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NightTrain Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 06:56 PM
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It's official: I'm a Democrat again

When I registered to vote in 1996, I changed my party affiliation from Democrat to Green and kept it that way for the '98, '00, and '02 elections. (Not that it's anyone's business, but I voted a straight Democratic ticket last year despite my party affiliation.)

However, when I registered to vote today, I listed my party affiliation as Democrat. Not that I've softened my opinion of the DLC or anything like that. But I do want to be able to vote in the primary. So, as of today, for the first time in seven years, I'm once again a Democrat.

Just in case anyone cares....
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Wetzelbill Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 06:58 PM
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1. I stayed Dem but think Green for the most part
Glad to have you back!
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Deja Q Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 07:08 PM
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4. I vote Dem yet I think Green...
Edited on Wed Oct-15-03 07:09 PM by HypnoToad
What that says about my psyche and mental status is up for grabs though. I'd rather vote my conscience, but I end up voting for the lesser evil in the end because as well all know, good never wins. Maybe that means I'm also killing good by not voting for it. Oh well, in the end we lose anyway. (Please consider, I'm speaking only of myself.)

I'll be a PROUD Dem if Kucinich becomes nominated. I really should change my affiliation just to cast my vote for him, if it isn't too late.

To me, a moderate Dem is as bad as a repuke. They'll support corporate interests, but with "restrictions". The next time a puke comes in, the "restrictions" are removed. Corporate america has far too much control as it is and is doing everything and more to ensure We, The People get shut out for good.
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UrbScotty Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 06:58 PM
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2. Cheers, fellow Democrat!
Welcome back!

:toast:
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WannaJumpMyScooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 06:59 PM
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3. Thanks for reminding me. I am currently a Republican
for voting in primaries, since they have been more important in the last 10 years or so.
I need to switch back again.
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mbartko Donating Member (199 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 07:50 PM
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5. Why not stay there...
and vote for the worst guy, in your opinion?

Sorry, come to think of it, that sounds more like a neocon trick.
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WannaJumpMyScooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 08:23 PM
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6. because in NY there has not been a Democratic Primary
since, what... 1992? The repukes have them all the time.
This way I get to vote against the right to lifers and such at all levels in government, and hopefully keep them out of the general election, where idiots might vote them in.

But now, with a Democratic Primary looming... my vote is more important still.

BTW, some of the primaries I voted in were decided by less than a dozen votes. Very few people have time for county/local primaries.
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 09:08 PM
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7. Vote for the worst guy it the GOP primary?!?!
So, you're actually advocating he vote for Bush? You may want to reconsider that one.

BTW, welcome to DU, mbartko. :hi:
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WannaJumpMyScooter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 09:45 PM
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8. I knew what he meant... LOL
but, it is hard to choose sometimes.
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proud patriot Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Oct-15-03 10:16 PM
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9. Congrats
I did the same thing from green to Dem last March
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