Should Americans that chose to leave the USA vote in elections?

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Should Americans that chose to leave the USA vote in elections?

by Art Posted August 04, 2008 19:07:24

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Gwyneth tells Americans abroad to vote for Obama

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/uselection2008/bar...

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+7 raves Jwalden --- Constitution Party August 04, 2008 21:58:20

Answered: No
If a citizen of any country leaves their home country [taking their citizenship there], then they relinquish their privilege to influence the elections of their birth country --Regardless of where they are from or going to. If you transfer your citizenship then you by default transfer your patriotism.
That is not saying the person is 'evil', merely that the person has made a responsible decision and therefore should be responsible enough to live with their decision.
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Cfossedal January 09, 2009 08:28:57

Answered: No
They don't count the votes anyway, except for marketing information purposes.
vin January 04, 2009 22:13:53

Answered: Yes
moderated...
Flowbubble January 04, 2009 09:39:12

Answered: Yes
Yes, they pay taxes, for one. They are citizens and have a stake in this country.
Curtis B. January 03, 2009 20:48:49

Answered: No
why would they care they left the crazy house ?
nina January 03, 2009 15:38:10 (edited)

Answered: No
I agree with you Jwalden: But I also think that if a person decides to leave say the USA for another country for good then he or she should leave their alligence where they came from originally and stay the hell out of the USA and stop bad mouthing us. They are nothing but cowards who cry for help when they are not happy any where they go. USA is the best in the world and these people like Paltrow and the rest of Hollywood should not be allowed to come back! I don't give people like this a second thought cause their ignorance shows.
NickName his Dudeness January 03, 2009 08:14:58

Answered: Yes
After the fact, but what the heck...A U.S. citizen has the right to vote from anywhere. Anyone who thinks you relinquish your citizenship merely by leaving the country should go look at the INA.
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animallover8668 January 02, 2009 18:29:19 (edited)

Answered: No
if u leave the usa then u shouldnt get 2 vote cause u dont live in the usa and u arent a citizen anymore
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Brenda January 01, 2009 15:40:45

Answered: No
ship her out! quick!
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Dodge Boy January 01, 2009 13:52:10

Answered: Yes
Yes only if they vote for a democrat, but No if they vote republican. We must protect our democracy from the mindless conservatives....
carmouche January 01, 2009 01:10:13

Answered: Yes
Of course, we are still americans no matter where we live. If the diplomats that represent our country abroad, and our troops that are serving overseas can vote or should vote so we should be able to make a difference by choosing whom we want to be as " our President and Representatives". We are paying taxes the US government when we are abroad therefore we are 100% eligible to vote during elections.
hyacinthwoman January 01, 2009 00:47:28

Answered: Yes
If they retain citizenship or have duo- citizenship, I think so. I know people who would really study the issues and for whatever reason, find themselves abroad.
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guinnessman December 28, 2008 16:49:22

Answered: No
If they leave American...give up their American Citizenship...then they have no more say in American Politics, and should not speak on behalf of American Citizens. (Hear that Johnny Depp)

If they are in service to our country on foriegn land, they have the right to express their vote.
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jonny man December 28, 2008 02:44:17

Answered: Yes
who cares people come in this country illegal n nobody cares so y care about this. the problem is this it the people coming in
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bigboy November 04, 2008 19:09:28

Answered: Yes
If they still have citizenship.OF COURSE
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Quarks November 04, 2008 01:52:17

Answered: No
If you have left why would you even care
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still happy to be in our co... November 03, 2008 20:50:05

Answered: No
YOU SNOOZE YOU LOSE!!!!
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Jon November 03, 2008 01:09:56

Answered: No
But I guess it's ok if they do, just once or twice, until they change their citizenship. But in order to stop being an American citizen and officially become a voting citizen of whatever country, they have to officially become a legal citizen of whatever country, thereby giving up American citizenship. When Bush was running for his second term, some people said on a radio talk show in SF area, that they'd leave the USA if Bush won. I can only imagine that they did.
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S.Sif:* September 03, 2008 17:49:12

Answered: Yes
Unless they don't have American citizenship or are going to 'quit' being American ..!
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john conner August 13, 2008 04:02:46

Answered: Yes
Any Citizen should be able to vote, regardless of where they reside.
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Radlad August 08, 2008 07:29:44

Answered: Yes
Are they still American citizens or did they give up the U.S. citizenship?
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barkbark-247 August 07, 2008 22:39:29

Answered: Yes
All citizens should vote and only citizens.......
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Ginjo August 07, 2008 17:10:30

Answered: Yes
If they are US citizens, they have the right to vote.
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Czar Saoirse~Socialist Extr... August 07, 2008 16:22:08

Answered: Yes
Yes. This is their country...they are US citizens...and they pay taxes. Maybe they are working overseas...who can blame them since all of our jobs were sent overseas. Or maybe they have another good reason. I intend to vote in four years if I am living abroad...and I will be if John McCain is elected POTUS....and hope someone better is running next time around.
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CZAR JAG to Czar Sa... August 07, 2008 16:24:05

might be too late for a next time SLM. Laws in this country could be impacted like never before.
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Czar Sa... to CZAR JAG August 07, 2008 16:25:54

That's true. If McCain is elected POTUS...I don't think there will be a country left...or even a planet. I'm just not staying here to see the effects of a McCain presidency.
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CZAR JAG to Czar Sa... August 07, 2008 16:29:26 (edited)

Stong Hold is needed. I was thinking in the mountains of NM. If john wins most Americans need to grab their
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Czar Sa... to CZAR JAG August 07, 2008 16:34:58

Yeah...the mountains of NM might be a safe place if McWar wins. I was thinking Ireland.
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CZAR JAG to Czar Sa... August 07, 2008 16:40:26 (edited)

Ireland is good. They have some great golf courses there. NM for me is the blood that runs through my veins. Its the native in me and my love for mother earth.
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Czar Sa... to CZAR JAG August 08, 2008 16:30:56

I have the same connection to Ireland as you have for NM.
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CZAR JAG to Czar Sa... August 09, 2008 12:23:19

I have an Ireland connection through marriage. My two sisters married Irish men and it is truly a great culture that is similar to mine. My nephews are cool as I have enticed them to read about their history and understand the struggles the Irish have gone through.
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Alphalily August 06, 2008 22:39:34

Answered: No
~If these people get a vote , they should allow the soldiers who have fought for our country to vote. If these people are not actually going to return within a year term let them vote in the country they have chosen to live in .
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Silverback August 06, 2008 20:59:34

Answered: No
If they hold dual citizenship no. If not then yes.
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Cassie August 06, 2008 08:30:01 (edited)

Answered: Yes
So long as they remain citizens, and pay taxes.
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..... August 06, 2008 06:18:49

Answered: No
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Flowerbomb August 06, 2008 02:11:12

Answered: Yes
Mainly because of the troops. I just wish it was as simple for them as it is for wastes of space like Gwyneth Paltrow. I do think however if you are living abroad not in the service of the US you should be required to spend a certain amount of time in the US in a designated period of time. My late husband had dual citizenship and our 2 year does as well.
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. . . . August 06, 2008 02:06:59

Answered: Yes
moderated...
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Lizzy August 05, 2008 17:46:48

Answered: No
it depends, if they leave for business, then it doesn't matter. for a different reason, no
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Bitwise Operator August 05, 2008 16:08:14 (edited)

Answered: Yes
All American citizens have the right to vote.

Ms. Paltrow has obvious judgement issues, but still has the right to voice her opinion - even if it's wrong.
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StarrGazerr August 05, 2008 14:33:16

Answered: Yes
The rights of citizens of the United States do not stop at the border, and that includes especially the right to vote.
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Kiber August 05, 2008 14:30:46

Answered: Yes
U.S. citizens who live outside the U.S. pay taxes and have a right to decide how their money is spent, their nation is governed and by whom.