It’s a tough call either way, but I agree with Jim, don’t do the forum, stand by your convictions. People will notice…

Third party candidates generally beg, clamor, and sue to get into debates—when one is actually invited, he or she should jump at the chance and thank the hosts, regardless of any differences in political philosophy.

Not to mention the fact that the League of Women Voters did a much better job of organizing non-partisan presidential debates when they were in charge, as compared to the bi-partisan (i.e. D and R only) debates held by the Commission on Presidential Debates.

I totally see Gilchrist’s point, but not his logic.

By that reasoning alone, we shouldn’t vote in this now-democracy.

We shouldn’t bother to even work within the “beast system,” as the conspiracy folks like to say.

We shouldn’t participate in anything – like annnnything – because all of that is the antithesis to what people like Gilchrist and I are opposed to.

Doesn’t make sense to me.

But then again, having an LP candidate for governor—with matching funds!—wind up in fourth place (rather than a regular-place finish of 3rd) is beyond me as well.

I’d debate in that forum just to slam the League on their genocide views and AARP-bed-fellowed stances.

I have an idea? Why don’t you interview some former third party candidates for president or congress…someone who hasn’t ran in the last 10 years and see if they are still axtive within that party? Just A thought!