when it comes to doing what we ELECT them to do. Believe me, I'm just as disgusted with them as I am the Republicans. Be that as it may, not voting ISN'T an option for me. It just comes down to the lesser of two evils I suppose ( ). Great comment. Thanks for responding.

skyline

Does the US not have independents?

FishlessExistence

They haven't been viable options in quite some time. Because money is such a big part of politics here, the independents don't do well as they're poorly funded compared to the Republican and Democratic parties. A lot of people view voting independent as essentially throwing away your vote.

skyline

That seems to be a common perception, it becomes a sort of self fulfulling-prophecy. Independents over here have done really well the past two elections. In the UK supporters of UKIP considered it a wasted vote, now UKIP is deemed a very possible threat. A little bit of confidence in an independent party can go a long way, your votes more than likely won't get them many seats but the more support they get the more they'll be seen as a liable option. It's similar to the bystander effect, if you want others to support independents you'll have to start supporting them yourself, regardless of the outcome a little bit more confidence put into a party you agree with is not a wasted vote. Voting for a party you don't care for on the other hand is.