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Just interested in the amount of people who take an active role in the governing of their countries.

Just interested in the amount of people who take an active role in the governing of their countries.
Here? Probably everyone, at least to the extent of voting. People don't get involved in a political discussion forum unless they participate in politics.

Here? Probably everyone, at least to the extent of voting. People don't get involved in a political discussion forum unless they participate in politics.

With the exception of those not old enough, and those disqualified for being convicted felons or mentally handicapped, of course. Seeing as most of NS general falls into one of those catagories, our ballet boxes are still safe. *nods*

Too bad you didn't make that a multiple choice poll.

i would like to run for election, but i'm banned from too many bars to go canvasing. maybe try for president. there was only candidate last time. after 14 years ms president must get bored and let me have a go.

I'm too young to vote but I voted no in this poll so I just broke the law *goes to court*

I’m not politically active and don’t aim to be its hard enough being an almost regular guy and still use NSG

With the exception of those not old enough, and those disqualified for being convicted felons or mentally handicapped, of course. Seeing as most of NS general falls into one of those catagories, our ballet boxes are still safe. *nods*
There was that. It occurred to me just after I posted.

I would not say that most fall into either one of those catagories. I presume you're probably saying that most of us are mentally handicapped, though I must question why.

There was that. It occurred to me just after I posted.

I would not say that most fall into either one of those catagories. I presume you're probably saying that most of us are mentally handicapped, though I must question why.

... so did you lose your sense of humor in a horrible accident, or were you born without one?

T'was a joke, gentle sir.

Define "member of pressure group." I'm a member of several groupings that lobby the government (my union, RFSL, RFSU, Amnesty International, Svenska Freds and so on), but I'm not involved in the actual lobbying... I vote, of course, but am in between parties.

I'm too young to vote.

I'm old enough to vote, but only just so I haven't actually voted yet.

I reckon you could consider me active. I've voted in every election since I came of voting age and I donate to Reporters Without Borders. I've also done volunteer work for a couple of candidates for local office.

... so did you lose your sense of humor in a horrible accident, or were you born without one?

T'was a joke, gentle sir.
I have a sense of humor. It just tends not to be active when it comes to discussion on forums. I don't know why. But unless I make a joke, or a joke is just THAT obvious--and I mean obvious enough that a one-celled organism could see it--it won't register.

I vote.

I am a member of a political party, for whom I volunteer my time (making phone calls, registering people to vote, ect.)

and I call members of congress daily to bother them about some legislation that will be coming up in the next session, although it has nothing to do with the political party to which I belong.

making phone calls

cold calls?:eek: *collects rocks*

cold calls?:eek: *collects rocks*
no, not cold calls. ;) there is a website for our local party and you can click on the little box that says "please have someone call me about volunteer opportunities"

I call those people.

I call those people.

how many people tick the box?

how many people tick the box?
I am not sure, we are assigned groups of people to call, I call the 18-25 group, so about 10-15 a week, I hear from my friend that a lot of old people click it, they go to the library and get help signing on and then click that so they don't have to try to figure out email.

There is a little bit of irony in calling people to tell them that they can call people to tell them that they can call people..........haha, but there are other ways to volunteer too, like passing out info, knocking on doors, running the voting bus, but I am too busy with everything else to do any of that, although I do ride the voting bus. ;)

*in case you don't know, we have a carpool set up for each district that can go pick up people and take them all to the polls together, we pick up mostly elderly people and will pick up anyone who wants to vote, we even have door knockers that get passed out the week before all over the neighborhood so people will know how to call and schedule a ride to go to the polls.

Yeah yeah, sorry. Ignorant as I may be, I thought people who'd vote for the last two options would automatically vote too. That and a blatant lack of regard for different age groups. Mainly because I fear politically based youth organizations, i.e. toddlers in uniforms.

Just interested in the amount of people who take an active role in the governing of their countries.

I am not joined any political party in my country(Ireland). I just don't agree with so many of their policies, that I don't see the point in joining a party for the sake of it. I am invovled in a society at college which promotes international , european etc relations, so I suppose thats the best contribution I can give.

I am not joined any political party in my country(Ireland). I just don't agree with so many of their policies, that I don't see the point in joining a party for the sake of it. I am invovled in a society at college which promotes international , european etc relations, so I suppose thats the best contribution I can give.

So you're the first pressure group voter?

I have voted in two general elections and am what you might call a "backbench rebel" (except I'm not an MP) in my country's ruling party. In both cases, I voted against the party I am a member of as a form of protest against the government it would elect.

I'm not politically involved.

But I'm involved with your mother.

I'm so sorry.

It just had to be said.


:D




And, not yet, unless you count Amnesty International... only 3 years, four months and 1 day 'till I can vote. Watch out world:p

So you're the first pressure group voter?

We're not a pressure group..yet, as there are not enough of us. The society is only in its third year.

I vote, that's about it.

Why am I on a political forum? :p

I vote, that's about it.

Why am I on a political forum? :p

When you see threads like "lego or sex?" you know that it isn't exactly political:p

When you see threads like "lego or sex?" you know that it isn't exactly political:p

But you know it could be. I vote that NS make the lego or sex question a part of the 2008 election manifesto.

never have been and probably never will. I dont care about Irish politics. Now american politics are another story, used to be very into them, Im also relatively into British and Russian politics but nowadays Im dissolusioned with the politics and humanity in general so I dont consider it worthwhile to waste time trying to argue for some grand solution or set of ideals, they all have their limits and are subject to nature.

not a party member nor a member of a pressure group but I am active in campaigning against ID cards.

Before that I was involved in the Free Stonehenge campaigns in the 80's....

Anti Poll tax...miners strike...Public Order Act ... Criminal Justice Act etc

heh even in the 1970's I was active in promoting Nato and peace through superior firepower when I lived in Holland (CNA - home of the 32nd Tac Fghtr Sqn...now no longer there I understand oh well)....before I became more aware of what that particular nightmare was all about....

Next opportunity I have to vote, I will. Also I've been involved with Amnesty and I write letters for Greenpeace.

Just interested in the amount of people who take an active role in the governing of their countries.
Let's just say that both of my Senators know my name, and my Congresswoman and I are on a first-name basis. After the last email I sent her, she sent me a note saying that she had begun to wonder when I would be contacting her about the particular issue at point. :D

But you know it could be. I vote that NS make the lego or sex question a part of the 2008 election manifesto.


Please don't ruin it for me...:(

I know its meant to be a joke... but things being as they are now, no doubt it is possible!;)

I'm too young to vote but I voted no in this poll so I just broke the law *goes to court*

I’m not politically active and don’t aim to be its hard enough being an almost regular guy and still use NSG

Bear in mind that if you WERE old enough to vote, but chose not to, you are voiding your right to complain about ANYTHING.. If you choose not to be part of the political process, you are by default choosing to accept others' decisions.

I'm a member of the Irish Green Party, and Amnesty International. I also fund Barnardos' political lobbying.

never have been and probably never will. I dont care about Irish politics. Now american politics are another story, used to be very into them
Irish politics affect your life so get involved.

American politics are ultimately boring. It's just two brainwashed sides sniping at each other over imagined differences.

I joined a political party yesterday!

clicky (http://www.workerspower.com)

I'm a member of the Irish Green Party, and Amnesty International. I also fund Barnardos' political lobbying.


Irish politics affect your life so get involved.

American politics are ultimately boring. It's just two brainwashed sides sniping at each other over imagined differences.

they dont. And Im planning on leaving the country for good in 1- 5 years. Would like to see the greens in office but it will probably be fianna fail/gael/pd rule for next 1000 years

they dont. And Im planning on leaving the country for good in 1- 5 years. Would like to see the greens in office but it will probably be fianna fail/gael/pd rule for next 1000 years
If you live here it affects you. A lot can change in five years. Where are you planning to go? In anycase you want your country Ireland and the people therein to be in good condition, right? So vote Green.

Define "member of pressure group." I'm a member of several groupings that lobby the government (my union, RFSL, RFSU, Amnesty International, Svenska Freds and so on), but I'm not involved in the actual lobbying... I vote, of course, but am in between parties.I was wondering that, myself. I'm thinking, though, that ze means what we call "special interest" groups here.

I joined a political party yesterday!

clicky (http://www.workerspower.com)
AKA the British wing of the global Communist Conspiracy.

Admittedly, I understand your despair, but guys like you flocking from Labour is what gave us Blairism. So... please come back? ;_;

Bear in mind that if you WERE old enough to vote, but chose not to, you are voiding your right to complain about ANYTHING.. If you choose not to be part of the political process, you are by default choosing to accept others' decisions.

so a vote of no is a vote to end democracy *votes no*

and every person has the right to not vote my ancestors worked hard for that right and when I don’t vote I expect to be able to insult people no matter who they voted for such is how the political system works:)

I'm a member of the Irish Green Party, and Amnesty International. I also fund Barnardos' political lobbying.


Irish politics affect your life so get involved.

American politics are ultimately boring. It's just two brainwashed sides sniping at each other over imagined differences.
Greens!! unclean!
I'm a member of the PDs by the way, a name which means nothing to anyone outside of Ireland. It stands for the Progressive Democrats, an utterly meaningless title but what can you do?
I'd agree with you about American politics. Look at the huge scope and variety!!

AKA the British wing of the global Communist Conspiracy.

Admittedly, I understand your despair, but guys like you flocking from Labour is what gave us Blairism. So... please come back? ;_;

No the Labour's party consistent inability to properly defend and represent the working class throughout their whole existence is what gave you Blairism.

The petty opportunists and bureaucrats who sought power through any means necessarry and removed any socialist content from the party to win over a misinformed public is what gave you Blairism.

Thatcherism is what gave you Blairism.

You should have included a section for under 18s like me. I said I vote, but that's only if I was old enough.

Yup, active member of the Dutch Socialist Party...

*senses glares*

What? :D

Here comes the big mystery...

I can't vote! In Holland you can join a Party when you're 16, but you're allowed to vote when you're 18... :eek:

I've voted since I was old enough. I donate to the party of my choice. I've arrived at party fundraisers with a date. I've mailed one president and gotten a reply. I mail or email my congressmen and senators whenever a bill or issue comes up that I wish to make my opinion known on. So yeah I guess you could say I'm politically active.

Currently hoping to get a National Fluffle Day declared. :) :fluffle:

Greens!! unclean!
I'm a member of the PDs by the way, a name which means nothing to anyone outside of Ireland. It stands for the Progressive Democrats, an utterly meaningless title but what can you do?
Interesting. If it was suggested that the Greens ally with the PDs in the next election I would support it. Except for McDowell you're generally a good group. I don't like Fianna Fáil because they're corrupt.

[QUOTE=Pompous world]never have been and probably never will. I dont care about Irish politics. Now american politics are another story, used to be very into them, QUOTE]

ha ha. would you like some prick that does something stupid or some prick that says he wont but does anyway.

thats my way of suming up american politics.

Interesting. If it was suggested that the Greens ally with the PDs in the next election I would support it. Except for McDowell you're generally a good group. I don't like Fianna Fáil because they're corrupt.

come on christian solidarity party. you got to get the extremists in. bu ti suppose relistically i have to vote fine gael, so fine fail dont get in agian.

not a party member nor a member of a pressure group but I am active in campaigning against ID cards.

Before that I was involved in the Free Stonehenge campaigns in the 80's....

Anti Poll tax...miners strike...Public Order Act ... Criminal Justice Act etc

heh even in the 1970's I was active in promoting Nato and peace through superior firepower when I lived in Holland (CNA - home of the 32nd Tac Fghtr Sqn...now no longer there I understand oh well)....before I became more aware of what that particular nightmare was all about....
Wait... How long did you have a poll tax in the UK? Poll Taxes only existed in the South in the US, and they were meant to keep blacks from voting. They were made unconstitutional in the 60's.

Oh, I vote. In Oregon, it's almost harder not to. All ballots are mail-in. I'm also a Libertarian. So, go politically active! Whoo

Yup, active member of the Dutch Socialist Party...

*senses glares*

What? :D

Here comes the big mystery...

I can't vote! In Holland you can join a Party when you're 16, but you're allowed to vote when you're 18... :eek:

Votes VVD.
VVD Member.
Hopes you'll come to your senses in about two years or so ;)

Let's just say that both of my Senators know my name, and my Congresswoman and I are on a first-name basis. After the last email I sent her, she sent me a note saying that she had begun to wonder when I would be contacting her about the particular issue at point. :D

Do you have a son named Steve? Oh wait, he's in Madison...

Wait... How long did you have a poll tax in the UK? Poll Taxes only existed in the South in the US, and they were meant to keep blacks from voting. They were made unconstitutional in the 60's.

Well it did not last long....and a bit different from in the US...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poll_tax

I'm a member of Folkpartiet (http://www.folkpartiet.se/FPTemplates/AreaContentPage____2609.aspx), though admittedly I'm not terribly active (I do hold an elected position, though it's only like 8 meetings a year).

[QUOTE=Pompous world]never have been and probably never will. I dont care about Irish politics. Now american politics are another story, used to be very into them, QUOTE]

ha ha. would you like some prick that does something stupid or some prick that says he wont but does anyway.

thats my way of suming up american politics.

which is quite an accurate description. Im into american politics for that very reason of incomprehensibility, ie the level of corruption that pervades, the ideological impositions, the constant violations of democracy etc. Its sensationalist. Plus America is the world leader, so Im kinda interested with the future course theyre trying to get the rest of the world to take-unfettered capitalism. If the pds ever gain total control I will change citizenship.

I vote and I'm registered as a Republican.

cnt without capitals

Politically active not too much as I once was I suppose. Was once a member of the fascist party, but left because I found racism to rampant. I really don't think of people of differring ethnicities as inferior by their person. Perchance I happen to judge some cultures harshly on occasion, but people in my opinion are on and the same.

Not to say I have forsaken anything, just left the politically active arena so to say. Grew up a bit I suppose, although I suppose after much extended reading the AFM or American Fascist Party holds my interest. They seem to tend to the true form of fascism, not the degenerative and vile corruption of it that was national socialism (Nazism). Quite the difference, I abhor most nazis, simply for their twisting the idealogical belief of fascism with racism and ethnic superiority complexes.

Also I abstain from voting as of present. Although you might classify me more leaning towards democrats if I had to vote, simply for the overlapping interests, which are more present with their egalitarian goals. Then the penurious tenants of the republicans. After all fascism is a direct schism of the far left revolutions of the late 19th century. And in my opinion the superior of the other development of the far left revolution called communism.

I'm a disenfranchised youth.

I'm so politically involved it's nearly painful. I shove my cock up the ass of politics all the time. No lube.

Not only am I a card carrying member of the ACLU, but I'm a supporter of Cindy Sheehan and a very loud dissident.

Yeah .... I'm involved. Why aren't you?

i'm a one issue voter

don't vote on issues how i like - you will not get my vote, i will write letters/cal/etc and will work to get you removed

not always successful but it helps me stay sane and we have done some wonders

boycotts work too - just ask rosie "odounut" who used to be kmart spoksperson

:sniper: :sniper: :sniper: :sniper:

I'm almost 15, so I can't really take a role...

I'm almost 15, so I can't really take a role...

You can put a pen to paper, can you not? Lick a stamp, etc?

You can put a pen to paper, can you not? Lick a stamp, etc?

I suppose. I don't know what I could do though...

no

I suppose. I don't know what I could do though...

Write Congress, your State Legislators, the President, everyone. Encourage others to do so as well.

Figure out what you believe in and tell the people we elect what you desire.

They work for us, you know. They are supposed to do what we tell them to do, but unfortunately not enough people tell them anything.

I vote, am a member of a political party, and occasionally volunteer on their behalf.

Oh, and send letters to MPs and MLAs.

Interesting. If it was suggested that the Greens ally with the PDs in the next election I would support it. Except for McDowell you're generally a good group. I don't like Fianna Fáil because they're corrupt.
Amnt especially fond of him myself but he is a good campaigner. except for the minor problem of keeping his own seat. Greens aren't that bad. A great thing would be a PD finance minister and Green enviroment minister.
Lets see in other countries I would vote:
Britain: Liberal Democrat
USA: Libertarian
Netherlands: VVD
Germany: Free Democrats
Israel: Generally Hetz/Shinui, but Likud at the minute.
Canada: Liberal
Finland: Centre Party
Austria: Liberal Forum
Greece: New Democracy
New Zealand: ACT
Northern Ireland: Alliance

Spot the pattern?