A meritocratic voting system

[Questioner]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

 

[BluesLegend]

Nope, what's great about America is even the lowest among us has an equal vote.

 

[Questioner]

Nope, what's great about America is even the lowest among us has an equal vote.

I personally think it's become too easy to meet the bare minimum voting requirements in our current day and age, but that's just me.

In the past, property ownership and literacy tests may have helped place bulwarks between the voting booths, and the decadent mobs, but more recent innovations such as mass education, and many Americans reading at a HS level, but not much more than that, has made it too easy for them to participate in politics; I'm unsure...

 

[jwoodie]

I believe that permanent residence should be a requirement for voting in local elections. Without it, college students are able to vote for destructive policies and candidates without having to live with the consequences.

 

[Questioner]

I believe that permanent residence should be a requirement for voting in local elections. Without it, college students are able to vote for destructive policies and candidates without having to live with the consequences.

Yes, but many college students are actually "out-of-state", as opposed to state residence?

 

[BluesLegend]

Nope, what's great about America is even the lowest among us has an equal vote.

I personally think it's become too easy to meet the bare minimum voting requirements in our current day and age, but that's just me.

In the past, property ownership and literacy tests may have helped place bulwarks between the voting booths, and the decadent mobs, but more recent innovations such as mass education, and many Americans reading at a HS level, but not much more than that, has made it too easy for them to participate in politics; I'm unsure...

Politicians would find a way of corrupting and rigging it, as it is the US Constitution is under assault by those bastards.

 

[jwoodie]

I believe that permanent residence should be a requirement for voting in local elections. Without it, college students are able to vote for destructive policies and candidates without having to live with the consequences.

Yes, but many college students are actually "out-of-state", as opposed to state residence?

Doesn't matter. Courts have ruled that they are local residents while attending college. All they have to do is register to vote.

 

[JGalt]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

I like your idea even though it's retarded, if that makes any sense.

 

[OKTexas]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

Does that mean I'd get 7 votes since the first and second category apply to me?

.

 

[WinterBorn]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

First of all, the idea that anyone get more than one vote is ridiculous.

The suggestion that celebrities who have focused on being great at their chosen profession should get a vote just like everyone else. To deem them beneath "ordinary men & women" is contemptible.

But more importantly, we already have a merit system for voting. If you are an American citizen, who has not been convicted of a felony, you get one vote. Rich, poor, intelligent, stupid, lazy, dedicated or anything in between, you have an equal say in who makes decisions for you.

The Revolutionary War started because they were being taxed without representation. If you are going to remove the ability to vote from law abiding citizens, you would need to stop taxing them completely.

 

[Questioner]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

First of all, the idea that anyone get more than one vote is ridiculous.

The suggestion that celebrities who have focused on being great at their chosen profession should get a vote just like everyone else. To deem them beneath "ordinary men & women" is contemptible.

I'm arguing that their chosen profession itself isn't great, so you can't exactly be "great" at it to begin with.

 

[WinterBorn]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

First of all, the idea that anyone get more than one vote is ridiculous.

The suggestion that celebrities who have focused on being great at their chosen profession should get a vote just like everyone else. To deem them beneath "ordinary men & women" is contemptible.

I'm arguing that their chosen profession itself isn't great, so you can't exactly be "great" at it to begin with.

And you are welcome to your opinion. But, in my opinion, the arts are as important as any other sector of our society. In fact, it can be said that it is what makes our societies great. And has a more lasting effect. The farmers, laborers, scientists and theologians of the 18th century did wonders for their lives, but not as much for our lives today. But people are still inspired by Handel's Messiah. Many movies have turned people lives around or inspired them to do great things. And for you to say that your opinion of art is what earns votes, is ridiculous. Even art such as "pisschrist" inspired people. Many people strove to create art to counter what they saw as vile blasphemy. That serves a purpose.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

What about military servicemen and women who have did not served in combat and been honorably discharged?

 

[Questioner]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

What about military servicemen and women who have did not served in combat and been honorably discharged?

No. That would be my opinion.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

What about military servicemen and women who have did not served in combat and been honorably discharged?

No. That would be my opinion.

So, serving your country is worth nothing unless you are one of the 1% or so that ever see combat.

Interesting.

 

[Lesh]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

More sock puppets?

Get used to it folks. We'll be seeing plenty of them

 

[WinterBorn]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

What about military servicemen and women who have did not served in combat and been honorably discharged?

They get 1.5 votes? And the men & women who served during wartime, but were not in the combat areas, do they get 2 votes? If you were a man or woman who served in the military and were raped by men from your own side, you get 3.5 votes? If you were wounded in battle, you get 4 votes? And if you were wounded by friendly fire you get 5 votes?

And if you are a veteran who has been unable to get the help you need for PTSD, you get 6 votes?

But if you are a career politician who has lived off the public teat, you get -1 vote?



One vote per citizen. That is the best way to choose leaders who represent us all.

 

[WinterBorn]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

What about military servicemen and women who have did not served in combat and been honorably discharged?

No. That would be my opinion.

And your opinion is worth more than other's opinion? Why?

 

[Harpy Eagle]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

What about military servicemen and women who have did not served in combat and been honorably discharged?

No. That would be my opinion.

And your opinion is worth more than other's opinion? Why?

Welll Duh...because he is the Questioner

 

[Questioner]

This is just an idea of a more meritocratic voting system:

Military servicemen and women who have served in combat and been honorably discharged - 4 votes each

Entrepreneurs who have run a successful business for at least 1 year and filed tax returns - 3 votes each

Artists, scientists, theologians, writers, sportsmen and sportswomen or those of other intellectual or creative endeavors who have been recognized by an accredited institution as having contributed something of value - 2 votes each

Ordinary men and women who don't fit into the above - 1 vote each

"Celebrities" or individuals known solely for being icons in the mass media or entertainment industry (including adult entertainment), recognized professional sports or athletics is the exception - with no notable accomplishments outside of those fields - 0 votes

"Artists" who produce work deemed lacking any artistic worth or appeal (e.x. "pisschrist" artist) - 0 votes

What about military servicemen and women who have did not served in combat and been honorably discharged?

No. That would be my opinion.

And your opinion is worth more than other's opinion? Why?

Because it's my thread.