Author Topic: Sandman, explain to me the logic of voting if I dont like any of the candidates... (Read 862 times)

GRUNHERZ · « **on:** July 20, 2003, 04:12:26 PM »

Well?

majic · « **Reply #1 on:** July 20, 2003, 04:15:08 PM »

You get to choose how you'll be screwed?

Sandman · « **Reply #2 on:** July 20, 2003, 04:16:52 PM »

There is oh so much more than just the President. There are local leaders, propositions, etc.

Of course... if you're deciding whether to like or dislike a candidate or proposition based upon the drivel they put on television during the campaign, it's probably best that you don't vote.

Wanker · « **Reply #3 on:** July 20, 2003, 04:17:57 PM »

You can do a write-in vote for whomever you'd like.

Anyone who doesn't vote is a commie-pinko-rat-fink!

funkedup · « **Reply #4 on:** July 20, 2003, 04:18:26 PM »

1. You can write one in. Write me in, for example. Write in Colin Powell. Write in Alfred E. Newman. There has got to be some person out there who you think is suitable for office, unless you think computers or lower primates should run the country.
2. You don't have to vote for a Dumbocrat or Republitard. For example you can vote for a Libertarian candidate (http://www.lp.org). Sure the minor parties don't get a lot of votes, but if the Demo/Repub hegemony continues to **** the American people up the ass, eventually the minor parties will start getting some votes. Assuming of course, that people like you vote instead of just sitting on your bellybutton and whining on a BBS.

Maverick · « **Reply #5 on:** July 20, 2003, 04:31:26 PM »

If you don't vote, don't squeak about the outcome. You have a choice to participate or sit on the sidelines. Just don't think you have any reason to complain if all you did was sit.

Urchin · « **Reply #6 on:** July 20, 2003, 04:35:32 PM »

I've been voting Green lately. Not because I agree with any of their politics, but because I figure that if enough people think like me we might eventually have a viable 2 party system.

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #7 on:** July 20, 2003, 05:10:51 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman_SBM
There is oh so much more than just the President. There are local leaders, propositions, etc.

Of course... if you're deciding whether to like or dislike a candidate or proposition based upon the drivel they put on television during the campaign, it's probably best that you don't vote.

I never said I'm not open to yes/no voting on specific issues, just dont wanna get attaced to political personalities. And thats what I'm asking you - why should I be forced to vote for them if I dont like any of them? Whats the point?

As for the commericals, I dont pay any attention to what they say except that they they amply demonstrate how two faced and hypocritical these people are from the get go.

Like I said, I'm sure most of us have noticed how all of the poiliticians have both the "My opponent is a racist child molestor" agressive ads, and the "Gee whiz golly look at me, I'm playing ball with my kids im our yard, aren't I a wholesome candidate" family adds. Just disgusting....

Are you saying I should just pick somebody for the hell of it even if I dont like any of them just to please your views about participation?

Mini D · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2003, 05:13:09 PM »

The vote these days consists of voting for the politician you despise the least.

MiniD

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2003, 05:41:05 PM »

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Originally posted by Mini D
The vote these days consists of voting for the politician you despise the least.

MiniD

LOL

But I hope you'll forgive me not being overly excited about that propsition...

Animal · « **Reply #10 on:** July 20, 2003, 05:51:57 PM »

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Originally posted by Mini D
The vote these days consists of voting for the politician you despise the least.

MiniD

Exactly.

Batz · « **Reply #11 on:** July 20, 2003, 05:53:37 PM »

part of free speech and democracy is having the choice not to vote at all.

The bs about if you dont vote then dont squeak is just that. I squeak about all kinds of stuff I didnt bother to voter for/against. People have the right to express their opinion on how their government is run regardless.

A lot people overlook the fact that folks can write in and vote for who ever they want.

So vote, write in a vote or dont vote in the end its all the same.

Sandman · « **Reply #12 on:** July 20, 2003, 08:49:58 PM »

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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
I never said I'm not open to yes/no voting on specific issues, just dont wanna get attaced to political personalities. And thats what I'm asking you - why should I be forced to vote for them if I dont like any of them? Whats the point?

Out of all the candidates, you can't find a single one that might represent your interests? Not one?

Sandman · « **Reply #13 on:** July 20, 2003, 08:51:20 PM »

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Originally posted by Batz
part of free speech and democracy is having the choice not to vote at all.

The bs about if you dont vote then dont squeak is just that. I squeak about all kinds of stuff I didnt bother to voter for/against. People have the right to express their opinion on how their government is run regardless.

A lot people overlook the fact that folks can write in and vote for who ever they want.

So vote, write in a vote or dont vote in the end its all the same.

If you're not participating, than is it truly of the people, by the people and for the people?

GRUNHERZ · « **Reply #14 on:** July 20, 2003, 08:56:39 PM »

Not really there is something I disagree with with all of them and basically I dont wanna get attached to political peronalties. I'll defend them if I agree with what they are doing, like bush in iraq, or argue against them if I dont - for example I didnt like clinton impeachment debacle. But I dont wanna get involved or connected by actually voting for them.

I guess I'm either cynical and dont care or an idealist waiting or hoping for something better.... I donno...