Question about voting?

Question

Lets be honest most Americans care more about American Idol then the American President and the voting turnout in 2008 might be a bit higher then last time but not in significant numbers .

How do you believe Presidential canidates can connect to these people { the younger generation } and have them vote because I see it as a shame that more Iraqis voted for thier President then Americans who voted for U.S. President .

Answer 1

Maybe we could get each one to do a song and dance routine.

And let everyone vote based on that.

Answer 2

I think it is because we are not taught about the process.

It took me 25 yrs to figure out how to even vote...?

If the school system would do its job, and get the American population educated about the system, how it works, and make everyone read the constitution and learn there rights, we might just get a few more voters!

There is a big problem with people voting for a party or someone because they think they look "good" and they dont even take the time to read up on what candidates voted for what and against what..THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM...

We need to stop separating ourselves as Dems. Reps. or whatever, and just vote as Americans! Its our American right, and our American duty to do so!

I am voting for Congressman Ron Paul because he resembles the founding fathers and what this country was created on!

He has never voted to raise taxes.
He has never voted for an unbalanced budget.
He has never voted for a federal restriction on gun ownership.
He has never voted to raise congressional pay.
He has never taken a government-paid junket.
He has never voted to increase the power of the executive branch.


He voted against the Patriot Act.
He voted against regulating the Internet.
He voted against the Iraq war.

Look up your candidates! Google is great! :D

Answer 3

Although large numbers of voters is a wonderful testiment to our voice in our government, be careful of what you ask for. I don't care if someone is registered as Democrat, Republican, Green, Libraterian, Independent, Wig, or any other political party, everyone's voice should be counted.

The caviat here is that the people who are voting must realize that it is a responsibility to vote as an INFORMED CITIZEN! Going to the machine and voting for someone because "I've heard their name before" doesn't exactly meet that criteria.

Tune in, log on or read all the information you can get on all the candidates. Carefully evaluate which elected official will represent your voice and your opinion the best. Realize that there will probably be no candidate that agrees with every stance you take on every issue (unless of course, you are a candidate voting for yourself), but you can find "the best one" for you, and vote your conscience.

I believe one of the largest failings of our system is allowing the citizens to check one box and cast a straight party ticket. That just proves that this particular voter has done little to no research on the candidates and is voting for a party and not necessarily the best candidate for them or our country.

The thought process here by the elections people is that we must have an option easy enough for any moron to exercise their right to vote, but think, do you really want your government operated by individuals picked by people with less than room temperature IQs?

I don't care if the candidate "connects" with me or not, I don't need any more friends. What I want to know is where do they stand on the war on terror, homeland security, education, healthcare, social security, gun control, abortion, funding our troops, surrendering in Iraq by mandating a withdrawal date, campaign reform, special interest groups, the economy, the ecology, immigration, securing our borders, etcetera. That's kinda what I mean by becomming an informed voter!

Answer 4

Many Americans now feel that our government is unresponsive and that no one in power listens to or cares what they think. They feel disconnected from democracy. They feel that one vote makes no difference, and that they, as individuals, have no practical means of participating in America's self-government. Unfortunately, they are not entirely wrong. Voters are often viewed mainly as targets for easy manipulation by those seeking their "consent" to exercise power. By using focus groups and elaborate polling techniques, those who design these messages are able to derive the only information they're interested in receiving from citizens—feedback useful in fine-tuning their efforts at manipulation. Over time, the lack of authenticity becomes obvious and takes its toll in the form of cynicism and alienation. And the more Americans disconnect from the democratic process, the less legitimate it becomes.
Al Gore

Answer 5

I find it to be an example of Americans complacency in their role in government and politics. People just won't pay attention until it is marching across (or up to) their door steps.

I think mySpace and YouTube, etc. are great initiatives run by campaigns. An increase in voter turnout will amount to an increase in Democrats taking office.

Answer 6

It's not the presidential candidates responsibility to make us vote, it is ours. I vote in every election I can because I love it and I want to exercise my right as an American and as a woman, who did not always have the right to vote. It is a shame that more Americans don't vote, but judging from some of the answers on the site, it could be a blessing in disguise.

Answer 7

Who wants ignorant people voting anyway? Encouraging people to vote when they make choices based upon who has the best hair or who the media props up as "the youth candidate" is silly.

If you don't know what the candidates stand for and what policies they would enact, don't vote.

Answer 8

Because for years it's been the same old story. Vote one batch of crooks out and a new batch of crooks in.

Answer 9

THIS IS SOMETHING THE American PEOPLE MUST DO FOR THEMSELVES. they MUST DECIDE IF THEY CARE ENOUGH ABOUT THEIR COUNTRY TO BLOODY WELL GET OUT AND VOTE OR SIT HOME AND THEN TRY AND COMPLAIN. if YOU DON'T VOTE.. DON'T COMPLAIN.

AMERICANS ARE JUST PLAIN LAZY...AND BY BEING LAZY WE ARE LETTING BIG BUSINESS, CROOKED POLITICS AND FOREIGN POWERS TAKE OVER OUR COUNTRIES..... IF WE LIKE IT LIKE THAT.. THEN LETS JUST KEEP DONG MORE OF THE SAME.... NOTHING.

Answer 10

They got the government they voted for!

Answer 11

I really think a lot of people don't believe a word politicians say so they don't even bother to try to figure out what to believe. I can't say I disagree but I try and always make sure I vote.