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Just cause you are allowed to vote, doesn't mean you should be allowed to vote.
No, don't vote if you're not informed on the issues and the politicians. Please don't.
No, I don't wanna.
I'm glad today is finally election day, so I can stop seeing pointless blogs that keep telling people to vote.
Why do people think because I have the right to vote, I must?
@dork
You read too many sci-fi books. You cute fascist, you
Don't vote!
Less to count, means if I decide to stay up tonight it won't be so late.
Only joking, vote OBAMA! Fuck Fox News. Also, OBAMA IS NOT MUSLIM YOU HEADCASES!
I did, now will everyone please STFUAJPG already?
what grim said
@MIODD
Well, if you want to live in a democracy, you should probably be involved in the democratic process. I'm not saying you should get out, but it seems a little lame to not take any interest in one's own government.
That said, if you're uninformed (and no one really has an excuse for being uninformed, what with the internet and all) or you genuinely don't like ANY of the candidates or their positions, then fine. Don't vote. Otherwise, people need to get off their asses and do their part.
@MIODD
I think people are underestimating how dumb you are.
Everyone can vote, should vote!! If you dont feel you care enough or don't know enough about the candidates, write in King Dedede or whatever. But its important to the democratic process that we show the nation that we younger adults WILL get off our asses to vote if the politicians cater to our needs!
Brilliam had an excellent post on this so read that, vote, and then play games :D
Voting allows you to have your say on what goes on in your country. Anyone who can vote and doesn't is an idiot
I voted :)
First time too.
Please vote people. I would give a lot to vote in your election. It's so, so important.
I voted for:
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If you don't vote then you aren't allowed to complain.
I live in Massachusetts...My vote is a wasted vote if it's not voting for a Democrat.
Like I said in another thread, I don't believe either of the candidates will be good for me or the nation so I'm wasting my vote on 3rd party.
@King3VBO
"Voting allows you to have your say on what goes on in your country. Anyone who can vote and doesn't is an idiot."
Call me jaded, but that's simply not true. Our votes, specifically on ballot questions are more "polite suggestions" and not really having a say. As for the president, people place too much value in voting for it. The senate/house is the most important branch of the government and that's the one to be concerned with. Anyone honestly believing that either candidate is going to enact "change" without the backing of the senate/house is delusional.
Hooray for living outside the USA! /dance
It seems people misunderstood me, I never mentioned whether or not I personally was going to be voting. Thats irrelevant. What irritates me is the arrogance of those who believe people should vote merely because they can.
Voting for the sake of voting is the wrong reason. You should be voting because you believe in the candidate and support them, not because some schlub ignorantly shouted "VOTE!" a billion times.
Well if you live in Kansas like me and they mix up the voting ballets in Kansas City then well...it reminds a bit of why it's dumb to vote.
And if some asshole on here tells me I can't voice my opinion just because I don't vote, then fuck YOU asshole I pay WAY WAY to many fucking taxes as it is.
(1) I don't understand how anyone can say they don't want to vote. I mean, it affects everything. If you live in a country, you should have your say in it's government. To NOT do so is only to cheat yourself. To look at just one aspect of it, voting affects the economy - the stuff you buy etc etc. It affects everything.
(2) There is no such thing as a wasted vote. If you live in a state that typically goes opposite your vote, it still counts as far as raising that percentage in your favor. Then other people see that percentage and say "Wow, looks like the [insert party here]'s are starting to become more active in that state." This affects the way people see your state.
(3) If you have a problem with your taxes, vote to change them.
Yeah well, maybe I don't like fucking ben and jerrys ice cream? Maybe I fucking hate donuts? And maybe starbucks fucking sucks ass?
Now why should I vote?
You want people to really vote, they should hand out things that are useful to people like money or gas cards. Not some fucking thing thats going to make you gain weight liek food and starbucks sucks balls anyways. It might be a lot to ask, but maybe I dont like waiting in line 4 to 6 hours just to fucking vote.
The process is one giant clusterfuck.
@ weedgan
No one is going to beg you to take your piece of responsibility for the world around you. That is something you have to come to on your own terms.
As for me, I stood in line for 2 hours. I took an ipod. Wasn't all that bad. I met a lot of cool people in line. Also, I did all that to vote democrat in a state that is sadly ALWAYS republican. But I did it because it is what you do.
I know people that wait in line twice that long for a video game system. Not that it matters, but I felt I should add SOMETHING game related to this conversation! LOL
coonskin05 says:
(# 1) on 11/04/2008 10:58
No, don't vote if you're not informed on the issues and the politicians. Please don't.
THANK- FUCKING- YOU.
You said it yourself, it's a right. Not a civic duty, a right. It doesn't have to be exercised.
@electro lemon
So, you're saying I shouldn't eat the pie just because I'm not hungry? Good luck with that, sucker.
Batman.
already did and got free coffee and my donut
I LIVE IN AUSTRALIA LOL!