0 is not equal to -1 or +1. A non vote, does not add a vote to anyone’s count. A vote for a third party candidate adds an equal number to both parties tally, zero. I voted for Jeb Bush in the primary. I voted third party in the general.Mind explaining the math? I want to understand you.
Okay, that kind of makes sense, but the problem with that is it was binary, there was no third party in the equation, so taking out your vote meant you have no control over the only two viable options. That is the same as saying you think Trump winning or Hillary winning were equal in value. If you didn’t think one was more aligned with Church teaching on the issues, then you voted according to your principles, if you thought Trump was more aligned, then you threw out any chance of him realizing the Church’s stances on those issues, and went against your principles.0 is not equal to -1 or +1. A non vote, does not add a vote to anyone’s count. A vote for a third party candidate adds an equal number to both parties tally, zero.
Numerically, they are. As to who is aligned more with my principles, that is a tough one as neither is close enough for me to consider. It would be a like a choice between two demons, Moloch or Mammon, in this case. Since you did not quote the Church, allow me:That is the same as saying you think Trump winning or Hillary winning were equal in value.
Also:The voter may decide to take the extraordinary step of not voting for any candidate or, after careful deliberation, may decide to vote for the candidate deemed less likely to advance such a morally flawed position and more likely to pursue other authentic human goods.
I know we have a two-party system, something I believe must change and it is a change I will work for. There is a sense in which we are worse of than Korea, in that our division is not geographical. We are not separated twins. We are insane, as a country, with a dual personality, and becoming worse every year.These decisions should take into account a candidate’s commitments, character, integrity, and ability to influence a given issue. In the end, this is a decision to be made by each Catholic guided by a conscience formed by Catholic moral teaching.
It was possible you just weren’t properly informed on what Trump’s position was on abortion, same-sex marriage, marriage and the family, euthanasia, religious liberty, healthcare in regard to contraception and abortificients, stem cell research, human cloning, school choice, the list could go on.As to who is aligned more with my principles, that is a tough one as neither is close enough for me to consider.
If by informed, you meant believed him, you are right. Remember, this is his first elected office and I can’t count how many lies I remember during the election. From the post above, “These decisions should take into account a candidate’s commitments, character, integrity.”It was possible you just weren’t properly informed on what Trump’s position was on abortion…
Wow. Let’s take that statement in, folks. So if you lived in Germany in 1939, you’d support Hitler, right? Or Stalin in 1933 Russia? Or Idi Amin? or Pol Pot? or Mao?I support the President. I did not vote for him, and he disgusts me on nearly every level, but he is our duly elected president, so by virtue of that alone I support him.
Wait wait wait you can’t compare trump to Hitler.Wow. Let’s take that statement in, folks. So if you lived in Germany in 1939, you’d support Hitler
You have to be kidding. Trump is almost completely ignorant. We saw that in the debates, and we’re seeing it now every day. Trump speaking in Israel: “I just came here from the Middle East.” Hello!!! Israel is IN the Middle East!!! The nuclear triad? Trump hadn’t a clue. The fact that NATO is not a club where members pay dues? Nope. He doesn’t get that either. Matter of fact, he doesn’t get ANYTHING! He has no clue. The average guy (or woman) off the street would do a better job.Let us dispel with this fiction that Trump doesn’t know what he’s doing. He knows exactly what he’s doing.
Not that it relates to his presidency, but multiple wives and affairs are mortal sins.Wait wait wait you can’t compare trump to Hitler.
Give a list of what Trump has done that is Mortal Sin?
What??? Have you been living under a rock???they are finding nothing on Trump anyway.
Ignorant means lacking knowledge.rump is almost completely ignorant.
Ok he has a past.ot that it relates to his presidency, but multiple wives and affairs are mortal sins.
Which position is that? He’s had a couple different–opposing–positions. Could it be–gasp!–that he really doesn’t care and simply takes the most expedient position?It was possible you just weren’t properly informed on what Trump’s position was on abortion