11-07-2018, 01:30 PM
I probably should have posted this yesterday, but I thought this Civil War story on voting was interesting:
https://irishamericancivilwar.com/2018/1...-his-life/
https://irishamericancivilwar.com/2018/1...-his-life/
(11-07-2018 03:22 PM)RJNorton Wrote: [ -> ]That is a very interesting story, Steve. Thanks for posting. Often I would have discussions in my history class; I would read this article to the class and then ask, "Should Eugene's family have been granted the requested pension?" I think it would have led to an interesting discussion.
(11-14-2018 10:11 PM)JMadonna Wrote: [ -> ]Good to know he continues to vote... in Broward county.
(11-15-2018 05:43 AM)David Lockmiller Wrote: [ -> ]I repeat my question:
Why is there not a constitutional amendment offered giving equal weight to the vote of every citizen of the United States in presidential elections conducted once every four years on the basis of the principle of "One Citizen; One Vote" in this ongoing democracy?
Answer: The Office of President of the United States is the single office within our government that should be decided by every citizen of the United States upon a fair and equal vote.
(11-16-2018 05:42 AM)AussieMick Wrote: [ -> ]David, when you write " The Office of President of the United States is the single office within our government that should be decided by every citizen of the United States" are you saying that every citizen should be compelled to vote?
(11-16-2018 08:38 PM)L Verge Wrote: [ -> ]Are you then proposing that we do away with the Electoral College? And how did we turn the true story of a soldier trying to exercise his right to vote during the Civil War into another contentious "discussion" on modern politics?
(11-16-2018 08:43 PM)Steve Wrote: [ -> ]David,
Poor Eugene Conelly, forgotten again in the pursuit of making present day political points.
(11-16-2018 08:38 PM)L Verge Wrote: [ -> ]And how did we turn the true story of a soldier trying to exercise his right to vote during the Civil War into another contentious "discussion" on modern politics?
(11-16-2018 08:43 PM)Steve Wrote: [ -> ]David,
In the 2000 election Gore's percentage of the national popular vote (.51%) would've been just above the threshold for an automatic recount according to current Florida rules.