I feel both parties are dishonest and immoral, but it also feels unethical not to vote. Any thoughts on this?

Question

I mean, I could study each candidate and read what they stand for, but do they really stand for it or just SAY they do?

Answer 1

I agree. That is why I am always left with the lesser evil decision instead of the best person one.

Answer 2

Think about this, what Nation in the World would you rather Live In ? For all of it's Faults, I wouldn't want to Live anywhere else than the USA. I am a Registered Independent. I don't care about the Political Party, as much as the Individual Running for Office. And I make every Effort to Learn all that I can about the Candidates, and then I Vote. If You don't do that, then You have no Right to Complain about "The System' that You are not a Part of ! Quick, Name the Three Branches of Government ! What Congressional District are You in ? Who are Your Elected Representatives on a Federal, State, and Local Level ? It is really sad just how many people can't Answer, Yet They Complain about the Government ! Wake Up !

Answer 3

I agree. I have been voting "lesser evil" for over 25 years. I have found minor local candidates that I believe in, but the farther along you get into a professional political career, the less I am able to vote "for " one with confidence. But I still feel the obligation to make the best informed choice between the limited individuals available.

Answer 4

there are 3 major problems with democracy.
1: those who seek power are by definition those least suited to wield it wisely
2: Everyone should vote, but only when the ballot papers have a space for "none of the above" to be marked. If that option won the most votes all the candidates should be banned and replaced with new ones.
3: In a democracy everyone has a voice. Sadly when everyone talks no one gets heard. To be heard one has to shout, shout loud and shout long. Only nutters and extremists are prepared to do that. Thus only their views are expressed and heard, and this is why we all have paranoid psychotics running the military and goverment.

At the end of the day democracy is just legitimised dictatorship.

Answer 5

I know how you feel...but the best thing is to vote, if anything to keep both parties honest. Research each and every candidate if you can (not every race is limited to the two parties). Vote independent, Green, or Libertarian if you can, but by all means VOTE! If you don't, who will?

Answer 6

This excerpt is from an old song by Rage Against The Machine called Guerrilla Radio... I really think it applies here... I think that they intentionally divide us with party lines... yet the outcome is always the same... whatever official is voted in, we are left wanting... but it's always the people with money (OLD MONEY) that catch all the breaks.... they are groomed for political positions by birth... not all should be there... G.W. for instance... let's look at Clinton too... what gives? WHOEVER is appointed.... was appointed long before you or I voted them in...



"...as the polls close like a casket, our truth devoured, a silent play in the shadow of power... A spectacle, monopolized, The camera's eye on choice, disguised. Was it cast for the mass who burn and toil? Or for the vultures who thirst for blood and oil? It's a spectacle, monopolized, They hold the reigns, They stole your eyes. All the "Fistagons" with their bullets and bombs, who stuff the banks and staff the party ranks... more for Gore or the son of a drug lord... non of the above, f@ck it, cut the cord..."

Answer 7

I know how you feel, is it hopeless? Have you read anything about the Rothschild family, in a nutshell, it really doesn't matter how we vote anymore, the ROTHSCHILD'S & the ILLUMINATI are in control of everything, every news clip, every event, every election, campaign,, most businesses, world leaders, terrorism it all goes through the Illuminated ones! So you just go along with your life, and try not to get upset at things you, see and hear about that you feel are just wrong. You are right in your feelings but just move on. Once you accept that America isn't the country we learned about in school and you see the differences and the reality , it's easier to accept it and move on.

Answer 8

I am fed up with the power monopoly in Washington. Nothing ever changes and nothing ever will until we vote a third party into power. I always give my vote to the Green Party.

Answer 9

I agree with you. Since 2000, I have been afraid to vote for the office of US President because I fear that if I voted for the "wrong" candidate, my whole ballot would be discarded, and none of my votes would be counted. I feel like I should just vote for state- and county-wide offices, so that at least some of my votes will count for something.

Answer 10

unfortunately we have to choose the lesser of 2 evils. I find it best to pick a few specific issues of importance to you, and then vote for leaders who have a strong track record or plan for addressing those issues. That way you arent fooled by the manipulative and often intangible speeches they give in order to sway the people with patriotic emotions. DOnt listen to those "thousand points of light" or " a better stronger america" catchphrases. go for the facts and the actions.

Answer 11

I say don't vote for them. I always think of Richard Pryor's "None of the above" campaign in Brewster's Millions. I say focus on the local election , mayor, city council or alderman. They make the most direct difference in the lives of the population. If the population changes it's general likes and dislikes, national politicans will change.