Are You Registered To Vote?
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Join Date: 2003-02-24 Member: 13946Members, Constellation
Join Date: 2003-02-24 Member: 13946Members, Constellation
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<div class="IPBDescription">Deadlines cometh...</div> Are you registered to vote? If so, do you plan on voting on November 2nd? If not, why? Those who can't vote because they're not old enough (or they're not a U.S. citizen) have an excuse. The rest of you... VOTE! It's easy, and it's an absolutely vital part of our democracy. Tell your friends... encourage them to vote, as well. The more, the better.
Many states suspend registration 28 days prior to the election. That means if you plan on voting in November but aren't yet registered, you have to do it pronto. Like tomorrow, or Monday. Do it soon if you haven't already, or you'll miss out. And of course, remember to get out there in November and make your voice heard. People who don't vote have no right to complain about the outcome.
<a href='https://ssl.capwiz.com/congressorg/e4/nvra/' target='_blank'>Click here to find out how to register.</a> Choose your state, fill out the form, and mail it in. Or, visit your local DMV/Secretary of State's office and handle it there. Call your local election board. If all else fails, enter "election board YOUR STATE" into Google and you're bound to find something.
Just a friendly reminder! <b>Get out there and vote!</b>
Many states suspend registration 28 days prior to the election. That means if you plan on voting in November but aren't yet registered, you have to do it pronto. Like tomorrow, or Monday. Do it soon if you haven't already, or you'll miss out. And of course, remember to get out there in November and make your voice heard. People who don't vote have no right to complain about the outcome.
<a href='https://ssl.capwiz.com/congressorg/e4/nvra/' target='_blank'>Click here to find out how to register.</a> Choose your state, fill out the form, and mail it in. Or, visit your local DMV/Secretary of State's office and handle it there. Call your local election board. If all else fails, enter "election board YOUR STATE" into Google and you're bound to find something.
Just a friendly reminder! <b>Get out there and vote!</b>
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Many states suspend registration 28 days prior to the election. That means if you plan on voting in November but aren't yet registered, you have to do it pronto. Like tomorrow, or Monday. Do it soon if you haven't already, or you'll miss out. And of course, remember to get out there in November and make your voice heard. People who don't vote have no right to complain about the outcome.
<a href='https://ssl.capwiz.com/congressorg/e4/nvra/' target='_blank'>Click here to find out how to register.</a> Choose your state, fill out the form, and mail it in. Or, visit your local DMV/Secretary of State's office and handle it there. Call your local election board. If all else fails, enter "election board YOUR STATE" into Google and you're bound to find something.
Just a friendly reminder! <b>Get out there and vote!</b> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I better be registered...
I just used my actual home address instead of where I'll be voting (which would be at college). Well, I put down the address on my driver's license anyway.
If we get over 50% turnout it'll be the first decent thing MTV, Comedy Central and all those annoying surveying people have ever done...and ever will.
[People wonder why it's all democrats and republicans, and then we get the 38% voter turnout...I mean, come on.]
<span style='color:orange'>UltimaGecko votes someone that's not Bush and probably not Kerry.</span> [and doesn't give a crap if they're "not going to win" because they'll at least support 50% of my ideals]
Just declare who we are voting for and why?
Many states suspend registration 28 days prior to the election. That means if you plan on voting in November but aren't yet registered, you have to do it pronto. Like tomorrow, or Monday. Do it soon if you haven't already, or you'll miss out. And of course, remember to get out there in November and make your voice heard. People who don't vote have no right to complain about the outcome.
<a href='https://ssl.capwiz.com/congressorg/e4/nvra/' target='_blank'>Click here to find out how to register.</a> Choose your state, fill out the form, and mail it in. Or, visit your local DMV/Secretary of State's office and handle it there. Call your local election board. If all else fails, enter "election board YOUR STATE" into Google and you're bound to find something.
Just a friendly reminder! <b>Get out there and vote!</b> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Tell me any other reason not to vote what is the point relying on governments for our livelihood when we can do it ourselves
(Edward) Politicians are dealers in hope
Many states suspend registration 28 days prior to the election. That means if you plan on voting in November but aren't yet registered, you have to do it pronto. Like tomorrow, or Monday. Do it soon if you haven't already, or you'll miss out. And of course, remember to get out there in November and make your voice heard. People who don't vote have no right to complain about the outcome.
<a href='https://ssl.capwiz.com/congressorg/e4/nvra/' target='_blank'>Click here to find out how to register.</a> Choose your state, fill out the form, and mail it in. Or, visit your local DMV/Secretary of State's office and handle it there. Call your local election board. If all else fails, enter "election board YOUR STATE" into Google and you're bound to find something.
Just a friendly reminder! <b>Get out there and vote!</b> <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Tell me any other reason not to vote what is the point relying on governments for our livelihood when we can do it ourselves
(Edward) Politicians are dealers in hope <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
If you want less government interferance, vote republican
Oh how I wish that were true.
If you want less government interference, vote libertarian.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> If you want less government interferance, vote republican<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I wish the Republican party was still all about fiscal conservatism and state's rights. But we're not going to get that under neo-conservative value systems. I'd be far more willing to overlook Bush's stances on various social issues like **** marriage and abortion if he was fiscally responsible and left more decisions up to the states, but Bush is a big government Republican who loves deficit spending.
I'm voting Badnarik this year. I voted for Gore in 2000 because of the "lesser of two evils" doctrine. I woke up and felt dirty, so I abandoned voting for one of the two major parties just because they were a major party. Now I vote for the person who best represents my views and values. Neither Bush nor Kerry come nearly as close to representing me as Badnarik does. There's also the nice feeling that I voted for somebody I support, instead of voting against the bigger jerk.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Oh how I wish that were true.
If you want less government interference, vote libertarian.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
1. It is true. Out of Rep vs. Dem, the Rep's come off as the smaller government platform, even if it's not that much smaller.
2. Voting libertarian isn't such a bad thing, but it is when you consider the plausibility that if Kerry was put into office Congress would be assulted with tons of socialist crap I don't want to see in my lifetime (what a thought)
First of all, this doesn't apply to Bush in the slightest. The deficit he's put us in cannot be rationally connected to a belief in small government.
Secondly, smaller government doesn't necessarily imply less government interference. They don't need a huge infrastructure to ban **** marriage or guns. Its a question of whether you value social freedom or economic freedom more. Personally, I value social freedom more than economic freedom, so I vote on the left in major elections. Those who value economic freedom more than social freedom typically vote on the right. Its just a question of priorities.
Er, I wasn't very clear on this.
In 2000, I was a Democrat. I didn't like either Bush or Gore, but I still voted for Gore because he was the lesser of two evils at the time.
In 2004, I'm a registered Republican. I don't like either Bush or Kerry. However, instead of voting Kerry, which I consider the lesser of two evils by a slight margin, I will vote <i>for</i> Badnarik. This is in no small part to Bush's strong neo-conservatism bent.
I'm a very different person from who I was in 2000. Having real jobs, being in college and having been in the military has left me with little faith and no trust in the government. Personally, I think we should be allowed to beat politicians that try to expand the government and its powers.
I think we need a revolution. I'll bring the sassy berets and Che shirts.
Vote people! Voting is important! Get involved!
Er, I wasn't very clear on this.
In 2000, I was a Democrat. I didn't like either Bush or Gore, but I still voted for Gore because he was the lesser of two evils at the time.
In 2004, I'm a registered Republican. I don't like either Bush or Kerry. However, instead of voting Kerry, which I consider the lesser of two evils by a slight margin, I will vote <i>for</i> Badnarik. This is in no small part to Bush's strong neo-conservatism bent.
I'm a very different person from who I was in 2000. Having real jobs, being in college and having been in the military has left me with little faith and no trust in the government. Personally, I think we should be allowed to beat politicians that try to expand the government and its powers.
I think we need a revolution. I'll bring the sassy berets and Che shirts. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
"If you aren't liberal by the time you are 20, you have no heart, and if you aren't conservative by the time you are 30 you have no brain."
I've never seen someone go from conservative to liberal, but I have seen plenty go from liberal to conservative.
Wonder why that is.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Those who value economic freedom more than social freedom typically vote on the right. Its just a question of priorities.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's only a matter of time before you learn that economic freedom = social freedom
Slap a 50 dollar fine on anyone that doesn't vote. Works here (Australia) <!--emo&:)--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/smile-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='smile-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
I'll edit in the fact in my above post.
So long as you realize that if you don't vote, you have zero right to criticise our government, ever. You have a voice. If you don't use it to vote, you have no business using it to complain about something you could help change.
Wonder why that is. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
I've met quite a few. Meet more people.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Those who value economic freedom more than social freedom typically vote on the right. Its just a question of priorities.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's only a matter of time before you learn that economic freedom = social freedom
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No, they are in fact, completely different things.
Here, take this <a href='http://www.self-gov.org/quiz.html' target='_blank'>short quiz</a>. Best I've seen for summarizing where you are politically in 5 seconds.
Wonder why that is. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I've met quite a few. Meet more people.
<!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--><!--QuoteBegin--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><b>QUOTE</b> </td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Those who value economic freedom more than social freedom typically vote on the right. Its just a question of priorities.<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
It's only a matter of time before you learn that economic freedom = social freedom
<!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
No, they are in fact, completely different things.
Here, take this <a href='http://www.self-gov.org/quiz.html' target='_blank'>short quiz</a>. Best I've seen for summarizing where you are politically in 5 seconds. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Trust me, I meet a lot of people.
And that quiz is far too simplistic, but back to the point economic freedom = personal freedom. If you have money you can do just about anything the government bans.
So long as you realize that if you don't vote, you have zero right to criticise our government, ever. You have a voice. If you don't use it to vote, you have no business using it to complain about something you could help change. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Of course he has a right to critize us voters. He didn't vote for the idiot we will put into office. It will be OUR fault. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo-->
So long as you realize that if you don't vote, you have zero right to criticise our government, ever. You have a voice. If you don't use it to vote, you have no business using it to complain about something you could help change. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Of course he has a right to critize us voters. He didn't vote for the idiot we will put into office. It will be OUR fault. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
He still has every right to criticize the government, regardless of the level of political involvement. I dislike the idea that you only have your rights after a certain level of involvement in a political or social process. I can criticize the government anytime I want to. That's my <i>right.</i> I don't need to vote to have that right. I don't need to do anything and do you know why?
Because it's a freaking <i><b>right.</b></i>
Their battle plan:
1 get people to vote
2 get people to have *cough* relations *cough*
thus completeing the voterga***.
I'm not sure about the effectiveness of such a campaign, but it seems pretty easy to pick out their target market.
And some ridiculous, hollow platitude like <putting on glasses and breaking into classic 'establishment white guy' voice>'If you aren't liberal by the time you are 20, you have no heart, and if you aren't conservative by the time you are 30 you have no brain.'</voice> isn't comically simplistic?
Honestly, you never fail to give me a little chuckle.
Edit: I propose one slight edit-- How about:
'If you aren't liberal by the time you are 20, you have no heart, and if you aren't conservative by the time you are 30 you have no brain, and if you actually believe that this hopelessly simplistic BS has any real world relevance, you have no clue'.
That sounds about right.
Are you honestly espousing a political philosophy of: "If you don't like it, make enough money that you can get around the law." ? If that's the case, then I don't think we really need to debate anything further on any issue, because I don't think there is any hope that we will ever relate.
So long as you realize that if you don't vote, you have zero right to criticise our government, ever. You have a voice. If you don't use it to vote, you have no business using it to complain about something you could help change. <!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
Of course he has a right to critize us voters. He didn't vote for the idiot we will put into office. It will be OUR fault. <!--emo&:p--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/tounge.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='tounge.gif' /><!--endemo--><!--QuoteEnd--></td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'><!--QuoteEEnd-->
He still has every right to criticize the government, regardless of the level of political involvement. I dislike the idea that you only have your rights after a certain level of involvement in a political or social process. I can criticize the government anytime I want to. That's my <i>right.</i> I don't need to vote to have that right. I don't need to do anything and do you know why?
Because it's a freaking <i><b>right.</b></i> <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
YA!!!! And being Canadian helps too! <!--emo&:D--><img src='http://www.unknownworlds.com/forums/html//emoticons/biggrin-fix.gif' border='0' style='vertical-align:middle' alt='biggrin-fix.gif' /><!--endemo-->
(in all fairness I realize I didn't acctually have it in my profile until just a second ago, which I really meant to have, so all deception is my fault)
Are you honestly espousing a political philosophy of: "If you don't like it, make enough money that you can get around the law." ? If that's the case, then I don't think we really need to debate anything further on any issue, because I don't think there is any hope that we will ever relate. <!--QuoteEnd--> </td></tr></table><div class='postcolor'> <!--QuoteEEnd-->
Actually, not only can you get around what the government does, but a far more convincing argument now that I have a few spare minutes;
Economic freedom leads to economic prosperity. That is why the USA is so far ahead in economic terms. We have a very, very, very free economic system.
As a result we are one of the most progressive nations on earth socially. The same goes for European nations, they too have economic prosperity and have since been progressive with their social ideals.
To be more clear,
"If there is economic freedom (economic freedom is succesful) then there is social freedom."
This is not a if and only if statement. It works one way. Social freedom does not mean economic liberity either I might add.
This is the reason I hold economic freedom far above anything social freedom could ever promise, and consequently I vote republican. They continue to hold the ideals which has made our country into the powerhouse it is today.
"Change alters the substance of objects, and gets rid of all good with them, as well as all accidental evil with them."
- Edmund Burke
Bathroom Monkey:
The point of me bringing up that quote time and again is that I'm so surprised such a mind-numblingly simple quote can hold so much truth to it.
As opposed to the quiz that multlano posted which was simple in that it lead you to pick answers towards a certain way for propaganda purposes, my quote was something said by a political power who not only understood politics far better than you probably ever will, but is also talking of a way of life. Older people are generally more conservative.