Thread: Historic Vote

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I find it interesting that we are making such a big deal over the historic voter turn out. I would be much happier with an all time low voter turn out if all those voters were educated on the issues, and voted because they looked more in depth at each candidate. What spurs this is something I over heard walking to class. A girl in front of me was talking to a friend and told her that she really hasnt been paying attention and really doesnt know much about the election but is voting for a candidate because everyone seems to like him. I had trouble not smacking this girl (Something I do not condone and do not do). I pray that one day people with set their emotions aside and go to the polls with a rational head on their shoulders and have thought for themselves. I believe that Politics have become glamorized here in America and in doing so have strayed away from what is at the core of our government.

You are ready to negate this truly historic step forward based on something you overheard some chickenhead say? YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At about 10:00 last night I was falling asleep so I went to bed. It was clear to me that the election was likely to go to Obama. A little more than an hour later I was awakened by the screams from my girlfriend Scarlett. She was crying tears of joy. The phone began ringing as her black friends and relatives called to share in that joy. Yes they are ecstatic in the victory of Barack Obama, a black man. This is clearly an election that was won by a man who received many many votes because he is black. I am pretty sure that there were many people who didn't vote for him for the same reason. However, the black man won this time and it wasn't because he got all the black votes. I see this as a good step in the right direction. It is clear the most popular team won. Why question the motives of the voters? at least it wasn't a stolen election. The people have spoken even if you don't agree with them.

Originally Posted by icedog

You are ready to negate this truly historic step forward based on something you overheard some chickenhead say? YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brad! Did you even read the post? You are bashing this guy because he believes in an informed electorate! He didnt say one candidate was better than the other, he didnt say the wrong guy won, all he said is that people should use their brains when its time to vote, are you negating brains? The election is over, no need to be so defensive!

The historic part is the fact that an intelligent man who has surrounded himself with knowledgeable people was elected President, oh yea he happens to be black too.

Originally Posted by nun2sharp

Brad! Did you even read the post? You are bashing this guy because he believes in an informed electorate! He didnt say one candidate was better than the other, he didnt say the wrong guy won, all he said is that people should use their brains when its time to vote, are you negating brains? The election is over, no need to be so defensive!

Of course I read the post. What is most surprising is Akady's statement, "I would be much happier with an all time low voter turn out if all those voters were educated on the issues, and voted because they looked more in depth at each candidate". He based this on the statement of some girl whom he doesn't know. I know alot of people vote their party with no exceptions. Is that using their brains? I bet this statement would not have been made if McCain won and Akady overheard someone say they voted for the hottie from Alaska.

Face it, the only reason anyone would make negative statements about Obama's victory is because the person making that statement wanted the other guy/gal to win. Do I really sound defensive? I'm sorry, I don't mean to. I am only trying to get folks to understand how this can be a very good thing, for everyone.

Originally Posted by icedog

The people have spoken even if you don't agree with them.

Some have spoken and some have apparently screamed

Ive heard of sore losers, what makes a sore winner?

Originally Posted by icedog

Of course I read the post. What is most surprising is Akady's statement, "I would be much happier with an all time low voter turn out if all those voters were educated on the issues, and voted because they looked more in depth at each candidate". He based this on the statement of some girl whom he doesn't know. I know alot of people vote their party with no exceptions. Is that using their brains? I bet this statement would not have been made if McCain won and Akady overheard someone say they voted for the hottie from Alaska.

Face it, the only reason anyone would make negative statements about Obama's victory is because the person making that statement wanted the other guy/gal to win. Do I really sound defensive? I'm sorry, I don't mean to. I am only trying to get folks to understand how this can be a very good thing, for everyone.

I seriously think you missed the boat on his post. He was not raging against the winner, or the loser. He was advocating for an informed electorate. He made no statement regarding voting party line, and did not make any derogatory statements regarding an Obama victory. He was making a comment on society, and the perceived unwillingness to become informed voters.

Matt

But he based his opinion of the "uninformed" on one person in particular, which is not a fair evaluation of the voting public in general.

Actually the OP never made any mention of who the person made the comment voted for, so it's an assumption on everyones part that it was Obama she was talking about. If you've followed the election at all, you've seen that both sides have numerous supporters that are uninformed.

I too wish people would be more informed, I really don't care who anyone votes for as long as it's an educated vote, I wish the country would get beyond the culture war and vote for the person that they feel will represent them and the country the best.