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VOTING KIT For Everyday Americans:

By Mirela Monte

Real Estate Broker/Owner with Buyers' Choice Realty

October 29, 2010 11:21 AM

I don’t like politics! I don’t like politicians! I have a hard time with all the media frenzy of who did what to whom, finger pointing and accusations, the dirty pre-election business, so prevalent in American Politics these days. It’s just downright ugly!

The game of Republicans vs. Democrats seems equally vicious. The only thing I ask for is better representation in our Government. I want our legislators to represent OUR interests, NOT the interests of Big Business! I want to know about the real issues and past performances, two things I won’t get in the media…

The following ten websites present real facts and statistics. This is where I get the inside scoop into what’s really going on, to help me decide on how to vote. I hope it will help you make some good voting decisions. Voting without knowledge is even more dangerous than not voting, and not voting is terribly irresponsible. See you at the polls!

Project Vote Smart: http://votesmart.org/

Vote Easy: http://votesmart.org/voteeasy/

That's My Congress: http://thatsmycongress.com/

Citizens for responsibility & ethics: http://www.citizensforethics.org/

Open Secrets: http://www.opensecrets.org/

Vote Out the Oil Puppets Forums: http://greenblackparty.proboards.com/index.cgi?

How your Senators voted: http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/vote_menu_111_2.htm

Open Congress http://www.opencongress.org/

Government News Open Source http://www.ombwatch.org/

The Oil Change – Follow the Money: http://dirtyenergymoney.com/view.php

Natural Resources Defense Council: http://switchboard.nrdc.org/issues/

*Note: Where to vote: http://bit.ly/VOTE4US

Mirela Monte, Perpetual Optimist

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Mirela Monte

Buyers' Choice Realty - North Myrtle Beach, SC

Myrtle Beach Real Estate

It took a lot of activism to discover these important sites. I hope you will peruse them for answers to important current issues!

Oct 29, 2010 11:26 AM

If you know of any other non partisan sites, where real issues are addressed, please share them with us!

Oct 29, 2010 11:27 AM

Jeanne Dufort

Coldwell Banker Lake Country - Madison, GA

Madison and Lake Oconee GA

Thanks, Mirela. I voted today. Getting reliable information in the day of oversaturated media is very tough. You have made some good suggestions.

Oct 29, 2010 11:29 AM

Jeanne: So glad you voted! Thank you for the kind words!

Oct 29, 2010 11:31 AM

John Mulkey

TheHousingGuru.com - Waleska, GA

Housing Guru

Mirela - Great visual and list of informative sites. If only the American electorate would spend time studying the issues and candidates, we would have fewer politicians and more leaders.

Oct 29, 2010 12:11 PM

John: I liked your comment so much, that I Twitted it:

http://twitter.com/MirelaMonte

Oct 29, 2010 12:24 PM

Mirela - Thanks. You might be interested in my new project, imsickofit.org (Hope you don't object to the link, if so just delete)

Oct 29, 2010 12:42 PM

Eric Kodner

Wayzata Lakes Realty: Eric Kodner Sells Twin Cities Homes - Minnetonka, MN

Wayzata Lakes Realty: Twin Cities, Madeline Island

Some good sources here, Mirela. If only you could get voters to actually study up on the information they provide!

Oct 29, 2010 12:46 PM

John: Are you kidding me? Delete if I object to the link? Object?

I LOVE THE SITE! Here is a quick quote from it I favored:

On November 3^rd the games begin again. We’ll have some new faces, but the POWER-BROKERS, those who are really in charge will immediately begin trying to corrupt those new to office; and those they can’t corrupt, they’ll work to diminish. That’s why we must maintain our vigilance and make our opinions known to our elected officials. This is our country, but we’re losing it rapidly to those who have little concern for either our country or its people; and it will take years of hard work and involvement to change that.

If meaningful change requires sending politicians home every election cycle, we must do so. Whatever happens in November will make little difference, and the coming election is hardly cause for celebration. Rather it is but a small first step in changing the political structure and corruption in Washington. It’s up to us to keep the pressure on our politicians and constantly work to raise the bar for election to public office. Yes, this is our country, but it won’t remain so unless we demonstrate our willingness to do whatever it takes to keep it.

Oct 29, 2010 04:43 PM

John: I just quoted your site in two Facebook groups I help run:

Vote out the BP Oil Puppets!

"Small People" Against Big Governement

Oct 29, 2010 04:48 PM

Mirela - Thanks! The new site is just in its infancy; I have lots more material to add.

Oct 30, 2010 09:15 AM