So what's the solution to a crappy registration and voting system?

**Alundil** · 02-19-12, 03:45 PM

For a topic that I thought would raise some interesting conversation, its been pretty disappointing.

Sent via highly charged bolt of electricity.

**flame** · 02-19-12, 05:48 PM

Originally Posted by Alundil

For a topic that I thought would raise some interesting conversation, its been pretty disappointing.

Sent via highly charged bolt of electricity.

And there you have it... Voting just doesnt draw a crowd

**Fovezer** · 02-19-12, 05:54 PM

Originally Posted by Alundil

For a topic that I thought would raise some interesting conversation, its been pretty disappointing.

Sent via highly charged bolt of electricity.

Well, it's kind of hard when everyone agrees with each other.

**SapiensErus** · 02-19-12, 06:16 PM

Here in Oregon we have had the option to vote by mail since I was able to vote. I believe being able to vote by mail has been shown to have a substantially higher voter turnout.

Vote by mail! It's the modern age, we may as well get close to it...

**Fovezer** · 02-19-12, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

Here in Oregon we have had the option to vote by mail since I was able to vote. I believe being able to vote by mail has been shown to have a substantially higher voter turnout.

Vote by mail! It's the modern age, we may as well get close to it...

We should allow people to vote via Facebook. I bet the turnout rate would be far higher than even mail! Lol.

**ElFuriosoGato** · 02-19-12, 06:22 PM

I think American Idol has it down.

**Madmax (Grape)** · 02-19-12, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by Fovezer

Too many people are either unmotivated or don't care to vote because they don't think their vote matters.

And they are at least partially correct thanks in part to the electoral college. Example: 2000 Presidential election.

Originally Posted by SoySoldier

Here in Oregon we have had the option to vote by mail since I was able to vote. I believe being able to vote by mail has been shown to have a substantially higher voter turnout.

Vote by mail! It's the modern age, we may as well get close to it...

I always vote by mail. Very convenient.

Originally Posted by Fovezer

We should allow people to vote via Facebook. I bet the turnout rate would be far higher than even mail! Lol.

It is in the interest of a few groups that voter turnout is not increased.

**Morningfrost** · 02-19-12, 06:38 PM

Originally Posted by Fovezer

We should allow people to vote via Facebook. I bet the turnout rate would be far higher than even mail! Lol.

100% voter turnout. It'd be a first in history, but definitely possible if it allows us fat, lazy Americans to not even get out of our chairs to vote

**Alundil** · 02-20-12, 12:14 AM

Originally Posted by Fovezer

Well, it's kind of hard when everyone agrees with each other.

The point wasn't really to get an argument going or to have disagreement. Though I understand what you're saying.

**Red_Lizard2** · 02-20-12, 01:54 AM

Someone beat me (sort of) to the the American Idol comment, but still, have the last debate on/day before the voting day and make it a sing-off competition (sponsored by Starbucks or Apple or whatever shit will get most people interested), and have people vote at the polls/on-line for the winner with a big results show, full of 8 billion commercials of course, showing who won.

Sure, we'd only get the best president at singing, but at least you'd get people to vote right? =P