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So here is my question RE: The Party System Dannymac Send a noteboard - 25/05/2010 08:29:52 PM
As they gain ground in multiple states to the point where they may actually be a viable third party in the next Presidential election, I find myself torn. I understand that if the Tea Party gets the requisite votes (to be fair, I have only heard of them actively pursuing them in some regions) to appear on the Ballet, there is a real chance that they could siphon some votes away from the GOP, which would basically put Obama easily in the White House again.

I have a little extra money this year that I was considering donating to the political process. It won't dent the budgets of the Dems or the GOP, but I'm guessing the Tea Party can use every cent it gets.

If I donate money to the Tea Party, but vote Democratic, am I simply being creative in how I vote with my pocketbook, or am I cynically abusing the two party system?
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So here is my question RE: The Party System Dannymac - 25/05/2010 08:29:52 PM 658 Views
They do ballet as well? *NM* Camilla - 25/05/2010 09:16:21 PM 218 Views
I would watch that. smaug - 25/05/2010 10:29:46 PM 502 Views
They all do *NM* BlackAdder - 25/05/2010 10:49:34 PM 183 Views
You do realize Obama's not running this year... Legolas - 25/05/2010 10:44:22 PM 483 Views
I don't believe any of them have won on the Tea Party ballet random thoughts - 25/05/2010 11:09:26 PM 475 Views
Question that might possibly reveal my ignorance in following the Tea Party hoopla... TaskmasterJack - 25/05/2010 11:17:48 PM 481 Views
Kind of off topic, but still related. callandor1000 - 26/05/2010 06:34:28 AM 471 Views
It's a method of showing dissatisfaction. Ghavrel - 26/05/2010 06:44:39 AM 431 Views
Re: It's a method of showing dissatisfaction. callandor1000 - 26/05/2010 07:01:03 AM 505 Views
it's more than just showing dissatisfaction moondog - 26/05/2010 07:43:31 AM 473 Views
That would be stupid Cannoli - 26/05/2010 07:52:41 AM 478 Views
Re: It's a method of showing dissatisfaction. Camilla - 27/05/2010 05:39:53 PM 442 Views
Re: It's a method of showing dissatisfaction. callandor1000 - 27/05/2010 07:47:11 PM 476 Views
Re: It's a method of showing dissatisfaction. Camilla - 27/05/2010 07:49:35 PM 433 Views
Re: Kind of off topic, but still related. BlackAdder - 26/05/2010 07:41:57 AM 478 Views
the tea party is not going to be a lasting national movement, but if you want to donate, go ahead moondog - 26/05/2010 07:48:41 AM 453 Views
Yes, that is what happens. I gave to Ron Paul & I've received dozens of e-mails from the GOP Cannoli - 26/05/2010 08:31:17 AM 416 Views
All you need to know about the Two Party System BlackAdder - 26/05/2010 07:51:30 AM 614 Views
It does seem a little ethically shady, to answer your real question. Joel - 26/05/2010 08:18:20 AM 434 Views
According to the left, the Tea Party movement is funded by corporations & the wealthy. Cannoli - 26/05/2010 08:21:46 AM 482 Views
the word party has caused a lot of confusion random thoughts - 26/05/2010 02:29:07 PM 473 Views
They have raised House candidates in at least one region, independent of the GOP. Dannymac - 26/05/2010 09:08:37 PM 477 Views
That sounds like a terrible waste of money to me. Buy yourself something nice. *NM* Tim - 26/05/2010 08:24:09 AM 189 Views
Or, you know, give it to doctors without borders. *NM* Camilla - 26/05/2010 11:30:14 PM 180 Views
It's a tad immoral but it is your money, bad strategy though Isaac - 26/05/2010 08:40:10 AM 415 Views
Seems pretty unethical to me. *NM* snoopcester - 26/05/2010 11:36:45 AM 185 Views
A move worthy of the people you usually denounce. *NM* Vodalus - 26/05/2010 10:39:05 PM 204 Views
The Tea Party just ain't you, Danny Danu - 27/05/2010 05:10:45 AM 407 Views
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