Dem

Sometimes I consider registering as a Democrat.

Hear me out.  In THIS state, it might be the only way to not be discounted when talking to state politicians.  I can criticize that representative as having a 'horrible record on civil rights!' (meaning the 2nd Amendment) better as a fake Dem than an Out GOP type.  Sadly, that is just the way out world works.  And being bad on civil rights will make a Democrat office holder uncomfortable.

It's not like my vote has much influence on the presidential primary.  By the time it gets along to my state it's all over save for the shouting.  And nothing stops me from voting for whomever in the general election. 

It would just seem wrong to be associated with the party of death, though...