tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post8273333675815177932..comments2023-12-19T10:26:58.846-06:00Comments on Life is RANTastic!: We The PeopleThe Rock Chickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-53164228347306035102008-10-09T11:31:00.000-05:002008-10-09T11:31:00.000-05:00Your story about the DH not voting because hers wo...Your story about the DH not voting because hers would be cancelled out by her husband's is the silliest thing I've heard today. If she really believes that, why doesn't she ask him to stay at home on Election Day so that she can vote for Obama?Malcolmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02065814455731328574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-66964164243886415962008-10-05T02:02:00.000-05:002008-10-05T02:02:00.000-05:00Thanks for this post. I am going to vote this yea...Thanks for this post. I am going to vote this year! I was lazy last time but your post has me fired up! Thanks also for the link!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-15423910722898936892008-10-04T13:45:00.000-05:002008-10-04T13:45:00.000-05:00Hey Dustin-I'm going to respond by saying that tho...Hey Dustin-I'm going to respond by saying that those exact reasons are why people should vote and vote at every single election, even if they are voting for someone that has that snowflake's chance of winning. There's no way to know which parties have more support than they think they do if the people don't speak. I think if more people voted in more elections, we'd see an entirely different and better range of candidates and perhaps more strength in parties other than just the democrats and republicans. I really do. <BR/><BR/>I do not believe for one second that voting for a candidate who is not likely to win if they are expressing the majority of your beliefs (no one will agree on everything) is not wasting your vote at all!<BR/><BR/>I think a lot of people do not vote for the reasons you've stated above and if they did, together they might find the voice they are seeking. If they don't, they never will. Nothing will ever change. <BR/><BR/>Inaction (my opinion of course) is not the answer. The opportunity to speak is through the vote and if you don't, nobody can hear you.The Rock Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-89869292998682342392008-10-04T12:00:00.000-05:002008-10-04T12:00:00.000-05:00Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that it's ...Let's assume, for the sake of argument, that it's one election (because you never know what's going to happen in the future...unless you're Ms. Cleo!) Let's assume that this hypothetical voter has voted in the past (so it's not yet a trend) but the existing presidential election doesn't have any candidates for whom the voter feels that he/she can, in good conscience, provide the support of a vote.<BR/><BR/>I was actually having a conversation with someone recently who had their own opinions about the upcoming election. This person was wavering between not voting at all and voting for someone that they knew doesn't stand a snowflake's chance in Hell in winning the election, but whom they actually feel supports what they believe in. This person's reasoning was that even when that candidate didn't win this election they would have support to continue to move forward in politics. On the flip-side, however, they would, in essence, be throwing their vote away because in this election, their vote really would not make a difference.<BR/><BR/>Ok - Discuss! lolDustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112868266687057225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-89650261606124780402008-10-04T10:43:00.000-05:002008-10-04T10:43:00.000-05:00Vixen: I loved those School House Rock things! I r...Vixen: I loved those School House Rock things! I remember they were on in between cartoons on Saturday morning. I wonder if they are still on TV somewhere. <BR/><BR/>Shelly: thank you and you could hug me anytime!!!!<BR/><BR/>Dustin: Oh, I'm feeling it a bit and the water's still totally fine. People can and should be able to express their opinions and discuss them without getting into heated arguments. I happen to like when people don't agree with me and are willing to have a discussion because I always learn something new and am better able to understand other's opinions. I will happily answer your question, but I need to know something first.... Is the "lesser of two evils" happening in just one election or is it a constant issue with this hypothetical voter? I think that makes a difference. <BR/><BR/>Crystal: I agree. If I were in your situation with an online business, I wouldn't be discussing some of the issues that I write about, either. I won't get you started if you don't want to, but I admit, I am curious :)The Rock Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04653277401124290907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-78120109241229109562008-10-03T23:38:00.000-05:002008-10-03T23:38:00.000-05:00I've always been a voter, but am not this year... ...I've always been a voter, but am not this year... not for the presidential election, anyway. Perhaps for things that my vote actually will make a difference for. I don't talk about it all online much because I have chosen to mesh my business online presence with my personal online presence and IMO business and politics just don't mix. :D<BR/><BR/>I have many reasons for not voting in this election that I have arrived at after lots of consideration, but trust me... it's best to not get me started. lol ;oPCrystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02046306355404937213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-34755407084898568882008-10-03T21:10:00.000-05:002008-10-03T21:10:00.000-05:00Feel the water I'm getting ready to step into? Ouc...Feel the water I'm getting ready to step into? Ouch...it's a little hot!<BR/><BR/>I really am not trying to start an argument or "heated" debate, but I am genuinely curious...<BR/><BR/>(And you know I respect you, Jessica, so understand I'm not taking a stab at you here...)<BR/><BR/>What would you say to someone who genuinely does not support any of the candidates and refuses to vote for the "lesser of all evils"?Dustinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112868266687057225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-90595815062912713902008-10-03T19:35:00.000-05:002008-10-03T19:35:00.000-05:00Ok, I'm not one to jump up and down and shout my p...Ok, I'm not one to jump up and down and shout my patriotism. But, you just gave me chills, girlfriend. <I>Awesome</I> post. Thank you for reminding everyone of the power of the people. I wish I could reach you to give you a hug.<BR/><BR/>Oh wait, you like people to keep their personal distance. Ok, here's virtual hugs....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28185298.post-20843271619255038942008-10-03T15:58:00.000-05:002008-10-03T15:58:00.000-05:00I agree. 100%.On a slightly different note: You ar...I agree. 100%.<BR/><BR/>On a slightly different note: You are the second person today to bring up Schoolhouse Rock. So I will say again: they should bring that show back because it must have worked really well if we all remember all of it this many years later!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com