voting in elections

[LThorn14]

Oh God, another "Ron Paul is different" guy

Even if he's not "different", he is consistent and doesn't flip-flop. He will actually talk about the BIG issues.

So being grossly wrong is ok so long as you stick to that incorrect stance?  THAT is more admirable than taking a stance, seeing that it is wrong, then correcting your error?

You misunderstood me. I mean he doesn't play both sides like other political candidates.  For example, I can show you two videos of Romney. In one he says gay marriage is wrong because it isn't christian; in another he is for gay marriage. Certain issues have no correct right or wrong, but you can't act like you're for both sides.

[southernhorizons]

I agree, it's definitely worth voting.  But do your research ahead of time to decide whom you are voting "for".  Don't think the 2 big parties (Republicans and Democrats) are the only parties with candidates running.  Last election, I had 8 choices for President/Vice President - and found a 3rd party candidate that I felt was worth voting "for".

I'd wonder what the election would look like if everyone who has been fed up with the constant non-productive bickering between the republicans and democrats all voted for one of their 3rd party candidates on the ballot.  I bet that would shake up the political landscape quite a bit.

I think that's what our country needs - the big 2 parties pretty much have us gridlocked (politically speaking).  I think we need another couple strong parties to shake things up.  Like how T-Mobile and Sprint add competition to the big 2 AT&T and Verizon.   

If you don't like either of the big 2 - please check out who else is on your ballot for 3rd party candidates.  See if any of them have a platform/plans closer to what you believe this country needs.  And if all else fails - you always have the option to write in your candidate.

In the last election, about 56% of eligible voters voted.  Of those, 52% was the winning portion electing Pres. Obama.  Meaning a little over 25% of Americans actually voted for him, little under 25% voted for McCain - the rest for 3rd parties.  What would happen if the other 44% of voters turned out and voted 3rd party?  Would make for some interesting races!

Something to think about if you believe your only choices are between the republicans and democrats...

Wow, I didn't realize so few people actually voted for the 2 primary candidates! We need a good campaign by a third party to overturn the 2 parties that have been running things for way too long! This election isn't even about voting for the lesser of two evils, because they are both just as bad! I will definitely be voting, but I'll be looking for a 3rd party candidate. I might just write in Ron Paul, if he doesn't run independent.

[lynnc35]

I not only think it is important to vote, I work them. I have to be a part of something that concerns the whole country.

[vickysue]

I will be voting again,have ever since i was old enough to vote. Do a lot of seraching and also looking back to what was said on the last election that was not taken care of and what has been done this past 3 plus years that was not right. I am not  in the percentage of rich people but I don;t think the poor should depend upon the working class to keep supporting them. Get a job or 2. I did. when things got rough and i had kids to support also. Its caalled pride.

[vmcutshall]

I agree with everyone that we need to vote and I think that a good third or fourth party needs to be present. It is not all about the Democrats or the republicans any more.

[kingozzy]

I would love to believe that every vote counts but in reality I dont think mine does for where I live, our electoral votes dont amount to much.