Chiro Tom5

You are so right - I posted a similiar idea a couple of weeks ago. I have been voting for a minor party for over 20 years (in Australia), and many people see it as a wasted vote. But this year we now have FIVE senators in parliament, and are coming to be seen as a viable third party. It has taken time, but we are getting there.

So tell all your friends to vote with their conscience - don't waste your vote for the 'least bad'.

I agree with you, ChiroTom, and everyone who has replied.  I wouldn't trust any US candidate who has gained media attention, because it appears one has to sign ones soul away for that.  We have a range of honest men and women running for President, including the very noteworthy Dr. Paul.  I would just love to see one of them get a landslide victory--and we shouldn't give up just because the media won't help!  Let's spread the word ourselves and vote for Dr. Paul.  At the end of the melee in November, if one of the big names wins, let's look at the invisible candidates and see who is the winner among them, and declare that person "the unofficial but honest President."  What do you think?

I have been a Ron Paul supporter for years and was thrilled when he joined the presidential race this year.  He has suspended his campaign, not ended it, so he could still get the nomination, although this is highly unlikely.  I think all Ron Paul supporters and freedom lovers in general should pick up a candidate and unite behind them.  We have a force of millions to put to good use here.  If that choice is writing in Dr. Paul, that is great, but we need to unite.

I must admit, I hadn't heard of the Constitution Party and had planned to write in Ron Paul.  I've been scanning the web site and so far like what I see.  Thanks Papa Lee for posting the info.  I'm going to do a lot more reading.

I would like to write in Ron Paul, I don't know that that is possible in every state.  I also don't know that Chuck Baldwin in on the ballot in every state.  If so, I'm still torn between the two, as one is on the ballot, one is not.  If EVERY RP supporter is going to write in RP, rather than vote for CB, I'm in, as I'd rather have RP.  If not, I'll have to vote for Chuck Baldwin.  I believe this has to be a concerted effort to get the most out of every vote.  

“The moral and constitutional obligations of our representatives in Washington are to protect our liberty, not coddle the world, precipitating no-win wars, while bringing bankruptcy and economic turmoil to our people." ~ Ron Paul

“The Constitution was written to restrain the government, never to restrain the people.” ~ Ron Paul

AMEN!!!  

Amen, Reverend Alan, amen.

You nailed it--behind corporate irresponsibility are irresponsible and immoral (or even amoral) individuals. The current laws of the U.S. largely protect these irresponsible, immoral/amoral individuals acting under the guise of "the corporation." And people like me, who have lived near Washington, DC for most of our lives know only too well the continual stories about the revolving door between Federal Government positions and people from executive ranks of powerful corporations (the USDOD, the USFDA, and the USDA are the most egregious examples, IMO).

I believe that the U.S. Government is very near to being irretrievably "broken," and it sure as "h-e-double-hockey-sticks" needs to be fixed (before critical mass is reached)!

heavenlycoconuts,

Love, love your screen name--and, yes, coconut oil is so-o-o heavenly!

You said, "However, with electronic (black box voting), I suspect that the election results will be rigged and 'Evil Thing One' or 'Evil Thing Two' will be declared a winner.  Still I plan to vote my conscience just for the satisfaction of knowing I did the right thing by I making an informed choice and standing on principle."

I agree with you--the electronic voting machines are easily rigged and my belief is that the outcome of the so-called election will most likely be whatever the hidden, but very powerful, "ruling elite" want it to be. I, too, have no other choice but to write in the candidate of my choice, Dr. Ron Paul. Wasted vote? I think not--I, too, will have followed my conscience. Thanks to all others who have posted as well that they will write in Dr. Paul's name. And also to those who have not posted but will vote the same way.

BTW, check the candidates for the U.S. Congress in your state. You might find a Ron Paul supporter running for office. In my state, Maryland, there are two such candidates (in different districts)!

But, wouldn't it be wonderful if the "high-odds horse" actually won?!? (My fondest dream come true!)

Lynn