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Too bad. I can't vote since I'm not a citizen yet
Will the US Presidential Election Results Be Accepted Globally?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the acceptance of the US presidential election results globally, touching on themes of democracy, voter participation, and the perceived corruption in politics. Participants express various opinions on the electoral process, the candidates, and the implications of voting or abstaining from voting.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Conceptual clarification
Main Points Raised
- Some participants emphasize the importance of voting as a civic duty and express frustration towards those who choose not to participate in elections.
- Others argue that the political system is corrupt, suggesting that politicians prioritize popularity over the public good, leading to disillusionment with the electoral process.
- There are claims that voters are often forced to choose between undesirable candidates, which raises questions about the nature of democracy.
- Some participants highlight the existence of more than two candidates on the ballot and encourage voting for local and state candidates as a way to influence future elections.
- Concerns are raised about the effectiveness of provisional ballots and the requirement for voters to confirm their eligibility, with some arguing that this undermines the voting process.
- Discussions include the idea that the popularity contest nature of elections may prevent capable candidates from succeeding.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express a range of views, with no clear consensus on the effectiveness of the electoral system or the motivations behind voting. Disagreement exists regarding the implications of not voting and the perceived corruption in politics.
Contextual Notes
Some participants mention the importance of local elections and the role they play in shaping future presidential candidates, while others express skepticism about the integrity of the political system at all levels.
Who May Find This Useful
This discussion may be of interest to individuals concerned with electoral politics, voter participation, and the implications of democratic processes in the United States.
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I'm sad :(.
Nobody has said nothing about my elaborate USA flag of the first page.
Anyway. Now we know almost the Republicans have won this elections, we want to congratulate them all, and the Democrats too. So equalled figures represents a democratic country, where no candidate has his victory assured until the last vote.
From Europe (except Great Britain and Russia) this result is viewed with scepticism. A lot of people doesn't believe americans voted Bush again in spite of "the problems" which he has been involved into. Many european governments (included the spanish one) will have to do the effort of telephoning Bush to congratulate him.
Nobody has said nothing about my elaborate USA flag of the first page.
Anyway. Now we know almost the Republicans have won this elections, we want to congratulate them all, and the Democrats too. So equalled figures represents a democratic country, where no candidate has his victory assured until the last vote.
From Europe (except Great Britain and Russia) this result is viewed with scepticism. A lot of people doesn't believe americans voted Bush again in spite of "the problems" which he has been involved into. Many european governments (included the spanish one) will have to do the effort of telephoning Bush to congratulate him.