Meh, it's not about right or wrong people voting, unless stupid people are the wrong people, then yes. People should vote, but vote responsibly, as I said.. but the vast majority of people do not do that. They do not research the candidates, they latch on to a catch phrase. Have you seen the video of the woman who went to an Obama rally, saying that she won't have to worry about gas in her car, if he wins? That's /stupid/. She has to work, has to take responsibility for herself... that kind of person shouldn't vote, unless she really looks at the choices
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Being responsible and change are pretty much the same thing in this case.
Usually being responsible means making some changes like driving less, not over extending yourself on credit, paying attention to where your children are after school, not punching people in the face, spay and neutering your pet.
I find it really ironic that in the same post you talk about people not wanting to be responsible, then about your secret wish to be saved. Maybe you should be the change you seek, take some responsibility, and save yourself.
You'll also note that, in the part where I talk about wanting to be saved, I state very clearly that it's a stupid notion, and that I need to work on my issues myself. So, really, I've got that part covered.
Being responsible and change are NOT the same thing. At all. Being responsible when it comes to voting means you look at the issues, think about things, compare them with your own beliefs and values and choose a candidate that is most in line with those. I voted for McCain, because I felt his economic policies were most in line with my own, and the biggest issue that we're going to face is the economy. I also voted for him, taking a great leap of faith that nothing would happen to him. His running mate terrifies me.
But, see, you're starting to prove my point about listening. You don't like what I have to say, assume I'm a raging Republican (I'm registered non-partisan). I'm talking about encouraging people to vote, but not vote because someone tells them how to vote, but make their own choices.
I totally agree with you about thinking that it is true folly that "everyone" is trying to get people out to vote. I too am annoyed at one party controlling the whole political machine; I agree that we seem to be better off as a nation when Congress and the presidency are controlled by opposing parties. It is a balance of power. It may not be the so-called technical meaning of the lawyer-politician-whore phrase "balance of powers", but it is a balance of power. Anyone who says that it is not a balance of power is just being foolish.
I wish there were something that I could do to fix your problems, but I can only offer that I care and am rooting for you.
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Usually being responsible means making some changes like driving less, not over extending yourself on credit, paying attention to where your children are after school, not punching people in the face, spay and neutering your pet.
I find it really ironic that in the same post you talk about people not wanting to be responsible, then about your secret wish to be saved. Maybe you should be the change you seek, take some responsibility, and save yourself.
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Being responsible and change are NOT the same thing. At all. Being responsible when it comes to voting means you look at the issues, think about things, compare them with your own beliefs and values and choose a candidate that is most in line with those. I voted for McCain, because I felt his economic policies were most in line with my own, and the biggest issue that we're going to face is the economy. I also voted for him, taking a great leap of faith that nothing would happen to him. His running mate terrifies me.
But, see, you're starting to prove my point about listening. You don't like what I have to say, assume I'm a raging Republican (I'm registered non-partisan). I'm talking about encouraging people to vote, but not vote because someone tells them how to vote, but make their own choices.
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I totally agree with you about thinking that it is true folly that "everyone" is trying to get people out to vote. I too am annoyed at one party controlling the whole political machine; I agree that we seem to be better off as a nation when Congress and the presidency are controlled by opposing parties. It is a balance of power. It may not be the so-called technical meaning of the lawyer-politician-whore phrase "balance of powers", but it is a balance of power. Anyone who says that it is not a balance of power is just being foolish.
I wish there were something that I could do to fix your problems, but I can only offer that I care and am rooting for you.
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