A quick thought on “Super Tuesday’
February 5th, 2008 by Grant in: PoliticsAn easy way to fix our political system? Vote more. Not for people, but for issues.
If we voted on issues at the federal level rather than just for people, would our government get more done? From my standpoint, people have become so removed from the political system due to the fact that we elect people to make decisions and vote on our behalf. The problem is that most people don’t trust that their elected officials will represent them based on their own beliefs. After all, when was the last time my representative called me up and said: “Hey Grant, what do you think about abortion? What do you think about immigration?” Yeah, never. Not even once. If he/she doesn’t know where I stand on the issues, why would I believe he/she actually reflects my views in the government?
If the major issues came up for a vote, people with a vested interest would be more inclined to take part. No longer would we question the results of a vote based on financial influence in congress.
Kind of an off the cuff rant as I watch the results “roll in” as I reflect on just how much I really don’t care any more.
Just a theory, what do you think?
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February 5th, 2008 at 11:01 pm
Well said, Grant. This is the first time that I am in a funk on as who to vote for. It seems like “Public Servants” are serving more for public image than serving the for the good of their public. I really don’t like the agendas Hillary and Obama are touting, yet I’m not really thrilled about McCain (preface that I’m a registered Republican). Maybe Ron Paul, or even write myself in?
February 6th, 2008 at 7:30 am
I like the write-in vote idea, Winston! And heck, if you don’t want to write yourself in, vote for your neighbor! Wouldn’t that make great conversation at the next neighborhood party?
Grant
February 7th, 2008 at 1:54 am
I preferred the old McCain not the OLD McCain… and as far as the Democratic party goes, my favoorite comedian Lewis Black said it, “the democrats have the election square in the crosshairs and then they turn that gun around and BANG!”
Who do you vote for now?
February 7th, 2008 at 7:47 am
Honestly, I really don’t know who I will vote for.
I’m a registered republican, but I’ve voted for a lot of democrats in my short tenure at the polls.
I’ve always believed that the president is just a pretty face put on camera to represent the rest of us. Sure there is a bit of political influence and decision making going on, but by in large, he/she is just a figure-head.
That said, if I had to pick between Clinton, Obama and McCain, I’d probably pick Obama. The reasoning is simple: I think he has the charisma to hold my attention the longest during an hour long state of the union address…