manlycornhusk's blog post - 25%!

Wednesday, March 22, 2006, 3:52:40 PM

Things that we should never have 25% of....

A good book...no ending.

A shoe...guess we could just superglue the heel to your foot.

A Hostess Twinkie...you'd barely get to the creamy filling.

A VOTER TURNOUT FOR PRIMARY ELECTIONS!

Ok...I suckered you in on that one but I've got a genuine beef. All of you that say politics doesn't belong here can jump to the next blog on the list. The rest of you that believe NN is a lifestyle rather than a petty fetish can understand what I have to say.

25% voter turnout is a sad condemnation of a democracy. We choose legislators that will represent our voices in the making of laws and dictating policy, foreign and domestic. So, why is it that 75% of the eligable voters in Illinois didn't take 30 minutes to let their wishes be represented in the upcoming elections?

Let me guess....maybe they're happy and satisfied with the status quo. Oooops, somebody forgot to tell you that an incumbent almost always has an opposition party candidate. How comfortable will you be in a year when your satisfying and content lifestyle is dependent on a political flip. Oh yeah...it happens all the time. Of course, you can look sadly into your loved ones eyes and lament the probable upheaval that follows.....Poor Ole Me! Well, too fricken bad! If you were really concerned...you would have made sure there was a candidate there to represent you ongoing nirvana.

Don't get me wrong. I believe more and more that the current two party system is antiquated and the previously sharp lines of policy have been blurred so many times that calling yourself a democrat or republican has little or no meaning anymore. Surely, most Americans fall into the category of Moderates. Somehow, those Moderates have been lumped into the Republican Party when it should be liberated and fielding it's own candidates without right or left affiliation.

What is a Moderate, you ask...well, it's like this. A Moderate is a centrist: a person who takes a position in the political center. Why is that important...because America is not just white bread, sewing circle w.a.s.p.'s. It's the most amazing blend of nationalities, religions and orientations to ever be seen on this planet. They come to a country that calls itself The UNITED States of America. United....A Melding. Where can this melding find voice. In moderation..nuff said about that.

Back to the sorry turnout. My solution is simple. Instead of giving out little stickers that say, "I Voted", use punch cards with each punch signifying voting activities. Now, this is where I get pissy. Everytime someone begins to moan and complain or jumps up on a soapbox to praise or villify(sp?) one of our countries leaders, they should be able to produce their card demonstrating their right by vote to be there. No card, too bad. You had a chance and you didn't have the time to participate then so you obviously have better things to do than force me to listen to your crying now.

Hard ass, ya say...YUP! 30 minutes, people....that's a nice, leisurely shower, a pizza delivery, a womans dream of foreplay, a guys lie about how long he performed last night..lol...sorry...that's funny though.

Anyhooo, Peace and Love and Grass Roots Democracy

ps...wanna see my card?

Comments

Others Have Said:

BytheSea on 22-Mar-06 16:29:05

I got a card...There is a old saying
more dead people vote in Illinois than real live ones. I am kinda coming around to the National ID thing...no card..you pay more. More
security would result until the data
base was hi-jacked...25% of nothing
is still no where enough

flcamfan on 22-Mar-06 16:30:15

I have voted in every election since I turned 18 and think that anyone who does not vote automatically looses the right to bitch about whomever is elected!

What do you think about a free pizza for every fourth card punch?? Incentive!

kimberleigh on 22-Mar-06 19:29:57

Another voter here. Just like fan - "IF you don't vote, you can't bitch" sums up my feelings on the matter. And, as long as the pizza isn't Dominoes, I'm okay with it.

depotguy on 22-Mar-06 20:19:31

I've never missed an election ple either...and did you notice that everyone who works at the poling place is 106! We need to start filling in the void here people.

texami on 22-Mar-06 20:53:36

hee hee to depot!! you've voted in my neighborhood!!

oh, and make mine mushroom, black olive, tomoato & onion...

kittenmmm on 22-Mar-06 21:27:17

lol...to depot..yep, it's mandatory to be 100 or more to work the polls. Same as Cam I've voted in every election since 18 and you hit on one of my pet peeves. Turn up or Shut up! I like to think of myself as Libertarian although that's not a category and the options generally suck but at least I have the right to bitch. Vote Kinky Friedman for governor of Texas! The white house next!! LOL

valleybud on 22-Mar-06 21:43:02

I'm with the rest here. I not only feel it to be my duty to vote, but also and honor and privilege! Even during times when I disliked all on the ballot, a write-in was used. Preserving my "right to bitch!"

flattop on 22-Mar-06 23:34:01

i am canada but I say the same thing.If you didn't vote you can't bitch

Fortyhboobs on 23-Mar-06 4:14:52

Sure, Doug, wanna see mine?;) I've always been a voter too, so I guess that gives me a right to be a "bitcher.":))

tbjones on 23-Mar-06 20:44:00

I never quite understood why voting is held on weekdays when most people are supposed to be at work! Some folks work miles from home, but have to vote where they live. Here in LA there is no way to make the round-trip during lunch-hour. Have the elections on Saturdays and very few will find a good excuse not to vote. ;)