The Octogenarian: Young people disappoint at the polls
The Octogenarian expresses his disappointment at the student voter turnout, or lack thereof, and comments on the upcoming cold front as it moves into the area later this week.
Posts Tagged 'Voting'
If you do not vote, you have no right to complain
Democrats and Republicans are the two main political parties in the United States, but several smaller and independent movements have…
If you do not vote, you have no right to complain
Democrats and Republicans are the two main political parties in the United States, but several smaller and independent movements have…
Mudslinging marks truth of elections
In the four years I have been able to vote, I have never thought that I would feel dirty going…
Straight ticket voting is a major no-no
For as long as I can remember, my parents have instilled in me the importance of having my own thoughts…
Voter apathy plagues youth electorate
Midterm elections statistically draw less voters to the voting booth than a presidential election. FairVote.org states that 42 percent of…
The Octogenarian – Top Seven Excuses Not to Vote
As you probably know, Tuesday is Election Day. Statistics tell us that most young voters, including college students, will not…
The Octogenarian – Top Seven Excuses Not to Vote
As you probably know, Tuesday is Election Day. Statistics tell us that most young voters, including college students, will not…
The Octogenarian – An acquaintance from his youth
The Octogenarian compares the racially imposed Jim Crow laws of the 1930s to modern voter registration obstacles set in place by the government pulling from life experiences and first hand accounts.
The Octogenarian – An acquaintance from his youth
The Octogenarian compares the racially imposed Jim Crow laws of the 1930s to modern voter registration obstacles set in place by the government pulling from life experiences and first hand accounts.