Many of us will set aside our pride in the system today.It is unfortunate that we will have to do that by voting for candidates who have rarely ever exhibited any shred of pride in recent decades.
Restoration of the equal time regulations in broadcasting would do a lot to reduce the straying from reality and common sense that we have seen so much of since Reagan.
Get used to it – England has been stuck with picking the least-worst out of a lineup of total bozos for decades. Here in Scotland we have the great good fortune of having a lineup of candidates who are all fairly good (at least since Wee Eck stepped down).
I voted for a minor party candidate because no way could I vote for either of the two bozos the major parties have foisted on the rest of us. I’ll acknowledge that Trump is a protest candidate…HRC was the preferred choice of her party. As Homer J. says above, whoever wins, we lose and the anger will not subside tomorrow. If anything, it’ll only get worse once winners and losers are determined (one way or another).
Even with all the angst and fear about this election, our system is still much better than the alternatives. I prefer not to live under a dictatorship.
Voter suppression, the lines in my area are so long that I can’t possibly get in to vote, since I don’t have hours to wait. All those darn democrats and republicans are suppressing my vote…
I can’t say that I was happy with my choices for president however, there were a number of other people I hope to have sent packing for the unemployment line in January.
Since I believe that politics is nothing but a cesspool, and whoever wins is just in it for him or herself (which is shown with alarming clarity in this election), my vote either way means nothing. And, since I am a citizen and pay taxes, I can (and do) complain.
“They should have a box on the ballots for “None of the above”.”
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So let me repeat my proposal:
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Every registered voter should be a potential YES vote whether they vote or not, silence taken as consent.
Let every voter actually vote FOR any candidate he/she/it considers preferable.Best to just vote FOR one, but more would be allowed, the vote would not be thrown out for over-voting.
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Let every voter vote AGAINST any candidate or candidates considered unacceptable.Any candidate receiving a majority AGAINST would be considered rejected.
Of the remaining candidates, the ones receiving the most FOR votes would be elected.
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In most elections the major candidates would still have enough YES votes to be elected if they just got the majority of FOR and YES votes.
In those extremely unlikely cases where major parties offered people so unacceptable to the American that a majority of the electorate said AGAINST they would be rejected and a third party candidate would be elected or a new election would be held with those rejected not considered for that election.
oldpine52 almost 8 years ago
At least you did your best, which is more than the political parties can say.
GeerInGoor almost 8 years ago
I am glad that I’m not an American and have to choose between a sneaky cat and a mean dog.
Marblemouth almost 8 years ago
Vote early and vote often.
The_Uncle almost 8 years ago
Ah, but at least you participated and voted… You now have the right to complain, unlike those who ducked their responsibility.
Brass Orchid Premium Member almost 8 years ago
No pride left?
One less stumbling block.
John Smith almost 8 years ago
I’ve had to hold my nose and vote for the lesser of two evils before, but this is &%@# ridiculous!!! May God have mercy on America
mr , b almost 8 years ago
For the diehard movie fans a very good an accurate movie of Illinois politics The Great Mcginty . from 1940 an it is so close it is scary .
sandpiper almost 8 years ago
Many of us will set aside our pride in the system today.It is unfortunate that we will have to do that by voting for candidates who have rarely ever exhibited any shred of pride in recent decades.
Germanshepherds4ever almost 8 years ago
I hope I never have to see the Big Orange Windbag again after today!
Homer J almost 8 years ago
Trump. Clinton. No matter who wins, we all lose.
Bob666 almost 8 years ago
I wish they would both go away but as an adult I’ve learned that I often do not get what I wish for.
Great Wizard Nala almost 8 years ago
I say “Don’t Vote – Don’t Complain”! My stepfather drove my mother and me crazy by complaining, but he never voted.
Great Wizard Nala almost 8 years ago
@ marblemouth
You’re obviously a democrat!
grainpaw almost 8 years ago
Restoration of the equal time regulations in broadcasting would do a lot to reduce the straying from reality and common sense that we have seen so much of since Reagan.
Claire Jordan almost 8 years ago
Get used to it – England has been stuck with picking the least-worst out of a lineup of total bozos for decades. Here in Scotland we have the great good fortune of having a lineup of candidates who are all fairly good (at least since Wee Eck stepped down).
Kip W almost 8 years ago
Waah.
jtviper7 almost 8 years ago
On a lighter note… Looks like the butt end of my piggy bank.
neverenoughgold almost 8 years ago
My wife and I set aside our pride last Wednesday, we’re staying home today…
Guilty Bystander almost 8 years ago
I voted for a minor party candidate because no way could I vote for either of the two bozos the major parties have foisted on the rest of us. I’ll acknowledge that Trump is a protest candidate…HRC was the preferred choice of her party. As Homer J. says above, whoever wins, we lose and the anger will not subside tomorrow. If anything, it’ll only get worse once winners and losers are determined (one way or another).
Ron almost 8 years ago
Even with all the angst and fear about this election, our system is still much better than the alternatives. I prefer not to live under a dictatorship.
angelfiredragon almost 8 years ago
Voter suppression, the lines in my area are so long that I can’t possibly get in to vote, since I don’t have hours to wait. All those darn democrats and republicans are suppressing my vote…
Kidding of course!
creditman almost 8 years ago
Wonder if I can convince polls I am transgender, vote twice.
Mordock999 Premium Member almost 8 years ago
Not to Mention, the ‘Few’ Personal ‘Freedoms’ You have left….,
Somewhat Reticent almost 8 years ago
Remember the example of Iceland: vote traitors right back out – repeatedly, until done right. (see Initiative)
dflak almost 8 years ago
I can’t say that I was happy with my choices for president however, there were a number of other people I hope to have sent packing for the unemployment line in January.
ChessPirate almost 8 years ago
Since I believe that politics is nothing but a cesspool, and whoever wins is just in it for him or herself (which is shown with alarming clarity in this election), my vote either way means nothing. And, since I am a citizen and pay taxes, I can (and do) complain.
paranormal almost 8 years ago
They should have a box on the ballots for “None of the above”.
paranormal almost 8 years ago
They should have a box on the ballots for “None of the above”.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace almost 8 years ago
BHALL77801 said,
“They should have a box on the ballots for “None of the above”.”
.
So let me repeat my proposal:
.
Every registered voter should be a potential YES vote whether they vote or not, silence taken as consent.
Let every voter actually vote FOR any candidate he/she/it considers preferable.Best to just vote FOR one, but more would be allowed, the vote would not be thrown out for over-voting.
.
Let every voter vote AGAINST any candidate or candidates considered unacceptable.Any candidate receiving a majority AGAINST would be considered rejected.
Of the remaining candidates, the ones receiving the most FOR votes would be elected.
.
In most elections the major candidates would still have enough YES votes to be elected if they just got the majority of FOR and YES votes.
In those extremely unlikely cases where major parties offered people so unacceptable to the American that a majority of the electorate said AGAINST they would be rejected and a third party candidate would be elected or a new election would be held with those rejected not considered for that election.
(They could try again next time.)
Great Wizard Nala almost 8 years ago
@ ron
I guess you haven’t heard about the boxes of votes for the Hildabeast found in Ohio before early voting was opened in Ohio
jbruins84341 almost 8 years ago
I confess: I voted for Trump, but I had to go brush my teeth immediately afterwards to remove the bad taste.