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eBay The Vote

Posted by Zonk on from the one-way-to-get-the-vote-out dept.

Internet Voting writes "Voters in Argentina's upcoming presidential election have found an interesting solution to their political apathy: eBay. 'New and unused' votes are being posted from $0.30 to $95. Electoral authorities say they're powerless to stop it. 'Argentine electoral authorities say they can do little to stop the practice because it falls into a legal vacuum. One of the voters, Martin Minue, a doctor from the northern province of Rioja, told a newspaper it was his way to protest against useless politicians. Mr Minue, 33, told the Clarin paper he felt powerless to change the country's situation. The doctor, who works in the city of Chilecito, posted his vote on an auction website with a price tag of 20 pesos (US$6).'"

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  1. Re:This is HIGHLY illegal in the US by Arthur+B. · · Score: 4, Funny

    if by THAT you mean politicians, I cheerfully agree :)

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  2. Ambition by Applekid · · Score: 5, Funny

    So, how much to buy all the votes? I sure "President of Argentina" would look good on the ol' resume. Might be a good investment.

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  3. The question... by rodney+dill · · Score: 4, Funny

    that comes to mind isn't whether or not to sell your vote for $95, its how many time can you sell it for $95

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  4. Re:none of the above by AlHunt · · Score: 2, Funny

    I'm actually considering waging a write-in campaign for myself for all open offices.

    "Vote Al for Everything"

    I will promise to be a do-nothing politician. I'll make no initiatives and promise to vote against anything and everything. I will promote gridlock and attempt to grind government to a total halt.

    My Universal Campaign Motto:

    "Vote for Al - Leaving you the hell alone for almost 50 years"

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  5. Re:This is HIGHLY illegal in the US by nicolastheadept · · Score: 2, Funny

    But the difference is that those things you actually mentioned, are in fact GOOD policies! And economically sound as well!

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  6. Re:This is HIGHLY illegal in the US by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Yes, selling human body parts is prohibited by Ebay, and most politicians still qualify as human (barely).