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The [[2012]] [[US/president/election|US presidential election]] is currently looking very depressing, given that it will probably be a contest between near-right [[Barack Obama]] (incumbent) and whoever the GOP picks. If they pick a [[fundie]] nutcase like [[Michelle Bachmann]] or [[Rick Perry]], they will probably lose; if they pick a moderate or near-right candidate like [[Mitt Romney]], then it barely matters who wins. | The [[2012]] [[US/president/election|US presidential election]] is currently looking very depressing, given that it will probably be a contest between near-right [[Barack Obama]] (incumbent) and whoever the GOP picks. If they pick a [[fundie]] nutcase like [[Michelle Bachmann]] or [[Rick Perry]], they will probably lose; if they pick a moderate or near-right candidate like [[Mitt Romney]], then it barely matters who wins. | ||
| − | The only real hope is if a credible 3rd-party or independent candidate is able to make some headway. | + | The only real hope is if a credible 3rd-party or independent candidate is able to make some headway. |
| + | ==Independent Candidates== | ||
* [[Bob Hall]] - [http://vimeo.com/26753518 candidacy annountement (Vimeo)], [http://www.facebook.com/BobHall2012Campaign Facebook] | * [[Bob Hall]] - [http://vimeo.com/26753518 candidacy annountement (Vimeo)], [http://www.facebook.com/BobHall2012Campaign Facebook] | ||
** One argument to pick: he argues that taxes on corporations are ultimately passed on to individuals; this is bogus. If that were true, then corporate tax cuts would also be passed on to individuals, which is clearly not the case. (On the positive side, this argument at least makes some sense of the "[[FairTax]]" idea, even if it is based on an incorrect assumption.) | ** One argument to pick: he argues that taxes on corporations are ultimately passed on to individuals; this is bogus. If that were true, then corporate tax cuts would also be passed on to individuals, which is clearly not the case. (On the positive side, this argument at least makes some sense of the "[[FairTax]]" idea, even if it is based on an incorrect assumption.) | ||
| + | * [[Gary Johnson]] - [http://garyjohnson2012.com campaign site] | ||
| + | ** Wants to legalize cannabis | ||
| + | ** Seems to be [[libertarian]]-leaning but not anti-government; suggests ways to make government smaller without destroying vital services | ||
Revision as of 01:10, 24 September 2011
Predictions
2011-09
The 2012 US presidential election is currently looking very depressing, given that it will probably be a contest between near-right Barack Obama (incumbent) and whoever the GOP picks. If they pick a fundie nutcase like Michelle Bachmann or Rick Perry, they will probably lose; if they pick a moderate or near-right candidate like Mitt Romney, then it barely matters who wins.
The only real hope is if a credible 3rd-party or independent candidate is able to make some headway.
Independent Candidates
- Bob Hall - candidacy annountement (Vimeo), Facebook
- One argument to pick: he argues that taxes on corporations are ultimately passed on to individuals; this is bogus. If that were true, then corporate tax cuts would also be passed on to individuals, which is clearly not the case. (On the positive side, this argument at least makes some sense of the "FairTax" idea, even if it is based on an incorrect assumption.)
- Gary Johnson - campaign site
- Wants to legalize cannabis
- Seems to be libertarian-leaning but not anti-government; suggests ways to make government smaller without destroying vital services