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October 30, 2012, 09:35:09 PM |
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If it were up to me, I'd change the entire system to a sortition based government. Essentially, it is government by lottery; the officials we currently elect would be replaced by random eligible citizens, sort of like jury duty. Get rid of the party system altogether, and replace it with a real sampling of the American public.
No way in hell a change that drastic will happen though.
Alexander Hamilton would agree with you, it's not going to happen. In fact he believed the House of Representatives was as far as the power of "Great Beast" should extend. He said in a letter to Thomas Jefferson about popular rule: "You're people, sir, is a great beast." Hamilton was an elitist asshole. He believed in strong central government. The result of his policies run loose is visible all around. True but what percentage of the electorate currently agree with him? Also "Fuck Voting" is running a very strong second place now. lol Well, we're hardly a representative sample, but a very small one, based on the poll here.  |
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Lethn
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November 01, 2012, 01:42:01 AM |
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If you check out data regarding non-voters you'll see they're starting to outnumber the people who do vote..... When the UK general election comes round I am so going to mock the main parties if they bother to knock.
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evolve (OP)
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November 06, 2012, 01:25:12 AM |
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ONE MORE DAY!!!!!!
Yup, tomorrow is Election Day....i think we are going to need a mop for all the collective tears on the forum....personally, I can't wait to hear 4 more years of bitching and conspiracy theories about whichever asshat wins.
That said, I'll be voting tomorrow (my state votes on fully legalized weed this election, and it stands a decent chance of passing) so see ya at the polls! (except you "fuck voting" guys...I'll see you at Starbucks or something)
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November 06, 2012, 01:38:02 AM |
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That said, I'll be voting tomorrow (my state votes on fully legalized weed this election, and it stands a decent chance of passing) so see ya at the polls!
Yeah, if I were in CO, WA, or OR (I think those are the states), I'd definitely be voting, essentially just for that. Most of the offices would get a "none of the above" write-in or something of the sort, Any tax increase or tighter regulation of X, Y or Z would get a "NO," and any attempt to remove legislation or legalize something would get a "YES." So that's my recommendations for tomorrow. New law or new/increased tax: NO. Get rid of old law or reduce/eliminate tax: YES. Legalize Marijuana (if applicable): YES. Offices and positions(including Prez): Libertarian or "NOTA." |
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evolve (OP)
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November 06, 2012, 05:23:08 PM |
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Election Day bump!!!
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evolve (OP)
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November 06, 2012, 06:06:53 PM |
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 The deed is done... |
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myrkul
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November 06, 2012, 06:13:23 PM |
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So, how's it feel, knowing that you've instructed men with guns to enforce your opinions on others?
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cedivad
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November 06, 2012, 06:24:56 PM |
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Don't know, there is not such an option like "I don't live in the us, I don't hate you"?
I hope that you don't think that for real. In that case, well, maybe you should start reflecting over the propaganda you take every day.
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My anger against what is wrong in the Bitcoin community is productive: Bitcointa.lk - Replace "Bitcointalk.org" with "Bitcointa.lk" in this url to see how this page looks like on a proper forum (Announcement Thread)Hashfast.org - Wiki for screwed customers |
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evolve (OP)
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November 06, 2012, 06:49:56 PM |
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Refusing to participate doesn't stop the men with guns, it just takes your voice out of the equation. Also, it would be moronic to not vote when my state voting on legalizing marijuana.  So I feel great, actually. |
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November 06, 2012, 06:50:48 PM |
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Don't know, there is not such an option like "I don't live in the us, I don't hate you"?
I hope that you don't think that for real. In that case, well, maybe you should start reflecting over the propaganda you take every day.
Nah, it was just a joke |
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myrkul
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November 06, 2012, 06:53:01 PM |
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Refusing to participate doesn't stop the men with guns, it just takes your voice out of the equation. Also, it would be moronic to not vote when my state voting on legalizing marijuana. So I feel great, actually. Like voting, not voting works best when done en masse. Of course, you make a fine point in that you can also instruct the men with guns to stop enforcing their opinions on others. Like I said up above, voting to shoot down a new law or tax or to repeal an old one is probably the only moral vote. |
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November 06, 2012, 06:56:07 PM |
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It's election day and Gary Johnson is winning! He's going to be the next president!
From your mouth to Great Lord Chthulu's auditory canal. Ia! |
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evolve (OP)
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November 06, 2012, 08:38:31 PM |
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Bump
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November 06, 2012, 10:28:32 PM |
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I still want an "I Vetoed" sticker.  |
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November 06, 2012, 11:46:57 PM
Last edit: November 07, 2012, 12:55:17 AM by evolve |
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Im closing the poll in a few hours, get your Bitcoin Election votes in now (or the terrorists win..or something....I don't know)
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myrkul
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November 07, 2012, 01:00:58 AM |
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Im closing the poll in a few hours, get your Bitcoin Election votes in now (or the terrorists win..or something....I don't know)
So will you be waiting for those slackers in California, Alaska, and Hawaii, or will you be closing it 7 Colorado time? |
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evolve (OP)
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November 07, 2012, 01:23:35 AM |
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Nah, I'm waiting for Hawaii (if I remember to shut it down at the right time). Gotta give Hawaiian bitcoiners a chance to vote in the forum elections too...
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evolve (OP)
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November 07, 2012, 01:34:02 AM |
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I should've turned this into a betting thread....I would've put up 1 btc for Obama to win.
Then again, we all know how the last betting thread turned out (I'm looking at you Matthew) lol
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evolve (OP)
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November 07, 2012, 04:08:02 AM |
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Co projected to pass prop 64: amendment to legalize recreational use of marijuana....fuck yeah!!!!!!!
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November 07, 2012, 04:18:56 AM |
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