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Should the government provide health care for everyone? We asked Michael, a 19-year old Suffolk University Law School student for his opinions on that question and more. We take a look at several of the 2008 presidential candidates' plans for how they would handle health care, should the be elected. Michael, voting for the first time in a presidential election in 2008 shares his opinions on the plans the candidates have proposed.Should the government provide health care for everyone? We asked Michael, a 19-year... more
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My pod outlines the work of San Francisco Government TV and their website which advocates youth participation in voting, politics and the local mayoral election. Let me know what you think!My pod outlines the work of San Francisco Government TV and their website which... more
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This is from a Minnesota public radio page, so there is a Minnesota Senate quiz as well, but the presidential quiz works quite well for everyone!This is from a Minnesota public radio page, so there is a Minnesota Senate quiz as... more
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Congressional Democrats reached a compromise late Friday to boost automobile fuel economy by 40 percent, clearing the way for a House vote probably next week on an energy bill that Democratic leaders would like to send to President Bush before Christmas.Congressional Democrats reached a compromise late Friday to boost automobile fuel... more
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In an effort to keep people from posing as republicans to throw off the primary vote, Virginia is requiring republicans to sign an oath that they will vote for a republican in the November elections as well...
Call me an idealist, but I really thought you were supposed to approach elections with an open mind and without regard to party lines... I guess they would be equally pleased if democrats had to take an oath that they wouldn't change their minds and vote republican in November?
In an effort to keep people from posing as republicans to throw off the primary vote,... more
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In "numerous" interviews with public sector workers, students and normal citizens, the Kermlin appears to be rigging Russia's vote by requiring workers to come in on their day off to vote in an effort to give Valdimir Putin and his United Russia party a huge victory. Workers have been threatened with losing their jobs, housing or bonuses, students with failing exams or being removed from courses if they don't vote for United Russia.
All this despite the fact that Putin enjoys genuine popular backing. Apparently, the big margin is desired so that Putin can essentially continue to serve as president from his role as National Leader since term limits prevent him from retaining the presidency.
Why even bother with a vote? Can't you just say people voted however you're forcing them to vote and save everyone the time and trouble?...In "numerous" interviews with public sector workers, students and normal... more
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In a last ditch pitch to voters, embattled conservative Prime Minister John Howard warned on Friday that Australia would fundamentally change if his 11-year government was dumped from office in Saturday's elections.In a last ditch pitch to voters, embattled conservative Prime Minister John Howard... more
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The min-α (min-alpha) Choice Function:
Voter Priority-based Resolution of Condorcet?s Dilemma
Joseph Durham and Peter Lindener
joey.durham (at) gmail.com
lindener.peter (at) gmail.com
Abstract: This paper proposes a social choice voting system that can evaluate genuine consensus. In 1785, Condorcet discovered serious obstacles to this goal; in 1951, Arrow?s impossibility theorem further clarified their nature. We offer an approach that unifies the tallying methods of Condorcet and Borda, modified to take real-valued preference ballots as input. The proposed ?min-α? (min-alpha) choice function is a hybrid method that maximizes the influence of each voter?s preferences while still yielding a unique outcome. When it is necessary to resolve the ambiguity of coinciding cyclical majorities, the min-α choice function employs an adaptive linear perspective of voter priorities as a basis for compromise. This method also minimizes the outcome?s dependence on less-relevant alternatives, thereby mitigating the need for speculative voting strategies. The development of such tools for consensus evaluation may be a step toward more congenial and congruous group decision-making.
Click on this URL for the Google doc of why Peter collaborated on the development of the min-Alpha Choice Function :
http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dghszq9k_2grdzbjfz The min-α (min-alpha) Choice Function:
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On November 7th as well as in the activities preceding the election...the turnout from the city was less than expected. It is sad that America has so little involvement with its political system.On November 7th as well as in the activities preceding the election...the turnout from... more
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I voted No this past week on Prop. H for San Francisco proposing the addition of 20,000 more parking spots throughout the city. Aren't we dealing with enough congestion, pollution and traffic already?I voted No this past week on Prop. H for San Francisco proposing the addition of... more
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I remember this video popping up a few months back. It gained a little exposure and then the beat of the drum continued and people marched on....
With so much information around it's sometimes a good idea to look back to things that have already come to light. It is a video of a testimony given by a man named Clinton Eugene Kurtis who explains how he was approached by members of the republican party to design software that would flip a vote one way or another.
Has anyone seen this before?I remember this video popping up a few months back. It gained a little exposure and... more
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Research into romantic attraction has shown that we're often drawn to people who are similar to ourselves. Now Gian Caprara and colleagues have shown the same principle applies to our voting habits.
Research into romantic attraction has shown that we're often drawn to people who... more
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For a long time campaigns have ignored the youth vote and this new website will be the "first to harness the power of students across the US to follow the campaign."For a long time campaigns have ignored the youth vote and this new website will be the... more
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We should all advocate for ideas like this in our city. Check out the group, subscribe :)
I'm doing a pod about them and they would love the support!We should all advocate for ideas like this in our city. Check out the group, subscribe... more
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Proposals to move the voting age in the UK to 16 are being debated in the Scottish National Party conference, although the final decision will have to come from London. Age 16 is old enough to marry, and to die for one's country. So what do you think? Is it old enough to vote?Proposals to move the voting age in the UK to 16 are being debated in the Scottish... more
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In this pod Christina Heller explores the "leapfrogging" controversy surrounding the NH Primary.In this pod Christina Heller explores the "leapfrogging" controversy... more
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The pro-buisness party Civic Platform has defeated the conservative Law and Justice party of Prime Minister Jaroslaw Kaczynski in Sunday's election after a record number of Poles turned up at the ballot box to reject social conservatism and isolationism.The pro-buisness party Civic Platform has defeated the conservative Law and Justice... more
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Profile of the candidate for the Scottish Christian Party, standing in the recent Scottish elections. His anti-homosexuality stance underpins his campaign, however he is also the songwriter behind two gay anthems of the 80s disco generation.Profile of the candidate for the Scottish Christian Party, standing in the recent... more
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