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

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.

I didn't say it's worth nothing.

 

[anynameyouwish]

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.

that may have been a joke but it wasn't logical or rational.

perhaps you should NOT be allowed to vote?

 

[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.

I didn't say it's worth nothing.

yes you did

 

[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.

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

Interesting.

I didn't say it's worth nothing.

yes you did

No, I said those who've served in combat should have more votes, not that having served in the US military but not been in combat is "worth nothing".

And realistically, I know this probably won't even happen anyway.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

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.

I didn't say it's worth nothing.

yes you did

No, I said those who've served in combat should have more votes, not that having served in the US military but not been in combat is "worth nothing".

And realistically, I know this probably won't even happen anyway.

it is not worth an extra vote. so in the context of the thread it is worth nothing.

 

[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?

Because it's my thread.

Right. Your fantasy. Ok.

 

[initforme]

The one percent does not know how to keep a nation going.

 

[Crepitus]

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

Why do you guys always wanna throw out the Constitution?

 

[anynameyouwish]

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.

I didn't say it's worth nothing.

yes you did.

But don't worry. We understand that you are deranged and can't keep your lunacies straight.

 

[sparky]

This assumption wealth and success would provide the higher moral standard for our elect-ables is nefarious at best.

Some of the most moral folks i've met are dumber than a bag 'o rocks

~S~

 

[Vastator]

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

If you are an American citizen, who has not been convicted of a felony, you get one vote.

The Revolutionary War started because they were being taxed without representation.

Things that make you go hmmm...

 

[anynameyouwish]

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.

"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"

questioners plan would bring us full circle.

if SOME people get MORE votes and others get NONE then we are right back to where we were BEFORE the revolution; taxation without representation.

 

[Vastator]

Yet few blink at taxing "Felons" who have served their sentences... Hmmm...

 

[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

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

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I'd be fine with that, thank you for your service.

 

[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?

.

I'd be fine with that, thank you for your service.

You're welcome, it was an honor to serve.

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