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tritsofme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 04:17 PM Original message |
Declining Voter Turnout in America Is a Myth and Misunderstanding |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 04:21 PM Response to Original message |
1. In New Zealand (I think) they fine people for NOT voting |
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anakie (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 06:08 PM Response to Reply #1 |
9. anywhere up to $50 fine in Australia |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 06:18 PM Response to Reply #9 |
10. Heh, only the rich can AFFORD not to vote! Power to the people, indeed |
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anakie (935 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 06:31 PM Response to Reply #10 |
13. it appears to be a red-blue issue |
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MADem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 07:17 PM Response to Reply #13 |
16. Makes total sense....rightwingers are into 'voter supression" |
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Viva_La_Revolution (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 04:26 PM Response to Original message |
2. 50% still don't vote at all |
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Selatius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 04:41 PM Response to Reply #2 |
6. That's because there's an attitude that you're simply voting for the lesser of two evils |
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Solon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 06:36 PM Response to Reply #6 |
14. You bring up good points... |
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HockeyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
3. The Young are on our side |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 06:30 PM Response to Reply #3 |
12. people don't vote when the candidates are dull. If people are excited, they vote |
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Lobster Martini (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 04:36 PM Response to Original message |
4. About 40% in NJ in 2006 |
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bluestateguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
5. Illegal immigrants and prisoners = more ineligible persons |
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tritsofme (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 05:53 PM Response to Reply #5 |
8. Not just illegals, resident aliens |
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glitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 04:55 PM Response to Original message |
7. K & R nt |
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illinoisprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 06:29 PM Response to Original message |
11. Lack of voting by young is a myth, too. You should see all the young |
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Gold Metal Flake (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-06-07 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
15. This seems relevent here... |
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