Topic: Do you think your vote counts in your countrys elections? 2

Darkmb101 · June 18th, 2004

My vote HAS to count other wise whats the point of voting? Back in the sixth grade my friend lost the class president election by 1 vote. So every vote counts.

SHERMAN · June 18th, 2004

Well mark, those countrys usually have elections for the Parliament, which do not effect on the ruler himself, so your right about that...But some countrys have no election and people still have the internet.

1217 · June 19th, 2004

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Originally Posted by sherman105

Well mark, those countrys usually have elections for the Parliament, which do not effect on the ruler himself, so your right about that...

Exactly what we have here, although I have to say our queen isn't in charge. She has certain duties, but she can't decide the cource of our country on her own.
I voted "yes" btw.

FutureOKtrooper · June 20th, 2004

The Importance of One Vote:

In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England.

In 1649, one vote literally cost King Charles I of England his head.

In 1714, one vote placed King George I on the throne of England and restored the monarchy.

In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German.

In 1850, California was admitted to the union by a margin of one vote.

In 1859, Oregon was admitted to the union by a margin of one vote.

In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment.

In 1875, a one-vote margin changed France from a Monarchy to a republic.

In 1962, the governors of Maine, Rhode Island and North Dakota were all elected by a margin of one vote.

…And there are countless others. So yes, my vote does count!

(The information listed above was taken from an essay provided by the Honorable Mary Morgan, Supervisor of Elections, Collier County, Florida.)

Italian Guy · June 22nd, 2004

[quote="FutureOKtrooper"]In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German[quote]

I knew something about the German Americans from PA, but...

Uncle_Sam · June 22nd, 2004

[quote="Italian Guy"][quote="FutureOKtrooper"]In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German

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I knew something about the German Americans from PA, but...

Yep only one vote. Imagine us talking German now.
I think the history would be totally different, starting from WWI.....

silent driller · June 23rd, 2004

Of course it counts. Yours could be the vote that wins your guy the election. I didn't know that about speaking Deutsch vs American Redneck English!

bush musketeer · July 4th, 2004

is Aus it is compulsory to vote, if you dont you get fined unless you have religious reasons (sounds real domocratic )

unfortunatly i dont think my vote does count even though i vote in every election. because we really only have two choices of who will get in liberal or labour. and they both seem to be as bad as each other. no other partys are big enough to get in control.

Italian Guy · July 5th, 2004

On the other hand, BM, when you have like say 5 parties then governments get unstable and fall within months from their creation.

PFCMiller · July 6th, 2004

yes it counts very much

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My Country does not have elections	0	0%
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June 18th, 2004	Post 11
Darkmb101 Tribunus Laticlavius	My vote HAS to count other wise whats the point of voting? Back in the sixth grade my friend lost the class president election by 1 vote. So every vote counts. __________________ on a permanent vacation....will visit every now and then. see arcade hidden message!!! Life is short and pointless, be happy and live it.

June 18th, 2004	Post 12
SHERMAN Milforum Moderator Gear	Well mark, those countrys usually have elections for the Parliament, which do not effect on the ruler himself, so your right about that...But some countrys have no election and people still have the internet. __________________

June 20th, 2004	Post 14
FutureOKtrooper Milites Gregarius	The Importance of One Vote: In 1645, one vote gave Oliver Cromwell control of England. In 1649, one vote literally cost King Charles I of England his head. In 1714, one vote placed King George I on the throne of England and restored the monarchy. In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German. In 1850, California was admitted to the union by a margin of one vote. In 1859, Oregon was admitted to the union by a margin of one vote. In 1868, one vote saved President Andrew Johnson from impeachment. In 1875, a one-vote margin changed France from a Monarchy to a republic. In 1962, the governors of Maine, Rhode Island and North Dakota were all elected by a margin of one vote. …And there are countless others. So yes, my vote does count! (The information listed above was taken from an essay provided by the Honorable Mary Morgan, Supervisor of Elections, Collier County, Florida.) __________________ \"Courage is fear that has said it\'s prayers\" Unknown

June 22nd, 2004	Post 15
Italian Guy Milforum Hitman Gear	[quote="FutureOKtrooper"]In 1776, one vote gave America the English language instead of German[quote] I knew something about the German Americans from PA, but... __________________ "Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it". Pericles.

Topic: Do you think your vote counts in your countrys elections? 2

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June 23rd, 2004	Post 17
silent driller Tribuni Angusticlavii	Of course it counts. Yours could be the vote that wins your guy the election. I didn't know that about speaking Deutsch vs American Redneck English! __________________ http://www.yabbers.com/phpbb/index.php?mforum=unclesam www.sp00n.lefthandedstudios.com

July 4th, 2004	Post 18
bush musketeer Optio	Post; vote is Aus it is compulsory to vote, if you dont you get fined unless you have religious reasons (sounds real domocratic ) unfortunatly i dont think my vote does count even though i vote in every election. because we really only have two choices of who will get in liberal or labour. and they both seem to be as bad as each other. no other partys are big enough to get in control. __________________ Although our task was never easy, it was made less difficult by the patriotism and passionate valour of the Australians, Which served as an example to the whole world, you saved Amiens, you saved France. Feild Marshal Ferdinand Foch 1918

July 5th, 2004	Post 19
Italian Guy Milforum Hitman Gear	On the other hand, BM, when you have like say 5 parties then governments get unstable and fall within months from their creation.

July 6th, 2004	Post 20
PFCMiller Optio	Post; yes yes it counts very much __________________ Do or do not there is no try. Yoda