How do you plan on surviving the 2016 elections?

CPT Jack Durish — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:15:45 -0500

Ideology has replaced old fashioned politics, the vitriol is boiling over, and the primaries are just getting started. Will We the People survive until November?

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Feb 1 at 2016 12:23 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:23:08 -0500

Same as always. Study the candidates and try to make the most responsible choice possible.

Response by SrA Marlin Taylor made Feb 1 at 2016 12:25 PM

SrA Marlin Taylor — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:25:26 -0500

I have already put several hours of time into rallying and trying to talk people into voting for the candidate I want to win.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Feb 1 at 2016 12:29 PM

SSG Gerhard S. — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:29:35 -0500

By giving no credence to the silly RepubloCrat Reindeer games, and voting Libertarian.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 12:29 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:29:51 -0500

Always study the candidates and vote for the canadidate I like the best. Just don't complain if you don't vote.

Response by SSG Brian Kresge made Feb 1 at 2016 12:31 PM

SSG Brian Kresge — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:31:53 -0500

As a member of the Guard, I can and do run for office. I'm a member of a party and have been endorsed each time, but my primary loyalty ends up being to veterans and service members. It makes it very difficult to embrace the binary spectrum definitions of politics as "left" vs. "right."

I wish the system didn't focus so heavily on broad ideological differences and focused on a tight examination of specific plans and policy goals. That's how I run (probably why I lose).

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 12:42 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:42:46 -0500

I always study the candidates, occasionally donate, and most often choose a favorite of each party. This cycle I am supporting Hillary Clinton for the Democratic party and was supporting Lindsay Graham for the GOP. Since Graham dropped out, I'm studying more on John Katich, Chris Christie and Jeb Bush and will probably select one of them by the end of this month.

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 12:53 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:53:56 -0500

Is there any chance 2020 is any better?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 1 at 2016 3:47 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:47:32 -0500

Bourbon.

Response by Capt Mark Strobl made Feb 1 at 2016 4:45 PM

Capt Mark Strobl — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 16:45:02 -0500

We jettisoned the television three years ago. It's made it very challenging to follow sports. However, it's provided a wonderful break from political issues. I am reading (non-illustrated stuff) much more and taking up anything in print. Sure, I am still subject to slant. However, the candidates' profiles are much clearer in print --vice "high def."

Response by CPO Tim Dickey made Feb 1 at 2016 9:34 PM

CPO Tim Dickey — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 21:34:44 -0500

By drinking adult beverages and going to bed afterward. Hopefully, I won't have a hangover the next day, CPT Jack Durish.

Response by SSgt Christopher Brose made Feb 2 at 2016 12:40 AM

SSgt Christopher Brose — Tue, 02 Feb 2016 00:40:19 -0500

I studiously avoid watching or listening to the news. I still get exposed to far more information and lunacy than I would like, so it's not like I'm completely ignorant -- but it's not for lack of trying.