I haven't voted in over 10 years because I am unhappy with the current course the American government is leading us as a people. With each presidential candidate, I have learned that neither side has produced someone that I would like to vote for. Some people vote for candidates just to say that they have voted. They really don't care about the platforms or proposals these candidates present. Am I a horrible American? Can I just be allowed to live my life without casting my vote?
2007-12-11 16:36:17 · 45 answers · asked by Talkstress 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
No your a smart American for making your own choice.
2007-12-11 16:37:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 8⤋
I really wouldn't worry about being considered a "horrible" American. That title is way too subjective to even be worth considering. People's opinions of what constitutes a "good" American are very biased, and as such, it is foolish to try and please anyone.
However, I don't suggest not voting at all. You should at least vote in the primaries to get a candidate that is "somewhat" close to your values. After all, wouldn't you rather have the lesser of two evils? Unless you plan on starting a revolution, I suggest voting. You can live your life without voting, but what if the candidate you didn't vote against takes away the freedoms that you hold dear? Then what? That is the only reason that I suggest voting.
2007-12-11 17:10:43 · answer #2 · answered by Mikey P. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you aren't a horrible American. The two-party Republocrat system makes everyone's vote essentially worthless. They're Tweedle Dumb and Tweedle Dumber. They stack the decks to keep everyone else out of contention for major public offices, and they cooperate to protect each other from accountability. For decades it hasn't mattered who got elected; they still stole your money, fought stupid wars, and crushed your God-given liberties. Fortunately, this year is a little bit different. You have one meaningful choice. If it's not too late, you should register as a Republican and vote for Ron Paul in your state's primaries. If he gets the Republican nomination, then we will have the first Real American presidential candidate in more than 50 years. He is the only one in either party who is interested in protecting YOUR interests as opposed to his own.
Unfortunately, if anyone else is elected you will not be allowed to live your life. Just like the Bush-Clinton cabal, the government will continue trying to micromanage your life. They will continue trying to tell you what you can eat for breakfast, whether or not you have to wear a seatbelt, how much of your own earnings you are allowed to spend on your children, which t-shirts your children are allowed to wear to school, and on and on and on. Paul can't stop all of that overnight and might never be able to stop some of it, but he is the only one of the Republocrat candidates who will even try.
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2007-12-12 00:45:01 · answer #3 · answered by Yaakov 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the Republicans and the Democrats are horrible parties and are ran by mostly horrible Americans who do not give us a choice of someone we can all be proud of. This is not to say the registered Democrats/Republicans are horrible, just the fanatics on each side who run the parties. You can not be blamed for not being able to decide who is the lesser of two evils for this nation. The two party system has failed this nation, flipped off the founding fathers, and as a result it is no wonder why most Americans do not vote for unqualified party lap dogs.
2007-12-11 16:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by satcomgrunt 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not a horrible American and you most definitely are allowed to live your life without casting your vote. You are allowed to do a lot of things you want to do because you are an American citizen. You have a lot of choices because you are an American citizen.
Just don't complain about how the country is run if you don't cast your vote. Your vote is your voice. But, you have every right to not use it if that's what you want.
2007-12-11 16:41:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Its your choice. But to be honest with you, I think you're taking the easy way out. Saying that there is nobody at all that represents your interests is a crock. Somebody represents something that is important to you. You just haven't put any or enough effort into finding out who. It is easier today than it ever has been to find out what somebody stands for. Anybody who runs for anything these days has a website listing their positions on every issue under the sun. If you don't vote, you cant complain when you are governed by tyrants. Still, this is America, so if your choice is to not vote despite all that struggled and died for the right to vote for women and minorities, then it is your right.
2007-12-11 16:47:35 · answer #6 · answered by David M 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't think you are a horrible American. I normally vote because there is a candidate I don't want to see elected more than one that I want to see elected. I voted for Kerry not because I thought he was that great but because I didn't want Bush. This time I don't want Hillary or Giuliani. I think you should only vote if you want to and have a good reason for voting.
2007-12-11 17:38:38 · answer #7 · answered by Just my opinion 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Voting is the minimum participation for good citizenship. If you don't like where things are going, *get involved*.
If large scale politics intimidate you, get started at your local level. Volunteer for a local candidates campaign, donate time or money. There are tons of local offices that will most likely affect your life more than your national politicians. Sheriffs, prosecutors, city council members, tax commisioners, school board members, judges and a host of other positions are often elected positions - and their margins are victory are often measured in the dozens, not the millions.
If you don't vote or participate, don't complain. Apathy has never solved any problem.
2007-12-11 16:42:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No, voting for a president is pointless. There is no such thing as Democrat - Republican. This is an illusion to make the sheeple think their vote counts. The REAL power that controls this government already knows who is going to be president. Do you think it was just a coincidence that both Kerry and Bush are Skull & Bones members ?
2007-12-11 23:09:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Michelle, if you don't vote then you shouldn't care HOW the country is run, or what happens to you because of it. Just because your candidate does not win or you can't find a candidate that jives with your values, you can still find someone who comes close. Your apathy and laziness is what is ruining this country. My motto is "Question Authority". It is our right under the constitution. Those who just accept that which is, are doomed to live that which is. I, for one, do NOT accept it and will vote to try to change it.
2007-12-11 16:45:08 · answer #10 · answered by b_friskey 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No, you are not a horrible America. You are just a dumb one. You might not like the candidates, but so long as you do not vote you will have no power to change that. Choose the candidate that is CLOSEST to what you want. If enough Americans did that, then the political spectrum would eventually shift and we would have better candidates to choose from. At the very least, vote out the incumbents to show that you are dissatisfied with the current situation. Not voting is basically conceding defeat. No offense intended, but that, my friend, is not a smart American.
2007-12-11 16:40:00 · answer #11 · answered by Mr. Taco 7 · 5⤊ 3⤋