Election Questions

[S.W.A.T.]

Our kids school did it and the high school was liberal and the elementary school was conservative.

 

[gunner3006]

Here is an article about school age children voting in school. The article is done by the CBC so take it for what you think it is worth.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/high-school-mock-vote-election-results-1.5328642

Thanks Doug. Yea a guy has to read between the lines with CBC.

 

[Stompin Tom]

when I was in school I would have voted one of two way, if there was a cute girl she go my vote no matter what, other than that, who ever offered the fewest days of the week in class got my vote.

 

[ferniesnow]

IMHO, one needs a few years on their teeth before they can make informed decisions about economics, regionalization, globalism, natural resource management, world trade, immigration, refugees, world disasters, etc., etc..

Look at that silly leader, 40 something years old and the problem he has with decision making. How in the hell can the average person in high school be informed enough to vote rationally? All they have is the crap spewed out on FB or thrown into their developing brains by agenda pushing teachers.

 

[Bnorth]

I've voted in every election I've been eligible for (Fed, Prov, Munic) since I was 18 and it's not something I've ever taken lightly. Even in the midst of the socialist indoctrination that is University I was actually further right wing than I am today. I credit my sway towards the center to seeing the utter short term thinking of large public companies I have worked for.

 

[rgashkei]

My 22 year old daughter said she wasn't going to vote, still lives at home and going to school. Asked her why she wasn't and she said she doesn't follow politics and would not be making an informed choice. Can't argue with her. Would rather have her not vote instead of just voting for someone because she was told to.

 

[whoDEANie]

My 22 year old daughter said she wasn't going to vote, still lives at home and going to school. Asked her why she wasn't and she said she doesn't follow politics and would not be making an informed choice. Can't argue with her. Would rather have her not vote instead of just voting for someone because she was told to.

I fell into that camp for most of my 20's and early 30's and I am disgusted with myself for it. True that someone who isn't informed should probably not vote, but many of us are too quick to accept that as an excuse. The better question here is "why are you not informed enough to vote?" Many would argue there's really no excuse unless you lack the mental capacity.

 

[S.W.A.T.]

I fell into that camp for most of my 20's and early 30's and I am disgusted with myself for it. True that someone who isn't informed should probably not vote, but many of us are too quick to accept that as an excuse. The better question here is "why are you not informed enough to vote?" Many would argue there's really no excuse unless you lack the mental capacity.

Have to agree with this line of thinking. Sounds to me like people are making the choice not to be informed.

 

[gunner3006]

This brings up another topic. I was always told that if you don’t vote you can’t bitch. Someone said on another thread about a NONE box to check off on the ballot because you didn’t agree with any of the options. So if you aren’t just being lazy, have done your homework and decide that you don’t like any one them then should you vote? Are you doing more harm by just throwing a vote out there?

 

[snochuk]

This brings up another topic. I was always told that if you don’t vote you can’t bitch. Someone said on another thread about a NONE box to check off on the ballot because you didn’t agree with any of the options. So if you aren’t just being lazy, have done your homework and decide that you don’t like any one them then should you vote? Are you doing more harm by just throwing a vote out there?

That is when you choose the lesser of all evils.

One thing i told my children is that all politicians are crooks and liars.
Pick the one that takes the least money out of your pocket and puts the most into society - aka does not block resource revenue for fresh money.
That is your guy to vote for - after that all things can be paid for.

Spending our taxes frivolously is NOT putting money in society (understanding this will actually kill most socialists)
Bringing in nonworking terrorists and wrecking foreign trade - not your guy.

 

[ZRrrr]

I've voted in every election I've been eligible for (Fed, Prov, Munic) since I was 18 and it's not something I've ever taken lightly. Even in the midst of the socialist indoctrination that is University I was actually further right wing than I am today. I credit my sway towards the center to seeing the utter short term thinking of large public companies I have worked for.

What you said above. I have also tried to be an informed voter every single election type. Teaching my young child the same. I am not party loyal...hate that American style of politics. Vote on policy, vote who is best for all Canadians, vote whom you think will be best for the Country. To many now vote OUT a person or party or only vote what suits their little selfish bubble at the time. That said, we are also in a time where the choices are getting worse and worse. We no longer have true politicians with great ideas for the country and people. We have politicians who are bought and paid for, kowtow to their interest groups and could give a shat about the country as long as they are getting rich. Tough teaching my child integrity, respect, personal responsibility, community, and that truth always lies in the middle somewhere, when TV, social media and corrupt figure heads are constantly trying to convince her otherwise.

A lot of research on the Canadian voter states that the majority are centrists. Too bad there really are no more true centrist politicians.

my rant.....

 

[whoDEANie]

This brings up another topic. I was always told that if you don’t vote you can’t bitch. Someone said on another thread about a NONE box to check off on the ballot because you didn’t agree with any of the options. So if you aren’t just being lazy, have done your homework and decide that you don’t like any one them then should you vote? Are you doing more harm by just throwing a vote out there?

In my opinion, voting undecided still sends a powerful message. If you really feel that no candidate is worthy of your vote, then I don't think you should be forced to choose one. Even though there is no "None" on the ballot, you can still submit it without an x on it.

 

[Caper11]

Have to agree with this line of thinking. Sounds to me like people are making the choice not to be informed.

Exactly, A person only learns as much as they want to.

 

[gunner3006]

https://apple.news/AArEG4zg6RLqw40ZIuy87bQ

 

[retiredpop]

My 22 year old daughter said she wasn't going to vote, still lives at home and going to school. Asked her why she wasn't and she said she doesn't follow politics and would not be making an informed choice. Can't argue with her. Would rather have her not vote instead of just voting for someone because she was told to.

Glad to hear this. Saw an interview on one of the newscasts where they interviewed 2 first time voters at some college. They both decided to vote for Singh which is their right but their reason was that he was on a social media app called tick-tock. Therefore he was cool because that's where the young people are.

 

[gunner3006]

Glad to hear this. Saw an interview on one of the newscasts where they interviewed 2 first time voters at some college. They both decided to vote for Singh which is their right but their reason was that he was on a social media app called tick-tock. Therefore he was cool because that's where the young people are.

This is what I’m saying. There are lots of people misinformed that are my age. Imagine the kids that are throwing in a vote just to say they voted. It’s like looking at the WE WANT YOU American war poster an saying well that sounds like a good time. Let’s go live in a dusty **** hole for a few years an get shot at. No. That’s a wasted vote.

 

[Rene G]

I seen where they were having mock elections through out schools. This atta be good. Anyone know what the results where?

Last year the had one and province wide the kids would of elected a conservative government!

 

[gunner3006]

Last year the had one and province wide the kids would of elected a conservative government!

I should hope so.

 

[Couch]

where's king ralph when we need him

 

[rgashkei]

At this time she is just too busy to be informed. Still in school and that takes up most of her time, would rather her study right now than try to keep up with the political crap.