Vote Out Incumbents Democracy

Voting: Real vs. Fantasy

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 09:21:07 -0600

It would tickle some folks pink if they could vote against everyone else's representatives, but, that is a fantasy. In the real world of America, the only representatives that voters can vote for, or against, are the one's in their own legal residence districts. In other words, the only politicians you can hold accountable with your vote, are your own representatives. Understanding and accepting this Constitutional real world fact, points the way to better government.

VOID Incumbents: Not Refreshment Parties

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 12:48:58 -0600

I received an inquiry from a gentleman asking how VOID can hope to be successful when the right wing Tea Party and the left wing Coffee Party are hijacking the anti-incumbent movement. Here is how I responded to this all important question.

Ted Stevens: His Time is Done.

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:55:52 -0600

Former Sen. Ted Stevens of Alaska died this morning in an airplane crash. He lived a full life, and many will say he did much to expand the economy of Alaska through the use of federal dollars. For many Alaskans, Ted Stevens was a heroic political figure. All this true and said, Ted Stevens' way of governing, seemingly appropriate for his time in the Senate, is now one of America's greatest liabilities and challenges to overcome. May Ted Stevens and his way of governing rest in peace. The time for fundamental change is well passed due.

Minutes: Board Meeting 8-9-2010, 9PM CST

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 23:43:12 -0600

Meeting conducted by conference call. In attendance, Andrew Kugler, Edward Soutwick, and David Remer.

Old Business
Minutes of July Meeting approved

July: Record Month for VOID Donations

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 15:38:44 -0600

Last month, Vote Out Incumbents for Democracy (VOID) set a record for the largest amount of individual donations of any month in its 4 year history. In July of 2010, VOID raised over $10,000 in its campaign to move voters to get control of their politicians by changing the rules on how they get reelected.

VOID's president had this to say about changing the reelection rules:

How would you get all voters to agree on anything?

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 11:32:29 -0600

I received an excellent question from Carolina regarding how this VOID strategy could achieve its goal of better government for the people and our nation. She asked: "How would you get all the voters to agree to vote out the incumbents?"

Minutes: Board Meeting 7-25-2010

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 23:36:30 -0600

Meeting convened 8PM CST by conference call. In attendance, David Remer and Edward Southwick, Jr.

Old Business:
A review of 2nd quarter financial records maintained by David Remer and Edward Southwick revealed a discrepancy of $93. Mr. Southwick and Remer will exchange data on 2nd Quarter financial data and locate and reconcile the difference.

Congress Ranks Last

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:21:38 -0600

Gallup Poll has public confidence in Congress ranking last place of all major U.S. institutions. Like we needed a poll to tell us, the voters, that.

Each Day, It's Only Getting Worse!

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:20:26 -0600

It is only getting worse. This was the message delivered this morning to the National Governor's Association (NGA) by Erskine Bowles (D), and Alan Simpson (R), co-chairs of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, a bi-partisan committee to address the growing debt crisis in the making. Their report to the NGA indicates every year reform is delayed, the cost to fix the problems increases dramatically, and the number of Americans who will suffer the consequences of delays rises significantly. There is a time limit, beyond which, reforms will become meaningless.

Kicker Vote

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:54:58 -0600

There is no vote
Like a kicker vote
to boot them out
in another bout
on Election Day.

They ain't no good,
this incumbent hood,
taking bribes for
their free ride
on Election Day.

The Partisan Side of Voting Out Incumbents

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:25:29 -0600

Update: July 11, 2010. Someone named Ed emailed me today to advise that the following statement in this article is incorrect: "FlushGov states it is a for-profit site founded by a Las Vegas developer, named Stephen Allen Wynn." Ed states Wynn has nothing to do with FlushGov and that FlushGov is a non-profit web site.

Voter's Needn't Suffer BP Type Catastrophes.

Mon, 31 May 2010 20:41:03 -0600

Put aside the finger pointing. Let's look to a permanent solution to British Petroleum's catastrophe and others which will surely follow if the status quo prevails. The heart of the problem is not difficult to grasp, and the solution rests with the voters.

May, 2010 Newsletter

Sat, 22 May 2010 11:11:34 -0600

Dear Anti-incumbent Supporter,

The Media is finally catching up and talking about the Vote Out Incumbents strategy, which is growing by leaps and bounds amongst the American public. Some incumbents are taking a beating in the primaries. A couple years ago, C-Span's Washington Journal call-in program gave me a couple minutes to explain the Vote Out Incumbents Democracy concept. Thereafter, they refused our calls when the words anti-incumbent, or Vote Out Incumbents, were uttered.

The Challenge

Tue, 11 May 2010 13:39:05 -0600

Submitted by VOID Director, Andrew Kugler.

If we, the people of the United States of America, will not make Democracy work, what people of which nation, will?

"....each day we make history, but our days become increasingly limited....
....what is our place in history, and what have we made of it?"

Incumbents Tested

Tue, 11 May 2010 08:57:09 -0600

Evidence of voters pulled toward anti-incumbent voting is mounting. Years ago, VOID came out strongly for the proposition that the most effective anti-incumbent vote is cast in the primaries, where voter turnout is low, and the anti-incumbent vote carries a lot more weight. The potential for the primary anti-incumbent vote is huge, because voters don't have to vote for the opposition party to vote anti-incumbent. They can vote anti-incumbent in their own party's primary election. Sen. Bob Bennett (R-UT) was defeated Saturday, and his defeat marks only the beginning of the primary season.