Election day.

[Ltl89]

Hey all,

I just wanted to remind everyone that its election day, here in America at least, so please make sure to vote.  It doesn't matter for who or for what, as long as you are voting your conscious and contributing your voice to the political process.  It would be nice to see more trans voices speaking up, so don't forget to speak up.

P.s.  I don't want this to turn into a partisan thing or discussion about politics in general (yes, there is much to complain about), so let's all avoid that.  I just hope many here will speak up today and vote for what they believe in, regardless of what that may be.   Voting is one of the few things we can do to influence our government. Even if the process can be disillusioning and frustrating at times, apathy rarely wins.  So please don't discount the importance of your beliefs and voice.

Anyway, have a great election day everyone!

[ErinWDK]

Well. I went and voted.  This involved standing on line for over twenty minutes, but I done did it and have the "I voted" sticker.  The folk at work are SO political.  None of them had voted yet, so I got to stick it to them.  I think I did convince one to go and vote because of a local ballot initiative.  Despite the line at the poll voter turnout is expected to be light.  That just makes me SICK - all these people complain and whine, then on Election Day they can't be bothered to go vote.

Would this fit better in Aargh?


Erin

[Pikachu]

Ah, I hadn't realised it was already election day. It doesn't matter to me, since I can't get to my poling place today. I'm not too broken up over it, though. It's not like anyone I would have voted for stands a chance of winning. *sigh*

Still, it makes me a little sad that I can't get there to vote. I'm not sure I've ever missed voting before.

[♥︎ SarahD ♥︎]

...P.s.  I don't want this to turn into a partisan thing or discussion about politics in general (yes, there is much to complain about), so let's all avoid that.  I just hope many here will speak up today and vote for what they believe in, regardless of what that may be.   Voting is one of the few things we can do to influence our government. Even if the process can be disillusioning and frustrating at times, apathy rarely wins.  So please don't discount the importance of your beliefs and voice...

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[ImagineKate]

I voted this morning.

Why did I vote? I'm an immigrant naturalized American who is transgender, a gun owner, is married, has kids in school, owns a home and pays taxes. Yep, so I voted. lol. But every citizen of voting age should head out and vote. Every one, even if you're a billionaire or you're a homeless person or just a working stiff or a student, whatever your situation in life. A vote is your voice. Don't waste it.

And today being election day is going to be an extremely long and tiring work day for me since I work for the news media and we are doing elections coverage on air and online. Every election night is a fun time... I keep telling myself that...

[Pikachu]

Aww, Kate. Poor thing. I can't imagine having to cover that mess. It's bad enough I have to see the ads on TV, get rude political phone calls (way to win votes there, geniuses  ) and get them in the mail. I'm very glad all that will finally be over after today.

[ImagineKate]

Oh I stopped answering the phone. The mailed ads are kind of funny. I have a friend who is a political consultant and who specializes in attack ads and I get to see some of his ads in various parts of the country. The work he does is amazing... you can't have any sort of personal integrity to do that kind of job because you lie through your teeth. But it is amazing how he can find sound bites to make radio and TV ads out of.

As for me? My job is on the technical side. We control the horizontal, we control the vertical... whatever you do, do not adjust your set!

Actually I'll be sitting behind a computer most of the night, so... you may see me here more often than not.

I used to like it when I rode around in vans and sat trucks years ago, not anymore.

[ErinWDK]

and get them in the mail

I only got stuff in the mail regarding one local race.  But, that was enough wasted paper to un-green a significant area of forest.  I really didn't want to vote for either but there were no other choices.  Hmmm.  So I voted against the incumbent.

At least after today the election turmoil should be over for a while - except 2016 is coming.  I so do not look forward to two more years of non-stop bean soup...


Erin

[Jaime R D]

I did my civic duty and votered. I still hate that we have to color in the little circles. I like the touch screen ones we used to have better, but they went backwards due to failure to update when they should have and lost votes because of it.


And a certain county commissioner owes me 5 bucks for my vote too, lol. At least I'm going to tell him that when I run into him again.

[Devlyn]

I just don't like when people equate the right to vote with a requirement to vote. I did my civic duty with an M-16, I choose not to vote for people who I have absolutely no faith in. I do believe that if you don't vote, you shouldn't complain about the results. To that end, I refrain from entering political discussions. I think it is inappropriate to shame non-voters.

[Apples Mk.II]

Are you voting for a new president? The national situation here is so so bad with the latest cases of political corruption that there's no room for international news.

[Devlyn]

No, its not a Presidential election.

[Ms Grace]

In Australia we vote on a Saturday...and it's compulsory. 

[immortal gypsy]

Don't forget the sausage sandwich also,  (not that I would eat one).

Technically in Australia it is not compulsory to vote. Just to get your name marked off and place your ballot in the ballot box. It was fun to see the amount of blank ballots or plain donkey votes you would see at the end of the night. Turning rubbish bins upside down looking for that last missing ballot someone has thrown away. Not as much

[Jaime R D]

Don't forget the sausage sandwich also,  (not that I would eat one).

Technically in Australia it is not compulsory to vote. Just to get your name marked off and place your ballot in the ballot box. It was fun to see the amount of blank ballots or plain donkey votes you would see at the end of the night. Turning rubbish bins upside down looking for that last missing ballot someone has thrown away. Not as much

Seems like its screwy and could get some really bad politicians elected when people vote when they really don't want to.

[Devlyn]

Don't forget the sausage sandwich also,  (not that I would eat one).

Technically in Australia it is not compulsory to vote. Just to get your name marked off and place your ballot in the ballot box. It was fun to see the amount of blank ballots or plain donkey votes you would see at the end of the night. Turning rubbish bins upside down looking for that last missing ballot someone has thrown away. Not as much

Does the TOS allow that?

[Ltl89]

My intention isn't too shame non voters rather than encouraging everyone top speak their mind at the polls.  It's not a requirement to vote and that's why I think laws forcing people to vote are unfair.  But i don't understand why encouraging participation or trying to have an influence,  even if a small one, needs to be seen negatively.   You have the right to feel how you want and have every right to state your political views even if you don't vote. I respect your choice even if I personally disagree.

As for trusting the government,  no one said anything about that.  Fir example, I'm not crazy about the 2 main candidates for governor in my state and will vote 3rd party.  Just saying it's important to say how you feel or else you may not be heard as much as you wish. And sadly some politicians often only hear your votes and those who donate the most.  Voting is important in my view, but it doesn't mean that or system doesn't have severe problems or that there are other ways for people to voice their views.  Again, this wasn't intended for a political debate rather than encourage civic participation.  This is the first main election since I turned 18 that I haven't volunteered or worked in someway.  I guess I the campaigner in me is bursting out today, lol

Take care everyone and have a good day either way.

[Pikachu]

Well, I appreciate the reminder, sweetie. I think it was thoughtful of you.

[Devlyn]

My intention isn't too shame non voters rather than encouraging everyone top speak their mind at the polls.  It's not a requirement to vote and that's why I think laws forcing people to vote are unfair.  But i don't understand why encouraging participation or trying to have an influence,  even if a small one, needs to be seen negatively.   You have the right to feel how you want and have every right to state your political views even if you don't vote. I respect your choice even if I personally disagree.

As for trusting the government,  no one said anything about that.  Fir example, I'm not crazy about the 2 main candidates for governor in my state and will vote 3rd party.  Just saying it's important to say how you feel or else you may not be heard as much as you wish. And sadly some politicians often only hear your votes and those who donate the most.  Voting is important in my view, but it doesn't mean that or system doesn't have severe problems or that there are other ways for people to voice their views.  Again, this wasn't intended for a political debate rather than encourage civic participation.  This is the first main election since I turned 18 that I haven't volunteered or worked in someway.  I guess I the campaigner in me is bursting out today, lol

Take care everyone and have a good day either way.

I wasn't suggesting you were shaming, I was just pointing out that there's plenty of it out there.

[stephaniec]

In Australia we vote on a Saturday...and it's compulsory. 

so, what happens if you don't