voting
Postmortems of voting woes, disenfranchisement, and how countries around the world elect government officials.
Strengths and Weaknesses of Different voting systems
Over the years Democracy has taken many shapes and forms. It has invaded Europe, The Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceana. Yet the way each democracy dose voting is extremely different. Instead of taking a really deep look we are going to take a look at all the different ways people are currently voting, and how it works. After I will give my personal grade of how good it is and why I feel that way. Bear in mind I go by a few metrics. First is how does it treats third parties? Second how effective has it been to keep dictators from gaming it. Third how many people on average actually participate this way and don’t stay home. And finally does it allow for real change in party politics AKA turn over. Mind you I wont touch upon all these metrics but I will explain my ranking out of five stars as to the big reasons it goes there due to some metrics being obvious in the descriptions and explanations of the pros and cons list. At the end I will give you my personal preference as to the voting system I love the most and as to why I suggest it for more modern democracies as well as emerging democracies around the world.
By Andrew Legnani5 years ago in The Swamp
Voting And All The Days Surrounding It Before And After
The time is etching closer and closer for the voting. The conversation fast forwards to after voting. What will everyone be doing beyond the vote? Before looking toward the after voting time, we must focus on before the voting. There are arguments spreading all over the world like wildfire. A big number of people are fighting against voting at all. The main reason some are against voting is because of the issues that are not being discussed. These issues are not even being brought in as the main topic when it comes down to all the serious matters. People are having a hard time finding someone that they feel is the right man or woman for the job.
By Shelly Bartley5 years ago in The Swamp
VOTE AMERICA EVERY VOTE COUNTS
The Right to Vote is one of the most powerful rights that you could ever have as an American Citizen. You are not just voting a guy into office that would be the President of our country. It is more than just that, it is so much more. We are voting in an individual that will lead our country into greatness. “The Land of the Free and The Home of the Brave”.
By Kandance Ferrari5 years ago in The Swamp
Voting Should Be the Last Thing You Do. . Top Story - October 2020.
There is something amiss in the land of the free. Behind the cheery symbolism of hamburgers, baseball, and bald eagles lies something sinister and hidden. If you knock down the walls of suburban cookie-cutter homes, you may find that America is made up of cleverly designed props, decoys of political theatre.
By Daniela Bishop5 years ago in The Swamp
Please vote as if your life depended on it.
I believe in our democracy and the principal that we are free to make a choice in this election also the power that it represents. It is hard to be optimistic about this election, but now ten days to the election and I feel optimistic. Many who seek to suppress people's vote have been doing just that a very long time. For example, Gerrymandering, voter ID laws, closing polling places in Areas where minorities live. There is so much more interference if you look into it. One day I hope we can have fair and free elections. We need to keep voting for people who care about free and fair elections.
By peachick 8765 years ago in The Swamp
TO VOTE IN PERSON OR NOT!
I have thought voting is a special privilege that we have in America! Many countries do not have this privilege! This year because of the pandemic many people in America are voting by mail. It does not matter how you vote but your vote does matter! This year we have a lot at stake, the economy, unemployment, the pandemic, and many other reasons why your vote matters! I know my vote matters to me a lot it always did matter! Americans should be proud to vote especially seniors like I am. When I was twenty I could not wait until I was twenty-one to cast my vote for the presidency. And every time I do vote I want the little sticker that says I voted! I am proud of being an American citizen and a democratic way of life. The decision you make when you vote will impact the United States and the world. The world is watching who will be the next president of the United States.
By rose m lewis5 years ago in The Swamp
Treat Every Day Like an Election Month
Make It an All Year Long Thing The most important action I will be taking starting this year, is treating every single day of the rest of my life as though it is an election month. What I mean by that, is every day I will be paying attention to what policies and changes are needed in the world. I will take true notice of which politicians and government officials are actively doing their part and stepping up to the challenges. Everyone pays close attention and give consideration to the issues during an election year and the months leading up to the time to vote. For the rest of my days; I will be doing that to the same degree, each and every day.
By Timothy A Rowland6 years ago in The Swamp
Voting Is Very Important But It's Not So Easy For Some Of Us.
A lot of us take voting for granted. When we reach the age to vote there's a bit of a rite of passage when you go to the polls to vote. Still as easy as this task seems, it isn't so easy for everyone to vote. Everyone has their own situations and we can't just assume that everyone has the time to do something like this. Today we live in a time when it's increasingly difficult for some to rock the vote.
By Brian Anonymous6 years ago in The Swamp
Voting Rights: Things May Not Know
Criminal Voting Rights: At one point, in time, voting, and the party you support, people did not openly speak. However, since we are entering one of the most critical elections of our time, its time to be educated on what can and can not do. There is much information that people do not know about voting. **These rules are specific to the State of Colorado. Our suggest that you look into what your state’s rights to vote are.**
By Nia on Air6 years ago in The Swamp
