“democracy: a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives : capitalism and democracy are ascendant in the third world.” — New Oxford American Dictionary
The elderly poll workers are causing the line to build up. They have no concept of how to move faster nor any concern for other people’s time constraints.
The founders called it a “democratic republic” – democratic (people rule), republic (through representatives). Polyarchy is the "mob they feared..There is room for improvement. Popular vote only gets you one that most of the country doesn’t want. Popular vote with instant runoff (vote first, second, etc. choice, the least is dropped and alternates added, until a majority is reached) at least gets you someone the majority can at least stand. As it is now, “It won’t mean a thing if your state cannot swing”, and even there it is non-binding. Jill Stein and the Green Party support IRV, so, since your vote for president is meaningless, vote Green and build a real democracy – the rule of all the people. And be sure and vote for the rest of the offices where your vote really counts. Pack a lunch, take plenty of water, and maybe a chair.
I voted today at 11:15 am, and there were a grand total of 4 other people. Sadly it took me longer b/c the old guy looking up names on the laptop couldn’t HEAR me and asked 4 TIMES what my name was, and how to spell it….
Many jurisdictions, including my city in Texas, now allow for some degree of “early voting” in the two weeks before Election Day. This means that people can come in early to vote, and so there aren’t as many people in line. In some cases, you can be in and out in a few minutes.
seyleigh over 11 years ago
That’s what mail in ballots are for.
cdward over 11 years ago
“democracy: a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives : capitalism and democracy are ascendant in the third world.” — New Oxford American Dictionary
nyoha over 11 years ago
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rMogo4_kpZ8&feature=plcp
Take this into account before voting.
WestNYC Premium Member over 11 years ago
The elderly poll workers are causing the line to build up. They have no concept of how to move faster nor any concern for other people’s time constraints.
hippogriff over 11 years ago
The founders called it a “democratic republic” – democratic (people rule), republic (through representatives). Polyarchy is the "mob they feared..There is room for improvement. Popular vote only gets you one that most of the country doesn’t want. Popular vote with instant runoff (vote first, second, etc. choice, the least is dropped and alternates added, until a majority is reached) at least gets you someone the majority can at least stand. As it is now, “It won’t mean a thing if your state cannot swing”, and even there it is non-binding. Jill Stein and the Green Party support IRV, so, since your vote for president is meaningless, vote Green and build a real democracy – the rule of all the people. And be sure and vote for the rest of the offices where your vote really counts. Pack a lunch, take plenty of water, and maybe a chair.
rini1946 over 11 years ago
It would be nice if this was the case at all polling places
water_moon over 11 years ago
I voted today at 11:15 am, and there were a grand total of 4 other people. Sadly it took me longer b/c the old guy looking up names on the laptop couldn’t HEAR me and asked 4 TIMES what my name was, and how to spell it….
Ironhold about 1 year ago
2023.
Many jurisdictions, including my city in Texas, now allow for some degree of “early voting” in the two weeks before Election Day. This means that people can come in early to vote, and so there aren’t as many people in line. In some cases, you can be in and out in a few minutes.