Nothing pisses me off more than to hear people whine about how the government is messing up on so many fronts but then find out that they dont even take the time to DO anything about. I would really like to hear from people of voting age who dont vote. Whats up with that?
2006-06-28 17:01:57 · 17 answers · asked by blasted 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
I would suggest its boils down to apathy,detachment, failed expectation, or a combination of two or more of the three.
Apathy- Many people just don't care enough or find the issues the president may be involved in during his/her administration to be important enough for them to cast a vote,they would rather let the chips fall where they may.
Detachment-Many people may feel so detached from politics in general or from the executive branch of government that they may feel separated or apart from any actual decision making processes that directly or indirectly affect them.
Failed expectations-Many people have either encountered or have been influenced by others who allegedly encountered experiences where the Head of government at any level including national have failed to come through on their promises,or moved in some direction antithetical to the ones they indicated they would on given issues.Its a common interpretation that all politicians are liars and of course the president is at the top of the list.Many people do not subscribe to the notion that any single vote can make the difference.
It is my supposition that people in general have no idea what most of the actual issues are, or the positions the candidates have taken on them.It is my opinion that modern Americans have become jaded and self involved and detached from the concept of nationalism,except when it adversely effects their position or ideology.It is also my opinion that most people don't think their vote makes a difference, and there knowledge of our constitutionally created system of free democratic due process is limited at best.
I agree with you,I do vote,I cherish the right to do so,and my expectations are high,I still believe that one vote can make the difference especially when the number of votes are declining.I guess you wanted non voters to answer this question but I just couldn't help myself, I hope it generates some reaction or response from non voters,at least we know they gave the subject on moment of thought,and that's probably more than they have in a long time.
2006-06-28 17:25:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I always laugh when i hear someone say "If you don't vote, then you can't complain" This is just plain stupid. The reason this is a great country is BECAUSE you can complain and protest regardless if you vote our not. What if you don't like either candidate for an office? or your views are different than theirs? Do you vote anyway? NO! not voting is a form of protest in itself. And most people don't vote because they don't believe their vote counts. sometimes the are right and some times they are wrong, but the still have the right not to vote and that is right.
2006-06-29 00:17:01 · answer #2 · answered by jim w 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The first reason would be apathy. Most people don't feel that our two-party system is adequate enough to address their needs. The second reason is not grasping or understanding the issues, as relayed by the media including talk radio. The third reason is the new issue of whether or not their vote will even be counted, given the recent revelation of voter fraud and irregularities around the country.
2006-06-29 00:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by Geminess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People don't elect the president. A bunch of people that are so out of the everyday reality people in this country live elects the president. See the Bush/Gore election. Bush completely stole the election from the Dems because of the electoral college
2006-06-29 01:00:14 · answer #4 · answered by lilreveuse 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because individual votes don't count, only electoral votes that are cast by state representatives. They conveniently changed the constitution so that our votes no longer matter.
A single vote only matters in local elections. The reps. are supposed to cast their votes according to the majority vote for their state, but they are not required to.
2006-06-29 00:06:59 · answer #5 · answered by jeffrey_meyer2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limited options I think.Their is such a blur in the two party system.IMO I think a Parliament system is superior to ours.It has a recall ability built in to it,and I believe it makes politicians more accountable.Good question,we are lucky to live in a country where we can vote,no mater which party one belongs to.
2006-06-29 00:16:25 · answer #6 · answered by timgsweet 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maby they dont like the people there suposed to vote 4
2006-06-29 00:04:13 · answer #7 · answered by klajdamo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gore won the election , yet Bush took the office
Gee I wonder why people are pissed off and whine
2006-06-29 19:30:19 · answer #8 · answered by BONE° 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
After the last presidential election people believe it is rigged. So why waste the expensive gasoline.
2006-06-29 00:04:21 · answer #9 · answered by Elwood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they think that their ONE vote will not affect the outcome of the election. but the problem is, everybody thinks that way, and so not many people vote for their likes.
2006-06-29 00:05:14 · answer #10 · answered by taylorswift<3 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋