Made my decision for President, using a rationale that is distressing

[werepossum]

Then you're suggesting that "nobody" should be in office. The POTUS is a position that needs to be filled by someone. It is up to you to decide who fills it. Some places actually offer a "None of the Above" vote (Nevada for example) on ballots. People still have to go and place an X on the ballot for that to count though. Sadly, there's no way of distinguishing between NOTA votes (which is what you two are suggesting) and lazy people unless that option is on the ballot. In the absence, I'm still of the opinion that placing a vote is better than placing no vote.

If nothing else, it shows the two parties that you are willing to come out and vote if properly induced. At least the losing party has to think about that, for although it's true that the two parties are more alike than not, it still matters enormously which is in power - to them anyway.

 

[OBLAMA2009]

This has to be the worst pair of candidates in my voting lifetime. I don't think either candidate is presidential material. Obama won't hesitate to expand government and pander to foreign leaders, both of which weaken the nation, and has not fulfilled promises he made that he COULD have fulfilled (transparent administration, e.g.). He let the bankers call the shots during the financial crisis. Romney cannot even acknowledge it might be OK to raise taxes on the very wealthy even just a little, although I am encouraged that he has a fiscal conservative as a running mate.

In cases like this, when both candidates are lacking, I think the best option is to replace the current guy. A change in administration disrupts things and it eliminates momentum that would lead to more of the same.

Obama has not earned another term, and that above all is the reason I will vote for his opponent. The more turnover, the more that elected officials respect the average citizen and will act more appropriately. The middle class is shrinking, is suffering, and yet they keep re-electing the same people over and over. There needs to be more turnover.

This should apply at every level. People who do not deserve re-election should not be re-elected even if the opponent is not particularly appealing.

some people would argue that electing romney is voting to continue the bush policies that led to so many problems, which pretty much shoots down your reasoning. if you gave the republicans 8 years to ruin the country dont you think it would be fair to give obama at least 8 years to clean up their mess?

 

[boomerang]

This has to be the worst pair of candidates in my voting lifetime. I don't think either candidate is presidential material. Obama won't hesitate to expand government and pander to foreign leaders, both of which weaken the nation, and has not fulfilled promises he made that he COULD have fulfilled (transparent administration, e.g.). He let the bankers call the shots during the financial crisis. Romney cannot even acknowledge it might be OK to raise taxes on the very wealthy even just a little, although I am encouraged that he has a fiscal conservative as a running mate.

In cases like this, when both candidates are lacking, I think the best option is to replace the current guy. A change in administration disrupts things and it eliminates momentum that would lead to more of the same.

Obama has not earned another term, and that above all is the reason I will vote for his opponent. The more turnover, the more that elected officials respect the average citizen and will act more appropriately. The middle class is shrinking, is suffering, and yet they keep re-electing the same people over and over. There needs to be more turnover.

This should apply at every level. People who do not deserve re-election should not be re-elected even if the opponent is not particularly appealing.

A wise decision and one I feel you won't regret.

 

[OneOfTheseDays]

What the OP has proven is that he is not only woefully uninformed but dangerously stupid.

You don't vote for the opposition party just because you're unhappy with the current President without taking a serious hard look at their positions. Their positions, in this case, happen to be almost identical to the ones that are largely responsible for the mess we are in today.

 

[kranky]

Well, this thread turned out to be a lot different than I imagined. Don't think there's anything I can add to the thoughful replies at this point.

 

[Socio]

The easy way to do it;

Obama's track record shows he has failed abysmally as president.

Romney is an unknown quantity as president.

When picking between a known failure and a unknown quantity, you always go with the unknown quantity!

Why?

The unknown quantity represents the only chance for improvement.

 

[Agent11]

That's a load of crap. Obama turned things around, then the Republicans got a hold of the congress and started to impede ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING.

 

[ivwshane]

The easy way to do it;

Obama's track record shows he has failed abysmally as president.

Romney is an unknown quantity as president.

When picking between a known failure and a unknown quantity, you always go with the unknown quantity!

Why?

The unknown quantity represents the only chance for improvement.

In what way has he been a failure?

 

[Capt Caveman]

What the OP has proven is that he is not only woefully uninformed but dangerously stupid.

You don't vote for the opposition party just because you're unhappy with the current President without taking a serious hard look at their positions. Their positions, in this case, happen to be almost identical to the ones that are largely responsible for the mess we are in today.

This. OP is basing his decision on ignorance. At least, do some research and learn a little about the candidates.

 

[her209]

although I am encouraged that he has a fiscal conservative as a running mate.

You must be on crack.

 

[Socio]

If you are still undecided then this should help you make up your mind, you can now watch the box office success 2016 Obama's America documentary on the net here;

http://butthurt.co/obama/2016/