Election Translation

[plutherus]

And now, as a public service, here are some translations from voter-speak to English.

Voter: "Why should I vote at all, both candidates are practically the same."

Translation: I haven't bothered to do any research on the very important differences between the two presidential candidates. And the senators, representatives, and state ballot measures don't even register to me.

Voter: "I'm not going to vote at all. My vote won't make any difference."

Translation: There is a saying in China: "Many drops of water can turn a mill." As an American, though, I have no interest in being part of anything bigger than myself. If I can't be singly recognized for my efforts, I want no part of it.

Comments

[thevirtualjim.livejournal.com]

yay, i like it.

I have always voted in every election (some years i DO miss school budget/board elections though).

When I was a kid I figured when I got older it was the presidential elections that were most important. In HS I had a social studies teacher who explained how our local officials actually have a much bigger impact on our day to day lives. Since that point I pretty much think that local elections are the most important ones

[solis93.livejournal.com]

I am stealing this for my journal. Hope you are cool with this.

[plutherus.livejournal.com]

Absolutely!
Thanks!