ELECTION DAY THREAD

[Anonymous]

They should get their own baseball team to pacify their team spirit instead of dicking with the democratic process.

[LNSICPantitude]

i am currently registered with no party affiliation but was previously (prior to 2001) a registered democrat. i consider myself highly educated and involved when it comes to politics and our ever-changing social and political climate. that being said...

i voted for bush.

in other news, i stood in line for 2 hours saturday here in sunny florida to cast my vote. no problems other than the fact that i lost my right contact. i went back an hour later to look for it and i was able to walk around the lobby that everyone was waiting in. they wouldn't let me anywhere near the actual voting room, which i know is where i lost the fucking thing.

i would have to say that all the laws were being strictly adhered to and democracy in action is a fine thing to watch, but i'm still pretty fucking pissed about having to replace a 96.00 contact. in order to feel as though the 2 hours and 96.00 i spent on saturday counted, that texan better win.

[Brandon]

Voted at around 11:30 today.

On the way in, a "Democrat for Bush" was arguing pretty loudly with a plain old Democrat -- something about how Kerry is "against the military."

[sspadowsky]

Eidtorial correction:

Originally Posted by LNSICPantitude

i am currently registered with no party affiliation but was previously (prior to 2001) a registered democrat. i consider myself highly educated and involved when it comes to politics and our ever-changing social and political climate. In spite of that...

i voted for bush.

What's an election day without a little insult-throwing?

[ItalianStereotype]

I voterated.

it was my first time and it felt excellent. surprisingly enough, I actually had a hard time deciding which candidate to vote for.

I voted for Bush though

[FartinMowler]

http://www.joker-inc.com/2004/11/bush-is-drunk.html

[sadie]

one thing i love about virginia is not having to register with a party affiliation. i don't wanna be a part of any of those clubs.

[Bobo Adobo]

I just voted, andI feel bad...

I voted for Kerry.

[FartinMowler]

I just voted, andI feel bad...

I voted for Kerry.

Consider that a vote for me buddy

[sspadowsky]

I guess all the old people in my area got up and voted early. I went out over lunch, encountered no lines at all, and the whole thing took approximately 10 minutes. Barring a miracle, I'm pretty certain that Nebraska will easily go to Bush, but I voted for Kerry anyway.

Much to my surprise, a variety of web sites had great information on candidates, even at the state and local levels. There's no longer any excuse for anyone not to be informed about their candidates.

[AChimp]

Do they come and kick your door down if you, say, register as a Republican and then vote for the Democrats?

[LNSICPantitude]

i guess this goes to all those who as of this morning were still "undecided": what the fuck?

is it really that difficult? a or b - make a move.

[Cosmo Electrolux]

I hope the lines at my polling place are short....

[AChimp]

In Canada there's laws that say your employer can't do anything to you if you're absent because of you're voting. I think. :/

Either that or they have to let you out a couple hours early.

[LNSICPantitude]

Originally Posted by AChimp

Do they come and kick your door down if you, say, register as a Republican and then vote for the Democrats?

no. but i would suggest they investigate voter fraud at that point, because what jackass would vote left if they bothered to register as a republican?

the real reason for the no party affiliation has to do with the fact that my chances of being picked for jury duty become slim to none, which kicks all kinds of no-desire-to-sit-in-court ass. that, and i never get those tacky signed photos of the candidates that come along with the "send us money chump" solicitations.

[AChimp]

But you're not defrauding the system by switching your vote, since you're still only voting once.

If you're expected to vote the way you've registered, why bother voting at all? They should just count the number of living, registered people that each party has on their list and whoever has the higher number wins.

[LNSICPantitude]

Originally Posted by AChimp

In Canada there's laws that say your employer can't do anything to you if you're absent because of you're voting. I think. :/

Either that or they have to let you out a couple hours early.

i don't know what the specific law is here but we got this email yesterday at work. i completely screwed the pooch by telling my boss i voted on saturday. i could have been sitting on my couch eating bon bons and wiping smeared mascara from my tears of joy as they read exit polls in swing states.

Hello:

Given tomorrow’s voting participation is projected to have the highest turnout ever you can expect long lines at your local voting location. For those that plan on voting before work, I recommend arriving to your voting destination by 7:00am.


Before you leave tonight, please let either your supervisor or myself know if you’re planning to vote in the morning or after work. I want to ensure we’ll have adequate office coverage in the morning – if there are long lines at the polls. Depending, on our collective voting schedule, some may need to leave before 5:00pm to vote after work.


Thank you,

[LNSICPantitude]

Originally Posted by AChimp

They should just count the number of living, registered people that each party has on their list and whoever has the higher number wins.

i think your plan will work; as of last month republicans had more registered voters. texmex reigns supreme for another 4 years.

[El Blanco]

Got up early and voted during my morning jog (the polling place is along my route).

Voted Bush.

I am perfectly willing to accept that a person can be intelligent and insightful and still vote for Kerry.

However, I think that people who truly believe that pundits like Limbaugh, Moore, O'Reilly, Franken etc etc are telling the strait up truth with nothing to gain from their side winning are truly fucking idiots.

[LegoLars]

I don't care who wins. They are pretty much the same in my eyes. Not that my opinion does matter though since I don't live in the US.

[FS]

Today is a sad day for the Netherlands, and it would sure cheer me up if Bush is dethroned.

So come on, America. Do it for me. JUST FOR ME, NOT FOR ANYONE ELSE. BASTARDS. ME ME ME.

[sadie]

because of the film maker?

[FS]

Ayuh.

[ziggytrix]

Originally Posted by LNSICPantitude

no. but i would suggest they investigate voter fraud at that point, because what jackass would vote left if they bothered to register as a republican?

You're kidding right? Are you so loyal to your party affiliation that you'd vote for a dead rat if the GOP dressed it in campain buttons?

http://www.republicansforkerry.org/

[Ricky Glue]

Good call Ziggy.

I'm actually appauled at the number of Bush goers in this forum. I figured people that spend the better part of their lives trying to be whitty on an internet forum would be slightly more intelligent. Not that I mean to personally call anyone here a butthole, but really, how can anyone vote for Bush and STILL sleep at night?