Who here isn't registered to vote? - GoFuckYourself.com

Sarah_Jayne · 09-02-2008, 04:43 AM

Obviously not everybody is American so not just talking about American voters but it is obviously top of my mind right now. Who here isn't registered to vote and why not?

rhcp011235 · 09-02-2008, 04:55 AM

I'm not registered. I didn't register because you tend to get jury duty if you're regged. ;)

Never had one mail/call for jury duty. So, I guess it works.

ChrisYAZ · 09-02-2008, 04:57 AM

never registered or voted - 1 vote would never make a difference in my area - i might have voted if it was a close contest between 2 parties though.

rhcp011235 · 09-02-2008, 05:01 AM

If everyone believed in 'one person' cant do. The world wouldn't be what it is ;) 1 vote can always help one way or another. ;)

Matyko · 09-02-2008, 05:13 AM

I will never forget the "Vote or Die" song in South Park.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-02-2008, 05:37 AM

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Originally Posted by chris_webcams

never registered or voted - 1 vote would never make a difference in my area - i might have voted if it was a close contest between 2 parties though.

Apparently you missed the election that put Bush in office?

Sarah_Jayne · 09-03-2008, 05:54 AM

apparently most of you are registered then...hope so

Owner · 09-03-2008, 06:03 AM

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Originally Posted by rhcp011235

I'm not registered. I didn't register because you tend to get jury duty if you're regged. ;)

lol Thats one of the reasons im not registered too.... and its one less govt list to be on

Sarah_Jayne · 09-03-2008, 06:07 AM

Because the government doesn't know who you are if you don't vote? I would assume you pay taxes.

davecummings · 09-03-2008, 06:59 AM

I'm registered, and WILL vote!

I wish every eligible GFY member would register-and-vote. Maybe, we should all be encouraging site members to do likewise, too!

IMHO, this is not a time to sit on the sidelines.

Owner · 09-03-2008, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarah_MaxCash

Because the government doesn't know who you are if you don't vote? I would assume you pay taxes.

Im sure they know me by my SS number but depending on the jurisdiction you live in they use that list. I also dont have my car registered, have stolen plates, keep my money offshore to avoid paying taxes, and only use cash

Michael O · 09-03-2008, 07:30 AM

Don't have to register in Denmark everyone over the age of 18 gets a card in the mail they have to bring to the voting place and thats it.

I' have missed one election ever and that was for European parlament other than that I always have voted I see it as my duty and it gives me the right to bitch and moan over the current government.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-03-2008, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael O

Don't have to register in Denmark everyone over the age of 18 gets a card in the mail they have to bring to the voting place and thats it.

I' have missed one election ever and that was for European parlament other than that I always have voted I see it as my duty and it gives me the right to bitch and moan over the current government.

It is more or less the same in the UK. I can't even remember how I got onto the voting role here but I am. Every now and then you get something in the mail asking you to update the people of voting age in your home and you send that in. Then when it is coming up to an election you get your polling card in the mail and you bring that to the voting station on the day.

It is kind of neat being able to vote both here and the States (I am a citizen in both). I just had my absentee ballot for the US election come through the post from the States yesterday and I sent it off today. So, I have already voted.

hzoltan · 09-03-2008, 08:35 AM

here in Hungary every hungarian citizen over 18y have a right to vote. no registration at all.

Sarah_Jayne · 09-03-2008, 08:38 AM

The majority of adults over 18 have the right to vote in the States too but you have to register (in most states) to act on that right.

Owner · 09-03-2008, 08:44 AM

Another reason not to register or bother voting is because of the electoral college and your vote is going to be trumped 5 to 1 by people voting the other party regardless of who is running because of the state you live in. Your vote only matters in swing states like Ohio.

Its a terrible way to think but its true

09-02-2008, 04:43 AM	#1
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Who here isn't registered to vote? Obviously not everybody is American so not just talking about American voters but it is obviously top of my mind right now. Who here isn't registered to vote and why not?

09-02-2008, 04:55 AM	#2
rhcp011235 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 538	I'm not registered. I didn't register because you tend to get jury duty if you're regged. ;) Never had one mail/call for jury duty. So, I guess it works. __________________ Skype rhcp011235 \| Cell Phone 212.812.9043 \| Email [email protected] https://www.jbhale.com All my social media

09-02-2008, 05:01 AM	#4
rhcp011235 Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 538	If everyone believed in 'one person' cant do. The world wouldn't be what it is ;) 1 vote can always help one way or another. ;) __________________ Skype rhcp011235 \| Cell Phone 212.812.9043 \| Email [email protected] https://www.jbhale.com All my social media

09-02-2008, 05:13 AM	#5
Matyko PsyHead Industry Role: Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hungary Posts: 8,672	I will never forget the "Vote or Die" song in South Park. __________________ -=- Register with our ref link and we help you with the setup! -=- AdSpyglass.com - Double your profit from brokers

09-03-2008, 06:59 AM	#10
davecummings Confirmed User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,922	I'm registered, and WILL vote! I wish every eligible GFY member would register-and-vote. Maybe, we should all be encouraging site members to do likewise, too! IMHO, this is not a time to sit on the sidelines. __________________ Dave Cummings www.davecummings.com www.davecummings.tv San Diego Email--- [email protected]

09-02-2008, 04:57 AM	#3
ChrisYAZ Registered User Industry Role: Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 73	never registered or voted - 1 vote would never make a difference in my area - i might have voted if it was a close contest between 2 parties though.

09-03-2008, 05:54 AM	#7
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	apparently most of you are registered then...hope so

09-03-2008, 06:07 AM	#9
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	Because the government doesn't know who you are if you don't vote? I would assume you pay taxes.

09-03-2008, 07:30 AM	#12
Michael O More Cowbell Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Nakhom Nowhere Posts: 10,607	Don't have to register in Denmark everyone over the age of 18 gets a card in the mail they have to bring to the voting place and thats it. I' have missed one election ever and that was for European parlament other than that I always have voted I see it as my duty and it gives me the right to bitch and moan over the current government. __________________ Truth Teller

09-03-2008, 08:35 AM	#14
hzoltan Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: 21sextury Cash HQ Posts: 2,007	here in Hungary every hungarian citizen over 18y have a right to vote. no registration at all. __________________ Gabriel - [email protected] - ICQ 636275551

09-03-2008, 08:38 AM	#15
Sarah_Jayne Now with more Jayne Industry Role: Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40,077	The majority of adults over 18 have the right to vote in the States too but you have to register (in most states) to act on that right.

09-03-2008, 08:44 AM	#16
Owner Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 905	Another reason not to register or bother voting is because of the electoral college and your vote is going to be trumped 5 to 1 by people voting the other party regardless of who is running because of the state you live in. Your vote only matters in swing states like Ohio. Its a terrible way to think but its true __________________