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I've yet to check the voting levels to get a firm picture of how many eligible voters did cast a vote. However, I do think that M/A represents a microcosm in this. The voting rates in polls on the site is about 20% of active members.

 

We get what we deserve, unfortunately. And since nobody is forcing these nimrod politicians to step up, we are getting exactly what we are letting them get away with.

 

So one could say a case could be made for proxy voting? With some rules of course.. like one could cast votes for relatives..

 

So you don't see it that way or you agree? You say both. Wait, are you running for office?

 

As an informed citizen I find it difficult to bother voting, but I almost always do. I imagine that is the case regardless of where you fall on the political spectrum (unless "you" is defined as a corporation, which the Supreme Court has recognized as an individual, in which case you are should be satisfied with the government you have purchased).

At least I can be happy that two CA ballot initiatives written by, funded with tens of millions of dollars by, and benefiting only major corporations failed to pass yesterday.

 

I have never understood why people that can vote, don't vote:confused5:.

Mark

 

Not much of an excuse, but with the two party system, sometimes the choices we are given make one cringe at the thought of voting for anyone.

 

In a 2 party system, the best outcome is a 51% to 49% outcome, with a 100% voter turnout.

That way the winner NEEDS to get things done, or next time around be the party that demands things get done.

Mark

 

I think we should ditch the two parties and let anyone who wants to run, run. Then we, the voters, can do our homework and make a choice, rather then the parties picking the two runners for us. Most of the time, for me anyway, it is not voting for the right person, but the lessor of two evils.

Jim

BTW: Yes, I do vote.

 

I'm good with that

I vote as well, but I always feel like it was pointless :frown2:

 

We are in for a very strange ride. Did you see who got the Republican bid for Senator in Nevada...

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