I Voted! 2008 - Page 3

BarTopDancer · 10-09-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I like voting on the same day as everyone else. Seems more ritualistic and participatory that way.

imo.

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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.

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

My dad used to take me growing up (my mom has a green card) and I still feel the same way iSm does.

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Originally Posted by LSPoorEeyorick

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

My dad did that too (mom had a green card until I was 18 or 19). It was one of our daddy/daughter rituals. It makes me happy to know my friends also experienced going to vote with their parents.

If I was going to be out of the area I'd do absentee. But I prefer going to vote, standing in line and taking in the atmosphere. This year is bound to be interesting.

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

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.

I loved that my dad explained to me why he was voting the way he did. He also made it clear that it was OK to not agree with it and it didn't mean I had to vote the way he did when I could vote. To this day we discuss propositions and I usually have him explain them to me and tell me how he is going to vote, and why, so I can better understand them.

But... you're NOT voting for McCain???

BDBopper · 10-09-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Morrigoon

Dude, write-in candidates. BD, I know you wanna vote for Huckabee anyway.

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

By Jove, I think she knows what I am going to do when I go vote! You can read my mind!

cirquelover · 10-09-2008, 09:53 AM

We don't have polling places, it's all vote by mail. I do let Zach drop it into the box for me though. I do remember as a child going to vote with my Dad though.

Gemini Cricket · 10-09-2008, 10:20 AM

I used to like going to polling places. I like the whole process of drawing the curtain and all that. But now, I'm lazy.

I volunteered at a polling place in Hawai'i a couple of times. It's fun to do. I was in charge of checking people in. I thought it was kind of cool seeing all those old people coming in to vote.

Strangler Lewis · 10-09-2008, 10:25 AM

Megadittoes to all the in-person voters.

Snowflake · 10-09-2008, 10:28 AM

My polling place is just around the corner, half a block away. That said, I still prefer to absentee vote and vote early. In the less than 30 days left, I am unlikely to come close to changing my vote choice and I walk my ballot to City Hall and drop it off. It gives me an excuse to go to City Hall (which I almost never seem to do).

Stan4dSteph · 10-09-2008, 10:38 AM

My new polling place is the senior center.

scaeagles · 10-09-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

I loved that my dad explained to me why he was voting the way he did. He also made it clear that it was OK to not agree with it and it didn't mean I had to vote the way he did when I could vote.

But... you're NOT voting for McCain???

Well, then I'd have to kick them out of the house.

Apparently you missed my rather lengthy verbal puke session....not entirely sure which thread it was, but no....I am not voting for either.

Ghoulish Delight · 10-09-2008, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Stan4dSteph

My new polling place is the senior center.

As is ours, right across the street.

blueerica · 10-09-2008, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

I like voting on the same day as everyone else. Seems more ritualistic and participatory that way.

imo.

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Originally Posted by Alex

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

I have *always* voted at the booth. There's something I love about... or at least loved enough to volunteer to be the supervisor at my former polling place... twice!

This year, I'm breaking preference and tradition so that I can vote on some issues I actually care a great deal about.

Next year, I suppose I should be a good girl and register here.

10-09-2008, 09:53 AM	#23
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	We don't have polling places, it's all vote by mail. I do let Zach drop it into the box for me though. I do remember as a child going to vote with my Dad though.
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10-09-2008, 10:20 AM	#24
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I used to like going to polling places. I like the whole process of drawing the curtain and all that. But now, I'm lazy. I volunteered at a polling place in Hawai'i a couple of times. It's fun to do. I was in charge of checking people in. I thought it was kind of cool seeing all those old people coming in to vote.
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10-09-2008, 10:25 AM	#25
Strangler Lewis Doing The Job Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In a state Posts: 3,956	Megadittoes to all the in-person voters. __________________ Live now-pay later. Diner's Club!
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10-09-2008, 10:28 AM	#26
Snowflake lost in the fog Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Francisco Posts: 7,831	My polling place is just around the corner, half a block away. That said, I still prefer to absentee vote and vote early. In the less than 30 days left, I am unlikely to come close to changing my vote choice and I walk my ballot to City Hall and drop it off. It gives me an excuse to go to City Hall (which I almost never seem to do). __________________ Be yourself; everyone else is already taken. - Oscar Wilde
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10-09-2008, 10:38 AM	#27
Stan4dSteph Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: East Bay Area, CA Posts: 3,156	My new polling place is the senior center.
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