NationStates Jolt Archive

Go vote ..if your an American . Its important and its your way of getting your views reguarding govvernment heard.

Being on a forum cant influence the government ..they are not reading..( except maybe the NSA / FBI / Homeland Sec..etc. :) ) .

Your VOTE can . Ever person who doesn't vote increases the power of those who do. A very BAD thing if you do not like the way things are being done.


GO VOTE !

Yes, yes. Me and my bucket will do our best to bail out the ocean that is my state's political machine.

Vote multiple times in fact. Encourage neighbours, pets, deceased relatives, imaginary friends to vote.


Ifreann accepts no responsibility for any jail time resulting in doing any of the above. This may affect your statutory rights, I'm not a lawyer

Vote ... early and often, it's the American way.

Yes, yes. Me and my bucket will do our best to bail out the ocean that is my state's political machine.

If you have a million buckets things get bailed out. If a million is not enough get more.

Go Vote.

Ahh election day... The day when my parents get to decide who's going to the person to help screw up our country next!

Silly people, everyone knows the best way to vote is to mark the boxes in numerical order from top to bottom, no?

Will do, in two years, when I am of age.

If you have a million buckets things get bailed out. If a million is not enough get more.Oh, I'm cynical enough to know better than that, but a big enough sap that my bucket and I will indeed be out.

Besides, it's only 2 blocks from where I live.

Two more observations:
Never underestimate the power of large groups of stupid people
and
If I could invest in litigation, like I can in the stock market, I'd do it today. The stock would only go through the roof on Wednesday.

It's too bad that elections need to be _routinely_ decided in court.

I voted.

I will certainly vote today, just haven't yet. Relax! Everyone here will vote if they can otherwise I don't know why they are on a political forum.

I went and voted. I had my choice in senators between a crook and someone who backed the Iraq war. I voted for the crook. Ain't democracy grand?

Yes, yes. Me and my bucket will do our best to bail out the ocean that is my state's political machine.

hahaha, I love that.


I voted not 30 minutes ago, and I don't expect anyone I voted for to win - well ok, two of my "lesser of two evils" candidates. the rest were greens. who would totally win by a landslide in heaven, but here in hell they don't have a snowball's chance.

I will vote after work. I don't do anything productive in the morning before work, and I have a little time afterwards to vote. I just hope I can handle these newfangled voting machines...I'm a Luddite and didn't really mind the old punch-card ballots. But here in the big city, they want to use machines.

Did you know, in the state of Wisconsin (or at least in my district, whatever that might be) you can vote party line with just one mark on the ballot? Like people really need help acting like retards and zombies.

And, most ballots are bubbles. Bubbles make sense, we all had bubble tests in school...so, its a pretty safe assumption we all know how to fill in a bubble sheet! My ballot today had two parts of an arrow and a space in between. Instead of filling in a bubble like you were a four year old coloring with crayons, you had to finish the arrow with your pen. I actually had to read the instructions because without them, it made no sense, there were no outlined circles, or chads to punch out, or things to circle or check or mark. OI

Something tells me someone is trying to make things difficult. And it doesn't help my belief that I'm living in the statistically most segregated city in the US-Milwaukee!

OI

Why vote? Voting is pointless. If it changed anything, it'd be banned. You've got a two-party system that's had your country sewn up between them for the last... ooh, long time.

And, of course, the government always wins, no matter who you vote for.

So: don't vote. Have as small a turnout as possible, then laugh at them when they try and claim a mandate from the votes of 26% of 3% of the electorate!

Why vote? Voting is pointless. If it changed anything, it'd be banned. You've got a two-party system that's had your country sewn up between them for the last... ooh, long time.

And, of course, the government always wins, no matter who you vote for.

So: don't vote. Have as small a turnout as possible, then laugh at them when they try and claim a mandate from the votes of 26% of 3% of the electorate!

Gee you're smart.

Gee you're smart.

I know, thanks. :p

Gee you're smart.

No shite, huh? :rolleyes:

I'll be voting later today. Strangely, though, Massachusetts doesn't have much to vote on really. The biggest thing here is whether or not to allow grocery stores to sell wine.

I so wanna move back down south...

I know, thanks. :p

So smart that you recognise sarcasm very well. Outstanding!

Did you know, in the state of Wisconsin (or at least in my district, whatever that might be) you can vote party line with just one mark on the ballot? Like people really need help acting like retards and zombies.

They have some of those machines in Texas, I believe...and thanks to an "error", a lady voted for a straight Democratic ticket and saw that her Presidential vote was being cast for Bush and Cheney. Although I suppose it could actually be an error, since those who voted a straight GOP ticket had no vote whatsoever cast for President.

So yes, voting a straight ticket by pushing one button is for zombies.

So yes, voting a straight ticket by pushing one button is for zombies.


Well, duh...

Fools, fools! Voting in 'liberal democracies' solves nothing! It merely gives the bosses an excuse, and a flimsy one at that...

Just out of interest, given the raving about litigation and elections being decided in courts, what, exactly, is wrong with a piece of paper and a pen? Hard to defraud, easy to fill in.

Well, duh...

Hey, people have such busy lives that pushing more than one button when voting is too time consuming. Obviously for these people we need quick voting. Also prevents you having to actually think when voting. Keeps things simple, you know.

Hey, people have such busy lives that pushing more than one button when voting is too time consuming. Obviously for these people we need quick voting. Also prevents you having to actually think when voting. Keeps things simple, you know.

It's people that require such "simplicity" who should just stay home.

Hey, people have such busy lives that pushing more than one button when voting is too time consuming. Obviously for these people we need quick voting. Also prevents you having to actually think when voting. Keeps things simple, you know.

Those people need to sit down and do a little math - they stood in line for upwards of an hour to vote. What's another three minutes to actually review the candidates? Or maybe they don't have time for that. These are the same people who want children but don't have time for sex. I should strike them.

Did you know, in the state of Wisconsin (or at least in my district, whatever that might be) you can vote party line with just one mark on the ballot? Like people really need help acting like retards and zombies.

Yeah, most places have straight ticket voting. We still use paper ballots here and we have it.

In fact, here's a PDF of what my ballot will look like. I'm voting later this evening when I'm done with classes

https://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mivote/MVIC_Ballots/29-Sumner%20Township%20Pct%201%20CC%201.pdf


Something tells me someone is trying to make things difficult. And it doesn't help my belief that I'm living in the statistically most segregated city in the US-Milwaukee!

I think Detroit may have you beat for that one, sadly enough.

I should strike them.

With a stick with nails in? Please?

With a stick with nails in? Please?

Rusty nails, I hope.

If you have to wait more than an hour to vote, if you're not allowed to use a paper ballot, don't take it this time. Call your registrar of voters and complain. Demand your rights and don't be a sucker.

If you have to wait more than an hour to vote, if you're not allowed to use a paper ballot, don't take it this time. Call your registrar of voters and complain. Demand your rights and don't be a sucker.

Wow...you're brilliant... :rolleyes:

Those people need to sit down and do a little math - they stood in line for upwards of an hour to vote. What's another three minutes to actually review the candidates? Or maybe they don't have time for that. These are the same people who want children but don't have time for sex. I should strike them.

I can certainly agree with that. Some don't even have that wait. For me, I only have maybe a 5 minute wait or no wait at all. My town only has about 6,000 people in it divided into 6 voting stations. No real wait to speak of.

Here's a serious question. Sorta, kinda.

The County I live in closes schools for election day. It's called something else, but it's a silly idea. I think kids could learn a lot by seeing people turn out and vote. It might make them more likely to do so when they are older.

On the other hand, turning election day into a national holiday might be another way to boost turnout.

Are any of you in areas that close schools on election day?

What do you think about the national holiday thing?

If you have to wait more than an hour to vote, if you're not allowed to use a paper ballot, don't take it this time. Call your registrar of voters and complain. Demand your rights and don't be a sucker.

If your voting district doesn't use paper ballots and you demand one I think you're shit out of luck.

Another serious question:

When do the first results come in (give GMT if you can please?) and when are we likely to know the overall result?

Here's a serious question. Sorta, kinda.

The County I live in closes schools for election day. It's called something else, but it's a silly idea. I think kids could learn a lot by seeing people turn out and vote. It might make them more likely to do so when they are older.

On the other hand, turning election day into a national holiday might be another way to boost turnout.

Are any of you in areas that close schools on election day?

What do you think about the national holiday thing?

I'm pretty sure schools close in NJ for election day, but it's been a while since I went to school. A national holiday wouldn't be a bad idea. It might increase voter turnout.

Schools are closed in CT.

I can't wait until I get to choose between a douche or a giant turd in several months.

Another serious question:

When do the first results come in (give GMT if you can please?) and when are we likely to know the overall result?

You'll probably start to hear results around 4 or 5 pm GMT.

You'll probably start to hear results around 4 or 5 pm GMT.
In one hour? Really? :confused:

Here's a serious question. Sorta, kinda.

The County I live in closes schools for election day. It's called something else, but it's a silly idea. I think kids could learn a lot by seeing people turn out and vote. It might make them more likely to do so when they are older.

On the other hand, turning election day into a national holiday might be another way to boost turnout.

Are any of you in areas that close schools on election day?

What do you think about the national holiday thing?

I don't like kids being out of school for any reason. Hell, I think they should be in school year-round. However, if they're going to use schools as polling places, do you really want every random person in town having access to your child's elementary school?

A day off school for the kids is just another ploy to keep certain voters from the polls. By making it harder to get childcare on election day, the Republicans knock out a bunch of potential Democrats (young, working, taxpaying voters). What a scam.

In one hour? Really? :confused:

Whoops! My bad! Did it backwards. You'll get 'em around 2 or 3 am GMT. Sorry!

Cant till after work :) so I answered no to "Have you voted" but not to "Will you vote" lol

Well, if there's less than one vote for McCaskill, then I can confirm something's up with the voting machines ;)

Whoops! My bad! Did it backwards. You'll get 'em around 2 or 3 am GMT. Sorry!
Ta. Now, do I drunkenly stay awake for the results to come in?

I'm pretty sure schools close in NJ for election day, but it's been a while since I went to school. A national holiday wouldn't be a bad idea. It might increase voter turnout.

Wow, I just realized that we don't close school for election day but we do close it for the first day of deer hunting season. Of course, many kids 16 and up hunt deer, so that may explain it.

Another serious question:

When do the first results come in (give GMT if you can please?) and when are we likely to know the overall result?

Whenever it's 8:00pm or so in Hawaii, which isn't for a long damned time. Of course, things will basically be done when California finishes up their voting which is about 5am GMT I think.

went, took my kids, came back home.

while we were at the polling place when we went to turn in our ballot (my ballot) I let the 3 year old feed it into the reader, and the five year old asked "isn't that voter fraud?" to which the volunteer replied "nope but this might be" and gave them both "I Voted." stickers.

The police officer behind her was not amused, and so the girls and I left quickly before he arrested us....not that he would have but he had that look in his eye.

went, took my kids, came back home.

while we were at the polling place when we went to turn in our ballot (my ballot) I let the 3 year old feed it into the reader, and the five year old asked "isn't that voter fraud?" to which the volunteer replied "nope but this might be" and gave them both "I Voted." stickers.

The police officer behind her was not amused, and so the girls and I left quickly before he arrested us....not that he would have but he had that look in his eye.

Smart kids! nice poll worker :)

Ta. Now, do I drunkenly stay awake for the results to come in?

That's what I plan on doing. After I vote early this evening, I'll be picking up a case of beer and sitting in front of the television until my vision blurs so much that it's pointless to stay awake.

Smart kids! nice poll worker :)

they were unhappy with some of my voting choices, we got practice ballots from the election board last week so that we could talk about the election and voting and all that before they got to go with me, and it seems both of the kiddies vote party line......that's disturbing, I hope they grow out of it.

Did you know, in the state of Wisconsin (or at least in my district, whatever that might be) you can vote party line with just one mark on the ballot? Like people really need help acting like retards and zombies.

And, most ballots are bubbles. Bubbles make sense, we all had bubble tests in school...so, its a pretty safe assumption we all know how to fill in a bubble sheet! My ballot today had two parts of an arrow and a space in between. Instead of filling in a bubble like you were a four year old coloring with crayons, you had to finish the arrow with your pen. I actually had to read the instructions because without them, it made no sense, there were no outlined circles, or chads to punch out, or things to circle or check or mark. OI

Something tells me someone is trying to make things difficult. And it doesn't help my belief that I'm living in the statistically most segregated city in the US-Milwaukee!

OI

haha, I voted for the first time today - it was with the arrow things. the little old lady pointed to the wrong line (my father's line, incidentally) in the registered voters book and told me to sign. I protested, and she snapped at me SIGN HERE!!, so I signed there, and voted, and then went back to tell the little old (senile...grr) lady that I thought she'd told me the wrong line. she looked at me like I was an idiot and then thanked me for telling her. it'd be nice if we had people actually trained to do this stuff.

Why vote? Voting is pointless. If it changed anything, it'd be banned. You've got a two-party system that's had your country sewn up between them for the last... ooh, long time.

And, of course, the government always wins, no matter who you vote for.

So: don't vote. Have as small a turnout as possible, then laugh at them when they try and claim a mandate from the votes of 26% of 3% of the electorate!

jesus, you're more liberal than I am. I've never seen someone come that close to -10 on both scores...haha. I agree with you, but I voted anyway, on the off chance theres a chance of saving the system. mostly for third party candidates, except for two. the republican running for lt govenor here in arkansas has brought Kent Hovind ("Doctor Dino", charged no less than 58 times with felonies) as a witness for "intellegent design" to the state legislature. he's an absolute nutcase. his campaign consists of banning gay adoption, hunting down illegal immegrants, supporting gun control, and in general being freakishly "conservative". I voted for the opposition on that race, a democract -as I would've voted for satan before jim holt. bleh.

they were unhappy with some of my voting choices, we got practice ballots from the election board last week so that we could talk about the election and voting and all that before they got to go with me, and it seems both of the kiddies vote party line......that's disturbing, I hope they grow out of it.

Hope so too

A day off school for the kids is just another ploy to keep certain voters from the polls. By making it harder to get childcare on election day, the Republicans knock out a bunch of potential Democrats (young, working, taxpaying voters). What a scam.

But they enable a bunch of Democrats (union teachers) to go and vote. Besides, there are a ton of working, taxpaying Republicans that can't get away from their jobs because they are the job, i.e. shops, consultants, insurance agents ...

But they enable a bunch of Democrats (union teachers) to go and vote. Besides, there are a ton of working, taxpaying Republicans that can't get away from their jobs because they are the job, i.e. shops, consultants, insurance agents ...

Are not employers required to give you time to go vote? My work (while I may be a state worker) is required to give us a reasonable amount of time to go vote

Though from the sound of it so far most students were motivated and smart enough to wake up early and go before their shift started at 8

That's what I plan on doing. After I vote early this evening, I'll be picking up a case of beer and sitting in front of the television until my vision blurs so much that it's pointless to stay awake.
I'll be going on a pub crawl this evening - then I get home at about midnight and watch the fun both here and on the BBC website. :)

Are not employers required to give you time to go vote? My work (while I may be a state worker) is required to give us a reasonable amount of time to go vote

Though from the sound of it so far most students were motivated and smart enough to wake up early and go before their shift started at 8

In Georgia, I think the fact that the polls are open for 12 hours makes them accessible to anyone who _wants_ to vote. On the other hand, the self-employed typically work far more than 12 hours a day. They may well have to choose between some non-productive hours and casting a vote.

I voted...and it took me a friggin' hour to fill out the ballot. Our stupid state has the biggest ballot in the country.

I voted yes, however, I haven't voted yet. Waiting to get out of work. I will definately go to vote. I only wish that the majority of the people would out and vote for a change and also wish people would vote for who they truly believe is the better candidate even if it is for the better of two evils.

I wish that people would not vote for a certain political party only. I feel that it is irresponsible to vote only because a candidate is either republican, democrat, or whatever other party. People should do some research on each candidate and vote for the person they feel is best suited for the position not because of their party affiliation.

Yes, GO VOTE!!!

Voted on my way to work. Now I get to be on the road for the next 8 or so hours so I'll find out when I get back tonight. Assuming that there aren't a dozen lawsuits contesting them already.

Voted at 8 am Eastern this morning, an hour and a half after the polls opened.

I was the sixth voter for my precinct. I hope turnout picks up a little, they changed polling places this year and didn't put up many signs.

I voted. I'm also badgering my colleagues at work to go vote. :)

In Georgia, I think the fact that the polls are open for 12 hours makes them accessible to anyone who _wants_ to vote. On the other hand, the self-employed typically work far more than 12 hours a day. They may well have to choose between some non-productive hours and casting a vote.

Yeah and some of us work 16+ hours a day ... I just made the choice to do it instead of lunch today (coming up after my one class at 3 ... I dont get a break before then)

Too many demo's to do and us salaried people sometimes ...

I already voted early on Friday, and the suspense is killing me...

Of course I voted.

I may vote later today, if the mood moves me.

My wife and I will be voting after 4pm today- we bring my sons after they get out of school.
I let them see how so it wont be a mystery to them when they're old enough and to reinforce that its an important thing not to take for granted.

I let them see how so it wont be a mystery to them when they're old enough and to reinforce that its an important thing not to take for granted.

*cheers*

*cheers*

I also want them to know its something they have to give a little thought to and vote with what they are comfortable with- who suits them, who seems to represent their values.

I dont want them to be the type that votes for who the news projects is winning so they can say they voted for the winner- or vote for one that might be behind - I tell them to vote as if who they votte for will win based on their vote alone. And who they can reasonably expect to deal with the issues that are important to them.

I may vote later today, if the mood moves me.

Let's see some excitement! WOOT! DEMOCRACY IN ACTION!!! WOOT!!! :D

Strangely, though, Massachusetts doesn't have much to vote on really. The biggest thing here is whether or not to allow grocery stores to sell wine.

I so wanna move back down south...
I'm in a southern Red State, and my ballot was pretty much empty ... especially of Republican candidates. The Democrat Congressman will be reelected easily (and deservedly - his opponent is a moron), but the rest of the slate of partisan offices was Democrats running unopposed. I'm still not clear how we can be a Red State without any Republicans.

The only interesting race was a local one, that of District Attorney. That one may make the national news if the outcome is contested. Yeah, it's the Duke Lacrosse case DA, Mike Nifong. For some reason, people are still fascinated by that idiocy.

*snip* The only interesting race was a local one, that of District Attorney. That one may make the national news if the outcome is contested. Yeah, it's the Duke Lacrosse case DA, Mike Nifong. For some reason, people are still fascinated by that idiocy.

I must confess, I'm fascinated by that idiocy. Do you think he's going to win? What's the local atmosphere when it comes to that guy? Do people down there think he's as much of a douche as the people I talk to ? Just curious....:D

I have to go get a new Driver's lisence today in order to vote. My wallet was stolen like 2 weeks ago, and in it was my voter registration card, and my liscence. But hopefully i should be able to cast my vote before 6pm.

I'm in a southern Red State, and my ballot was pretty much empty ... especially of Republican candidates. The Democrat Congressman will be reelected easily (and deservedly - his opponent is a moron), but the rest of the slate of partisan offices was Democrats running unopposed. I'm still not clear how we can be a Red State without any Republicans.

The only interesting race was a local one, that of District Attorney. That one may make the national news if the outcome is contested. Yeah, it's the Duke Lacrosse case DA, Mike Nifong. For some reason, people are still fascinated by that idiocy.

Some red states are decidedly blue on the local level and even tend to elect Dems to Congress...sadly, the best example I can give is North Dakota, though the Dem in Nebraska is winning going away. Also, if I recall, NY has had a local GOP government for some time, but they vote blue consistently.

Okay, I voted at lunchtime. I voted to re-elect the Governor, the AG, and my Congressman. The rest of my votes were against Constitutional amendments to help the poor and against the self-imposed sales tax for schools. I ignored the 6 pages of uncontested judicial races.

Can't! :(

Can't! :(



Can't VOTE?!?!?!

Wait...Are you an AmeriCAN, or an AmeriCAN'T? Hmm???

Some red states are decidedly blue on the local level and even tend to elect Dems to Congress...sadly, the best example I can give is North Dakota, though the Dem in Nebraska is winning going away. Also, if I recall, NY has had a local GOP government for some time, but they vote blue consistently.

Michigan has had a Republican Legislature for quite some time now, but we went for Gore and Kerry, and we send quite a few Dems to Washington.

Of course, state parties are often quite different than national parties. Dems in my state are often pro-gun and Republicans are environmentalist.

Michigan has had a Republican Legislature for quite some time now, but we went for Gore and Kerry, and we send quite a few Dems to Washington.

Of course, state parties are often quite different than national parties. Dems in my state are often pro-gun and Republicans are environmentalist.

*ques Twilight Zone theme*

Can't VOTE?!?!?!

Wait...Are you an AmeriCAN, or an AmeriCAN'T? Hmm???

Underage!

I haven't voted yet. I have to go home this evening to do so.

Duke Lacrosse case DA, Mike Nifong. For some reason, people are still fascinated by that idiocy.I must confess, I'm fascinated by that idiocy. Do you think he's going to win? What's the local atmosphere when it comes to that guy? Do people down there think he's as much of a douche as the people I talk to ? Just curious....:D
His balloted opponent is Lewis Cheek, a Democrat running as an Independent. Cheek's platform is (I shit you not), "I will resign upon being elected to allow the Governor to appoint a new DA." Then there is county Republican Party Chairman Steve Monks, who is running as an unaffiliated write-in candidate. His platform seems to be based around bashing Cheek for refusing to serve, and stealing his anti-Nifong votes.

I think non-locals are more interested in the whole shebang than us locals. It's pretty clear now that there isn't much of a case for the rape charges, but nobody likes the Duke party-boyz either. I think everyone just wants to toss it to a judge and get it over with.

Nifong for the win.

Underage!

They used to give us fake ballots in school to get us excited about voting. Stuff like "Washington or Lincoln?" and "favorite cafeteria food." and we'd go to the polls.

And now for something completely different...

I went and voted. I had my choice in senators between a crook and someone who backed the Iraq war. I voted for the crook. Ain't democracy grand?:D :D

I just voted. The voting mchine snickered at me! :eek:

If I was a USian, I'd vote.

Alas.

Go vote ..if your an American . Its important and its your way of getting your views reguarding govvernment heard.

Being on a forum cant influence the government ..they are not reading..( except maybe the NSA / FBI / Homeland Sec..etc. :) ) .

Your VOTE can . Ever person who doesn't vote increases the power of those who do. A very BAD thing if you do not like the way things are being done.


GO VOTE !

Hear Hear..!!

And if you CAN vote, and you DON'T vote,.. you can whine about the results as much as you like....


If you're a democrat..!

I voted yes, however, I haven't voted yet. Waiting to get out of work. I will definately go to vote. I only wish that the majority of the people would out and vote for a change and also wish people would vote for who they truly believe is the better candidate even if it is for the better of two evils.

I wish that people would not vote for a certain political party only. I feel that it is irresponsible to vote only because a candidate is either republican, democrat, or whatever other party. People should do some research on each candidate and vote for the person they feel is best suited for the position not because of their party affiliation.

Yes, GO VOTE!!!


Choose the best American you can reguardless of party..the best person ...the best leader ...the person you think represents the way you feel things should be done.

Only idiots and idealogs...( same thing ? ) Vote straight Party tickets blindly.
The best defence against morons is a well informed voter. There are some genuinely GOOD people out here to vote for.

They need your support . So go Vote.

Programming errors with electronic voting machines and workers unfamiliar with the devices are causing problems Tuesday as Americans vote in the U.S. midterm elections.

Gearing up for Election Day, both parties have assembled thousands of volunteers to encourage voters to get to the polls on Tuesday.

"Everything in a midterm election comes down to turnout," said Lichtman. "Only 40 per cent of adult Americans even participate in a midterm election."
Two very sad comments to say the least!!

Got my votie sticker not 30 minutes ago, hua.

After thoroughly studying the issues in ALL of the campaigns that I must vote in, from Senator and Congress representative races, to in State Representative and state Senator races, to our Governor and Secretary of State races, our State Auditor and Attorney General races… all the way down to the local Mayor, Sheriff, Soil and Water Supervisor races and City Council Member races… I concluded that some races were just too close to call so I had to do a character study of the candidates themselves, looking for past records if incumbents and promises if new etc., and family history and reliability issues, partisan liabilities etc., etc., etc.


In the end, I’ll do what I always do. I’ll bring the three kids with me, get us all in the booth with the ballot, hold the youngest one over the ballot upside down and let the six month old drool on it… the wet spots are divine divination and we vote for them :D Then we go eat ice cream and peach pie.

Michigan has had a Republican Legislature for quite some time now, but we went for Gore and Kerry, and we send quite a few Dems to Washington.

Of course, state parties are often quite different than national parties. Dems in my state are often pro-gun and Republicans are environmentalist.

In Michigan, you can't get elected if you're anti-gun. Considering that the first day of deer season is a de facto holiday. Hell, they close schools in the UP!

I'm not American so obviously I can't vote in the U.S. election. However, I did vote online in my town's municipal election yesterday.

I went and voted. I had my choice in senators between a crook and someone who backed the Iraq war. I voted for the crook. Ain't democracy grand?

Let me guess, Jersey?

Ok, I just voted.

And blew off exit pollers.

Let me guess, Jersey?

Vote between the Giant Douche and the Turd Sandwich.

Let me guess, Jersey?

Yep. Menendez, who is quite possibly a criminal vs. Kean Jr., who supported the Iraq war.

Remember this: those who don't vote have no room to complain.

Vote between the Giant Douche and the Turd Sandwich.

Do what I do: Write in Mr Potato Head. You'll feel better. :)

They used to give us fake ballots in school to get us excited about voting. Stuff like "Washington or Lincoln?" and "favorite cafeteria food." and we'd go to the polls.

And now for something completely different...

Yeah, we did that for the Gore vs Bush election, never since then.. :(

Do what I do: Write in Mr Potato Head. You'll feel better. :)

Somewhere, I remember seeing a list of write-in's and the numbers of votes they received every election... somewhere shy of a thousand was Kermit the Frog, if i recall correctly..

Do what I do: Write in Mr Potato Head. You'll feel better. :)

Our candidate for Justice of the Peace is a wanker, but running unopposed. I wrote in "Dominar Rygel XVI" and hope there's some sci-fi geek that runs across it.

Do what I do: Write in Mr Potato Head. You'll feel better. :)

This is what I'll do in the next election for all those unopposed judges. Maybe he'll win.

Santorum got destroyed..time to party .:)

America has SPOKEN ...lets see what happens now.

I truly intended to vote. However, unlike a certain forgetful governer, my luck had ran out and my voter registration card was many miles away. It seems that my countrymen did fine in my absence, so I dont feel too bad.

Almost voted a straight Democratic ticket. I voted for one Republican because the Democrat in that case is a complete twit. Voted for the sales tax increase to fund the fire department. Voted for the thingy to forbid legislators to collect a check when they're in prison. I can't believe we actually needed to vote on that.