To Vote or Not to Vote

[yerazhishda]

Re: To Vote or Not to Vote

Crusader, did you know that Obama is very pro-union?

[crusader1492]

Re: To Vote or Not to Vote

OBAMA REAFFIRMS PLEDGE TO RECOGNIZE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE


ANCA Welcomes latest Obama-Biden Statement Calling for Strong U.S.-Armenia Relationship


WASHINGTON, DC – With just days left to the crucial November 4th presidential elections, the Obama-Biden campaign reaffirmed its commitment to Armenian Genocide recognition and a strong U.S.-Armenia relationship, reported the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA).

A statement titled “Barack Obama: Supporting U.S.-Armenia Relations,” relayed to Armenians for Obama Chairman Areen Ibranossian earlier today as well as the ANCA, affirms that “The Armenian Genocide, carried out by the Ottoman Empire from 1915 to 1923, resulted in the deportation of nearly 2 million Armenians, and approximately 1.5 million of those deported were killed. Barack Obama believes we must recognize this tragic reality and strongly supports a U.S.-Armenian relationship that advances our common security and strengthens Armenian democracy.” The statement goes on to note “Barack Obama strongly supports passage of the Armenian Genocide Resolution (H.Res.106 and S.Res.106) and will recognize the Armenian Genocide.”

“The ANCA welcomes further reaffirmation of Barack Obama’s strong commitment to issues of concern to the Armenian American community, including proper recognition of the Armenian Genocide and fostering a strong U.S.-Armenia relationship,” stated ANCA Executive Director Aram Hamparian. “ANCA chapters and activists across the U.S. will continue, in these last days, to work hard for the Obama-Biden ticket and the candidacies of the large number of Senators and Representatives who have supported Armenian American concerns.”

The Obama-Biden statement comes amid a flurry of reports in the Turkish press regarding a meeting that supposedly took place over the last several days between a senior Turkish official, Ahmet Davutoğlu, and a representative of the Obama-Biden Campaign, after which Davutoglu called into question Obama’s commitment to this core human rights issue.
Last week, the ANCA formalized its longstanding support for Barack Obama with an official endorsement of the Obama-Biden campaign for the Presidency of the United States. The ANCA had first endorsed Sen. Obama in January, 2008, leading up to the critical super-Tuesday primary elections.

Click here to read the ANCA endorsement of the Obama-Biden ticket and review all supporting documents of his candidacy.

As always, the ANCA welcomes feedback on its service to the Armenian American community. Please forward your thoughts and suggestions about the 2008 Presidential election by email to [email protected].

The complete text of the latest Obama-Biden campaign statement is provided below.

[gmd]

Re: To Vote or Not to Vote

Sadly, these people are all idiots. A byproduct of the system - mass produced zombie minds regurgitating the same bromide programmed into the minds of every mindless 'student.'

Ok I get you don't think voting is effective or productive. Can you explain your position on a form of govt that is preferable?

[crusader1492]

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Sadly, these people are all idiots. A byproduct of the system - mass produced zombie minds regurgitating the same bromide programmed into the minds of every mindless 'student.'

...pretty much, but it's great PR to influence politicians to adopt pro-Armenian attitudes.

[Anonymouse]

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This makes me want to vote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVRmsLAvVzQ

Sadly, these people are all idiots. A byproduct of the system - mass produced zombie minds regurgitating the same bromide programmed into the minds of every mindless 'student.'

[crusader1492]

Re: To Vote or Not to Vote

This makes me want to vote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVRmsLAvVzQ

[Inthemood]

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efKguI0NFek

I understand...but what about the roe v. wade which I posted about in the Election thread? I really dislike both, I find this to be a circus, a fiasco, a show. Both are just an awful disappointment and a total insult to those who have struggled for liberty in this country. However, I do fear Palin's leadership and the abortion issue. It's awful that our elections have come to a point when we are just choosing between terrible and horrible, both are bad, which one is more tolerable. There is no way by some people voting and others not voting we are going to influence the election and show our protest, simply not enough of those who feel a certain way about all of this.

[Anonymouse]

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http://www.236.com/video/2008/watch_synchronized_presidentia_9857.php

[jgk3]

Re: To Vote or Not to Vote

by Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr.

The critical problem we face today is the same one all mankind has faced: the state, those monopolists who claim the right to break the laws that they make and enforce. How to restrain them is the critical problem of all sound political thinking. Making matters worse, this gang now has a monopoly on the money and the ability to print it, and they are abusing that power at our expense.

How does voting change the situation? Neither of the candidates for president wants to do anything about the problem. On the contrary, they want to make it worse. This is for a reason. The state owns the “democratic process” as surely as it owns the Departments of Labor and Defense and uses it in ways that benefit the state and no one else.

On the other hand, we do have the freedom not to vote. No one has yet drafted us into the voting booth. I suggest that we exercise this right not to participate. It is one of the few rights we have left. Nonparticipation sends a message that we no longer believe in the racket they have cooked up for us, and we want no part of it.

You might say that this is ineffective. But what effect does voting have? It gives them what they need most: a mandate. Nonparticipation helps deny that to them. It makes them, just on the margin, a bit more fearful that they are ruling us without our consent. This is all to the good. The government should fear the people. Not voting is a good beginning toward instilling that fear.

This year especially there is no lesser of two evils. There is socialism or fascism. The true American spirit should guide every voter to have no part of either.

http://www.amconmag.com/article/2008/nov/03/00013/

I like this commentary and I agree with it.

[Anonymouse]

Re: To Vote or Not to Vote

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efKguI0NFek