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'Protect Your Vote: Everything you Need to Know to Vote-On SearchWarp!'

» left by Mogama ^(15,965)
Mogama (1 year 26 days ago.)

Thanks for the info. My candidate may not be one of the Big Two, but I'll vote for sure. ~mogama~

» left by Anonymous (1 year 26 days ago.)

Lots of new peoplke this year who need to know the steps and what to expect.

» left by Val Silver ^(2,736)
Val Silver (1 year 25 days ago.)

Thanks for the helpful tips. Now I just need a crystal ball to know who to vote for. Val

» left by Walter Rhett ^(3,078) (1 year 25 days ago.)

Look in the mirror!!!

» left by Susan Thom ^(12,047)
Susan Thom (1 year 25 days ago.)

hi walter,

 

this was an interesting article, with some helpful facts for those who want to know. thank you for sharing,

 

best regards,

 

sue thom

» left by Judi Lake ^(1,870)
Judi Lake (1 year 25 days ago.)

What a great informative article, Walter -- This is important and you are absolutely right that voting IS important - Thanks for a great read!

» left by Michelle Mackin ^(3,279)
Michelle Mackin (1 year 25 days ago.)

Thank you Walter,

 

Although I am ready for the election to be over, I have been saying for months how important doing our part and voting is. Good article

 

God bless

» left by Ben Jones ^(6,856)
Ben Jones (1 year 24 days ago.)

Hi Walter,

 

I think the principle of voting is very important, but sadly I think the praticality is that it makes no difference. The only candidates you'll ever see are from the elite ranks of the incredibly rich who all have ties and vested interests and funding from the same corporations  and companies. Policies and platforms in a macro view differ very little.  Which means no real change and no real difference between the candidates.

 

To run you need vast amounts of money, which means funding from vested interests. Which means essentially, those same vested interests get to select who is put forward regardless of party, creed or voter turn outs.

 

Just my two cents worth.

 

Having said that, the minor differences between the candidates may still be worth turning out for. Good, informative article.

 

Regards,

Ben.

» left by Anna Emilie Eight ⁽⁷⁾
Anna Emilie Eight (1 year 24 days ago.)

Dear Walter,

 

you made such a good point and put it in a really nice language. You underlined a trouble which all of us seem to be aware of but we are still just too ignorant. Actually there is nothing to add to what you said, but it is always helpful to remind people over and over again of the fact that democracy is based on votes.

 

So if you don't vote and if this goes on and on all over the country, who will have the leadership in his hands? So the actual question is here to start with the fact: is there something which talks our young people into NOT voting. Why do young people think that politics is boring, why do they rather prefer to play with their computer games and listen to their ipods. I think this is because there is a real trend in these things. And these trends are set to distract people from actual things.

 

Have fun with unnecessary things and just find real important things "boring". well, this is an inconvenient fact and unfortunately true. But we can change it. And therefore I want to thank you for your great message in your precious article dear Walt.

 

big Hugz,

 

Anna Emilie.

» left by amos dettonville ⁽⁶⁸⁾ (1 year 24 days ago.)

Thanks for including this line:

 

"If my name is not listened on the voter's rolls will I be allowed to vote?

 

YES. You may cast a provisional ballot. Do not let any person tell you you cannot vote."

 

I have been amazed how many people do not know about this. I think an article on this and your last point might be a real help to others. Maybe, Over Coming Troubles at the Voting Booth, or something like that. You covered it all - and I was just making a suggestion, that's all. Like I said, I have met so many people who knew nothing about the provisional ballot or what to do if they think they're not being allowed to vote.

 

Thanks.

» left by Sandra E. Graham ^(7,883)
Sandra E. Graham (1 year 24 days ago.)

Wonderful article, Walter. I am guilty of saying "I will vote, but it really doesn't matter..." When actually it does matter and in my heart I know I will finally decide on one person and that is where I will place my faith. Thank you for putting this in perspective for us. Sometimes we need a little push to get us moving in the right direction.

 

Sandra

» left by Robert Melaccio, Sr. ^(5,185)
Robert Melaccio, Sr. (1 year 24 days ago.)

Great article and necessary of we truly want to see change. I have talked to so many not voting and yet they are complaining, no choice, the lessor of two evils. Well get out and change Congress, period. You get nothing but the same by sitting at home and griping.

» left by Alistair Owens ⁽⁶⁾ (1 year 23 days ago.)

The FAQ approach makes the information much easier to read and understand

» left by Lorrie Streeter ⁽⁴⁴⁾
Lorrie Streeter (1 year 23 days ago.)

Thank you for this article. I agree with you whole-heartedly. Voting is a right and a privilege that we should be very grateful for. It is our duty to cast our vote to support the party we feel will do what is best for our country and its people.

 

I am appalled at how many people do not cast their vote. Some of the reasons I have heard for not voting are absolutely ridiculous! If people do not make the effort to place their vote, they have no right to complain about the government.

» left by Lorrie Davids ^(7,484)
Lorrie Davids (1 year 22 days ago.)

Walter, great information. I am registered and ready to go, just need to find out a few more things about a couple of the local races.

» left by Chiradeep - The Candles ^(1,426)
Chiradeep - The Candles (1 year 22 days ago.)

Good article for Americans...But its necessary to know the person you're voting...

» left by Walter Rhett ^(3,078) (1 year 22 days ago.)

My goal was to defend and honor the process, and its place and importance! I didn't want to remotely be partisan--as I have been in other articles. So for all sides, this is important not only for the country's leadership, but to envigorate and renew the country itself by using the democratic process!

» left by Anonymous from UK (1 year 22 days ago.)

Excellent article especially at this time when there is a very difficult election coming up. What annoys me is when some people try to prevent voters from going to the polls for one excuse or the other. Everyone of the right age and citizenship should be allowed to vote.

 

Regards

 

John

» left by Arlene Wright-Correll ^(12,585)
Arlene Wright-Correll (1 year 21 days ago.)

Again Walter gives us good advice and good information to have on hand when one goes to vote.

» left by Neil Armstrong ⁽¹⁹⁹⁾
Neil Armstrong (1 year 21 days ago.)

Excellent information on Voting. I really liked the part of getting out to vote. It is indeed important for all of us to vote!

» left by TerryG ^(9,209) (1 year 19 days ago.)

Very comprehensive and well written to target both the teenager and the adult. It is not hard to vote but some people find it daunting as its unknown territory and might feel badly if they make a mistake.

» left by Anonymous (1 year 19 days ago.)

Walter, Well written and very useful article, thanks

 

Rev Michael Bresciani

» left by Marty RicKard ^(2,688)
Marty RicKard (1 year 16 days ago.)

Dear Walter:  Thanks much for an excellent article.  I tried to find bias in it and could not.  I just hope Mickey Mouse reads it and all the other voters Acorn has registered, both dead and alive.  Best to you, Marty RicKard

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