Reply #16: Well...since we consistently have less than 50% of [View All]

[rasputin1952]

eligible voters going to the polls anyway, far less than any other nation that has open elections, it is not surprising to me at all that we have had some pretty poor people running things in the past, and most likely into the future.

As opposed to anything else, I think the nation has a severe case of apathy when it comes to elections....and two year Primary cycles don't help matters much.

Having served on Election Boards, done my stints at Polling places, counted ballots and always carry and distribute Voter Registration Cards, (caveat: I take Voter Registration so seriously, that when I am asked by someone filling them out, "what party should I pick?", I tell them I cannot nor would I, suggest a party; although I sure wish I could...:D ), and co-ordinate Election Day rides for shut-ins and the elderly, I know from experience, that it is difficult to get people to cast a ballot.

It takes serious time to explain that even if they don't vote for a national candidate, there are generally a lot of local items they can vote on get direct benefit from...:)


GET OUT THE VOTE!

:patriot: