I never understood what the hell that self-absorbed moron P Diddy was talking about wiht this whole deal. Fortunately, the guys from South Park got it: http://www.dailyrecycler.com/blog/2004/11/vote-and-let-vote.html
That whole episode had to be one of the all time classics. Because you're always voting between a Giant Douche and a Turd Sandwich....they're the only ones who will suck up enough to get to the top.