(Untitled)

[_uncouth]

When volunteering at the voter registration table, I've been getting most unforeseen reactions. The simple question of "Hi, have you registered to vote?" caused one guy to yell out Jesus loves me!, another to exclaim not for you!, a couple to shoo their children on away from the "vultures" (I can only assume that meant us), and quite a few to start

Comments

[potent_sardine]

i wonder why it is considered a libral concept... i mean... it IS. weird. maybe it's the misconception that you're going to tell them to vote bush out. it sorta makes sense to the vacant-- note that word-- mind, but then of course it doesn't at all.

[_uncouth]

The thing is, we had no indicators of what area of the political spectrum we were aligned with. I volunteered through the National Organization of Women, true, but I wasn't wearing any political buttons or waving any signs. The only question I asked was if they had registered to vote, and the only thing out on the table were the registration forms.

This whole situation is so frusterating. The average number of people who signed up was twenty every two hours, but I received derisive remarks from just as many. Or more.

[prader]

I have no idea what to tell you dear.

I can identify with the 'disgusted by the mere idea of voting' thing from a two major party standpoint. That's why I'm thankful to at least have libertarian candidates to vote for.

[_uncouth]

Perhaps the reason why that whole major parties only count thing even exists as a mindset is due to the countless number of people who aren't voting for what they believe is best. If one insists on taking such a passive role and forgoing one of the cheif ways to get one's opinion to count in this country, then expect those opinons to be repeatedly bashed, smashed, put down and ignored.

[rationalevil]

The right wing doesn't want you invading their world with options. It makes them have to think and make choices. And because they fear change, choices in turn frighten them. Elementary, really. Of course, fear spawns disgust, derision, and anger. What a wonderful system we operate under. Note: How does one apply to volunteer at a voting table?

[_uncouth]

I'm done being shocked and boggled by the right wing, for the most part. What I don't understand is the apathetic mindset of the people who won't even register to vote.

My sister clued me into this opportunity, put on by the National Organization of Women. I know there are other organizations that allow people to volunteer for such things but I'm not sure which or how to get involved. Moveon.org is a good one. You'd have to look around, though.

[rationalevil]

apathy can breed from fear as well. More likely it is the pervasive nature of the average American consumer, i.e. if I can't do it from my couch, it isn't worth doing.

[_uncouth]

So true.

[_supercilious]

Voting either way makes you responsible for how the country is run. I do not intend to vote beyond the 2008 elections.

[_supercilious]

BTW, 60% of America does not vote.

The main voters are seniors and minorities.

[_uncouth]

Link to source of information, please.

[_supercilious]

Washington Post Weekly Edition. I will bring down the copy I got it from.