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How do you vote? No, I’m not talking about voting up or down here on RP and I’m not asking if you vote democrat or republican. What I’m asking here is what is your mindset when you go to place your vote in political elections? Do you look for a candidate that promises the most advantages for yourself and your personal interests, or do you take a more macro outlook and vote for who you believe is best for the nation as a whole? Do you differentiate between those two views or do you see both sides of that question being the same for you? Do you have one single “issue” that dictates who you will vote for, or do you try to take a balanced approach?
I ask all of these questions because with the upcoming Presidential election in the news a lot many of the people in my life have been discussing these topics, and I’m curious to see what a more veteran viewpoint might be. What is your approach to voting?
I ask all of these questions because with the upcoming Presidential election in the news a lot many of the people in my life have been discussing these topics, and I’m curious to see what a more veteran viewpoint might be. What is your approach to voting?
Politics
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Posted 9 y ago
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I vote for who is best for society as a whole, even if that means voting against my own self-interest. I also tend to vote based on character first, and policies second. If I agree with someone's policies, but I detest them personally, I won't vote for them.
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LTC Kevin B., you are a rare find from my experience. Too many people in my opinion have forgotten Kennedy's words. "Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country."
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LTC Kevin B.
SGT (Join to see) - Thanks. Many people do vote for their own self-interests, and our politicians have exploited that for generations. We definitely need to break that cycle. Many others justify voting for their own self-interests by saying that "what benefits them also benefits society" (which often isn't true).
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SrA Edward Vong
LTC Kevin B.
There is a level of character I can disagree with. Some are just a straight up no from me. Some I feel have done well, and means well, and have proven it, but some of their approach is unethical. Somehow, I don't mind voting for that person.
There is a level of character I can disagree with. Some are just a straight up no from me. Some I feel have done well, and means well, and have proven it, but some of their approach is unethical. Somehow, I don't mind voting for that person.
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LTC Kevin B.
SrA Edward Vong - I don't easily detest someone, but when it finally does reach that level, I rule them out.
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I look for people who THINK about the issues. Who aren't afraid to change their minds when presented with new data. I don't want a platter of "good" like a menu. I want a philosophy.
It doesn't even have to be a complex philosophy. Right v. Wrong. Ethical v. Unethical. Constitutional v. Unconstitutional. Good v. Bad. But I want them to be able to articulate it an ANY and EVERY issue that is presented before them. I also want them to say "this is not a government issue." I want them to say that phrase far more often than most do.
I've commented before about members of the community and the fact that I would vote for them because they have the right "attitude" when it comes to Command. They understand that Offices are a Privilege, not a "Mandate" which I don't think a portion of our electorate understands.
That's how I vote. I'd rather give my vote freely to a candidate with no chance, than feel compelled to hand it to someone who thinks they are entitled to it.
It doesn't even have to be a complex philosophy. Right v. Wrong. Ethical v. Unethical. Constitutional v. Unconstitutional. Good v. Bad. But I want them to be able to articulate it an ANY and EVERY issue that is presented before them. I also want them to say "this is not a government issue." I want them to say that phrase far more often than most do.
I've commented before about members of the community and the fact that I would vote for them because they have the right "attitude" when it comes to Command. They understand that Offices are a Privilege, not a "Mandate" which I don't think a portion of our electorate understands.
That's how I vote. I'd rather give my vote freely to a candidate with no chance, than feel compelled to hand it to someone who thinks they are entitled to it.
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SGT (Join to see) Just to inject a bit of humor into an otherwise very serious discussion.........
(And Yes, I do vote !!)
(And Yes, I do vote !!)
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