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Old 05-19-2008, 09:02 PM
 
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Other countries do this, I think it would be fabulous if we had the option on our ballots as well.

There should be a specific item to check stating something along the lines of "None of the above" or "Against all".

Imagine how much progress we would actually make if that one. A complete no confidence vote in the ruling parties would send an incredible message.
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Old 05-19-2008, 09:14 PM
 
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I thought this a few months ago, not being happy for anyone running for president.. None of the above would be something I'd happily pull this election.
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Old 05-19-2008, 09:15 PM
 
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Imagine instead if we had credible third and fourth parties to vote for..........

I say I am through voting for the lesser of two evils, this time I vote my conscience. Would that everyone else who is disillusioned with the dnc and gop did the same...
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Old 05-19-2008, 09:24 PM
 
Location: Pinal County, Arizona
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Other countries do this, I think it would be fabulous if we had the option on our ballots as well.
StoneOne - honestly, I mean no disrespect but, could you tell us how old you are?
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Old 05-19-2008, 09:31 PM
 
Location: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania USA
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Other countries do this, I think it would be fabulous if we had the option on our ballots as well.

There should be a specific item to check stating something along the lines of "None of the above" or "Against all".

Imagine how much progress we would actually make if that one. A complete no confidence vote in the ruling parties would send an incredible message.
Absolutely! Other countries including the UK and Canada have "No confidence vote" for their Prime Ministers and their ruling parties. In the US, a vote of no confidence translates to a recall vote, as occurred in California, or a vote of impeachment, very rare. Basically, the electorate is stuck with the major party choices for their term of office with little recourse for removal from office. This year, I would definitely be voting "None of the candidates on the ballot"!
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