If you're a US citizen, and you are 18 or maybe just haven't bothered in the past, I'm asking you now to please register to vote. While it may seem like you can't make a difference with just one vote, you can. It shows that you have an opinion, and you care what this country (and how the world sees us!) does, and what person you feel can lead it most competently.
Below is a link to the Rock the Vote campaign, which has registered over 2 million young voters (including myself!) for this upcoming election.
I'm not trying to push any politics on you - just asking you to make your voice heard.
Below is a link to the Rock the Vote campaign, which has registered over 2 million young voters (including myself!) for this upcoming election.
I'm not trying to push any politics on you - just asking you to make your voice heard.
Posted by Keith
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I'm registered for voting too! This is going to be my first presidental election. ^w^<br /><br />I love that you did this, Keith!
As has been said. If you don't vote you can't complain. And don't we all just LOVE whining? So go vote already. What's it going to cost you? <br /><br />Obama 08! Woo!
I registered to vote a few years ago, before the last "election". Technically, our vote doesn't matter, but it's still good to vote. At least you can say you tried. Even though, really, American votes don't matter, Electoral college and all that. <br /><br /><br />Voting should be REQUIRED. it should be MANDATORY. Only allowing some to vote guarantees an unfair result, no matter who runs. ALWAYS. Either EVERYONE votes, or NO ONE does. But then again, since when is this place a democracy ?<br /><br /><br />I will be throwing my vote away, but I can say I voted. Even though who I have selected will not win, I believe they would have been a better choice if who we vote for really was voted for by all.
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I know I'm only 16 but I can't wait to be able to vote. Thank you for helping to get people aware of what's going on. It's a step towards making our world a better place to get the young people aware. haha, we are the future!! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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I'm not american and I'm not even +18, so I can't register. Not that I would in my country.<br />Even though I must agree it is weird to see this in the "news", I didn't expect it but I think the intention is good.<br />Yet, since I'm not american this post makes no difference to me, so T_T
Then I have no idea. You're not registered under any agency like that (you've never worked or ever got a drivers license etc), and you still got called? Weird. I wonder how they got your name o_o
"If you work, drive, vote. or file taes you have a chance of being selected. All those agencies give names, not just one."<br /><br />I don't do any of those things...
About jury duty in the states. Here is how it works:<br />If you <strong>work, drive, vote. or file taes</strong> you have a chance of being selected. All those agencies give names, not just one.
"You may want to check into registering anyway; I read somewhere that some states will still allow you to vote if you turn 18 within that month or year."<br /><br />Really? checks California law
What exactly is the connection between voting and jury duty I keep seeing on this board? You are called to jury duty not because you\'re registered to vote, but because you file your taxes every year. I was called to jury duty earlier this year and I am not registered to vote (yet). Voting is important and I plan to make my opinion heard this November.<br /><br />Um....I'm not registered to vote nor have I ever filed taxes. So how was I called to jury duty??
Nice, Keith <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> I wish there were better ways to get awareness out there. If I could punch people in the face, I would use the ability to punch people who don't vote and then complain about our government. Even if the person you vote for has no chance of becoming an elected official, you know that you did your part to voice your approval for a person who you believe in. <br /><br />And if you think there is a lesser evil, just remember that every vote he/she gets is a vote NOT going to the other candidates <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_wink.gif" border="0" />
Keith, again I find myself saying you are awesome.<br />I'm a citizen, but not a resident -is special with her Canadian citizenship aswell hehehe- so I don't think I can vote. Which is sad. I always know more about US elections. Canada is pathetic like that.
Foamy: You may want to check into registering anyway; I read somewhere that some states will still allow you to vote if you turn 18 within that month or year.
Excellent news post! I don't care which way people vote, as long as they do it because of how important it is. I'm ready to vote in my second presidential election and couldn't be more excited!!
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Nope. Sorry. Never gonna vote for SO many reasons.
I was only 17 last time around, so I didn't get an opportunity to vote. I registered as soon as I turned 18, though, and I've been anxiously awaiting my first election...<br />...wouldn't miss it for the world!
wow, great timing Keith. I'm 30 and I just registered to vote 2 days ago <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />. The main reason I had never registered before is because I had never seen any candidate worth voting for until now, at least in my opinion. But I"m glad I'm registered now. And I'm glad you posted this Keith <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
if everyone thought "oh my opinion didn't matter," then no one would vote, hm? that thought process is so silly, seriously.<br /><br />as for me, I've already registered. I always was going to, but I'm pretty excited since this campaign has been so interesting so far. 83
I think it will be higher this time around, hopefully.<br /><br />To answer CRXPs question. Someone said they didn't register cuz then they would have to do jury duty. I believe we have since blown that theory out of the water....
Great idea Keith <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" /> I voted for Kerry/Edwards last election. Voting is compulsory in Australia? I actually like that idea very much. In the U.S. voter turnout was only 56% last presidential election, which is a crying shame. Obama/Biden '08!
I would vote in the 2008 Presidential election, but my 18th birthday is a week after the election. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/smiley_sadface.gif" border="0" /> So close.
What exactly is the connection between voting and jury duty I keep seeing on this board? You are called to jury duty not because you're registered to vote, but because you file your taxes every year. I was called to jury duty earlier this year and I am not registered to vote (yet). Voting is important and I plan to make my opinion heard this November.
Wow, Keith. I really appreciate being a part of site that's owned by someone so socially-conscious. Thanks for being so chill.
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I am already registered but I would be much happier if Ralph Nader was running for the Green Party.
I'm not an American but no matter in which country you are, voting is important. I always vote, when an elections or (in some cases) referendum are held. If you do not vote, your opinion (or vote) is lost. <br /><br />Even if it is a lot of paperwork in your country to get registered as a voter, just grit your teeth and work through it.
Voting is good and all but none of the candidates are any good to me anyways. :/ But hey, anyone would be better then Bush XDDD
Hey, since the USA's getting a new president, does that mean Subeta is going to produce a new line of support/oppose ___ pins for the HAs?
Awesome, Keith. Good to know I'm not the only American that thinks voting is important. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /> I'm already registered and backing Obama/Biden.
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This doesn't apply to me since I'm Canadian, but I think having this as a news post was a good idea.
Wooo, politics talk <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sigh.gif" border="0" />#<br />Anyway, thanks for the link, that was super easy. I needed to re-register cause of an address change. Wouldn't want to miss my first presidential election!
P.S. Obama/Biden '08! <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
Already re-registered with my new address n.n I can't wait to vote...this'll be the first presidential election I have voted in <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_grin.gif" border="0" />
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Darn, I wish I were 18. ;A;<br />I would vote for McCain, but, that's only me. Go ahead and pick whichever, guys. XD
Another way to look at it, if you don't vote, you really don't have any right to complain about anything! <br />Preserve your right to complain and be heard, vote!
Keith
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No, voting for the third party can actually cost someone an election (very much like what happened in 2000)<br /><br />It's not a wise choice, and especially not the right choice to make if you don't like the politics of the other two runners.
I'm too young...<br /><img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" />
i know they have no chance of winning thats the point. its less detrimental than not liking iether candidate, and not voting for anything. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Voting Third Party is actually detrimental...<br /><br />They have no chance of winning, and they only ruin the votes like they did in 2000...
I may not live in the US, but its good to see so many people making their voice heard and caring about what happens in their country <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" /><br />
"Posted by Stagnant<br /><br />I\'d register, but really, I don\'t think anyone who is running should be president. "<br /><br />you said it! vote third party. third party candidates push just a few issues to get them out there, and make the bigger candidates talk about stuff they might not normally have. that way, you can give power to an issue you think is important.<br /><br /> and you dont have to wince when you vote for say... the candidate who won't kill you with taxes right after you get out of college and try to stand on your own two feet, but on the otherhand is a big jerk.
Wow, how ... insightful. I'm suprised you'd bring this to the site, but in a nice way C: I hope you sway more to vote ;D
Voting is great! Just make sure you are an INFORMED voter! Don't just vote for something because someone else said to, or someone famous endorses them. That's probably one of the WORST ways to decide how to vote, unless that person is someone you trust very much (like a parent). Even then, I would still read up on the candidates and issues before voting. After all, wouldn't it be terrible if you voted yes on some prop, only to find out later you hated the thing?