F*ck the Vote : Because Liberals are Hotter . . . Robert Cialdini, the Influence and Persuasion guy, really needs to take a look at this. Here is a political strategy worthy of Lysistrata . . . using sex to influence election results.

Folks who are in the throes of passion are highly suggestible. So, these folks advocate that folks who are highly desirable sexually have a handy contract-like pledge sheet ready so that as their conservative partners are ready to make the beast with two backs, they have ’em sign a contract swearing they’ll vote against Bush.

SEXY LIBERALS OF THE U.S. UNITE in taking back the government from the sexually repressed, right-wing, zealots in control! Everyone knows liberals are hotter than conservatives – we look hotter, we dress hotter, our ideas are hotter, and we are infinitely hotter in the sack. We must use this to our advantage – as one more weapon in a diverse arsenal to strip the conservatives of their power (by stripping them of their clothes first). Believe it or not, even the most seemingly deeply rooted right-wing ideologue can be manipulated by sex. As we all know, the sex drive is a powerful beast that has the potential to change people. People lie for sex, they cheat for sex, they even kill for sex – and you can be sure that they will change the way they think (and therefore vote) for sex. All you need to be armed with are your sexy progressive values, a razor-sharp wit, your genitalia, and a mindset that doesn’t mind taking one for the team. At Fuck The Vote we provide a Pledge Sheet that can be used conveniently before becoming physically intimate with a conservative, The Pledge Sheet asks the signee to make a promise to vote for anyone but George Bush in the November election. FTV has not endorsed a single candidate but recommends strategic voting. We also encourage FTV fans to take road trips this summer to swing(er) states to collect pledges. If you collect a pledge let us know about it on the Swinger States page! Have safe fun fucking over Bush while fucking for votes.

The strategy might actually work as folks who sign a pledge may feel more compelled to follow through. However, I would strongly caution against anyone actually doing this as a political influence tool or any other influence tool . . . it WILL have longterm negative effects upon your relationships. Using sex to get what you want is pretty low, dirty, and not very caring of another person.