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Janie-In-Nautilus [take cover] says:
I'll be able to vote in the next U.S. election and the next Canadian one, and I know I don't want to vote Conservative as I did for most of my growing up years, and I know I don't want to vote Liberal. I grew up learning from those around me that Conservative=good, Liberal=bad. Got away from that into a group of people who think Liberal=good and Conservative=bad. But I'm not moderate; I've just never heard of any candidate that might share my not-Liberal, not-Conservative non-moderation... so now I'm all confused.
posted Jul 6
David Bean Photography says:
Homework for the weekend:
Find someone of an opposite belief system (politically, religous, PC/MAC ;) and make an efffort to find out why they believe the way they do. Buy them a drink and make a new friend.
posted Mar 23
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jo says:
ooh...oooh...ooh (hand waving in the air Horshak-style), this is too easy for me! unfortunately the county I live in is about 75% opposed politically to how i believe (this includes most of my own family). i had this very discussion earlier today with my own mom. but i shall keep fighting the good fight!
posted Mar 23
David Bean Photography says:
Speaking of Ralph Nader, there's an interesting film out now about him.http://www.anunreasonableman.com/
posted Mar 16
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jo says:
I've read about that film...but have yet to see it. What's your opinion of it?
posted Mar 16
David Bean Photography says:
i certainly don't agree with everything he believes but at least he's himself without apologies. i think he'd make a great president but it would never, ever, ever happen. and it's not even so much about him or his beliefs as it is that he's not a donkey or elephant.
which is sort of the idea behind this group for me: if you don't belong to one of the two major parties you'll never go farther than governor, and even that is incredibly hard in 90% of the states.
as for the movie, it looks pretty balanced on both sides. i still can't believe people blame him for gore's loss. maybe people should balme gore for his own loss.
posted Mar 16
David Bean Photography says:
Question of the Week:
Is it possible with the system we have in The United States to produce a presidential candiate that is worth anything? Or are we beyond repair and will forever be ruled by idiots?
posted Mar 13
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Chris Harrison says:
Sadly, I feel like we're doomed to be ruled by idiots. As long as we have a system where people have little motivation to participate/vote, we'll be forced to deal with whoever wins over the majority of the minority.
posted Mar 13
jc goforth says:
I think the country as it currently stands has some serious issues. I don't think anyone would disagree with that. We are also at what seems to be a crossroads with two possible outcomes.
The first option is that we continue into the decline into stupidity. In this option, our candidates continue down the path of the election by way of marketing hype. The candidates do not provide any real stances on any real issues. They don't offer any real substance. They avoid debates and the pander to the lowest common denominator, which in the America of today is shockingly low. The people, those that actually votes, chose not the candidate that is best for the country, but rather the name they recognize or equally worse, they blinding vote along a party line in a system where the political parties aren't defined by anything real, but rather along a few token issues that while hotly debated are not ever legislated on, and will not have a huge effect on the country even if they were.
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posted Mar 13
Jamie Orillion Photography says:
i guess the real problem is some people don't think they are idiots and will never be aware of it. i would be interested to see how it would all play out if candidates could actually make decisions on their own. would it be as bad, would it be the same, would it be worse?
posted Mar 13
Kevin Tucker [Creative] says:
The only chance we have is to actually elect an independent candidate, or at least have one that's truly a contender, in order to prove it can be done... only then will we see any real change in the system. As long as everyone accepts the fact that a vote for anything but a Republican or Democrat is a wasted vote (a mindset I've been guilty of) then nothing will change.
posted Mar 14
jo says:
the sad thing is that the only person anyone recognizes as being an Independent is Ralph Nader. as much as i admire his past achievements, i have a very tough time taking him seriously as a candidate.
posted Mar 14
Renaud says:
I think we place too much emphasis on the position of President. I asked a friend if he voted. He replied, "I didn't like Kerry or Bush." I then told him I met in the election we just had for Governor, Senator, Representative, a State Senator and a couple of bills including a school millage, a policy to staff our firefighters based on population not amount of taxes received, etc...
No doubt the President influences world affairs and domestic policy in this country, but we forget to care about local politics or hold our own reps accountable, and they are the government that is accessible. I can get my state rep or house rep on the phone pretty damn easily. Why aren't we who are interested in politics tapped into the politics which lets us belong. The President is some figure head. Get involved in local politics and spread out from there. You'd be amazed how easy it is to get involved. And in doing so, the political process becomes more fun, more interesting and more important.
My Senator Carl Levin used to come to our school and drop in on our American Government classes. I met and talked with him after class, got involved in his campaign, met his family and I wasn't even 18. I think back that a Senator on the Armed Forces Committee, Homeland Security Committee, Intelligence Committee and is featured often on Meet The Press knew me by name. I mean how cool is that?
posted Mar 30
jo says:
oh, but milly...voting is one of the only ways we can change the path the country is on. people always say "oh, my vote won't make a difference," but it can. apathy is a very dangerous thing...don't let it sink it's ugly teeth into you.
posted Apr 11
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ARudd says:
Here's some information you all may be interested in for the 2008 Candidates:http://www.2decide.com/table.htm
posted Aug 9
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Davey Wilson says:
Thanks for passing that on.
posted Aug 9