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« on: October 23, 2012, 05:44:51 AM »

Just for fun.  Only one vote per member.  This is anonymous. 

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« Reply #1 on: October 23, 2012, 06:43:34 AM »

I filled out and mailed my ballot this weekend, I am done.
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« Reply #2 on: October 23, 2012, 02:13:31 PM »

I filled out and mailed my ballot this weekend, I am done.

As did I, thank God!
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« Reply #3 on: October 23, 2012, 06:28:03 PM »

I'll be standing in line at my new precinct, but it will be worth it.  I think I'll go first thing in the morning to avoid the after 5 crowd.
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« Reply #4 on: October 23, 2012, 08:17:43 PM »

probably voting tomorrow. I don't like either guy running, kind of feel forced to vote for the lesser evil this year.  :puke; 
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« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2012, 12:52:02 AM »

We already voted too.Wish today was Nov. 7th.
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« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2012, 06:10:10 PM »

probably voting tomorrow. I don't like either guy running, kind of feel forced to vote for the lesser evil this year.  :puke; 

I feel like there's not always someone to vote for - but there's always someone to vote against!
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« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2012, 06:47:03 PM »

wow, it's a close race on IHD, just like it is in real life.
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« Reply #8 on: October 25, 2012, 02:00:41 AM »

Mailed our ballots last week - it's up to Royal Mail and USPS now.
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« Reply #9 on: October 26, 2012, 08:05:40 AM »

Wow Im surprised so many people on here are going to vote for Romney. It seemed so many sick people are going to vote for Obama.

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« Reply #10 on: October 26, 2012, 11:51:45 AM »

I'm not surprised.  There are a lot of divisive issues this time besides healthcare. 
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« Reply #11 on: October 26, 2012, 12:34:56 PM »

Wow Im surprised so many people on here are going to vote for Romney. It seemed so many sick people are going to vote for Obama.

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I'm not surprised either since Romney/Ryan at least have offered SOME ideas about how to save SS/Medicare from bankruptcy. ALL previous administrations of both parties have just put it on auto-pilot, afraid of the demagogic scare tactics. If nothing is done, the system will be bankrupt and then the cuts that will HAVE to come will be drastic and unplanned for. Like the old saying about neglecting maintenance on your car: Pay me now or pay me later. The current situation is unsustainable for the long run.

 
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« Reply #12 on: October 27, 2012, 10:56:09 AM »

Do you know what, In the UK we are in the same position. I have always voted ,,but I would  not vote if there was an election to-morrow. They are all lying corrupt basta**s.  Both parties are the same as one another. Once they get in  all their promises mean nothing. It is wrong not to vote, I agree, I just wish on voting day every one in the country would decide not to and see where that left them. People say that if you do not vote you should not moan about the government. I can still moan because nothing will be done about it, what I think is of no consequence to them. They go on their merry way regardless. I have been watching a bit about your Elections and Romney does not seem sincere to me, if he gets in "God help you America" He seems like another Bush. Lots of money and lots of rich friends with no idea how the other half survive.. I will be keeping my eye on your elections.
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« Reply #13 on: October 27, 2012, 04:42:24 PM »

Wow Im surprised so many people on here are going to vote for Romney. It seemed so many sick people are going to vote for Obama.

Lisa
I'm not surprised either since Romney/Ryan at least have offered SOME ideas about how to save SS/Medicare from bankruptcy. ALL previous administrations of both parties have just put it on auto-pilot, afraid of the demagogic scare tactics. If nothing is done, the system will be bankrupt and then the cuts that will HAVE to come will be drastic and unplanned for. Like the old saying about neglecting maintenance on your car: Pay me now or pay me later. The current situation is unsustainable for the long run.

 

Actually, BOTH candidates have a plan to address reform of Medicare; it's just that since Mr. Obama is our current president, his plan is already being enacted by way of the ACA.  Now, whether or not you believe that the ACA will work in that regard is a whole 'nuther question, but it is inaccurate to imply that Romney/Ryan are the only ones with a plan.

http://www.mittromney.com/issues/medicare

http://money.cnn.com/2012/10/11/news/economy/obama-romney-medicare/index.html
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« Reply #14 on: October 27, 2012, 07:07:12 PM »

http://www.usatoday.com/interactives/news/politics/candidate-match-game/

I thought this was interesting - USA Today's Candidate Match Game.  They provide you a percentage tally of which candidate you agree with the most on the  the primary issues.  You have the opportunity at the end to weight your answers on your most important issues.  I was 63% Obama. 
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« Reply #15 on: October 28, 2012, 05:08:26 AM »

Do you know what, In the UK we are in the same position. I have always voted ,,but I would  not vote if there was an election to-morrow. They are all lying corrupt basta**s.  Both parties are the same as one another. Once they get in  all their promises mean nothing. It is wrong not to vote, I agree, I just wish on voting day every one in the country would decide not to and see where that left them. People say that if you do not vote you should not moan about the government. I can still moan because nothing will be done about it, what I think is of no consequence to them. They go on their merry way regardless. I have been watching a bit about your Elections and Romney does not seem sincere to me, if he gets in "God help you America" He seems like another Bush. Lots of money and lots of rich friends with no idea how the other half survive.. I will be keeping my eye on your elections.
You've got Romney pegged, billy!

I read an article that the rest of the world overwhelmingly favours Obama. They polled countries across the globe, and the only place Romney was more popular than Obama was Pakistan. (Not sure why, my only guess would be Republicans unabashed hostility towards women.)
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« Reply #16 on: October 28, 2012, 04:04:13 PM »

I went to early vote on the 15th.  Then this past Monday (22nd) took John to vote.  They would not let me go with him to read it to him.  I will never understand why cause they have let me in the past.  A gentlemen who worked the elections came up and offered to help John to his booth.  Thought that was nice of him.  But noticed John was asking him to read it to him and the gentlemen said he was not allowed to do that!

As many on this site know, John has somewhat of a blurred vision due to his diabeties.  It ticked me off cause the man said he would help John.  I overheard the struggle and got pissed and hollered to John to punch everything that looked like an "R".  You should have seen the anger that was shot at me with mumblings & looks that could kill!

When John fininshed, we got the Hell out of Dodge!  I told him that from this point on, he was going to vote Absentee.  Its just too hard to get him in and out.  He wanted to go and do it, cause he knew it may never happen for him again.

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« Reply #17 on: October 28, 2012, 08:11:36 PM »

Do you know what, In the UK we are in the same position. I have always voted ,,but I would  not vote if there was an election to-morrow. They are all lying corrupt basta**s.  Both parties are the same as one another. Once they get in  all their promises mean nothing. It is wrong not to vote, I agree, I just wish on voting day every one in the country would decide not to and see where that left them. People say that if you do not vote you should not moan about the government. I can still moan because nothing will be done about it, what I think is of no consequence to them. They go on their merry way regardless. I have been watching a bit about your Elections and Romney does not seem sincere to me, if he gets in "God help you America" He seems like another Bush. Lots of money and lots of rich friends with no idea how the other half survive.. I will be keeping my eye on your elections.
You've got Romney pegged, billy!

I read an article that the rest of the world overwhelmingly favours Obama. They polled countries across the globe, and the only place Romney was more popular than Obama was Pakistan. (Not sure why, my only guess would be Republicans unabashed hostility towards women.)


I would guess it's the drone war that has soured them on Obama (not sure I blame them) and I am sure they appreciate Romney's position in 2008 that he would consult with Pakistan before going after any high value targets (aka OBL) within their borders.
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« Reply #18 on: October 28, 2012, 08:12:22 PM »

Wow Im surprised so many people on here are going to vote for Romney. It seemed so many sick people are going to vote for Obama.

Lisa
I'm not surprised either since Romney/Ryan at least have offered SOME ideas about how to save SS/Medicare from bankruptcy. ALL previous administrations of both parties have just put it on auto-pilot, afraid of the demagogic scare tactics. If nothing is done, the system will be bankrupt and then the cuts that will HAVE to come will be drastic and unplanned for. Like the old saying about neglecting maintenance on your car: Pay me now or pay me later. The current situation is unsustainable for the long run.

 


It is sad that your view seems to be wide spread Willis.
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« Reply #19 on: October 29, 2012, 04:25:15 PM »

Vote vote vote.....

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« Reply #20 on: October 29, 2012, 04:55:33 PM »

I voted last week.  I'm pro President Obama all the way.
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« Reply #21 on: October 30, 2012, 12:12:24 AM »

I will be voting next week, but it is never busy were I go, but then again I am using the low vision equiped voting machine. The hardest part is voting for local politicial idiots with attack ads and no substance.
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« Reply #22 on: October 30, 2012, 04:34:54 PM »

We went and voted today.  Romney was not my first choice, I was rooting for Herman Cain, but no way could I pull a lever for Obama.  I don't deal well with either socialism or class warfare.

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« Reply #23 on: October 31, 2012, 02:21:55 PM »

I'm neither voting for Romney nor Obama. Obama is certainly the lesser of two evils, and will handily win reelection, but he lost my vote when he decided he could declare American citizens enemies and kill them without due process. I think Democrats are giving Obama a free pass on something they would rightly castigate a Republican president for doing. It's something I wish more Obama critics would focus on instead of on complete nonsense like socialism and birth certificates.
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« Reply #24 on: October 31, 2012, 03:40:48 PM »

As if no one would have guessed ( :P ), I came up for Romney 98% on the USA TODAY quiz.

 
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