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I will not vote. The political parties of the U. S. have become so bad that it isn't worth my time to vote.
Only morons think their vote counts.
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Yes, I do plan to vote in the mid-term elections. As I have voted in every election - Federal, state and local levels - since I turned 18 years of age way back in 1981. I have not missed one.
The point being that, yes it is worth it. Not because one is assured one's preferred outcome. Rather because voting gives an individual an opportunity to, in effect, express their opinions on the various issues and political leaders with which the nation is dealing. However, what voting really is about is not just the right to vote, but the informal civic obligation to vote. To be part of, and have a say in, one's community and country.
That said, American elections generally have, by Western standards - and it is well to recall that some Western countries make voting a legal requirement, so it is not a completely valid comparison - generally low voter turnouts. This, ironically, in its' way and to some extent, being a sign of civic health. Which is to say that the impact of politics on the life of the individual, day to day, is so modest, that said individual feels no real compulsion to vote.
Indeed, it is well to recall that voter turnout tends to surge in those places and times where there is upheaval and the political life of the state is so drastic that the life of the individual and his family and community is directly, immediately and adversely impact. See also the elections prior to the rise of Adolf Hitler and the National Socialist Worker's (Nazi) Party in Germany in the 1920s and early 1930s as a grim and vivid historical example. See also the turnouts in the elections of a number of Third World countries.
The point being that the United States is fortunate in that, even in the worst times, the state and the law touches so lightly and infrequently on the life of the individual, that the individual sees no particular interest in voting. To be sure, there is a rather sad lack of civic commitment in that attitude, but in a society as highly individualistic as the USA, it is perhaps not surprising.
Thus why, by global and historical standards, American elections tend to have comparatively low voter turnouts. Of course, then Americans grouse and complain about their government and their politicians, so there is a bit of whininess and self-pity in American political culture that is immature and unattractive. However, overall, better a culture of tiresome whinny self-pity than a politics in which life and death hang in the balance.
As to the mid-term elections, based on the polling data there will be Republican gains. That is pretty much the historical norm. The party in the White House tends to lose seats in Congress in mid-term elections, even when the President is wildly popular. (See also, as a vivid historical example, the 1986 mid-term elections. Mr. Reagan had an eye bulging 71% job approval rating and yet the GOP lost seats - and control of the Senate - in both Houses of Congress.)
Turnouts in mid-term elections tend not to be great. The absence of a singular figure like the President at the top of the ballot means that there is no single focal point for a largely apolitical population to focus on. Hence, lower turnouts.
So, likely, given the times, turnouts might be somewhat elevated, but from on average not exactly high levels. Also, the GOP will make gains and likely re-take both Houses of Congress, though not by margins wide enough to make a difference. Mr. Biden will still be able to enforce his vetoes and thus the more things change, the more stalemate will prevail.
Such is life in politics. Take it from someone who has worked in politics since the late 1980s, progress is generally measures in inches, not miles. So it goes. The mature citizen is actually grateful for that as when, in politics, there is upheaval, misery and even tyranny sometimes follow. See again, 1930s Germany as Exhibit A.
I do but it's pretty obvious that voting really doesn't matter anymore. The candidates aren't even worth voting, I don't care for Biden or Trump and no matter who is in the white house, life stays about the same for most Americans. Most of us are still being overworked, underpaid, and dealing with capitalism that stays getting out control as the years and decades go by. The 1% have really fooled us, all this fighting over who's not voting for thir favorite president has been a ruse to keep the American people politically separated instead coming together. I wouldn't be surprised if every politician from different parties come together secretly to laugh at us behind close doors.
Plus everyone knows it's congress that rums everything, the president is just a puppet to either distract or take the blows.
The funny thing is. . . you can bet every fruitcake extremist nut at GaG is going to kill themselves getting to the polls. And what folks do not realize is that if you don't want an extremist fruitcake nut to run your country, you had better find a way to get to the polls too.
It's worth it mentally. If my candidate wins, I take responsibility for what they do to some extent. If they are screwing up, then I have responsibility to correct them. This was the case with Bush and the Iraq war... although in this case I did'n't vote for him, I wrote letters to congress/wh to stop this stupidity. Friends of mine who voted for him did nothing, and millions paid the price for our bad decision.
It's definitely worth it voting for judges and local politicians, it can make some difference.
With this election, it's more important than ever. The division seems very clear.
That said... It's a two headed monkey, and there is no perfect. Vote... and move on with your life focusing on what you can control and influence.
Sure, I vote, but I also don't think it matters, either.
My state always votes for the same party, without fail, for the last 40 years. So, if you vote for that party, then one extra vote won't make any difference. If you vote for another party, then your vote is meaningless. 🤷♂️
I think the electoral college is a complete crock, and needs to be dissolved, specifically because it does nullify a lot of people's votes. The fact that the person/party with more votes can still lose is absolutely retarded.
Not always, but sometimes there is a result.
In the meantime, I would appreciate it if you could comment on my question.
in my opinion yes. A vote always matters, even if it's just voting for the lesser of two evils. Apathy keeps winning elections. Specifically that non-voters outnumber voters.
So yeah, it is important. Mainly to cancel out some extremist who is very motivated to vote. It’s one way to advocate for your values, or against values you don’t hold. More than half the population did not have the right or ability to vote 100 years ago
I don't quite agree with you. One individual vote may not matter. However, if everyone didn't vote because their vote doesn't 'matter', then there would be no election (except that, paradoxically, in such a scenario single votes would matter very much). You might well say that people will vote regardless because they are deluded, but I don't think that is the correct way to look at it. Every vote matters as much as every other vote, and if other people are justified in voting, so am I, and so are you.
Do you want me to give you the patriotic line? Or the truth?🤣🤣🤣
I feel less and less like doing it each election cycle. I'm not saying that it's pointless or that there aren't still good candidates that run. But we have a two party system that massively funds candidates virtually guaranteeing no other viable options. Even still I believe there are some decent candidates that get the party nominations. But they've been bought by special interest long before they're ever elected. Ensuring that any real change will never happen.
Yes, I vote in every presidental election, and I try to vote in every midterm election as well, sometimes I miss primary elections and more local elections. I try to vote whenever possible, I feel it's worth it, I sure wouldn't feel comfortable complaining about status of things if I didn't vote.
Voting is more important the more local it is... for bonds, tax increases, etc... but the higher you go, the less it seems to matter.
My state always votes Republican and has very few electoral votes, so Washington ignores us 99% of the time. Except when it comes to making life harder, then they make it a 100% harder.
Why is voting important when it’s the same agendas. Conservatives and Democrats are more in your face and blunt about their intentions. Liberals/Democrats fluff things up and shit talk. By the time world war 3 happens one day, I hope people understand the failures of this system and the corruption of politicians. I’m not voting again.
Meant to say conservatives and republicans*
It's especially important on the local and state levels. I never thought it quite "as" important on the federal level, but after 4 years of the clown, you can really fuck things up with the wrong person. Who knows how good or bad Hilary would have been, and the current dude isn't a whole lot better.
Regardless as to whoever wins an election, my firm belief is, that if you don't vote you really have no rights or grounds to complain or bellyache.
And if you do vote you're allowed to complain? Seems silly that you would complain if your side lost. Don't be a poor sport.
@4eyes2mouths exactly
I'm pretty sure I've voted in every local and national election since I turned 18, eligible to vote, except for maybe twice when I was out of the country on business and forgot to get an absentee ballot.
You’re goddamn right I do. Every vote is so important that it’s not even funny. Elections are crucial for the nations future and standing up for what you believe in.
Nope voting for a giant douche or turd sandwich means nothing to me. Esspacilly when they just resign anyway lmao Truss.
Yes I vote, does it really matter that I voted. No. It always comes down to about six states. Every other state is pretty much locked in. The electoral college needs to change.
I earn the right to b*tch by doing my part and voting.
Why would you bother voting when every new president seems to disappoint his nation more than the previous one? XDD
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Yes I vote. I always vote. And every vote does matter. You can't say your vote doesn't matter if your vote didn't win. Democracy is heavily flawed though because the mob generally rules.
I vote, but for the most part it is pointless. I'm a libertarian in a state run by a super majority of meddlesome clowns. And the other major party is almost as bad.
I vote for now. If elections get hijacked again I might quit. Figuring why vote if one side is allowed to cheat. I don't think 92% vote. I don't think 160 million voted last time. Maybe 55% to 60% vote at best.
You're absolutely right, don't vote.
(At the risk of changing your mind, turnout in 2020 was 66.8%, the highest percentage turnout since 1900, and the only people cheating were trying to overturn Biden's win. e. g. Trump signed a legal document saying numbers he'd been told were unverified were correct, which is illegal.)
Where I am... Yes... But in other places with a lot of fraud. I don't
I would but I don’t wanna feel responsible For bad things.
I've never voted since I'm a foreigner, but I might start voting once I go back to my country.
I'm Canadian we need to vote Trudeau out. Hate the guy!!! Fuck liberals
You should do regardless what party you vote. Some people wish to be able to vote but you know, not all country have a good vote system like U. S.
(Except the midnight of 2020 counting votes election.)
Yes, I vote and I plan on voting in person on voting day. But do I feel it’s worth it? Honestly? Leaning no…
I vote but I will only vote for third party or independent candidates. Voting D or R makes no real difference. It’s all a big yawn.
Hell no. George Carlin taught me that it’s useless asf
Whats the point of voting if the otherside is a sore loser and rejects the results and attempts a coup whenever things don't go their way.
Sometimes does not feel like it because the person stabs everyone in the back when they get in office.
As a FULLY PRESENT Citizen, you MUST do TWO things!
(1) PAY your taxes!
(2) V. O. T. E!!!
IF you DON'T DO BOTH, then sit down and STFU!!!
I only voted once in my life. But I have voting rights for not very long time so maybe in the future
My mom forced me to vote in the 2020 election
I vote, but I hardly find it worth it, depending on what the issue is.
I don’t know if I’m going to bother voting this year. My state always votes one way, and part of me hardly believes that my vote would count anyways.
Yes, I vote and it's not worth to vote. What good a vote can do when you dont have good candidates to elect?
It gives you the right to have an opinion, also it gives you a right to bitch.
I have lost all hopes in politics. I will not vote for anyone. I font trust the system.
If your kid is of age to vote, drag them into the voting booth.
Voting isn't worth anything. What works is being a leader in your community. Influencing people beyond yourself.
I did and will.
Not anymore , the shit is rigged
Not a US citizen, so I can't. Canadian.
VOTE REPUBLICAN
LET'S GO BRANDON !!!
Always the retardicans say who I need to vote for 🤣
@snowboarder720
Are you an illegal or something? Could you repeat that in English?
Did sounding out words become hard for you? I won’t hold it against you
It sure as fuck BETTER be, this time!!!
Yes I do vote it is worth it
Only for president
I don't vote because I can't.
If you don't vote, don't complain.
Double yes.
No!!!
I don’t and no
I do, yes...
Vote evertime
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