Melmann95 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Here in Australia we have mandatory vote, and it ain't that great. There are loads of people who just don't care enough to vote properly so they vote for person whos better looking or who has better public image, regardless of what their policies are. Our current prime minister went on Rove (popular talk show) and his opponent didn't and I'm sure he got good chunk of votes from Rove's fans. Then there are people who just cant get out of their house to vote, so they take $20 fine and just pay it.

Arcangelchaps (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

it's to do with freedom concept i guess like they thought it was best to say hey if we are truely free why do we even have to vote if we don't want to i don't know i think it's retarded to not have to vote but i can understand i the idea

Bionda1188 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

In my country everybody gets a note at home, with that note you go to a voting box and vote..in my neighboorscountry it's an obligation to vote..how come america, as "bringer o democracy" does not have an oblgatory vote? why do they need to register?

hertblue (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Personally I think there should be mandatory voting with an abstention box on the ballot paper for people who wish to express their wish not to vote and dissatisfaction with all the candidates. Too many people have given so much, too many people have died for the democratic privilege and we should all, Scots like myself or Americans or anyone else, take it very seriously. Apathy is just not right in this. But anyway, well said Craig. Much better than making cheap digs about the old country ;-)

frateradrastus (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The idea of "running" a country or an economy is completely absurd anyway, but you're right, since I didn't vote I won't complain about how the country is run. I'll just complain about the existence of the state to begin with.

LadyOhEvans (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

what he said in the end, i cannot agree. but i try not to talk about politics seriously,cuz it always leads to trouble,arguement,and unneccessary voice raising. not worth it to be honest. Craig is excellent tho,but sometimes he loses a bit standard. but at least,he's funny and not a knob :)

jmichael103 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Both candidates and political parties should Thank Him for that monologue....

Shaedle (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

OK. Let's discuss the situation with Iran. Bush says the USA should invade Iran because they're building nuclear weapons. They, Iran's politicians at least,have made it very clear they plan to use the weapons on Israel. People say we should let the UN handle it. But how do you argue with Iran without saying the US can have weapons and YOU can't. No matter how you dress it, you sat Iran is untrustworthy. Why, then, is invading, in order to protect innocents in Israel a bad thing?

robotminione (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

7:15-7:45 Classic. Awesome.

Riptide555 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Very true, anyone who dosnt vote has NO right to complain about how the country is being run. At the very least if Obama ends up doing a bad job those who did not vote for him can say: "Dont blame me, I voted for Mccain".