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I want to know why it is that when I explain my beliefs about America, politicians, etc. I get called "stupid," "ridiculous," an "extremist" or a "hypocrite" and the list goes on. Just because I tend to have conservative views and I choose to speak out against corruption in our government and do not appreciate the government being involved in my life does not give anyone the right to attack me here on this forum or to send me PMs attacking me either. Every single time I have offered my opinion, I have NEVER called anyone with differing views by names or put them down for their beliefs! I simply state mine but unfortunately I have NOT received the same respect! Perhaps when we are explaining our views we could try to remember that - and be respectful!
Thanks! That's funny how you got me to thinking about that.
Having lived in FL *FOREVER*, and no where else, I just wrongly made the assumption that that was somehow a federal law about how and who could vote in primaries. Reading one of your earlier comments is what got me to thinking about it - and I thought I could almost remember that my primary ballots had BOTH parties represented.... I just never stopped to think once I left the precinct. That's what I get!
Having lived in FL *FOREVER*, and no where else, I just wrongly made the assumption that that was somehow a federal law about how and who could vote in primaries. Reading one of your earlier comments is what got me to thinking about it - and I thought I could almost remember that my primary ballots had BOTH parties represented.... I just never stopped to think once I left the precinct. That's what I get!
You all in Wisconsin have open primaries so you can be any affiliation and vote for whomever you want. Other states that have open primaries are: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Vermont and Wisconsin. We are trying to get a bill passed to allow independents and non-affiliated party members to vote in Primaries but as of now we cannot. This is what it states on our state site:
Under Pennsylvania law, independent and alternative-party affiliated voters are banned from voting for Democratic and Republican nominees.
They also are banned from voting in so-called non-partisan races, such as school board and county judicial primaries in which candidates are allowed to cross-file on both major party primary ballots. These races are often decided in the primaries, before voters unaffiliated with the major parties have an opportunity to vote in the fall general election.
It really stinks our system in PA. Hopefully in 2010 we will get a new Governor that is willing to allow us to make our own decision on who we vote for and run this state better. Our current Governor does a terrible job. Our crime rate has gone up extensively and the deficit is not good at all.
Under Pennsylvania law, independent and alternative-party affiliated voters are banned from voting for Democratic and Republican nominees.
They also are banned from voting in so-called non-partisan races, such as school board and county judicial primaries in which candidates are allowed to cross-file on both major party primary ballots. These races are often decided in the primaries, before voters unaffiliated with the major parties have an opportunity to vote in the fall general election.
It really stinks our system in PA. Hopefully in 2010 we will get a new Governor that is willing to allow us to make our own decision on who we vote for and run this state better. Our current Governor does a terrible job. Our crime rate has gone up extensively and the deficit is not good at all.
In FL, where I lived for 38 years, it was the same as you describe....you can only vote as you were registered. If I did not like ANY of the candidates, I did not vote for any of them.
It's funny that since I moved to WI 5 years ago, I haven't thought to notice....I thought that was a law everywhere! Now that you point out that it is different in different states, I'm going to have to educate myself on the laws in WI.
One thing that irks me here in WI is that I can walk up the day of an election and register to vote! To prevent voter fraud, you have to be registered weeks before an election in FL. I think that's MUCH better. I know that this past November, there WAS a lot of controversy about voter fraud in Milwaukee. Huh? Really? In Milwaukee? Psyche!
I almost forgot to ask....are YOU allowed to vote in primaries since you are not party-affiliated? I'm about to go that route myself!
It's funny that since I moved to WI 5 years ago, I haven't thought to notice....I thought that was a law everywhere! Now that you point out that it is different in different states, I'm going to have to educate myself on the laws in WI.
One thing that irks me here in WI is that I can walk up the day of an election and register to vote! To prevent voter fraud, you have to be registered weeks before an election in FL. I think that's MUCH better. I know that this past November, there WAS a lot of controversy about voter fraud in Milwaukee. Huh? Really? In Milwaukee? Psyche!
I almost forgot to ask....are YOU allowed to vote in primaries since you are not party-affiliated? I'm about to go that route myself!
In PA we have a closed Primary which means that you can only vote what you are registered as. But, according to the State, that will be changing in November. We will see if it actually passes since we still did not pass our budget. My parents are not really into politics and really never said much about it at all. I really got into it on my own by listening to others points of views and from my own research. I also vote based on what I believe is morally right for me and my family. I also did not care for John McCain as a cadidate for President but chose him based on what I felt was correct and right for this country. I still stand by my decision as well.
TO: hope4thegoodstuff AND Melissa0116
Hope, LOVED your post. I'll start calling you Wendy - JK!!!! I agree with what you said, and it's hard to condense it - I read till the end.
Melissa, I am a registered Republican, but I've voted for Democrats, too. I stay affiliated WITH a certain party so that I can vote in the primaries.
My parents DRILLED it into my head even as a small child that I should look at a candidate FIRST and his/her party affiliation 2nd.
I was NOT glad that John McCain was the Republican choice to run for President. But, I chose the "lesser of two evils", and voted for him over the LESS EXPERIENCED, Barrack Obama. I still stand by my decision.
Hope, LOVED your post. I'll start calling you Wendy - JK!!!! I agree with what you said, and it's hard to condense it - I read till the end.
Melissa, I am a registered Republican, but I've voted for Democrats, too. I stay affiliated WITH a certain party so that I can vote in the primaries.
My parents DRILLED it into my head even as a small child that I should look at a candidate FIRST and his/her party affiliation 2nd.
I was NOT glad that John McCain was the Republican choice to run for President. But, I chose the "lesser of two evils", and voted for him over the LESS EXPERIENCED, Barrack Obama. I still stand by my decision.
Amen. I was a registered republican but actually changed it recently to no affiliation. I just find some of both sides to be irrational and ridiculous. So, I totally agree with you that we need to listen to all sides and not attack each other personally for our viewpoints. I may not agree with all that you said but I respect your views. Calling names and telling others they are stupid is just not called for and we all need to just be open to hearing all views no matter if you agree with them or not. That is why we live here in America since we have Freedom of Speech. Thanks so much for being a voice of reason. We really need that around here.
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