Democracy, freedom and the right to vote!

[Mom]

Democracy, freedom and the right to vote!

Tomorrow I shall exercise the privilege of my right to vote.

Most commentators would judge my choices as "wasted votes" but I want to express "my" vote positively so tomorrow waste them I will.

Good luck to everyone else ...... vote positively, the way that "you" want to ... good luck and have a nice day!

I too am guilty of the wasted vote. In fact, it was not so much wasted as at least this time I could see the vote I made

I live in a blue ribbon electorate, nothing, but nothing will change that. Under FPP my vote was a total waste of time, unless it was for the sitting MP. Lockwood Smith (The Right Honourable). I used to think about spoilling my vote so at least it was recorded as such, if I was not voting for the sitting MP. Over the years I voted for many parties, but at least I voted.

The ones ( And there is at least one I call friend who does not vote) that dont vote really annoy the shit out of me.

Democracy.

The End.

[Ocean1]

I have a lovely tasteful sticker.

Fuck, they coulda bought me for that!!

I was there early too...

[Oakie]

Both my daughters wasted their votes last time on a novelty party but this time both researched what the mainstream parties had on offer an voted for the party that matched their individual viewpoints. Awwww, my girls are growing up (even if one did vote Green).

[Mom]

Both my daughters wasted their votes last time on a novelty party but this time both researched what the mainstream parties had on offer an voted for the party that matched their individual viewpoints. Awwww, my girls are growing up (even if one did vote Green).

A researched vote is never wasted.

[Mom]

Both my daughters wasted their votes last time on a novelty party but this time both researched what the mainstream parties had on offer an voted for the party that matched their individual viewpoints. Awwww, my girls are growing up (even if one did vote Green).

A researched vote is never wasted. Though it may not count.

[FJRider]

Both my daughters wasted their votes last time on a novelty party but this time both researched what the mainstream parties had on offer an voted for the party that matched their individual viewpoints. Awwww, my girls are growing up (even if one did vote Green).

It is MY opinion ... (and maybe ONLY my opinion) that most of those that actually voted ... DID research their vote. OR at least gave it some thought. Not just voted the way they always had.

[Mom]

WOW! I can repeat myself and add stuff...

Wish I knew how I did that

[FJRider]

A researched vote is never wasted. Though it may not count.

It IS counted in the statistics ... and statistics are important to those trying to make/prove a point.

Therefore it will never be a wasted vote, just one that will prove point. BUT ... the point proven will most likely be the waste of time ..

[FJRider]

WOW! I can repeat myself and add stuff...

Wish I knew how I did that

Blonde ...right ???

[avgas]

If it were a true democracy you would vote for major issue decisions, not just for people to (mis)represent you.

In my ideal electoral system you could cast votes against politicians. List ones could be knocked out if they were dickheads. Winne & other fools would never get to hold court.

Instead, all I have is a protest vote. Now I feel dirty.

I didn't vote due to basically the same as what you have said.
Turns out I am not the only one.......and we are growing.

Voter turnout for the 2011 General Election is estimated to be 73.83% of those enrolled as at 5pm Friday 25 November. This compares with a final 79.46% turnout of those enrolled in 2008.

http://www.elections.org.nz/study/ne...ng-system.html

At what point do we realize that people don't care much for the government. Its currently at 26% on negative voter turn out vs (0.47 x 0.79) 37% for the biggest party in NZ!
More people "didn't vote" than voted for Labour.
Democracy? Most Regimes have more support.

However I do hope my boy has the inspiration to vote. Dreams are fantastic things.

[F5 Dave]

People do seem to get pretty high & mighty about people not voting. Heck what is the point of people making an informed decision with conviction when it is going to be wiped out by half a zillion McDonalds quaffing Tui drinking numbnuts who have been cajoled into casting a vote, probably based on what their mates spiel in a conversation the week before at the pub?

What if you hate all of the lying pricks who will always misrepresent you & can't bring yourself to vote for any of the fuckers?

As I said, if it were real democracy we would be able to vote on the issues. People who get on their high horses seem to overlook that. I want the right to be able to vote. But I don't have a gyp about people who don't. Lets not all kid ourselves - our votes mean stuff all after they have been cast & if there is deals to be done policy will run roughshod over the voters best interests; Seabed & foreshore anyone?.

[newhere]

I have a "don't moan if you don't vote theory" so now I am gonna have to keep my trap shut for the next 3 years - yeah, i forgot it was election day

[FJRider]

OK ...

A ... "What If" (scarey) theory ...

If ALL the people that DIDN'T vote ... voted for the party/person YOU most DIDN'T want in ... where would the "Balance of power" be held then ...

[avgas]

OK ...

A ... "What If" (scarey) theory ...

If ALL the people that DIDN'T vote ... voted for the party/person YOU most DIDN'T want in ... where would the "Balance of power" be held then ...

Probably be spread the same. As they might not like any of the wankers.
Now say they all went out and voted for the "closest match" like the the rest of the sheep. Now that could make things interesting.
We would end up with a diverse govt that would be even worse than the one we have.

[Berries]

The ones ( And there is at least one I call friend who does not vote) that dont vote really annoy the shit out of me.

I'm sure you'll get over it.

I've never voted, never really seen the point. I'm still going to have to go to work to pay the bills whoever is in power. Shoot me.