voting

Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.

THE YEAR IS 2020
2020 has been...trying (and I say trying with a deep and heavy sigh) for a multitude of reasons. Maybe it’s something about my experience in American where I can look danger in its face and simply not care. I’m only 27 years old, so being an adult in America has been a new experience with a steep learning curve. I look around and ask myself, how on earth did we get here? But as I think about the American experiment, I realize that America has always been crazy. Perhaps, no fuck that, definitely even crazier. But for some reason, it seems like we as a country have gone off the deep end. Maybe it’s just youthful naivete, you know...not being alive for the ‘80s and barely conscious of the world around me in the ‘90s. But since the year 2000, as far as I can see, America has been pridefully down with the fuck shit and destruction. Fast forward two decades later, and here we are. A racist reality TV show president and a deadly disease ripped from the script of an apocalyptic Hollywood horror movie looming over the economy. So here we are, some of us at home trying to keep our own lives from falling apart while others go out and work for a wage that is simply unsustainable in this present economy while risking their lives to do so. Because we all know we’re going to die one day, but we pray that that day isn’t anytime soon.
By Marcus Vernet5 years ago in The Swamp
Voter Fraud is Dirty Business
BRYCE ON POLITICS - How will the Democrats cheat this time? Back in the 1960 presidential election, pitting John F. Kennedy against Richard M. Nixon, JFK won by an eyelash. Had it not been for some critical votes produced at the last minute in Chicago (home to Mayor Richard J. Daley (D)) and Texas (home to VP candidate Lyndon B. Johnson (D)), the election could have easily gone to Richard Nixon. Later, ballots were identified bearing the names of people who were deceased, which became legendary in terms of voter fraud. The election results in Illinois and Texas were going to be challenged by the Republicans, but Nixon didn't want to put the country through a Constitutional crisis and bowed out.
By Tim Bryce6 years ago in The Swamp
How to make elections honest
How to make elections honest Why do people vote as they do? Causes and influences. Cause is defined as something that produces an effect.
By Peter Rose6 years ago in The Swamp
Thank You Wisconsin Poll Workers
Wisconsin poll workers are heroes. On April 7th, 2020, Wisconsin held the most dangerous election in history. The state is in the midst of a multi-week effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus. Our main weapon in this battle has been to maintain social distancing. Schools have been closed since mid-March, and responsible citizens are limiting themselves to one weekly trip for groceries and other supplies.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in The Swamp
Ohio Judge Defies Governor, Orders Election to go Forward
In Ohio, a Franklin County judge has ordered the March 17 Primary Election to be held despite the governor’s call to postpone it in the face of the coronavirus pandemic sweeping through the country, including Ohio.
By HERBERT DYER6 years ago in The Swamp
Federal Judge Stops Georgia GOP Voter Suppression In Its Tracks
In an unprecedented and indeed stunning move, the federal judge overseeing the voter suppression/voter purge case against the state of Georgia has handed the plaintiffs a victory without even bothering to hold a trial.
By HERBERT DYER6 years ago in The Swamp
Make America Great For Real
"Make America Great Again". Since when has America been great? The genocide of Native Americans, the slavery of Negroes, the war on unions and the continued corruption of the American legal system.
By Johann Hollar6 years ago in The Swamp
Will Black Voters Save Joe Biden's Presidential Campaign?
Joe Biden's hopes to become President were always dependent on his ability to capture a high percentage of the black vote. With the earliest contests in the Democratic Primary process taking place in Iowa and New Hampshire with minimal black presence and the recent Nevada caucus where black voters are heavily outweighed by whites and Hispanic voters. The February 29th South Carolina Primary will be the first opportunity to see if black voters will be the firewall Biden desperately needs to stay a factor in the race to become the Democratic nominee. Bernie Sanders has taken a commanding lead in the race percentage wise, although the states having input thus far only represent 2% of the delegates to be awarded. Three days after South Carolina comes Super Tuesday; if Biden can't slow down Sander's momentum, he may well be finished by next week, unless black voters rush in to save the day.
By William Spivey6 years ago in The Swamp
Millennial's'Not Active In Local Politics
The voter turnout rate among 18-25 years old have continued to be lower than other age groups. Young people show no involvement when it comes to politics, some people argue that young people are not interested in politics. However, that is not the case; it is due to our politicians, ignoring the youth. Voting is used to express a particular issue or course of action. It enables people to select there own government; it also allows citizens to choose their own representatives. In the 2012 Presidential Election, about 62% of people had costed there votes. However, in the 2014 Midterm elections only 42% of Americans had voted. (McElwee 2018). This clearly shows that the turnout rate is generally low then presidential elections. The reason why the youth should vote is that they can make a difference in this country, by simply showing up at the polls. Suffering a major disengagement of youth from politics; it is crucial to educate our youth, get them involved, and explain to them how there political participation can make a difference.
By Safi Malik6 years ago in The Swamp
Humerus
Do you recollect the first time you voted in the United States? For me, the booth not so updated as now even so I enjoyed casting my vote. Did you have an issue? Yes, I did. Without realizing the situation, I wanted some services to continue. I am about to enter the workforce and I do not want high taxes either. Democracy was high. People favored them or needed a Democrat to be elected into office. Challenge is good. However, sometimes you hear others need a break. How will they break even if can’t make your wages? I returned home proud as well as relieved after casting my ballot. At this time, my father seen hard times therefore I wanted him to beat the odds. Besides, he worked in a Foundry and cars he helped build still in demand today.
By Pearl Thomas6 years ago in The Swamp
Senator Moscow Turtle McConnell Has To Go!
Moscow Mitch Time Is Up: In the 80’s, an era when the vast majority of the most educated and diverse generation was born-millennials, the year 1985 is when Senator McConnell was elected to the Senate. Additionally, in 1989 the UN warned about Climate Change, in short 30 years later nothing has been done on Climate Change and Mitch McConnell has screwed an entire generation(s). 35 years Moscow Mitch has been in the Senate and has done absolutely nothing but set the nation and many generations behind another 35 years. Sidebar: in 2017, I wrote an article why elected officials should not be in office for 30 years or more-Mitch McConnell is a clear example. To constantly debate and fight the same issues for 35 years and in some cases for 50 years, illustrates an epic failure of our government and the dysfunction of the government when there are elected officials in office for too long.
By Eve's Politics6 years ago in The Swamp
Register to Vote || Driving You Homo
In todays global climate many people look to their politicians in disgust and think.......urgh! Currently we have the likes of American President Donald Trump, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and British Prime Minister Boris Johnson making decisions for their respective countries.
By Wayne Carter6 years ago in The Swamp