Binary choice, Historic, Most important election in our lifetime, What cliche are you tired of in the 2016 race to the bottom?

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS It was a similar statement that led into the phrase "binary choice" that prompted my question. Kill me now.

MSG (Join to see) - I've always despised the "binary choice" thing, simply because I can always ACTIVELY abstain, or vote for someone else.

We don't use a direct popular vote set-up, either nationally, or at the state level, so my vote individually has little impact on the two major party candidates. People in "safe states" can freely vote third party without risking swaying the tide, while those of us in "purple" states should vote for candidates we want regardless and not be guilted into voting for the lesser of evils.

I agree with this. I hate the idea that a third party candidate can't be elected... but only because people keep saying that. Unfortunately I also happen to think it's true, which makes it even worse.

Sgt Chris Lima - It's not even a case of "can't get elected."

Get enough votes and it changes the way the other parties react. "If" a third party were to get 20% of the vote, you can bet that the two major parties would adjust their platforms to try and get those voters back. They would shift from extremes to more moderate positions.

Using the political surveys as an example. I agree with R about 55% of the time and D about 45% of the time. I'm not going to vote for someone I disagree with 45-55% of the time (R-D resp). That just doesn't make sense.

CPT Kurk Harris I was wondering what EC meant. Thank you.

LTC Kevin B. In line with that is the usual cliched retort that voting for the lesser of two evils is still voting for evil.