Caucus

[PearlWatson]

I went to my first one. It was pretty much a joke. 2 minutes to learn everything you can about the delegates you are gonna vote in to represent you at the convention. Paulites asking ridiculous questions about legalizing pot. Somehow the chairman elected was pro Ron Paul and Pro Hatch, despite the fact that by a show of hands most people there were anti-Hatch and pro-Romney. It was bizarre and a waste of time.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

Why don't you get involved in the next one.
Then you can run the one after that, and run it.

I don't know if it will help with the voting. Why would the people vote for someone that does not represent their interests? I don't get that. My only guess is that people voted for someone they knew rather than voting for someone that will mirror what they would want to do.

I went, and it was crazy. It's better if more people come. We had a better turn out this time, but we still only had a small percentage of the people show up.

 

[The Thriller]

Bears beets Battlestar Gallatica

And March Madness beets caucuses where a bunch of people rant against Communism and make promises they'll never be able to complete.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

 

[Jazz Spazz]

And yet you have so many opinions about what's wrong with this country.
What's wrong with this country probably starts with you not going to your caucus meeting.

 

[The Thriller]

And yet you have so many opinions about what's wrong with this country.
What's wrong with this country probably starts with you not going to your caucus meeting.

Nope

 

[TroutBum]

Several people within the T-Ville city organization suggested that I become a delegate. I think I'll pass on that action.

 

[Jazz Spazz]

Nope

Exactly

 

[Jazz Spazz]

Several people within the T-Ville city organization suggested that I become a delegate. I think I'll pass on that action.

Are ya yella?

 

[The Thriller]

Exactly

I'm sorry that you think that your tiny voice actually matters.

 

[Stoked]

I'm sorry that you think that your tiny voice actually matters.

I am sorry that you think yours does not. The voice of the people is one of the most powerful forces there is. maybe not one voice but if that one voice speaks out maybe it encouragess other to join...

 

[The Thriller]

I am sorry that you think yours does not. The voice of the people is one of the most powerful forces there is. maybe not one voice but if that one voice speaks out maybe it encouragess other to join...

People?

What is people?

Those who vote? Those at the caucuses? Or those who have millions to contribute to campaign funds?

Careful now, remember, corporations are people too

 

[Jazz Spazz]

People?

What is people?

Those who vote? Those at the caucuses? Or those who have millions to contribute to campaign funds?

Careful now, remember, corporations are people too

Oh, okay.
You can go back to complaining about things and not doing anything about it to make things better.

If you're thinking you will not make a difference, then you don't participate, it's self fulfilling prophecy. Nice job.

 

[Stoked]

Oh, okay.
You can go back to complaining about things and not doing anything about it to make things better.

If thinking you will not make a difference, then you don't participate, it's self fulfilling prophecy. Nice job.

Easy with the common sense.

 

[The Thriller]

Oh, okay.
You can go back to complaining about things and not doing anything about it to make things better.

If you're thinking you will not make a difference, then you don't participate, it's self fulfilling prophecy. Nice job.

So you think you're making a difference? How so? How is your voice stronger than the voice of someone who has donated millions?

And please tell me how the caucus last night was better than March Madness?

 

[The Thriller]

https://www.deseretnews.com/article...n-Hatchs-fate-at-crowded-caucus-meetings.html

gotta love this gem...

"I think Brother Hatch has had a lot of time in office, and I'm predisposed not to vote for him," said Jim Peterson, a state delegate nominee in Centerville's Precinct 8.

 

[Stoked]

https://www.deseretnews.com/article...n-Hatchs-fate-at-crowded-caucus-meetings.html

gotta love this gem...

Actually I do like that gem. For reasons you wont understand.

 

[Stoked]

So you think you're making a difference? How so? How is your voice stronger than the voice of someone who has donated millions?

And please tell me how the caucus last night was better than March Madness?

The caucus relates to something that has an affect on our daily lives. We never said our single voice is stronger then someone who has donated millions. However our voice is stronger then no voice.

Since you are not willing, from what I understand in this convo, to take part in the process I am no longer inclined to listen to you bitch about it.

 

[The Thriller]

Actually I do like that gem. For reasons you wont understand.

Oh really? Try me

Oh, and why is replacing Hatch a good thing?

What is stopping his replacement from becoming just as bought off as Hatch himself? Is he magically better?

 

[The Thriller]

The caucus relates to something that has an affect on our daily lives. We never said our single voice is stronger then someone who has donated millions. However our voice is stronger then no voice.

Since you are not willing, from what I understand in this convo, to take part in the process I am no longer inclined to listen to you bitch about it.

LOL

How do you know I didn't actually go?

Does that make March Madness not as good?

I don't think believing that my voice doesn't matter is a strong indication of whether I actually went or not. I'm sure there are many who missed but believed that their voices are important. Likewise, there were other people (like me) who went but still understand that their voices aren't nearly as influential as my corporate brothers and sisters. Or do corporations not have gender? I'm so confused. Corporations are people, right?

 

[Jazz Spazz]

So you think you're making a difference? How so? How is your voice stronger than the voice of someone who has donated millions?

And please tell me how the caucus last night was better than March Madness?

Let me pretend you are a moran and explain this line by line.

At a caucus meeting registered voters of a certain political party get together and and vote on who the delegates will be for their geographical location. They are choosing the people that will vote for which candidate they want to represent their party in different elections.

You see, people like Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, etc... are hoping to get enough delegate votes in order to be the presidential candidate for their party.
The delegates also decide for other positions as well. There are state delegates, and county delegates for various positions.

Some of these votes come down to one, or a few votes between delegates. If you want a delegate that holds the same views as you, you go to the caucus meeting, ask them questions, and vote for the one that you think would best vote for your interests. You could even run as a delegate yourself so you know your interests would be met adequately.

This is how the people have a voice in who we have a chance to vote for when the time comes to vote. Is my voice stronger than someone that donated millions? No, but thousands of voices like mine would be stronger than someone that donated millions. If you don't speak up, your voice will definitely not ever be stronger than someone that donates cash to get ahead.

One more question for you.
Why do you post here? You're not making a difference. Your posts are not stronger than a Premium Member that has donated?

As to the March Madness. If March Madness is more important to you than your country, stop posting about problems or your opinions about our country.
If it doesn't matter enough for you to skip a few games, then you should just shut up about our country and be along for the ride without complaining.