New York Primary

[Morphine Prince 109,683]

Trump: 68.6% 

Kasich: 17.8%

Cruz: 13.6%

With less than 1% in

[besus 132]

Wow, I'm in shock from this thread. What kind of elitist bull**** is this? So you have to be educated on bureaucracy and the voting/registration conditions—not policy—to be considered a rightfully eligible voter? If you make the effort to go vote, you should be allowed to vote, bottom line. Bureaucratic technicalities should not disbar anyone under any circumstance from voting. It seems like you're literally just happy that people who don't agree with you can't vote, which is disgusting.

[HBDYWM Stan 885]

2 minutes ago, besus said:

Wow, I'm in shock from this thread. What kind of elitist bull**** is this? So you have to be educated on bureaucracy and the voting/registration conditions—not policy—to be considered a rightfully eligible voter? If you make the effort to go vote, you should be allowed to vote, bottom line. Bureaucratic technicalities should not disbar anyone under any circumstance from voting. It seems like you're literally just happy that people who don't agree with you can't vote, which is disgusting.

THIS THIS THIS!!!!!!!

Didn't the deadline for New York fall way back in October or something (for people who aren't new voters)? People aren't for sure whether they're willing to change that early. I guess I can agree that you could be sure whether you'll go Democrat or Republican, but it shouldn't be this difficult. If you show up to vote, you should be able to use your ID/License and vote!!

[Morphine Prince 109,683]

The fact that Trump is winning by nearly 70% in NY so far is a ****ing EMBARRASSMENT. 

What a JOKE.

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

14 minutes ago, besus said:

Wow, I'm in shock from this thread. What kind of elitist bull**** is this? So you have to be educated on bureaucracy and the voting/registration conditions—not policy—to be considered a rightfully eligible voter? If you make the effort to go vote, you should be allowed to vote, bottom line. Bureaucratic technicalities should not disbar anyone under any circumstance from voting. It seems like you're literally just happy that people who don't agree with you can't vote, which is disgusting.

Honestly the USA should work on its civics education in schools, if you're correct in that the effort is not even made.

Perhaps that's why I hold a different viewpoint.

In Lebanon, we learn about voting procedures at the age of 15 in civics classes.

Also you're being a little hypocritical. If people made the effort to vote, they would prepare beforehand. What you're asking for is people being able to vote despite having no prior participation in the political process.

It's not bureaucracy for the SATs to want you to register for the exams before you go attend them.

In that case, one wonders why you hold their vote relevant, ideally speaking. Ignorant people are the reason bad people get in power, not good ones.

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

60% Clinton.

The accuracy of the predictions  

[besus 132]

1 minute ago, LebaneseDude said:

Honestly the USA should work on its civics education in schools.

Perhaps that's why I hold a different viewpoint.

In Lebanon, we learn about voting procedures at the age of 15 in civics classes.

Aww, what a sweet thought. Unfortunately in the United States the "lack of education" argument is one that's used to disenfranchise low income citizens, due to the appalling correlation between income and access to education in this country. 

Let's just enjoy the richness of this irony though: you preach without fully understanding how things are in the US, and then mock unregistered voters for their ignorance. Lawl indeed. 

[HBDYWM Stan 885]

2 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said:

Honestly the USA should work on its civics education in schools.

Perhaps that's why I hold a different viewpoint.

In Lebanon, we learn about voting procedures at the age of 15 in civics classes.

Also you're being a little hypocritical. If people made the effort to vote, they would prepare beforehand. What you're asking for is people being able to vote despite having no prior participation in the political process. In that case, one wonders why you hold their vote relevant, ideally speaking.

That scenario is just ONE scenario. You have so many people who are independent, especially in New York. (3.2 million). These people may have voted in the past and may not have followed the process as much in previous years, because the candidates weren't that drastically different. Now, they're expected to change to Democrat back in October? Their state doesn't vote for another 6 months. I think that's a little ridiculous. I also feel this year has garnered so much more interest. (Trump, First possible female President, Democratic Socialist Bernie,) It's much different than previous elections. I wish more people were involved and kept up with the dates, but it shouldn't be situation where their vote doesn't count. It's voting, it should be a right. Just my opinion though. 

 

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

4 minutes ago, besus said:

Aww, what a sweet thought. Unfortunately in the United States the "lack of education" argument is one that's used to disenfranchise low income citizens, due to the appalling correlation between income and access to education in this country. 

Let's just enjoy the richness of this irony though: you preach without fully understanding how things are in the US, and then mock unregistered voters for their ignorance. Lawl indeed. 

Low income citizens can make the effort to understand how to vote. Stop excusing ignorance. Voting procedures don't require a class. All it takes is one phone call, one visit to a local office, or one ****ing talk with your next door neighbor or family member.

I fail to see how what I'm saying is specific to the USA, so excuse yourself for making a wrong analogy at my expense.

You honestly think Lebanese citizens are all rich and educated or something? Are you SERIOUSLY implying this? 

How do you explain the greater difference in voter turnout between the USA and Lebanon?

The reason is simple. Many Americans don't bother, and frankly if they don't bother then they should not have a voice. 

[Morphine Prince 109,683]

1 minute ago, LebaneseDude said:

The reason is simple. Many Americans don't bother, and frankly if they don't bother then they should not have a voice. 

THIS. 

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

3 minutes ago, PlasticHo said:

These people may have voted in the past and may not have followed the process as much in previous years, because the candidates weren't that drastically different.

 

How is this an excuse?

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

Ugh this thread and its derailment. 

Every time something goes wrong for Sanders, his supporters want to blame the procedures.

You knew the rules. Play by them. I'm not gonna bother responding anymore. 

You're like those people I invite to play board games who insist on changing the rules despite us playing the same way forever, because they have some ridiculous reasons that border on the asinine.

"omg I didn't know I could sell houses"

"Well **** why didn't you ask?"

[LebaneseDude 6,146]

Queen Clinton.

Wreck Trump Queen  

[FATCAT 60,888]

14 minutes ago, LebaneseDude said:

60% Clinton.

The accuracy of the predictions  

The exit polling has them neck and neck, don't expect the lead to stay that high. Even CNN hasn't called it, it's not over til 100% of the votes roll in.

[mcoop 628]

HILLARY WINS NEW YORK! JUST CALLED FOR HER!