I Voted! 2008 - Page 2

Alex · 10-09-2008, 07:05 AM

I'm permanent absentee but I too am in the "don't vote early camp."

Though even if I wanted to I couldn't vote yet. I haven't received my ballot yet and won't be seeing any more mail until the 24th anyway.

I'm thinking about taking myself off permanent absentee, though. It actually seems to promote me NOT voting. I get the ballot have tons of time and then forget about it until election day. I doubt that'll happen this time but I missed two out of the last three minor elections because of that.

Cadaverous Pallor · 10-09-2008, 07:15 AM

Oh, and I looked for an early voting location but there aren't any in OC

LSPoorEeyorick · 10-09-2008, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

We always go to the polling place and take the kids along. Want them to realize it is important, and for some reason, going to the polling place as a family seems to emphasize the point more with them.

Yes, my parents, too. It definitely ingrained in me the idea that voting is an exciting and important responsibility.

Kevy Baby · 10-09-2008, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

Oh, and I looked for an early voting location but there aren't any in OC

Sure there are

scaeagles · 10-09-2008, 07:52 AM

It's going to be an interesting one with me this time trying to explain to them why I will not be voting for McCain. I figure my 14 year old will get it, but my 9 and 7...doubtful.

BDBopper · 10-09-2008, 08:13 AM

With good conscious I cannot reward McCain or my Senator Saxby Chambliss (who is up for re-election) with my vote after selling out our nation with the bailout. I'm right there with ya scaeagles

Betty · 10-09-2008, 08:15 AM

Is it okay to write in "I hate you all" and have that count for something?

Gemini Cricket · 10-09-2008, 08:24 AM

I have no problem voting early. My opinions aren't going to drastically change between now and Nov 4. And if Obama turns out to be a hydra with an infinite number of heads, then I will be one speaking out against him. But I'm thinking that that's slim. Besides, I did my research and heard that Garfarco hydras are Republican.

BDBopper · 10-09-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Betty

Is it okay to write in "I hate you all" and have that count for something?

I wish!

Morrigoon · 10-09-2008, 08:42 AM

Dude, write-in candidates. BD, I know you wanna vote for Huckabee anyway. SCE, you could always write-in Giuliani. They won't get elected, but you'll have expressed yourself.

Maybe if enough people voted for write-in candidates it'll get their attention.

10-09-2008, 07:05 AM	#11
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	I'm permanent absentee but I too am in the "don't vote early camp." Though even if I wanted to I couldn't vote yet. I haven't received my ballot yet and won't be seeing any more mail until the 24th anyway. I'm thinking about taking myself off permanent absentee, though. It actually seems to promote me NOT voting. I get the ballot have tons of time and then forget about it until election day. I doubt that'll happen this time but I missed two out of the last three minor elections because of that.
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10-09-2008, 07:15 AM	#12
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Oh, and I looked for an early voting location but there aren't any in OC __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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10-09-2008, 07:52 AM	#15
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	It's going to be an interesting one with me this time trying to explain to them why I will not be voting for McCain. I figure my 14 year old will get it, but my 9 and 7...doubtful.
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10-09-2008, 08:13 AM	#16
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	With good conscious I cannot reward McCain or my Senator Saxby Chambliss (who is up for re-election) with my vote after selling out our nation with the bailout. I'm right there with ya scaeagles
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10-09-2008, 08:15 AM	#17
Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	Is it okay to write in "I hate you all" and have that count for something? __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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10-09-2008, 08:24 AM	#18
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I have no problem voting early. My opinions aren't going to drastically change between now and Nov 4. And if Obama turns out to be a hydra with an infinite number of heads, then I will be one speaking out against him. But I'm thinking that that's slim. Besides, I did my research and heard that Garfarco hydras are Republican.
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10-09-2008, 08:42 AM	#20
Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	Dude, write-in candidates. BD, I know you wanna vote for Huckabee anyway. SCE, you could always write-in Giuliani. They won't get elected, but you'll have expressed yourself. Maybe if enough people voted for write-in candidates it'll get their attention. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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