Whats more important: voting for American Idol or voting for President?
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I'm going to overlook your bitterness due to the fact you sound cute.  But in answer to your question these same 30% probably have probably never voted in any election (well the majority of them anyway) so they've never thought voting was important in the first place.  The sad part is that they think that voting for some one hit wonder is a thrill so more power to them.
540926
Elliott Yamin is the one who could benefit most from the exposure as American Idol.  He's the most talented.
588670
American Idol...\nAs the name of the show says American Idol, our society would not let a foreigner become an idol to the American youth.  The show is really for Americans!
1180039
I have problems With President Bush, but I believe that he has gotten some bad advice and has surrounded himself with people who don't have the nation's best interest at heart.  I voted for him simply because I didn't want Kerry to become leader of the free world.  As for my vote, who knows, it might count, it might not.  I still vote with high hopes and low expectations.
579116
I vote every chance I get.  Voting is a privilege and should be exercised. I also research the issues beforehand so I am not voting just on the basis of the commercials put out by the candidates.
276515
You should vote for the canidate that represents the values & principles that you lead your life by.  You should vote for the canidate that you agree with.  You are wasting your vote if you are just voting against someone.  At least this is America and you have the right to vote.
20105
Democracy is important in every nation of the world, Bush is our president because that's what the majority of american chose to represent this nation. basically, A president is the Head of a nation, the one who represents it in all aspects involving nation to nation.
762842
there are things to push the vote either way ut im still undecided
384311
Neither, I'm an independent who votes for the man or woman running for office, regardless of party affiliation. I've found this takes a little more time and research divining the candidates real political stance, but usually it's time well worth it, because you really know who you're voting for, not just the party some candidates seem to hide behind.
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It would depend on the question I think. Most of the questions on these pages are about how great George Bush is, or Clinton got a BJ. Any real problems are ignored, or reported to Yahoo from crying whiners. So I take on myself to find out the facts. I have only one vote, and I am going to use it for the good of our Country. Poverty and inflation isn't what I will be voting for.
84297
I would note for democratic so I would not vote for Clinton.  I would vote conservative.  Whatever president, most likely republican, would strive to keep america the strong country it is, to conserve our constituion and not try to change it.
862987
Neither. Chris Daughtry should have won. Stupid voting system.
299326
I vote, but I live in the U.S.  In my opinion voting is definitely important.  I also think that people that don't vote should not run their mouths about who is currently in office because had they taken the time to go vote they may have been able to sway the outcome of the election.
727265
Presidency is best for decisive leadership, Parliament is best for consensus-building. Both are better than the Parliament-President hybrid that exists in the UK today.
388446
Short answer: both. Anyone who claims it's purely based on the strength of one's voice is kidding themselves, since people often tend to vote for those they remember, rather than the isolated voice; it's just a fact. However, it is true that contestants usually don't make it to the very top levels without a fair amount of talent.
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One lie after another.\n\nWe're all apathetic to the suffering of the world and would rather vote for the American Idol than write to a Congressman about a war in which so many people are dying.\n\nI guess, as Americans, we are okay with people lying to us and using our money to fund those lies.
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I agree.  We do not need people voting who just "doing their civic duty".  It is more important to be an informed voter and know who you are helping put into office.