Frankly, I am most concerned about Proposition #2 on the ballot. I really want our local school board to have enough funds to build a new teacher’s parking lot next year.
Every election, I study the issues and the candidates…and then vote for who my barber tells me to.
This is not as silly as it sounds. He’s a retired county commissioner, and his barbershop, across the street from City Hall, is the unofficial City Hall Annex. He knows who the good people are, and who the stinkers are. On the whole, our local government works quite well indeed…and, in the final analysis, this is more important on a daily level than the national races.
And this applies to elections everywhere, not just the US. Know your local officials. They’re much more likely to have an effect on your life than the big boys at the top!
So do the groundwork, do the research, and VOTE ALREADY!
Nope, never second-guessed myself when I voted this time. It was an easy choice between the one who accepts science and the one who thinks he’s smarter than people who spent years studying a subject. It’s the former.
The candidates aren’t usually the problem, it’s the issues, amendments, referendums … that are written to warp what you think is really happening. What’s the downstream effect of voting yes or no!? That’s what makes me second guess weeks after I drop my ballot in the early box.
There is something to that. Did I really oppose the anybodycanvoteinanyparty amendment since it violates the First Amendment freedom of association or favor it because it would have kept djt from being Florida’s choice? Both candidates for sheriff seem like fairly decent people, should I have made my somewhat arbitrary choice or looked harder for fault in at least one of them?
I was certain on the amendment process, making it take approval twice before it takes effect, because we used to amend on the most minor things and still do. I wonder if approval of the amendment to require approval twice will require it to happen twice to take effect. Until it takes effect, it isn’t required, but if it couldn’t face its own requirements, should it be considered acceptable? Does it really matter? (We went from a simple majority plus one to a supermajority requirement to amend, thankfully it passed by more than the requisite supermajority so it took effect even under its own strictures.)
I agree with librairan4hire. Either: (1) you’re very passionate about your candidate, (2) you really hate the opponent, or (3) you’re a mindless drone who votes the same way each election without bothering to check the facts. No second guessing on any of those.
pearlsbs about 4 years ago
With early voting now you can second-guess yourself for weeks.
Bilan about 4 years ago
I don’t second-guess. I’m sure I pick the lesser of two evils.
kaffekup about 4 years ago
It’s almost never been an easier choice.
Say What Now‽ Premium Member about 4 years ago
If you voted for the Rump, you should second guess your life.
bob666 about 4 years ago
not this time
cdward about 4 years ago
No second guessing here.
WoodstockJack about 4 years ago
Frankly, I am most concerned about Proposition #2 on the ballot. I really want our local school board to have enough funds to build a new teacher’s parking lot next year.
Major Matt Mason Premium Member about 4 years ago
Every election, I study the issues and the candidates…and then vote for who my barber tells me to.
This is not as silly as it sounds. He’s a retired county commissioner, and his barbershop, across the street from City Hall, is the unofficial City Hall Annex. He knows who the good people are, and who the stinkers are. On the whole, our local government works quite well indeed…and, in the final analysis, this is more important on a daily level than the national races.
And this applies to elections everywhere, not just the US. Know your local officials. They’re much more likely to have an effect on your life than the big boys at the top!
So do the groundwork, do the research, and VOTE ALREADY!
bxclent Premium Member about 4 years ago
VOTE
Oge about 4 years ago
No second guessing THAT choice, but Senators, Congressmen, Judges, etc. etc. etc…
blakerl about 4 years ago
Go out and Vote, it’s not that complicated, if I can do it you can do it.
Alverant about 4 years ago
Nope, never second-guessed myself when I voted this time. It was an easy choice between the one who accepts science and the one who thinks he’s smarter than people who spent years studying a subject. It’s the former.
Lou about 4 years ago
If you’re second guessing yourself at this point, you really are an idiot.
DCBakerEsq about 4 years ago
6. Go home. Relax. And complain that nothing ever changes.
Michael G. about 4 years ago
Only once. When I voted against a second term for JC.
Radish the wordsmith about 4 years ago
No matter who I vote for, the government always gets in.
cuzinron47 about 4 years ago
If you don’t know by now you probably shouldn’t be voting.
Andrew Sleeth about 4 years ago
Step 1 already lets you know the system’s been hacked by the RNC and they’re hard at work behind the scenes cheating.
CoffeeBob Premium Member about 4 years ago
The candidates aren’t usually the problem, it’s the issues, amendments, referendums … that are written to warp what you think is really happening. What’s the downstream effect of voting yes or no!? That’s what makes me second guess weeks after I drop my ballot in the early box.
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace about 4 years ago
There is something to that. Did I really oppose the anybodycanvoteinanyparty amendment since it violates the First Amendment freedom of association or favor it because it would have kept djt from being Florida’s choice? Both candidates for sheriff seem like fairly decent people, should I have made my somewhat arbitrary choice or looked harder for fault in at least one of them?
I was certain on the amendment process, making it take approval twice before it takes effect, because we used to amend on the most minor things and still do. I wonder if approval of the amendment to require approval twice will require it to happen twice to take effect. Until it takes effect, it isn’t required, but if it couldn’t face its own requirements, should it be considered acceptable? Does it really matter? (We went from a simple majority plus one to a supermajority requirement to amend, thankfully it passed by more than the requisite supermajority so it took effect even under its own strictures.)
djt versus anyone else was easy.
Daeder about 4 years ago
Second-guess? Not a chance. You either have a conscience or are in a cult. Either way, there’s nothing to second guess.
librarian4hire about 4 years ago
I didn’t have a choice in one state-wide and two or three local races. One party didn’t even bother running candidates for those positions.
bakana about 4 years ago
It’s much easier when the Candidates are better.
WCraft Premium Member about 4 years ago
I agree with librairan4hire. Either: (1) you’re very passionate about your candidate, (2) you really hate the opponent, or (3) you’re a mindless drone who votes the same way each election without bothering to check the facts. No second guessing on any of those.