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Comments (3)An election? What's that? Actually ... ... all they're doing is vying to get into the starting gate ... ... so that they can then run against the selected ball carrier for the other party. And imagine the millions that it costs to go through all of that rigamarole ... ... and guess who picks up those tabs ... ... and without expecting some benefits in return??? Actually - we may have a federal election before long, as we have a minority government. If the three opposition parties agree to vote against the government when they present their budget ... that's a "confidence" motion, so if it fails, the government's gone ... and we'll have an election. The second since the one in June 2004 - and the ones who are responsible for bringing it on may pay at the polls. Many saying that they were elected to do a job - so just get on with it! Some claim that we have often received the best government when the governing party held a minority of votes and had to accomodate some of the wishes of the others in order to get the legislation passed. Finance minister's making big talk of cutting taxes for corporations ... which they did, earlier (along with small cuts for individuals - and some opportunities of increase of reduced-tax, or even tax-free, income for the wealthy). I spoke of one of those opportunities for over 60% increase in tax-free income (over $46,000. annual ammount) on one of the finance-related forums here, a couple of months ago. Hope you all survive the election fever with your sanity (not to speak of patience) intact. ole joyful P.S. How often have those messages given you the opportunity to make a comment, ask a question, etc.?? Have you asked those enthusiastic callers how come they are so interested to call you before an election ... ... but don't seem to remember your name, let alone phone number ... ... after the election? Maybe a good idea to keep a log of the number of calls, find the phone number of the constituency office and tell them how impressed you are, then offer such information. Or make a visit there, same message. And with thick enough skin to resist/avoid being dragooned into helping (makng phone calls, maybe?)! o j...See MoreBlogger that we voted for? the one Ruthie
Comments (4)She didn't win as cheesy said ...they actually called her and told her so they were pretty classy about it. I suspect she wasn't California style enough for them either...Too bad she writes a lovely blog...and it is such fun to read....See MoreAbout voting...
Comments (11)We all grow up with something our parents did, or said, or didn't do or say, that profoundly influences us for life. Hopefully for the better! For me, it was that my mother *always* voted. Always. Regardless of how inconsequential or inconvenient it was, she did not miss her opportunity to cast a vote in every election from local reps to the President. And she taught me that voting is not only a privilege, it is a sacred responsibility that each of us carries within ourselves as citizens. So I vote in each and every election; every primary, every boring no-competition race, every time. I think of my mom and I do it in part to honor her ideals and her integrity. And I do it because it is so important. I'm very proud and pleased that both our children also vote consistently. And it's one of my longest and deepest disappointments that my husband does not--he literally owns the button that reads 'I don't vote, it only encourages them' and I tell him with regularity that if he doesn't vote, I'm not going to listen or discuss politics or problems with those elected officials because he has no right to an opinion! So this is my own line in the sand-everybody is responsible for voting. No excuses and no reasons are sufficient in my mind to excuse any one....See MoreA Civics Lesson
Comments (20)WOW this took a turn. Getting back to the original purpose of this post, well said. I work with high school age students. The one comment I heard a few times yesterday amid all the political bantering of these NAIVE students was the idea that voting is a waste of their time...Ironically it was a Hispanic young man who first engaged me on this point...how soon they forget many countries do not have this RIGHT for their opinion to be counted. I find it MOST AMAZING in this year of the majority of polls saying people don't like either major candidate..the USA had record turn out of voters. Voters who have not bothered for decades. God Bless America and I hope your grandson learned the most important lesson of yesterday these rights are worth exercising!!!...See More- 6 years agolast modified: 6 years ago
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