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Are you gonna vote?
« on: Oct 12th, 2004, 8:32am » |
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Hi guys,
I must say that I wish so badly that I would be American right now! I would rather vote in your presidental election than in our (Finnish) local elections!
Are you going to vote?
Kerry or Bush? Much more exciting!
But since 80 percent of us (finns) would vote for Kerry, you know who would get my vote! 
Anyways, I have always been the one who likes to follows my time.
Best wishes,
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #1 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 8:38am » |
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Yes, I am going to vote.
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There is no one to vote for. If those two clowns excite you, I'm glad you can't vote for either of them.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #3 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 9:00am » |
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I would like to vote for sure but i cant  ... In some kind of way your decision will affect us so I would love to add my vote...
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #5 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 9:12am » |
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Absolutley! I have voted in every election since I was 18 years old. Sad to say - sometimes I have had to choose the lesser of two evils, but if I choose not to vote I'm putting Democracy in danger. I often think that what is really wrong with American poliitics is the people's unwillingness to demand that our leaders work for us - not corporate influences. We sit back and complain and then we don't do a damn thing to change anything. 
I always say that I don't care who someone votes for - but they should be damn sure to vote...
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Yes, I am voting. Voting is a privilege. It is one of the primary differences between being a citizen or being a subject.
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on Oct 12th, 2004, 9:12am, nani wrote: We sit back and complain and then we don't do a damn thing to change anything.
I always say that I don't care who someone votes for - but they should be damn sure to vote... |
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If you vote for a democrap or repulisivecan, you aren't doing a damn thing to help this country either. And no everyone should not vote, a majority of our population is too stupid to be able to have a voice in who runs this country.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #8 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 9:43am » |
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You bet I'm going to vote. My wife is voting for the wrong guy. I'm going to cancel her vote.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #9 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 9:45am » |
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Yep. I'll cast my ballot with great glee! Like Nani, I've never missed voting.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #10 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 9:49am » |
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Quote:| And no everyone should not vote, a majority of our population is too stupid |
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In some ways I agree with that. People vote based on one issue or fall for the sound bites and spin. But we gotta educate 'em... someone's gotta tell the TRUTH! I also agree that a primary failing in elections is the way the two major parties have taken over... What this country needs is REAL ELECTION REFORM. Elections should not be influenced by who has raised the most money for advertising. Which is another thing wrong in America... oh you know, I could go on and on...
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on Oct 12th, 2004, 9:49am, nani wrote:
In some ways I agree with that. People vote based on one issue or fall for the sound bites and spin. But we gotta educate 'em... someone's gotta tell the TRUTH! I also agree that a primary failing in elections is the way the two major parties have taken over... What this country needs is REAL ELECTION REFORM. Elections should not be influenced by who has raised the most money for advertising. Which is another thing wrong in America... oh you know, I could go on and on... |
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #12 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 10:04am » |
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Of course I'll vote! Always figured if I don't vote, I don't have the right to complain. Yeah, we get stuck with the "lesser of two evils" but we could change that if we took more interest to vote locally in our cities, counties and districts. Get the right people in now in those lower levels, someday future generations won't have to vote for one person just to be voting against the other.
I better just leave it at that, as I could go on and on but both my body and ability to type out what I want to say are giving out quickly.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #13 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 10:05am » |
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Still gotta get up and out and vote.
Even if you just offer up a 3rd party candidate or a write in. Hell, I don't care if you go into the voting booth and walk out without leaving any CHads on the floor, but GET OUT THERE! Or you have no right to complain.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #14 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 10:13am » |
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on Oct 12th, 2004, 8:32am, sandie99 wrote:| But since 80 percent of us (finns) would vote for Kerry... |
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Happily (for me) I married a Finn not in that 80%.
I will, of course, vote.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #15 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 10:19am » |
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You cant bitch for 4 whole years - unless you vote... so -= yeah I'm gonna vote - just for the license to bitch.
I do - however - agree that if you dont know the facts - and what the candidates stand for - then you shouldn't vote. I think that voting blindly is worse than not voting at all.
Sad thing is - I know that a lot - A LOT of people dont know dick about anything - and they vote. That's what scares me.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #16 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 11:16am » |
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I will absolutely be voting.
I have taken the time to read up on the issues. And it DOES take time. The issues facing this country are more than black and white stances that can be summed up in 15-second sound bites, no matter how much the broadcast media may try to convince us otherwise.
I, too, realize that this is a choice between the lesser of two evils. But it is my civic duty to vote. I performed half of my duty as an American by devoting seven years of my life to military service, and I continue to fulfill the other half by voting.
And yeah, I agree with others: If you don't vote, don't emote.
Regardless of who you support in this election, I urge each of you to get out and vote. Democracy can only work when the true will of the people is involved in selecting our leaders.
Joe
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #17 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 11:53am » |
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Yes I'm going to vote. For the spoiled rich white guy that I think will do the least damage.
Even after sifting through a fair bit of the Federal Register, and other documentation, thats a tough call.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #18 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 12:02pm » |
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I'm going to vote.  I wasn't registered to vote in time for the last presidential election (Yeah....I know...my civic duty and I didn't quite do it!), but this year I plan to vote.
Funny, but I will decide for sure as to whom I am voting for over the next few weeks. I haven't cast my vote in stone yet, so I'm just going to watch attentively for the next few weeks and see what my end decision is. I'm a registered Democrat, but that doesn't mean I'll necessarily vote that way! I want to see what the next few weeks bring.
The only election I ever voted in so far was to vote Ed Rendell in for Governor of PA. My best friend worked on the election campaign, and we were diehard Rendell fans. I've always been very far away for elections since then (that was the first election I registered for), and I never got an absentee ballott. However this time I will vote in my home county because I'll actually be in the area! Not that if I vote for Kerry it would make a difference here....I live in one of the most republican counties around! But who knows...
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #19 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 12:05pm » |
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I'll be pressing the "none of the above" botton....
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #20 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 1:45pm » |
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Yes. I'm going to vote for the liar....Now let me see....?
enie, meeenie, mynie, moe......
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #21 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 2:45pm » |
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Yes I'm gonna vote.I will not be alone in the booth
I am taking 2 of our daughters in ages 6 and 7.They loved going in and watching me vote in the local school elections.I want them to know the importance of the right to vote.I answered their questions on why I voted the way I did.I don't agree one hundred percent with any one of the candidates platforms I prioritize the issues I feel strongest about and vote for the one closest to my beliefes.I also believe that the senate and congress are just as important as the president.It's damn hard to get anything done alone.Our congress man Amo Houghton did not seek re-election this time he's been in office since 1987 .Now we have to find someone who will take the time to listen to concerns and problems.not easy in todays politics. I hate people who flip/flop on issues if they don't agree with my believes fine but damn it tell me so don't tell me one thing and the next group of voters something different  . Ok I'm getting off my soapbox now.......uh what was the question
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #22 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 2:57pm » |
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Never saw a politician that DIDN'T do that... But I agree about the kids, Minnie. My kids always go with me, too. And I never miss an opportunity to talk to them about such things. They are 11 and 9 and probably know more about politics and society than any kid their age.
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Re: Are you gonna vote?
« Reply #23 on: Oct 12th, 2004, 3:32pm » |
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Yep casting my vote when the polls open up with Mykee along for the ride!! May even let him pull the lever. NOT. LOL
Posted by: Woobie Posted on: Today at 10:19am
You cant bitch for 4 whole years - unless you vote... so -= yeah I'm gonna vote - just for the license to bitch. LOVE IT Woobie.
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Yesssirreeebob I'm a gonna vote! For el presidente and senators too. I have yet to miss casting my vote and I don't plan on starting now.
Long live freedom, liberty and democracy!!
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