And just to clarify, I would rather Americans only to answer, please. It isn't that I don't value input from other nationalities (because I do!), but this question is about American politics.
If yes, are there any viable solutions? If so, what are they?
If no, why are you satisfied?
To all, I would love it if you would also print your age, and which political party you mostly associate with. If you would prefer not to, that's fine. I just want to get an idea of what the majority of different age groups feel.
I'll answer my own question in my comments once I get a few answers.
Thank you everyone, in advance.
2006-09-01 09:46:02 · 14 answers · asked by The_Cricket: Thinking Pink! 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Wow, I was enjoying everyone's answer until that last guy. Wonder what he's been smoking? Perhaps he's been smoking other people who share his views getting REPORTED for harassment. Oops.
I was trying to keep partisanship out of this. I think he skipped the part where I asked for ADULTS ONLY to answer.
2006-09-01 10:29:06 · update #1
I like g's answer. Balanced, moderate, the way answers should be!
2006-09-01 10:44:02 · update #2
It's going to be difficult to choose a best answer here, but there are two people that answered this that I would NOT want to win if it went up for a vote...lol...so I guess I'm just going to have to blindly pick an answer.
Thank you, everyone, for excellent answers.
2006-09-07 12:38:47 · update #3
As for my own answer, I'm 25, non-affiliated with Republicans or Democrat (I've voted equally for both).
I'm not too sure if I'm satisfied or not. The electoral college serves its purpose; it prevents the more densely populated states from carrying the entire vote.
So on a federal level, I'm satisfied.
But, I think that the parties have continually polarized everyone. Democrats and Republicans have more in common than many think.
Both do want what's best for our country. If those two groups were to work for the people who elected them, rather than their party, we would find that ALL of us were better off.
I don't think it'll ever happen, though.
2006-09-07 12:46:05 · update #4
AGE: 30
PARTY: Democrat
I think our system is designed to work. Even though my preferred party does not win every time, I think the procedures are in place to make the process fair. Our founding fathers designed an amazing system and I am very proud of that. Yeah, my party doesn't win every time. But I am very satisfied of the fact that I can make my voice heard with my vote, even if it isn't in the majority.
The problems are not in our system. Instead they lie entirely in the lack of participation among the American public and the apathy too many Americans have towards getting involved. I would be willing to bet that many of the people who complain about the government never even got out there and voted. If every eligible citizen got registered and cast thier vote, perhaps this country would be an even better place and we would ALL be more satisfied with the status quo.
2006-09-06 09:18:27 · answer #1 · answered by LorraineKB 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I dont have any trouble with the one in my state (NY). Granted, the machines are the same ones I saw my parents using; but then again, I saw my parents using them. Or to put it another way, the machines may be old, but at least I know how to use them.
Do keep in mind that every state has its own system. I had a good laugh at Florida's expense over that whole butterfly-ballot fiasco six years ago (how hard is it to design a ballot?). On the other hand, New York's voting machines require electricity, which means we'd be up a creek if there were ever a blackout on election day.
2006-09-01 09:59:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anna_Claire_Kucsma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am unhappy with it. But it probably won't get changed, because the powers that be like it how it is. That way you can only elect a democrat or republican. It is designed to keep the ones in power in office and they are the elite and if you think you will take the power from them, your in for a lesson. Its sad too because this country was founded with liberty in mind and now we are practically back in the same mess our fathers fought to get us away from.And now alot of people think the elections are rigged and they don't vote at all. A solution who knows but many are happy for the most part, they have a job and a car and a boat and house and they are busy with their lives and don't want to think about it, especially the whole truth, thats just scary aaaahhhh don't tell me they say. Maybe you can tell us a way we can get back to a better deal.
2006-09-01 10:01:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
eh... I believe that who gets the most votes should win...
so, I'm not frustrated with the most recent election, Bush did receive the most votes... but I do find it slightly annoying that Gore got more total votes and lost...
but hey, that's the way it's set up right now... and we all know the rules going in...
but I think the electoral college is outdated and it's just an unnecessary step in the process... it had it's use once, but we're past that now...
I lean to the democrat side...
2006-09-01 10:41:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Libertarian. (and PROUD)
I'm extremely frustrated with the current system because it's completely PARTISAN. and largely, the republicans and democrats are just on one extreme or the other... so for me (just about in the middle) its always a "lesser of two evils" situation. great candidates like Chuck Hagel (R - Nebraska), who defy party lines by condemning the war in Iraq will never get elected due to our partisan system. I personally believe he would be an absolutely FANTASTIC president... but partisanship is destroying our country. *sigh*
2006-09-01 12:21:04 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes, I don't think it's the voting system, except I think the electoral college is outdated and doesn't reflect the popular vote, it's the choice of candidates we have and power of the parties. It's out of control.Even the president is powerless to do anything without approval of the congress.
2006-09-07 17:04:50 · answer #6 · answered by breeze1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because President Bush won :)
Age 27
Republican. Ultra Conservative.
Actually I don't really consider myself part of a party but I have voted Republican 99.9% of the time.
2006-09-01 09:54:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jasmine 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'm irritated that the Democrats use fraudulent votes in Chicago and many other large cities.
I'm even more mad at Republicans who allow them to do it and don't fight back.
Otherwise, how could the voting system be any better?
2006-09-01 10:02:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
No, I'm a Democrat, and Liberal. You win, you lose, oh well.
I never believed Gore won even the New York Times said after the final recount he had lost, he is just a sore loser.
2006-09-01 09:56:30 · answer #9 · answered by Zen 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-18 03:15:37 · answer #10 · answered by schiavone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋