?Should election pledges be a verbal contract?
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.Yes. especially if the are televised.\nIf you record the programme, you should be able to sue,if they don't comply to the pledge.and there should be a watchdog for the government.
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That's a really personal decision, one that people online cannot make for you.  Do you WANT to do it?  Can you contribute anything to help them?  What are your goals, and are they realistic?  Why did they ask you in particular to be on the board?  Do you have some community pull or something?  It all depends on what YOU want to do, not what anyone out here thinks you should do.  \n\nAlso, if you are going to be making public speeches and pleas, you might want to have someone knowledgeable in English grammar look it over for you to avoid mistakes.
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Is there a particular context you object to it in?  Resolve is a valid action if it's followed through.  Unfortunately, it seems as if it's used as a sound-byte to dance around a number of issues.  In that context - then yes - I am sick of hearing politicians using sound-bytes to explain things to the general public - as if we are so lacking in intelligence to understand.
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No. You have to use "to" instead of "towards".\n\n"We have to make a promise to ourselves."
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The most important benefactor to the voting process is the person doing the voting. There is a disconnect between those who don't vote and the society around themselves. It's a symptom of diminished self-image ..... ie., "My voice isn't important enough to count," vs. "Even if my voice isn't heard by the masses, I'll speak up." As for me, I hate politics, but I love our system. I don't believe in being a victim by default. Hey look, I spoke up. Does this count as a vote?
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No... there needs to be no electronic involvement.  Votes need to be done on paper, countable, and recountable.  We must have a system that can be verified and legitimized.  I have already volunteered to spend many, many hours counting ballots (along with two others).
936660
should be something in place whereas "X" amount of votes are discounted/removed from any running politician that in any way lies/is deceptive about their competitior.  would clean things up.
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The goal of running for office is to win. Unfortunately, people tend to respond better to emotional appeals rather than to logical arguments. That's the reason why politicians use emotional appeals when they address the voters. It works!
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Yes!  A pledge to a charity is a legal obligation.  The exact rules can vary from state to state, but charities are required to record pledges as assets.   And if some sort of consideration is given in exchange for a pledge, it makes it more likely that a court will enforce it.\n\nMost will not go to great lengths to collect as the typical donation is less that it would cost, but they will 'remind' you of your pledge on a regular basis.
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You shouldnt ask people what they are going to vote for, then that would mean that your vote wouldnt be from you. You should vote your yourself, and its not like one vote is going to make the world of difference anyway.
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If they were gifts they're yours.  Only if if was an engagement ring should you give it back if you didn't marry him after he asked & you said "yes".  That would technically be a verbal contract.\n\nKeep it.
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Its usually more subtle than that. A candidate might choose their words cautiously to avoid being pinned down on specifics may make general comments that make them to appear in favor of or against a particular issue. Depending on their audience.\n\nFor example a candidate might say "I am for secure borders and against amnesty" in one breath and then say something like "I am in favor of a guest worker program" in the next. This appears contradictory but its all in the words.\n\nThey play the word game to quote an infamous politician "it depends on what the meaning of is, is". \n\nIts easy to see why politicians are not trusted.
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Not really. A promise is to uphold something. A vow is really serious, it is taken to show you are really dedicated to do it. But in essance they are really the same thing.
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i'm not sure. i don't think that schools are supposed to put up any signs, but i guess they are assuming that every one going to vote yes, whatever you guys were voting for. it was probably beneficial to the school if everyone voted yes, and they didn't want anyone discouraged.
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A good speech may go something like\n\nI am seeking the position of vice president of this academy and will do my best to present the ideas and agenda that is needed to move this academy forward.  I will promise to do my best to work with the other leaders of the academy to work twords common goals.  I will try my absolute hardest to address the concerns of the individuals of the academy.  I seek to help lead this academy to greatness and bring honor to the academy.  I can not promise I will never falter, I can only promise to do my very best.  All I ask from you is to give me a chance by voting for me for academy vice president.  I will not let you down, and I will give my best to the academy to which I will help represent. Thank You and God Bless
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Here ... check this:\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pledge_of_Allegiance\n\nAnd here is one on the ACLU's challenging of a proposed law in Colorado (proposed by Republican Representative Bill Crane) to make reciting the pledge mandatory.\nhttp://pewforum.org/news/display.php?NewsID=3005\n\nAnd there are many state laws like this one (Washington state, passed, March 13, 1919):\n\n"Every board of directors of the several school districts of this state shall procure a United States flag, which shall be be replaced with a new one whenever the same becomes tattered, torn or faded, and shall cause said flag to be displayed upon or near each public school building during school hours, except in unsuitable weather, and at such other times as to said board may seem proper, and shall cause appropriate flag exercises to be held in every school at least once in each week at which exercises the pupils shall recite the following salute to the flag: 'I pledge allegiance to my flag and to the republic for which it stands. One nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all.' "\n\n[1919 Washington State  Senate Bill 93, School Code Amendments, Section 4, Laws of Washington, Chapter 90]\n\n(Note that "under God" is not in that version of the Pledge ... that was added in 1954.)\n\nWhat does all that mean?  Well the laws *require* schools to lead children in the pledge.  Would a chlid be prosecuted if he/she declined? ... not by law.  But if enough students declined to participate, then technically the *school* could be sanctioned.  So the pressure on children would not come from the law, but from the school and the teacher.  \n\nAnd finally, saying that a 2nd-grader has the "First Amendment right not to participate" is all well and good ... but what 2nd-grader will go up against the peer pressure of his classmates, and so much as an angry glare from a teacher or visiting principal?\n\nBy the way ... can someone explain to me why "pledge of allegiance" doesn't literally mean "loyalty oath"?\n\nP.S. Rebecca ... your great aunt sounds like a great lady. Kudos.
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...Ummm, you should do one that contains words or phrases that relate to you and your position. Like the slogan should include your name and the position you run for. For example, "Grace"...Vote for Grace, so she can win the race. Vote for me, Billy Lee, for vp.(vice president)\n\nUmmm, if your name is Ash- from your screename, you can do like...Vote for ash to get some cash! (Nah, one would break that promise- Vote for Ash to bring the school and you some cash) ...How you make slogans, try using some rhyme in it.