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Tonight, Dionysium will encourage participants to "get their think on" by debating an issue of recent importance to Texas politics: are votes for third parties in America a waste? Local actor, comedian, and champion debater Mr. Shannon McCormick squares off against Travis County Libertarian Party Chair Mr. Wes Benedict, so it will be, indubitably, interesting.
The hosts (now gaining even more fame for their national tour of Salvage Vanguard Theatre's Intergalactic Nemesis) will also present the newest custom Dionysium drink recipe, featuring ingredients not often associated with a drinkable drink.
Additionally, there will be a recitation and explanation of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's poem "Kubla Khan," presented by Dionysium President L. B. Deyo and an original solo cello piece played by local musician Mr. Steve Bernal. Word on the street is that it will be played on a cello, but we're skeptical until we see proof of these wild claims.
Dionysium
Tuesday, December 5th
Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
7pm, $8
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No, votes for third party candidates are not wasteful. A vote is wasted when it is cast for someone who you do not respect. Democrats or Republicans who "lose" because of third party candidates need to stop playing the blame game and understand that they didn't do a good enough job to court enough votes. Plain and simple!