If I don't like a particular choice on the ballot, I don't take my vote and go home. I take my vote and find a better.

If there is no better choice, I write one in.

My vote is not a ball, and my rights and responsibilities are not a game I'm playing with you.

Speaking of responsibilities....

Anyone who is concerned about losing liberal votes might want to consider that possibility BEFORE putting a neo-liberal on the ballot.

If you want the votes, put someone on the ballot who can earn them.

Those who think they can use the fear card to bully me into feeling like I have no choice but to vote for a lesser evil are destined to fail.

Those who think they can deflect blame for losses onto those who wouldn't be bullied are welcome to meet me in person. I'm not going "home" or anywhere else. I'll shove their blame game right back down their throats.

You want votes for something or somebody? EARN them.