Are you going to vote based on emotions or logic?
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Logic, which means Republican
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I would suggest its boils down to apathy,detachment, failed expectation, or a combination of two or more of the three.\n\nApathy- Many people just don't care enough or find the issues the president may be involved in during his/her administration to be important enough for them to cast a vote,they would rather let the chips fall where they may.\n\nDetachment-Many people may feel so detached from politics in general or from the executive branch of government that they may feel separated or apart from any actual decision making processes that directly or indirectly affect them.\n\nFailed expectations-Many people have either encountered or have been influenced by others who allegedly encountered experiences where the Head of government at any level including national have failed to come through on their promises,or moved in some direction antithetical to the ones they indicated they would on given issues.Its a common interpretation that all politicians are liars and of course the president is at the top of the list.Many people do not subscribe to the notion that any single vote can make the difference.\n\nIt is my supposition that people in general have no idea what most of the actual issues are, or the positions the candidates have taken on them.It is my opinion that modern Americans have become jaded and self involved and detached from the concept of nationalism,except when it adversely effects their position or ideology.It is also my opinion that most people don't think their vote makes a difference, and there knowledge of our constitutionally created system of free democratic due process is limited at best.\n\nI agree with you,I do vote,I cherish the right to do so,and my expectations are high,I still believe that one vote can make the difference especially when the number of votes are declining.I guess you wanted non voters to answer this question but I just couldn't help myself, I hope it generates some reaction or response from non voters,at least we know they gave the subject on moment of thought,and that's probably more than they have in a long time.
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It should not be. Nor do I think voting should be a requirement to voice your opinion.\n\nA vote is saying that you affirmatively approve one candidate over another. If none of the people on the ballot are ones that I actually support, I wouldn't vote for them.\n\nHowever, because I am still stuck with whatever laws the majority-elected government chooses to enact,  I absolutely have the right to voice my opinion about those. Especially since I don't actually have the opportunity to vote for most of those laws directly.
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Absolutely, if you do not vote then do not complain. You voice is through voting. Vote, work on campaigns, talk to your friends, if you have them, about your candidate, place signs in yard if Homeowners Association will allow. I worked on my 1st campaign when I was 15 yrs old & 35 yrs later I still try to support them. I hate stuffing enevolpes - always have. I study all the candidates & pick the one that will vote most closely to my beliefs. Then I try to trust & support them after voting for them.
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I think both go hand in hand. You need both. If you had emotion but no logic, you'd just be an emotional idiot. If you had logic, but no emotion, you'd be a robot.
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If you do, your another sociopath!\n\nPeople from the "U.K. ABOVE" can't vote in American elections. You need to be an American like the rest of us Americans, to have any valid opinion over American lives. You know who are, and the shoe fits doesn't it, illegal?
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I do not vote for anyone that is overly religious because I think their beliefs would out rule what is best for the citizens This Country is based on seperation of Church and State.. I vote for people that I feel are truthful and want to do what is best for our Country- I don't vote Party because I don't necessarily agree with someone just because they are a Democrat or Republican... I listen to both sides and decide who I think has the best ideas and who I think has the same beliefs as me as to what would help our Country run the way it should
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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.
653956
It depends. I would vote for the person I felt would do best for the country. One person's best might not be another person's best. So if I felt that the Green Party's candidate would be best, then I would vote for that candidate. If not, then I'd vote for someone else.
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Of course no one should tell you how to vote, but they should be telling you why to vote for a particular individual. I tend to be all over the place when I vote, and it's because I look at the issues and the individual and make a decission accordingly.
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Yeah i think i know how U feel because i feel the same way. my husband is a full Rep. but i don't know i do believe in the things you stated , this is what i do i vote on the issues and whatever i believe in that's how i vote.   I 'AM sure glad you asked this question because i was feelings same way.. THANKS
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do you want an emotional answer or logical scientific answer
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.
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I always vote for eveything from school board to President.  I believe voting is the foundation of every other right.  Without it, nothing else matters.
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First, I look for someone who has similar views.  My vote is first and foremost electing someone to represent me.  Then, honesty, integrity, loayalty, wisdom and the ability to stand up for what they believe in.
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peoples apathy.  you get what you vote for.  if you don't vote you dont have the right to complain if what you get is not what you want.
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To decide whose lies you like better, then go and vote for that person.