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riskllama wrote:Koolbak wins this thread.
/ wrote:A few weeks ago I mooched free barbecue off of a political picnic before voting for the first time, does that count as a political event?
Funkyterrance wrote:/ wrote:A few weeks ago I mooched free barbecue off of a political picnic before voting for the first time, does that count as a political event?
Curious, did you vote for their party?
/ wrote:I voted for quite a few parties, but I did vote for him (the host of the picnic) too, I was already planning to beforehand though.
Funkyterrance wrote:Sealed the deal did it?
Juvenal wrote:Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses.
/ wrote:Funkyterrance wrote:Sealed the deal did it?Juvenal wrote:Already long ago, from when we sold our vote to no man, the People have abdicated our duties; for the People who once upon a time handed out military command, high civil office, legions — everything, now restrains itself and anxiously hopes for just two things: bread and circuses.
Just kidding
I honestly did like the personal touch, he had gone door to door meeting the people of the district earlier. At the picnic he talked with people, shook my hand, asked about my academics, and even told my grandfather I must be a joy to be around, I really did have a much more positive view of him afterwards.
The food was good too.
Borderdawg wrote:Already voted. If ya don't vote, you have no right to bitch about politics/government. Also, I go to some of the forums/rallies for local/regional/state candidates.
KoolBak wrote:PS - 4 people voted here that they plan on NOT voting.....I can only hope those are individuals <18 so simply CANNOT vote....apathy is disgusting
TA1LGUNN3R wrote:I don't plan on voting and that's what I answered in the poll.
TA1LGUNN3R wrote:And to say that I don't have the "right to bitch about politics/gov't" is simply absurd.
TA1LGUNN3R wrote:I will not be a party to the mass corruption, continued perpetuation of American imperialism and military complex, or violations of our rights and the rights of others across the globe. It's a moral stand, and I won't cooperate willingly with any entity that lays claim to me or the fruits of my labor. The difference between the U.S. gov't and the mafia is nominal.
TA1LGUNN3R wrote:Plus, even if I was so inclined to bother with voting, it's not worth my time to register and vote and all that jazz, especially when confronted with choosing between the lesser of two evils. The fact that I'm forced with such a choice is reason enough not to vote.
TA1LGUNN3R wrote:As an aside, what do you really gain from being one tiny little drop of water in the bucket, even if your side wins? A warm, fuzzy feeling for contributing pretty much nothing?
BigBallinStalin wrote:So, FunkyT, do you find personal marketing superior to mass marketing (campaign ads, televised debates, etc.)?
Woodruff wrote:Why aren't you voting third-party then?
I wrote:...especially when confronted with choosing between the lesser of two evils. The fact that I'm forced with such a choice is reason enough not to vote.
TA1LGUNN3R wrote:Woodruff wrote:Why aren't you voting third-party then?I wrote:...especially when confronted with choosing between the lesser of two evils. The fact that I'm forced with such a choice is reason enough not to vote.
Figure it out.
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