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If your vote is decisive, it will make a difference for tens of millions of people. If you think your preferred candidate could bring the equivalent of a $100 improvement in the quality of life to the average person in your country—not an implausible hope, given the size of national budgets and the impact of decisions in foreign policy, health, the environment, and other areas—you’re now buying a billion-dollar lottery ticket. With this payoff, a 1 in 10 million chance of being decisive isn't bad odds. picked by maxriter 7 months ago tags vote chance science |
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When asked why they will not vote for a third party candidate, many people will respond by saying something like, "He cannot win." Or, "I don't want to waste my vote." It is true: America has not elected a third party candidate since 1860. Does that mean, however, that every vote cast for one of the two major party candidates is not a wasted vote? I don't think so. picked by JoshSF49 3 weeks ago 5 comments edit related share politics |
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Oh, I went to the voting booth. I signed, was given my stub, and was walked over to a voting machine. I cast votes for statewide races and a state referendum on water and sewer improvements. 8 comments edit related share politicsI stood there, and I thought about all of these people, who influenced my life so greatly. But I didn't vote for who would be the 44th President of the United States. picked by Bornbad 2 weeks ago |
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Voting for president and having your ballot be the deciding one cast - statistically, that is like trying to hit the lottery. The odds for the average person are 60 million to 1 against it, a study shows. picked by suebe 2 weeks ago 6 comments edit related share politics |
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Not just BY one vote - WITH one vote. 0 comments edit related share plime.comHer husband didn’t think she would win Obviously, or else she would have had TWO votes. picked by tigertony 3 months ago |
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A state legislator in Florida wants voters to have a "none of the above" option to avoid questionable election outcomes. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
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PLEASE write in your primary vote for this candidate! We NEED REAL CHANGE!! Do not listen to the mainstream candidates! They do not know what change is. Vote for this one and your life WILL. BE. CHANGED. I personally guarantee it. picked by Moe 10 months ago 5 comments edit related share politics |
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Canada out of political correctness and a fear of being blown up, will allow women or at least people who claim to be women vote while in disguise. Normally, "Every person who comes out to exercise their vote must be clearly identified." Most Canadians will still have to do so. Muslim Women will be given special treatment. picked by 2manyusernames 1 year ago 1 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Should uninformed people stay away from voting? Not should they be barred from voting, but should they stay away? 27 comments edit related share politicsIf you don't know the issues or all of the candidates, should you be casting a vote? picked by JoshSF49 1 month ago |
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California faces an almost certain risk of being rocked by a strong earthquake by 2037, scientists said Monday in the first statewide temblor forecast. New calculations reveal there is a 99.7 percent chance a magnitude 6.7 quake or larger will strike in the next 30 years. picked by JDRucker 7 months ago 6 comments edit related share science |
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The chairman of the Chicago Board of Election Commissioners visited a 114-year-old woman who registered to vote on Thursday. It was also her birthday, according to her family, who cite a family Bible as evidence of her birth date. picked by muppet 11 months ago 3 comments edit related share weird |
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Hope this isn't too late. picked by ranroc 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share politics |
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The elixir of youth may ultimately be hidden in a poorly-understood gene that not only fosters longevity but enhances quality of life, according to a landmark study released Wednesday. picked by AutumnLotus 2 years ago 0 comments edit related share science |
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They call it resuscitation science. It's a new area of research at the University of Pennsylvania, where a Center for Resuscitation Science opened less than a year ago, and where the line between life and death is shifting. picked by deepchill 10 months ago 4 comments edit related share science |
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Don't have a clue? Me neither. 8 comments edit related share politicsPick the candidate that supports the issues you support or opposes the issues you oppose -- or just be a sheep and vote for the one that your friends like. picked by Bandit 1 year ago |
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With so much at stake, there is one candidate that may be able to make the difference. Chappy has surprised both Democrats and Republicans with a grass roots effort. This candidate has made many wonder: Who is Vote Chappy? picked by chappy 2 months ago 2 comments edit related share plime.com |
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Duncan the dog is still registered to vote, and his owner isn't pleased. picked by kxmk 1 year ago 2 comments edit related share politics |
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You know creationists and how they "prove" that life could not exist at random ? Well, this guy explains in detail pretty much everything about the origins of life. picked by DoggySpew 2 years ago 3 comments edit related share science |
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In 1859 they tried to fix elections a different way. On George Kyle's way to the polls he was attacked by men with knives, guns, and bricks. His brother died from attacks. He survived but didn't get to vote. When his candidate lost and he contested the election. Congress basically said a "real man" would have managed to vote. picked by 2manyusernames 2 weeks ago 3 comments edit related share plime.com |
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"I am MORRIS. I am great. I am running for greatest person of all time. So remember, if you don't vote, vote doesn't you. " picked by latueofstiberty 1 year ago 3 comments edit related share politics |