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I want to know..in elections Why are you here answering and asking questions?

Do you hope to persuade someone to change their thinking? Or are you here to argue? Why are you here in any category on Yahoo Answers? Why vote What issue makes you vote for a president? Please no 14 year old answers...I really want to know why you are here in election category and why you choose to vote.

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and Angel Baby..you are not with it I see

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Well Pat M please expound the real truth about Obama and the democratic party...especially what Howard Dean and Nancy Pelosi want

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American...race it was it started out to be and will continue because of the focus of Howard Dean, Pelosi and the democratic party leadership...and we have not sen anyhting yet...it will get uglier...and it will superceed the main point of focus which is ..what will the president do..what are his or her policies? etc.

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WTG B D Mac I like that and agree

Update 5:

Garc..you need to be reported with your cursing pontification!

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  • bill t
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    it is funny listening to liberals spew clouded reality. the spin on things and issues they choose to ignore is comical.

  • 1 decade ago

    In hope that some people who seek knowledge may find what they are looking for. I have had some people thank me for links to information that they were not aware of. I usually attempt to list links to my sources.

    It is the job of the citizens of the United States to speak out against the Government that they feel is corrupt or just doing a bad job. When citizens in a Democracy do not speak out they end up with despotism.

    Dissent,

    Is The Highest Form of Patriotism.

    -Howard Zinn

    A Patriot Must Be Ready

    To Defend His Country Against His Government- Edwaed Abbey

    Be The Change You Wish To See In The World-Ghandi

    When fascism comes to America, it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross- Sinclair Lewis

    "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government - lest it come to dominate our lives and interests."

    - Patrick Henry

  • 1 decade ago

    I'm here because I like politics and the exchange of information that is only available when people are speaking anonymously.

    Sometimes I'm here to poke holes in my opponents' theories. Sometimes I'm here to be enlightened on some of the newest developments in politics. And, sometimes I'm here just to have fun.

    I believe it is the duty of every citizen to vote and I have done so since I was 18 years old in 1972, the first year we could do so. I vote for a president based on what I believe about their ability to make our country the best place it can be, to the best of their ability, for the greatest number of citizens.

    If we hope to continue the great democratic experience we call the U.S.A., then we must be involved in the governance of our country, and we must care deeply about the direction our government is taking towards the future for all of us.

    If we don't, we have no stake in our society's future and no right to complain.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Discuss and gather status on whom is feeling what? I enjoy sharing ideas and exposing the truth to the surface. I also learn more about certain issues by reviewing some of the "more intelligent" answers, but there is a lot of hatemongering, ignorance and racism on this forum by uneducated or just plain evil seed trolls. I will give you that.

    Hope I have helped.

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  • 1 decade ago

    No 14 yr old questions. You've got to be kidding! That is all it seems to be lately! And especially when school is out!

    Can't even vote, yet have such political expertise!

    I have popped into this category, because of what I first saw in here. And how now, it has turned into a race related CIRCUS!

    You don't agree????

    POOF, reported at the drop of a hat!!!!!!!!

    ADULTS wouldn't be doing that!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • 1 decade ago

    this category gives you a live description of the mood in america and what americans think about elections, obama and clinton. Most important, people are anonymous and will REALLY tell you what they believe. Yes, people argue too here and there and exchange views. Some people will have their views settled by exchanging opinions on this YA board, please do not underestimate the internet. It is as powerful as CNN.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I love politics and I study journalism. It's fun to see what people are really thinking, whether its reasoned and thought out or if its just ranting based on one's emotions. Even when its just offensive hate speech, I read most of it and never report. Bigotry does not disqualify a voter, unfortunately.

    I vote because I care about what happens to the world.

  • 1 decade ago

    Because we are Americans with a right to vote. I research..check out others points of views. Helps me decide.

  • I like to read peoples opinions, even though i didnt purposely hunt for this catergory i came across it. I am voting for Mccain. My reasons are my reasons and im not here to debate

  • 1 decade ago

    I'm here to find some potential employees for the upcoming Homeland Politics Department

  • 1 decade ago

    Because I have found that there are some very intelligent, witty and outrageously stupid responces.

    I have had my 'thinking' changed a few times from writers on Yahoo

    Bottom line I enjoy it.

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