I like Bud's; "I don't give a rip. 6/1/2015 3. Two Republican presidential candidates from that period Pat Robertson and Mike Huckabee are former Southern Baptist preachers and one, Ted Cruz, is the son of a conservative evangelical pastor. 68, No. My Health. initiative. Help us. The Frederick News-Post is printed by FNP Printing and Publishing. Jerry was going to live with his father. WebIn addition, I think Bud voted for the President because he was against illegal immigration and for pro life, which both are under the Republican party. It's uncommon, however, for Democratic presidential candidates to draw such connections. Voters casting ballots simply with regard to the 'party-line' decisions as opposed to making a personal determination as to what is right for the city, the county, the state or the country (as the venue might be) is what has gotten into the national mess we now have. This 'party mentality' is has evolved into such a sham. Bud Otis understands who he is working for-the greater good. "It mattered enough for him to go back and so the question is why?" An analogy will help to clarify this point. No. Among those likely to once again stand on the sidelines on Nov.7: relatively large numbers of young people, Hispanics, and those with less education and lower incomes. You can renew your subscription or hide caption. Those guys had gumption. They are the intermittent voters: Americans who are registered to vote but do not always make it to the polls. Copyright 1999 - 2023 GradeSaver LLC. And finally, you have also ignored the facts that while we have some very good Democrat candidates, most Democrats think Bud is doing a good job and will vote for him, which will more than offset any potential Republican losses. Charlie Neibergall/AP They also are more likely to be relatively recent arrivals in their current neighborhoods more than one-in-five (23%) say they have lived in their neighborhood less than a year. Voting is anything but solitary. Course Hero uses AI to attempt to automatically extract content from documents to surface to you and others so you can study better, e.g., in search results, to enrich docs, and more. I will confess to voting for both of these do nothing Republicans. Voting is often inconvenient, time-consuming and may even seem pointless. I find this sort of display unseemly further proof, if any were needed, that news and entertainment are becoming indistinguishable. Why does Bud say this? One-in-seven (14%) say they dont care about politics, while about as many express little confidence in the government. I may not agree with all his positions, but intelligence is always appreciated. (After all, if image is indeed everything these days, why not?) Research by Richard Jankowski, PhD, chair of the political science department at State University of New York, Fredonia, supports the role of altruism in voting. But healthy democracies do curtail our freedom when they require that we serve as jurors, that we fight for our country in times of war, that we pay taxes and, more trivially, that we recycle our trash. I'm sure if certain members were called clowns it would be far more of an insult to the clowns of the world than it would be to he or she, yet he or she would be the one to go pout. Americans who are not registered to vote also are more socially isolated from other people: Theyre less likely to know people in their neighborhood. Conversely, 40% of Hispanics and considerably smaller proportions of blacks (17%) and whites (20%) say they are not registered to vote. We will be traveling to Peru: Ancient Land of Mystery.Click Here for info about our trip to Machu Picchu & The Jungle. has carried the day. Still, even the most optimistic of these models suggest that fewer than half of eligible Americans may vote, well below turnout in the 2004 presidential election. He is humbled, realizing 1. WebBud, Not Buddy by Christopher Paul Curtis, is a coming of age novel about a young orphan boy trying to find his father during the Great Depression. If instead, people become convinced that elections aren't fair and that their participation doesn't matter, rule by the many can give way to the tyranny of the few, Lanning says. These elections hold tremendous importance, and the results will impact every American. You go, Bud! With the upcoming presidential election looming, "Swing Vote" is certainly timely, but it also strains to be timeless. Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World. About Pew Research Center Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. They also are less angry with government, though no less dissatisfied with President Bush than are regular voters, according to a survey conducted Sept. 21-Oct. 4 among 1,804 adults by the Pew Research Center for the People & the Press in collaboration with the Associated Press. Some people, of course, vote because they believe their vote will make a difference, according to a study published by Melissa Acevedo, PhD, of Westchester Community College, and Joachim Krueger, PhD, of Brown University, in Political Psychology (Vol. I like Jefferson when I was a boy (at least what I read of him) but the more I learned, the more I realized what a true weasel he was. Want to read the entire page. Thus, no duty can require us to do something that will have zero impact on the world. All intermittent voters say they are registered to vote, but fewer acknowledge always voting. Choose the language you would like to browser our website in. No spamming. What are the four issues that the candidates try to win bud over on? Her research suggests there are two kinds of voters: Election-specific voters, who are motivated by a particular candidate or issue, and habitual voters, who consistently show up to vote in every election. Bud chases him and scolds him for embarrassing him in his apartment, and warns him that the airline is going to go under, taking Carl with it. On the street, Bud contemplates his next move, looking up at Gekko's office with a stoic expression. In "Swing Vote," Bud's ordinariness is intended to certify his deep-down all-American decency. Bud should switch parties he's too smart to be a Republican. Low turnout means that important local issues are determined by a limited group of voters, making a single vote even more statistically meaningful. What election did the Broadcaster compare this presidential election to? In contemporary societies like ours, farming is a line of work, an activity people do to make a living. So will older people, whites, college graduates and those who frequen Many voters regardless of their official party designation are very much sick and tired of the same old contrarian silliness of government. How very astute! Elections offer us a relatively easy way to improve society if we vote and end up choosing decent governments. I support anyone who is an independent thinker as opposed to some political sheep. These activities are burdensome; as individuals, we dont necessarily gain from them. 3. 3) supports that theory. The survey also finds that the demographic factors that distinguish non-voters from voters also differentiate regular from intermittent voters. They are more likely to be bored with the political process and admit they often do not know enough about candidates to cast ballots. The findings of Fowler, Baker and co-author Christopher Dawes, a political science doctoral student, were scheduled to be published in the May issue of American Political Science Review. They differ significantly from those who vote regularly. Fully three-quarters (76%) say they sometimes feel they dont know enough about the candidates to vote. Those behaviors support the contention that people believe their votes can make a difference on electoral outcomes, Krueger says. Its your moral duty to vote. Who is the republican candidate for president? Voting gives you that chance! Want to read the entire page? Be civil. They vote but not always. I, too, am guilty of voting for Republicans, even when I didn't know much about their opponents. Evangelical leaders are disloyal, Trump says. And, as with all of our packages, you get full access to all of our online content, any day and on any device. Voting is like farming. It is my hope he will help moderate, sensible Republicans take more of a leadership role and part of that means community leaders and others running for and electing reasonable R's to the Central Committee! He tries mightily to look noble but he carries too many stoned-hippie vibes to pull it off. (4 points) The federal government is responsible for raising taxes on businesses to, 5. Question 8. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Don't lie. "I appreciate the opportunity you're giving me as the single largest shareholder in Teldar Paper to speak," says Gekko. But I enjoyed the overall theme of it, encountering "contretemps" in an otherwise English sentence, the title and the reference to pie. The lawyer is dismissed and the group sits down to sushi and a conversation. Bud looks discouraged as Gekko invites him over to dinner with Darien. However, the degree of political participation via the act of voting may be a different story. As we see in the Teldar stockholder convention, Gekko's charisma is linked not only to his smooth talking, but also to his ability to wield highfalutin language in his rhetoric to pull his listeners onto his side. She just wants Bud to be an upstanding voter. ", "I think there is a problem when we try too quickly to say that our view of this or that matter of public policy is the only legitimate Christian view," Kwon says. Come and explore the metaphysical and holistic worlds through Urban Suburban Shamanism/Medicine Man Series.For more information, please visit:IggyGarcia.com & WithInsightsRadio.com. Bud Otis seems to understand this and is absolutely making a connection with the folks who feel that our local government is not serving us well. Cannot be a ditto head without the ditto.[wink]. Or Otis could declare himself a man without a country, as more than 21 percent of voters in Frederick County have done already he can become an independent. Im going to vote how I want to vote, and I dont give a rip.. It was only after the middle of his second term that Adams, and especially Jefferson, began to hire "journalists" to discredit each other. For most of the last 40 years, the notion that one's Christian beliefs should guide one's voting has largely been promoted by conservative Republicans. But it puts him in a dangerous position three years and some from now, when hes up for re-election (if he chooses to run again). Bud thought the hornet nest was a vampire bat. As he finishes his speech, the room erupts in applause. "You know where I stand, goodnight all," Carl says, leaving the room. "I found very strong evidence that people who vote tend to be highly altruistic, and people who don't vote tend to be much more self-interested," says Jankowski, who published his findings in Rationality and Society (Vol. But your friend still needs you to help him board the bus. It would be catastrophic if nobody farmed, but that does not mean we each have an obligation to become farmers. Promotional Rates were found for your code. To continue reading your local news, please register for free. Bud tells him to relax and assures him that the SEC never comes up with anything, that they're invulnerable. If your household falls in a postal delivery area, you will be notified by our customer service team. Carl loses his temper, telling his son that he's never measured a man's success "by the size of his wallet." sexually-oriented language. There are many social issues affected by elections, including (but not limited to) gay marriage, reproductive rights, environmental issues, public education, etc. First, many Republicans vote blind and they did vote blindly for Billy and Kirby. If you are not yet 18 (if you are at least 16 years of age you can pre-register to vote in the state of California), or are not a United States citizen, you can still participate in the following ways: See how AltaMedHealthServices can help your family growhealthy. The filmmakers want to fashion a civics lesson but they don't bother to include anything of substance. "It has a very clear set of moral and policy implications, none of which are things I would associate with the right wing," Buttigieg said in an interview last week with the Now This website. Use your right. In addition, 39% of those who say they attend religious services once a week or more are regular voters, compared with 31% of those who attend church seldom or never. GradeSaver, Gordon Gekko: The True Hero of Wall Street. Yes, some support the trio, but some don't and the question really should be who is going to be hurt the most. No deceptive names. tly go to church, they survey finds. But Democrats are more likely to be non-voters: 20% of Democrats say they are not registered to vote, compared with 14% of Republicans; among political independents, 27% say they are not registered to vote. (+1) 202-419-4300 | Main Altruism's role in voting is being further examined by James Fowler, PhD, a University of California, San Diego, political scientist who studies voting through the lens of the "dictator game." 1615 L St. NW, Suite 800Washington, DC 20036USA He goes on to say that greed is central to human evolution, and that it is "right," in that it motivates humans to become better and to fight for more. Yes, let me echo Dick and say thanks to Kirby and Billy for bringing a man of integrity the recognition he deserves! "We can think of voting as an expression of the self-concept," he says. Stay informed of daily news & events in your community for as little as $3.25 a week. Dont miss reporting and analysis from the Hill and the White House. Come and explore the metaphysical and holistic worlds through Urban Suburban Shamanism/Medicine Man Series. "I'm asking for a modest 20% across the board wage cut, and 7 more hours a month," he proposes, suggesting that if he can turn the company around, he will bring salaries back to normal. Voting is your chance to stand up for (Why are they called 'Whips" anyway? a. I believe Bud is a democrat. She is now keen to help young men and women see the signs of abuse before adulthood. This preview shows page 1 out of 1 page. Here are 3 reasons. He warns the stockholders that they must be vigilant about Gekko's takeover, and we see Gekko and Bud in the crowd, as people erupt in applause. disappointing!! In a 2002 election, for example, he saw an ex-felon who repeatedly tried to vote. 26-28) Why does Bud sneak into the Amos house? But Democrats are more likely to be non-voters: 20% of Democrats say they are not registered to vote, compared with 14% of Republicans; among political independents, 27% say they are not registered to vote. Social issues affect everyone in one way or another. Four-in-ten 18-29 year-olds are not registered to vote, double the proportion of 30-49-year-olds and nearly three times greater than those ages 50 or older. For Molly, Bud vows he will vote in this election. When most of the votes are counted, the candidate between Republican President Andrew Boone and his Democratic rival, Donald Greenleaf, who wins the swing state of New Mexico wins the White House. Bud is fed up with the cruel treatment he has received at various foster homes, and after being locked up for the night in a shed with a swarm of angry hornets, he decides to run away. 1. I know I said finally, but there are several other alternatives. Compared with Americans who regularly cast ballots, they are less engaged in politics. Now Mr. Otis is a prince of a fellow because he "intends to be his own man. 25, No.1). When one of the Bluestar employees asks about Gekko's marketing strategy, how he plans to make a profit from the company, he lets Bud take over, and Bud tells them about his plans to modernize the company. (pg. It is a subsidiary of The Pew Charitable Trusts. On election day, you may need to leave work, stand in long lines or slog through harsh weather, knowing all the while that the chances your individual vote will make a difference among the thousands, or millions cast, are pretty much zero. You said it all with the statement "The pendulum has swung way too far to the extremes." "That greatness is at risk when significant groups, in significant numbers, don't participate as they could.". Your subscription to In the June 2022 primary election, we reached over 209,000 new and low propensity Latino voters in our Orange County and Los Angeles County AltaMed service areas. We may also act consistently with a utilitarian logic because we know that the final outcome of the collective project is highly beneficial for society. His real worry is broader. And give credit to FrederickVeteran for the "clown car" analogy in his comments on yesterday's story about Bud not voting with the tea party tribe. Other factors distinguish the non-voter. According to the survey, 40% of intermittent voters say that in general most people can be trusted, compared with 52% of all regular voters. Even though their 'party' voted them into a position of responsibility and trust at least two haven't shown either. His disdain for Gekko and everything he represents is not limited to their business relationship, but to a broader critique of the wealthy. The only time they stretch their necks out and it's only a millimeter or two is when they show the two candidates shamelessly pandering for Bud's vote. I completely agree with you on TJ. Roger wants to suspend their business and be in less contact in order to get the SEC off his trail, and Bud agrees. Subscriptions renew automatically every 30 days. More people than ever are feeling alienated from the civic process, which has become a tribal clique of fanaticism, and created a cynicism about government small and large that really doesnt match the reality in any meaningful sense anymore. Turnout rose by almost 4.9 percent in the group shown their own voting records and by 2.5 percent among the group told that their voting records were being studied, according to results published in the American Political Science Review (Vol. What are the jobs of (Timone) and (the bald guy)? "We should return to the time in history where there was no affiliation with anything other than the principles of making this country great.". Share unlimited digital access with 4 family members join now. (pg. 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