voting

Why lie, the truth is so much fun. One of my co-workers feels the need to tell his friends that he voted for Obama, because he is African American he thinks that is what many people expect that he would have done. He does not tell them otherwise to avoid making them mad or starting an argument.  Read More »

Many people are not quite sure why we have so many judges listed on our ballots and very little information available by which to understand where they stand on issues and how they have decided on cases. We also seem to have several uncontested races that appear on our ballots for offices that represent people in a specific district, or for the US Senate Office.  Read More »

I cast my vote this morning, and I really struggled with this one, dear reader. I struggled with deciding whether I should vote for the candidate that I thought would be good for my country or the one that would be more beneficial for my family (myself?) and their interests.  Read More »

Today marks a turning point for America; a serious day in which many lives will be marked or scarred - a day of decisions that will choose the fate of the United States of America. Vote in good conscience knowing the man you choose will be the one who makes life-threatening, country changing and world shaking decisions on YOUR behalf.  Read More »

Ah. To study the history of governments and learn where the values of each system is truly satisfying. To discover that democracy led Julius to become emperor and, ultimately, to the fall of Rome is amazing. Then, to discover that it was the GREEKS who discovered and effectively used democracy on a much larger scale is...well, not such a shocker.  Read More »

I am always surprised when I hear people complaining about the crazy Congressional bills or legislation passed on the local stage when they in fact did not vote. I personally feel that you forfeit the right to complain if you didn't vote to keep those you complain about out of office.  Read More »

Us bloggers, myself included, like to encourage each other to vote. We're always piping, "your vote counts." It's nice to think we're important; that when we cast our ballots, we've made a difference. Well, turns out that's totally and utterly false. Your vote really doesn't matter, and the math proves it.  Read More »

This one is short, sweet, and to the point. We have the Voting 101 guide up... but I just wanted to provide a few last minute notes for those of you voting for the first time. I hope they come in handy... if you have any questions about something covered or not covered, feel free to ask!  Read More »