Am i the only one that didnt vote??

[GoFlipAPack]

You were trying to reason your option of not voting with the idea that other people voted for not so savory reasons.

Actually I wasnt using that as MY reason.

 

[JasonSJackson]

"history does not show that any race, especially a minority group, has ever solved an important problem by relying altogether on one thing, certainly not by parking its politiccal strength on one side of the fence......."

So, to everyone who's so passionate about voting, What have you done in the past 4 years, besides vote, to help better society?


Also, how many of you all that voted, blindly voted for every other canditate on the ballot strictly because they were democrat?

 

[Objection]

What you just said doesn't make sense. If they are plenty of idiots in government...who voted them in, in the first place?

No one said the political process was perfect. But if informed people don't vote then there is a greater chance of unqualified people being in charge. I'm not trying to convince you to exercise your right to vote. But the consequences effect everyone, not just those who vote.

 

[CrimsonTider]

I didn't vote because I did not educate myself properly on the issues. If I did I probably would have voted for Romney but I don't know where he stands on any of the conservative issues because be flip flops back and forth and Obama is too Liberal for my taste. So I did the country a favor by not voting off ignorance and let the educated people make the choice.

How can you be black and someone be to liberal for your taste?

Conservatism in its essence is about maintaining the status quo.

 

[DreadHead P]

You're creating a demonic hurricane off the coast of this page right now. Lets not do that.

I'm just the messanger, i didnt write the message

 

[DaChampIsHere]

Actually I wasnt using that as MY reason.

Comprehension is not a strong point of yours. Go back and read that again.

 

[LOUDaffair]

I kant vote kause i gotta felony ..

 

[MeachTheMonster]

I live in a non swing state... Its not even a question how my state will vote today. So explain to me why i should vote if it honestly wont make a difference at all?

For one. Voter turnout is almost as important as who was elected. Your voice won't be respected unless you use it. Politicians pander to those who they think will vote. If they already know you're not going to vote, they have no reason to advocate plans that will benefit you.

Two. Red/blue states turn into swing states all the time. If enough people vote for the opposing party your state could become a swing state. I live in Ohio, which had been a red state for decades prior to the 04 election. Bush still won the state, but enough democratic voters showed up to make the state into a swing state, and now Ohio is integral to both either candidate's election chances.

Three. The presidential race is only one of the issues on the ballot. There are plenty of other candidates/issues that deserve your attention.

Four. Cause it's what responsible adults do

 

[Ain't that somethin alias]

How can you be black and someone be to liberal for your taste?

Conservatism in its essence is about maintaining the status quo.

No buddy true conservatism is about reducing the size of the government and empowering people to be more independent in it's essence. Also Obama views on abortion and other social issues differ from mines! So again because I did not fully educate myself on both candidates this time around I chose to remove myself from the voting process also foregoing my right to bytch and moan bout the country. Would you prefer a low information voter such as myself to vote

 

[OneManGang]

For one. Voter turnout is almost as important as who was elected. Your voice won't be respected unless you use it. Politicians pander to those who they think will vote. If they already know you're not going to vote, they have no reason to advocate plans that will benefit you.

Two. Red/blue states turn into swing states all the time. If enough people vote for the opposing party your state could become a swing state. I live in Ohio, which had been a red state for decades prior to the 04 election. Bush still won the state, but enough democratic voters showed up to make the state into a swing state, and now Ohio is integral to both either candidate's election chances.

Three. The presidential race is only one of the issues on the ballot. There are plenty of other candidates/issues that deserve your attention.

Four. Cause it's what responsible adults do

Basically. Just because you live in a perennially red state doesnt mean you shouldnt vote. They look at things like turnout and if we show them that we are a voice to be reckoned with policies will start being made in our favor. Laziness produces some weird logic i swear. Then black people be the first to complain about the government no doing anything for them. @Panther you a cool dude but i know dam well you gonna be in line for them Bred XIs or Bred IVs later this year....you shoulda been in line to vote as well

 

[GoFlipAPack]

Comprehension is not a strong point of yours. Go back and read that again.

or maybe i misunderstood what you meant OR maybe you should go back and edit that post be a little more clear on what youre trying to say

I said I didnt vote because i dont give a shyt then I said most people are voting only bc the dude is black. My reason has jack shyt to do with why i think most people are voting.

 

[DaChampIsHere]

or maybe i misunderstood what you meant OR maybe you should go back and edit that post be a little more clear on what youre trying to say

It was simple stated, but I'll try again:

You are reasoning your decision with the idea of other people making not so well informed decisions.

 

[MeachTheMonster]

"history does not show that any race, especially a minority group, has ever solved an important problem by relying altogether on one thing, certainly not by parking its politiccal strength on one side of the fence......."

So, to everyone who's so passionate about voting, What have you done in the past 4 years, besides vote, to help better society?


Also, how many of you all that voted, blindly voted for every other canditate on the ballot strictly because they were democrat?

I have done volunteer work for the Obama campagn. My daughter and I have gone to rallies and fundraisers. My wife painted pictures for those fundraisers. I have written to my local and federal government officials expressing my concerns. I've donated money to local campaigns. And i generally try to stay very informed on candidates and issues.

With all that said, a person doesn't have to do all that in order to participate. Everybody doesn't have time/money to donate to political causes. But it's easy to do a little research and find our which candidate would be a best fit for you. Vote on the issues you know about.

 

[CrimsonTider]

No buddy true conservatism is about reducing the size of the government and empowering people to be more independent in it's essence. Also Obama views on abortion and other social issues differ from mines! So again because I did not fully educate myself on both candidates this time around I chose to remove myself from the voting process also foregoing my right to bytch and moan bout the country. Would you prefer a low information voter such as myself to vote

I prefer black me to educate the selves on issues that will effect them, the country and their family.

Being uneducated is not a good excuse when you are on the Internet 24/7.

There is no correlation between small government and people becoming independent.

What does small government even mean?

Are you Pro life? If you are and you have never adopted a kid then you ain't about shyt. FYI

 

[GoFlipAPack]

It was simple stated, but I'll try again:

You are reasoning your decision with the idea of other people's not so well informed decisions.

The two dont have anything to do with one another