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originally posted by: DigginFoTroof
We often hear "well you voted for them so you are responsible for the candidates actions". This is an unfair attack on people...
originally posted by: DigginFoTroof
With the state of US politics it has become more difficult to sit out an election because you don't support the major candidates or even 3rd party. A vote SHOULD mean that you support and endorse the candidate but in too many cases that is not the case, people cast a defensive vote, which does not mean you support the person you are voting for, nor necessarily endorse them. It merely means you think they will do less harm than the other major candidate. So what I would call this is a "protest vote" or a "no confidence vote" and I feel that there should be some kind of way to make this clear on voting ballots b/c this would give a more clear understanding of the political environment and how people really feel about the government, candidate and political parties.
We often hear "well you voted for them so you are responsible for the candidates actions". This is an unfair attack on people and I think it often tends to make people want to sit out elections b/c they don't want to cast a vote of support and be told "it's your fault - you are responsible for the candidates actions/policies".
If there were a place to check a box that listed the vote as a "defense" vote, or something like "no confidence", would that make more people vote who would other wise sit out? Would people use a box like this and would it allow for a better understanding of the actual support the candidate has - leading to a better overall election process?
What are your thoughts on this and do you think something like this would be useful?
originally posted by: LordAhriman
I'll vote for the libertarian candidate, every time, until we (hopefully) finally get one.
I also think there should be an opportunity to vote out incumbents in other districts.... For example, take Nancy Pelosi or say Mitch McConnell.
originally posted by: Gothmog
a reply to: Edumakated
I also think there should be an opportunity to vote out incumbents in other districts.... For example, take Nancy Pelosi or say Mitch McConnell.
Great idea.
But , why not both ?
One is insane , and one is a do nothing .