What type of elections do you vote in as a rule?

[Locut0s]

We just had a round of municipal elections and it just occurred to me that there's a level of politics I know, and frankly care, next to nothing about. I don't even pay that much attention to provincial elections. I vote in federal elections but it's actually global politics that interest me if anything does. At what level do you tend to take the effort to cast your ballot?

 

[Zorkorist]

You become interested in politics at the Federal level,
You observe your State,
You damn your City.
And pay your taxes.

 

[cubby1223]

Considering no election that I could have participated in has ever been decided by anything close to a single vote, I am yet to find the motivation to cast a ballot.

(I'm not going to lie)

 

[RocksteadyDotNet]

I'm required by law to vote in State and Federal.

 

[Locut0s]

Considering no election that I could have participated in has ever been decided by anything close to a single vote, I am yet to find the motivation to cast a ballot.

(I'm not going to lie)

This mentality is the very reason why we tend to elect mouth breathers. And also why year after year they are the only candidates to choose from.

 

[Locut0s]

I'm required by law to vote in State and Federal.

You you like or hate the concept of mandatory voting, or are you indifferent to it?

 

[Zebo]

I'm pretty involved locally so I vote. Nationally I go through motions but they are all the same. Crooks beholden to top 1% and feed people just enough welfare so they STFU and stay stupid.

 

[cubby1223]

This mentality is the very reason why we tend to elect mouth breathers. And also why year after year they are the only candidates to choose from.

My mentality is my own, and only affects my one vote. Statistically speaking, the odds of my vote making a difference in an election is virtually zero percent. The "mouth breathers" will be there regardless of my actions.

In my mind, I make a better statement when I refuse to vote for Turd Sandwich over Giant Douche.

 

[Locut0s]

My mentality is my own, and only affects my one vote. Statistically speaking, the odds of my vote making a difference in an election is virtually zero percent. The "mouth breathers" will be there regardless of my actions.

In my mind, I make a better statement when I refuse to vote for Turd Sandwich over Giant Douche.

Not when 60% of the electorate thinks this way.

 

[cubby1223]

Not when 60% of the electorate thinks this way.

My actions are always independent of the rest of the electorate.

I know what you're saying, I know your argument, and I respect it. But after being sucked into the political news world the last few years, it's hell. It's absolute hell staying informed on what is happening. It's not worth it. And I simply don't care anymore. I have much more important things to start doing with my life

 

[RocksteadyDotNet]

You you like or hate the concept of mandatory voting, or are you indifferent to it?

I dont mind it.

 

[monovillage]

I missed a vote in a special election for mayor back in '83 or so. That's the only election i've ever missed since I became eligible to vote in the 70's.

 

[Londo_Jowo]

I vote in all elections (Federal, State, & Municipal).

 

[Ausm]

I vote in all elections (Federal, State, & Municipal).

Ditto!

 

[soulcougher73]

I dont vote. Especially at a federal level where my vote doesnt count. Until they do away with the electoral college and go straight pupular vote ill refrain from partaking. I live in Kansas which is a red state. Thus if i were to vote Dem it would be a wasted vote that doesnt count for anything. Most states also have no law on the books that says the Electoral college HAS to give the points based on popular vote of that state. They usually do but its not a law except for like 3 or 4 states if i remember right.

With staight popular vote every vote would count no matter where you lived. If you were GOP is Mass your 1 vote would count. If you were a Dem in KS your 1 vote would count. As it is now your voice is unheard.

 

[cybrsage]

Local elections are the most important ones...these guys control the rules for your local area.

 

[jstern01]

I think Tip O'Neill said it best, 'All politics is local.' If you are not active in the voting process at every chance, how are you politicians every going to know what your views are. Now granted we think that in today's world of politicians, all of them are brought and paid for by corporations, but they still need our votes to get there, and if enough people turn out, they can change the game.

 

[spidey07]

Every. Especially primaries.

 

[IronWing]

All federal, state, and local plus anytime I'm in Chicago.

 

[fskimospy]

This mentality is the very reason why we tend to elect mouth breathers. And also why year after year they are the only candidates to choose from.

From a mathematical standpoint all elections are meaningless for an individual to vote in.

That being said, if you are looking for an election to vote in, you should always vote in municipal elections first, and presidential elections last. Not only is your vote more valuable in a local election due to lower turnout, but they have a much higher probability of actually affecting your life.

 

[DrPizza]

Federal, state, municipal, and school. I didn't see that option in the poll. (Nor an option for federal, state, municipal.)

 

[Hayabusa Rider]

Anything above dog catcher is pointless and I'm not sure about that. I no longer care to believe in the illusion of choice.

 

[Saracen]

I think Tip O'Neill said it best, 'All politics is local.' If you are not active in the voting process at every chance, how are you politicians every going to know what your views are.

I don't believe the majority of them care what our views are. They will say what they think will get them elected in order to get elected then ignore the hell out of us until they next want to be elected, and at least round here, history suggests that them saying something before an election is no guarantee they don't do the exact polar opposite once elected.

Having said that, I vote every chance I get. I'm just not naive enough to think it matters much what I vote, or even if I vote. I just vote on the slight off-chance that it might.

 

[CaptnKirk]

Death Panels get my votes.

 

[bfdd]

I try to vote whenever I remember I can vote on something. There isn't always a "none of the above" option so occasionally I don't cast a vote. We really need a D. "none of the above" for our ballots. I have a feeling that would be checked far more often than not.