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President Obama Voting on Election Day 2012

Did Any of Your Votes Ever Get Counted?

Over a million votes go uncounted every election cycle.


There is no way to know if your votes were among them.


It can be fixed by changing three things in how we vote.


Notes
A Campaign Crowd

A Note About Social Proof

People trust those who others listen to.


This can lead to accurate reflections on who is trustworthy.


But not always...


Money
A Mall in Maryland in the 1970s

America Is Missing Its Third Place and Why You Should Care

America used to have the town square.


Then came the malls.


Now, America doesn't seem to have anything.


Tidbits
Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt

I Like Presidents That Wear Abercrombie and Fitch

Teddy Roosevelt was in office before radio stations existed.


LFO released a one hit wonder in 1999.


They actually have something in common.


Pick of the Day
The Dream Academy 1985 Album Cover

"In Places on the Run" by The Dream Academy

The Dream Academy didn't fit neatly into any category.


They released a song in 1985 that fused nostalgia and elegant instrumentation.


And you likely have never heard of them or their song.


Video Spotlight
Portrait of Abraham Lincoln

How Precedent Is Often Used to Justify Obvious Wrongs

Precedent is to adhere to a case that came before.


But each case is unique and between specific parties.


One president saw the contradition but the court didn't listen.


Comic-Strip

"Don't Forget to Wave"

Gromlee (Comic #1)

Gromlee Comic Strip - Don't Forget to Wave