Keltheos Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Hey all, wanted to share the excitement of getting out and voting today. Jump on the bandwagon and post a shout out that you did as well! OH, and please keep the politics out of your posts, it's not that we aren't interested, but it'll keep the thread from degenerating into a cesspit that'll get locked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waghorn41 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I wasn't allowed to - me being English and not living in America. From what I've seen I would have voted for 'none of the above'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetang22 Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I got my sticker. I haven't experienced anything recently that felt so "final" once I filled in the circles and put it in the ballot collector. Lets just hope this gets us back on the right track after whats gone on for the last.....well, I'll shut up from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moavoamoatu Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I could't vote yet as the Rotten Harvest gallery is not uploaded yet ....you were talking about this poll, no ?!? or is there another one today ?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricJ Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I voted also, but here's the big thing I don't understand...why do people wear around those stickers like badges of honor? I was going to toss mine until a coworker grabbed it and then spent the rest of the day feeling super special because they had 2. I seriously don't look at people and think "wow, they're good people because they has a sticker"....I just don't get it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gregdorf Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I plan on Voting after I get off of work. I hope the crazy long lines will not be too long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I voted also, but here's the big thing I don't understand...why do people wear around those stickers like badges of honor? I was going to toss mine until a coworker grabbed it and then spent the rest of the day feeling super special because they had 2. I seriously don't look at people and think "wow, they're good people because they has a sticker"....I just don't get it. It's the gold star of citizenship, celebrate exercising your rights!! And, it's good for free stuff! Starbuck's, Krispy Kreme, Ben & Jerry's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supervike Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I voted. I was really excited to do so, actually. First time I've felt that way since I originally got to vote waaaaay back when I turned 18. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted November 4, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 Congrats! First presidential election for you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinated Posted November 4, 2008 Report Share Posted November 4, 2008 I voted also, but here's the big thing I don't understand...why do people wear around those stickers like badges of honor? I was going to toss mine until a coworker grabbed it and then spent the rest of the day feeling super special because they had 2. I seriously don't look at people and think "wow, they're good people because they has a sticker"....I just don't get it. Its less about "I've got one" and more about "You don't?!" Seriously, any little extra bit of reminder to those too lazy or apathetic to get off their asses and express their opinion is a good thing. I've promoted, donated, posted signs & stickers and everything else I could with my limited time & funds & I'm not going to stop promoting the vote until its over. Besides, what kind of kid doesn't like stickers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinton Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I voted and wore my sticker until I got some free coffee from Starbucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewartoad Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Got my vote in...#6 for me...all the way back to 1988! How many times has everybody else voted for a President? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBugKing Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 #4 for me. My wife and I did absentee ballots about 4 weeks ago. There is a paper trail and we were supposed to be in Key West today. Unfortunately Daycare happened to the Key West trip. I don't understand people who don't vote. It's what this country is based on after all. (To you folks across the border or over the pond you all will get to vote as soon as RH opens up so you just have to wait a few more days.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wren Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I wasn't allowed to - me being English and not living in America. I live in the US, but as I am just a green card resident and not a citizen I am not permitted to vote. Would have if I could have, though! (And not just for the free Starbucks. ;->) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duende Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I voted too! And also got my free Starbucks coffee! And like TheBugKing said, I don't understand those who don't vote. How many countries get ot pick their leader like this? So many countries get no say, no choice, no vote.. it's just "Here's your leader, like it or lump it!" Voting is a privilege, use it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grinning Buddha Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I wasn't allowed to - me being English and not living in America. From what I've seen I would have voted for 'none of the above'. I'm English and live in America and I'm not allowed either but, had I been allowed I would have - honest Guv' :thinking: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brushmistress Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 This was my first time voting (have been eligible since 1996)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreyHorde Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I voted, but didn't get a sticker. I must be invisible because I walked right past several local candidates on the way in and the sticker distribution personnel on the way out. The best part was when I walked up to the registration table and with a huge grin, one volunteer asked if I'd like to vote. I laughed and the other volunteer said, "Naaah, he's here to get a tattoo." Who says those folks don't have a sense of humor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I could't vote yet as the Rotten Harvest gallery is not uploaded yet ....you were talking about this poll, no ?!? or is there another one today ?!? I thought Super Tuesday WAS always a rotten harvest, no matter who won... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Anger Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 It's the gold star of citizenship, celebrate exercising your rights!! And, it's good for free stuff! Starbuck's, Krispy Kreme, Ben & Jerry's. and a free taco from California Tortilla... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supervike Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 Congrats! First presidential election for you? Oh you big flatterer you! No, I should have clarified. This is the first time I've been excited to vote in a LOOOONG time. The last time I can recall being excited to vote was when I was 18, and first could. See, I'm old. Like dirt. I've voted for quite a few presidents....and mostly I vote for the losers!!! (not this time though!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keltheos Posted November 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 ahhh. Gotcha. So did you participate in the other record-setting turnout in 1908? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supervike Posted November 5, 2008 Report Share Posted November 5, 2008 I think I voted for McCain in that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v22TTC Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 I voted for the WTO, WB and IMF and they got in again! Voting's ace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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