We can agree that "no" means "no", but what does "I abstain" mean?

[Boojatta]

[Motown_Johnny]

1. It means I oppose the resolution but am not going to get in the way

Funny how POTUS was in Brazil just after Brazil abstained from the vote.

[snot]

2. It means "I prefer the same outcome as the majority but don't want to take responsibility for it."

[Azathoth]

3. Bingo n/t

[Boojatta]

4. Interesting answer! May I use it in a future poll?

[snot]

11. Of course!

[gateley]

7. +1 nt

[ZombieHorde]

13. +666 nt

[Hosnon]

19. Yup. Even though this is the obvious answer, so it doesn't really remove much responsibility.

At least for people who are in "the game".

[ecstatic]

5. Some more context would be nice nt

[Boojatta]

6. No, it wouldn't be nice.

Fortunately this thread provides context. Otherwise, you wouldn't know what I meant by the word "no."

[Canuckistanian]

8. It means "Meh"

Have a field day.

[seabeyond]

9. all of the above and then some. nt

[zorahopkins]

10. I Abstain

That's all.

I just abstain.

[originalpckelly]

12. Depends on what you're talking about...

if it's sex, then it means, "Be ready for the baby shower."

[Modern_Matthew]

14. No principles. nt

[Bluerthanblue]

15. I want to be able to claim the side that is most popular

at the moment?

I'm not willing to take a side because I don't want to face the consequences?


I really don't care?

[RaleighNCDUer]

20. Or, to be fair,

I'm insufficiently informed on the subject to declare one way or another.

90% of those who voted for the first Patriot Act SHOULD have abstained.

[Bluerthanblue]

21. you are right-

tho, ideally if people have questions about an issue, they should be given ample time and opportunity to have them answered.

I think, lots of people vote without sufficient knowledge.

You make a very valid point though. And I agree with you.

:hi:

[Boojatta]

23. lots of people vote without sufficient knowledge

I agree, and for that reason I think it's a bad idea for all who are legally eligible to vote to be encouraged to vote.

[Rex]

16. Means someone is wishy washy.

[RaleighNCDUer]

17. It means

"I abstain."

[Taitertots]

18. It means that the vast majority of the worlds people DON'T support our war n/t

[LiberalAndProud]

22. In the latest case? It means go ahead without us.

I'm pretty sure.