Zero: Re: Ok Seriously (my opinion)
I see your point... and that's about it. I don't think anyone on this blog is going to change the other's mind... Which I think is cool. ;-)
All I'm saying is that voting is an arguably powerful freedom. I say 'arguably' only because everyone knows that the electoral vote is what matters... NOT the popular vote (doesn't sound too democratic, huh?). And if you're going to excersise that freedom I believe you should be ready to fully support your vote/candidate and be responsible for your hand in getting that person elected.
I personally, however, don't see a candidate on the ballot that is even remotely ready for my vote (IMO).
Voting in America is all about the alliances within the political structure. In this case the alliances are either republican or democrat. Voting for either of those two parties will help them, but what about the people who don't believe in either of their candidates? You can vote indpendent... But no independent (or anyone else not on the ballot or actively campaigning), has ever won a presidential election... umm.. except George Washington... but he didn't win a presidential election to become president. (BTW, he also was against political parties). The electoral college ensures that your vote won't make it past the polls if it's not apart of the majority anyway. Ok, well so what if he's not on ballot? I'll vote anyway. That still gets us nowhere (as people are fond of pointing out, Mickey Mouse and Elvis Presley have supposedly won several popular elections).
In short, if you decide you don't like either campaigning candidate (republican or democrat) and decide to vote for someone not on the ballot just for the sake of voting, then cool, it won't change a thing... and you don't get any brownie points for doing it either. But if it makes you feel better then I guess it's worth it. And if I decide I don't like either candidate and don't want to waste my time voting for someone not on the ballot, it still won't change a thing. But both of our choices will have a meaning and a statement regardless of whether you vote for someone not on the ballot, or don't vote at all. It's true. The media notices lacks in voting or voting for those not campaigning. As a result, more politicians and political hopefulls try to tailer their campaigns towards that demographic to try and gain more votes... and I respect that.
Now if you're one of those people who happen to like a campaigning republican or democrat, then cool: vote for them and be ready to stand by the decision you've made and support your candidate. 'Congratulations on making a "difference".
damn... that was pretty cool... let the flaming begin... this board needs some action!
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[RTI] ZeroFunction
I see your point... and that's about it. I don't think anyone on this blog is going to change the other's mind... Which I think is cool. ;-)
All I'm saying is that voting is an arguably powerful freedom. I say 'arguably' only because everyone knows that the electoral vote is what matters... NOT the popular vote (doesn't sound too democratic, huh?). And if you're going to excersise that freedom I believe you should be ready to fully support your vote/candidate and be responsible for your hand in getting that person elected.
I personally, however, don't see a candidate on the ballot that is even remotely ready for my vote (IMO).
Voting in America is all about the alliances within the political structure. In this case the alliances are either republican or democrat. Voting for either of those two parties will help them, but what about the people who don't believe in either of their candidates? You can vote indpendent... But no independent (or anyone else not on the ballot or actively campaigning), has ever won a presidential election... umm.. except George Washington... but he didn't win a presidential election to become president. (BTW, he also was against political parties). The electoral college ensures that your vote won't make it past the polls if it's not apart of the majority anyway. Ok, well so what if he's not on ballot? I'll vote anyway. That still gets us nowhere (as people are fond of pointing out, Mickey Mouse and Elvis Presley have supposedly won several popular elections).
In short, if you decide you don't like either campaigning candidate (republican or democrat) and decide to vote for someone not on the ballot just for the sake of voting, then cool, it won't change a thing... and you don't get any brownie points for doing it either. But if it makes you feel better then I guess it's worth it. And if I decide I don't like either candidate and don't want to waste my time voting for someone not on the ballot, it still won't change a thing. But both of our choices will have a meaning and a statement regardless of whether you vote for someone not on the ballot, or don't vote at all. It's true. The media notices lacks in voting or voting for those not campaigning. As a result, more politicians and political hopefulls try to tailer their campaigns towards that demographic to try and gain more votes... and I respect that.
Now if you're one of those people who happen to like a campaigning republican or democrat, then cool: vote for them and be ready to stand by the decision you've made and support your candidate. 'Congratulations on making a "difference".
damn... that was pretty cool... let the flaming begin... this board needs some action!
Cлава к Oтечеству!!!
[RTI] ZeroFunction
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