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Indeed, we've given the poor the vote, why?! They're people who've done nothing but make poor choices all their lives. Even as a forced democrat, I'm beginning to wonder if we should reinstate some sorta requirement to vote. The problem is I don't trust government to do it correctly.Quote:
Originally Posted by Destin
That's not an appointed position. Attorney General.Quote:
Originally Posted by Chux
Agreed. Your post lends a lot of credence to the idea of repealing the 19th amendment.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarsKitten
LoL. The whole idea of the original system was to allow people to vote who had an actual stake in the country as well as the means to contribute to it. I mean honestly does anyone who earns oh say below $33k (arbitrary number) be trusted to research their candidates, and vote for them in a responsible way?Quote:
Originally Posted by Kano on the Phone
Responsible way: reviewing the candidate's record, education, speeches and idealogical statements over their lifetimes, and make an informed choice.
Irresponsible way: Obama is black! Hilary is a woman! That guy was on the TV show! Bob Dole! He's an atheist i cannot vote for him! Oh noes! Mormon BAD!!!
I wish there were a way to criminalize irresponsibility. But letting everyone vote is a good compromise... for now.
I love it when people say that.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarsKitten
Colbert is pretty funny but I think of all the Comedy Central entertainers the only one I would seriously consider is Jon Stewart, even though I know he is not a politician and would be another celebrity president, I've admired the man for a long time.
Watch that.
Wow I forgot about that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowutopia
That is so fucking great.
Everyone should rewatch that.
I love the Daily Show, and that was still some the hardest 9 minutes of anything to watch.Quote:
Originally Posted by Cowutopia
When the political process is a farce you might as well vote for a joke candidate.
This is the dumbest shit you've ever posted.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarsKitten
Well aside from the fact that it doesn't connect well logically within its own structure, much less connect with the real world...
t3h master plan!
Not all poor people make poor choices all their lives, nor does everyone who is responsible/intelligent make a good amount of money. (Teachers, i'm looking at you)
The fact that people who just want handouts from other people get to vote for candidates that might irresponsibly give them to them is a perfect example. If you don't pay taxes, you shouldn't vote.Quote:
Originally Posted by MarsKitten
The fact that TNL is mostly filled with naive kids who represent a rounding error of the real world helps me sleep better at night though.