Seeing that politicians will do almost anything to get elected including lying, cheating, stealing, backstabbing, blackmailing, etc... & then once elected they'll do all the same things to stay in office are Americans who vote really smarter/better than those Americans who actually know the true nature of politicians and don't vote?
2007-11-22 04:54:00 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Voter turn out in this country does not reach 50%, it's more like 38%-40%...
Sad isn't it.
2007-11-22 05:00:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The voter is actually "smarter" because they are at least making an attempt to do something.
If you know the true picture of current politics, and don't do anything other than complain here on Y!A, then you are a huge part of the problem.
If you know what needs to be done, then do something! Spread the word on some venue that counts. Talk to others. Educate people around you and last but probably most important, VOTE!
2007-11-22 05:00:22 · answer #2 · answered by afreshpath_admin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
neither...when 80% plus don't vote, the two party sham will be be revealed to be the fraud that it truely is...
it's obvious votes don't matter, look at the last 30 years and the disasters the US govermnent and corporattions have brought upon the American people, outsourcing, turning a blind eye while we are invaded by millions of illegal and legal immigrants, taxing us for 1/3 our incomes, more shitty jobs, good jobs leaving the country.
50% voting gives the sham legitimacy, we need almost everyone to stay at home, then the sham will be seen for what it is.
when voting is like tring to push down a reinforced concrete wall with your bare hands, its not smart.
A different tactic is needed.
Americans come together, we are all in this as one.
2007-11-22 05:07:29 · answer #3 · answered by seker2k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The ones who vote are smarter for trying to get their voice heard and change something. The people who do not vote allow themselves to be walked over by whoever is going to become their leader.
If you didn't vote and blame George Bush for everything regarding America today then basically you are a simpleton for not voting and changing that outcome. It's your fault you haven't got the person you wanted and you're deluded enough to not realise it's because you didn't vote.
2007-11-22 04:59:05 · answer #4 · answered by Obtuse Triangle Fan 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If you don't vote then you are leaving it to those "politicians [who] will do almost anything to get elected including lying, cheating, stealing, backstabbing, blackmailing, etc"... to decide for you.
2007-11-22 04:59:39 · answer #5 · answered by The Wiz 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
50%???
I think you're being generous my friend. If there were an election with a voter turn-out of 50% the proponanats of democracy would be jumping for joy! I think the last general election we had here, the turn-out was around 8%?
2007-11-22 05:08:37 · answer #6 · answered by lmn78744 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on reason for not voting; I don't vote because I refuse to take part in merely selecting the lesser of two evils. I would only vote if I had faith in a candidate (Its never happened). I don't have the power to change the system as there are too many ignorant people that would try to stop me, but I can abstain from being a part of it. Its not much of an option, but its the only option I am left with...
I always compare it to this metaphor. Someone says that they are going to kill one of your two children. You can choose which one. If you refuse they kill both. What do you do ? I personally could not make that choice... even if I end up worse off (get the worst candidate for me) for refusing to choose...
Ross: You are assuming that either one is offering the truth. Its nothing but lies.
2007-11-22 05:04:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
If the 50% that didnt vote voted 3rd party to voice their dissatisfaction with the 2 parties then I would say them.
Otherwise I would say the 8% that support Ron Paul.
2007-11-22 04:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Well neither is smarter. I will say that people who vote for candidates that push more government programs are not smart. Why would anyone surrender their independence?
2007-11-22 05:13:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The 50% that have a disapproval rating of Hillary
2007-11-22 04:57:43 · answer #10 · answered by charlie s 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋