Get out and vote today!

[dmc]

It's a little late to do that on election day, don't you think. That's my point, encouraging people to vote blindly on election day just for the sake of voting isn't a good idea.

Maybe so - maybe not.. If you believe in the party platform that a person is associated with then you can decide based on that. For instance - you support capital punishment - so you wouldn't vote for a judge that is a Democrat. Or you like the health care plan passed last year - so you vote don't vote for a Republican Congressman who would repeal it.

I personally think it's sad that (for whatever reason) people can't or won't take the time to just try to understand who's running - especially when it comes to local elections... It's important.

Sorry for the rant...

 

[tjf67]

It's a little late to do that on election day, don't you think. That's my point, encouraging people to vote blindly on election day just for the sake of voting isn't a good idea.

It took me 45 minutes today to figure out who was best for me. Never crammed for a test?

 

[bvibert]

If you believe in the party platform

Nope, I don't. My views don't align with either of the two major parties.

 

[bvibert]

It took me 45 minutes today to figure out who was best for me. Never crammed for a test?

Cramming for election day is only marginally better than randomly voting IMHO. It's pretty hard to gather all the pertinent information about a candidate in 45 minutes the day of the election. IMHO.

 

[wa-loaf]

Cramming for election day is only marginally better than randomly voting IMHO. It's pretty hard to gather all the pertinent information about a candidate in 45 minutes the day of the election. IMHO.

I'd prefer Brian not vote too.

It's really not that hard to figure out what most of the candidates stand for. And which ones are just insane. If you can't do that. Then I'm fine with you not voting. Just don't complain when your rep/senator/alderman or whatever screws you.

 

[bvibert]

It's my right to complain. It's also my right not believe one word that comes out of a politician's mouth, so no it's not necessarily easy to figure out what they stand for. It's easy to figure out what they think of the other opponent based on the relentless stupid political ads, which is the exposure that most people have to politicians. And all that crap doesn't really mean a damn thing.

I know enough to know that I don't want anyone from either of the two parties in office representing me, and we all no that voting independent is like throwing your vote away, so I chose not to vote. Deal with it.

What I don't understand is why people get so worked up about everyone else voting. They voted (presumably) and did their part, what difference does it make to them if someone else didn't vote? For all you know the person they're encouraging to vote will be the deciding vote that elects the candidate that they absolutely didn't want to win. Then what did it gain them? Why do they need to try to belittle others who didn't vote? It's all pretty stupid and childish if you ask me.

Like I said, my abstaining is essentially my vote. If you all think that makes me a bad person then so be it.

 

[deadheadskier]

voted as well. Not all that excited about the NH political scene, but still always vote.

I'm happy it's over with and hopefully the phone stops ringing. You know, figures when they put together the Do Not Call list that the Senate would make politicians excempt from the rules. So annoying. I hear your ads on the radio, the internet, I see your signs littering the roads, every other TV commercial.......do you really need to call me during Sunday football or at night when having dinner with my wife? What you'll accomplish is most likely pissing me off and losing my vote for you.

3 freakin' calls tonight :uzi:

I swear, if some halfwit like Lindsay Lohan ran for office and her only platform was the complete elimination of unsolicited contacts, she'd get my vote.

I don't want your phone calls, junk mail, junk email, door to door pitch at my home, ever. Don't care who you are or what the cause, don't contact me, I'll contact you. You could be the best charitable organization in the world, a remarkable political candidate, a local business person with a service I might desire.......leave me the eff alone at home. :flame:

 

[deadheadskier]

Maybe so - maybe not..

Was it for this my life I sought? maybe so, maybe not

Control for smilers can't be bought. maybe so, maybe no

The solar garlic starts to rot. maybe so, mabye not

Was it for this my life I sought? Maybe so and maybe not

:beer:

 

[Dr Skimeister]

It's my right to complain. It's also my right not believe one word that comes out of a politician's mouth, so no it's not necessarily easy to figure out what they stand for. It's easy to figure out what they think of the other opponent based on the relentless stupid political ads, which is the exposure that most people have to politicians. And all that crap doesn't really mean a damn thing.

I know enough to know that I don't want anyone from either of the two parties in office representing me, and we all no that voting independent is like throwing your vote away, so I chose not to vote. Deal with it.

What I don't understand is why people get so worked up about everyone else voting. They voted (presumably) and did their part, what difference does it make to them if someone else didn't vote? For all you know the person they're encouraging to vote will be the deciding vote that elects the candidate that they absolutely didn't want to win. Then what did it gain them? Why do they need to try to belittle others who didn't vote? It's all pretty stupid and childish if you ask me.

Like I said, my abstaining is essentially my vote. If you all think that makes me a bad person then so be it.

Spoken like a true anarchist.

 

[dmc]

Was it for this my life I sought? maybe so, maybe not

Control for smilers can't be bought. maybe so, maybe no

The solar garlic starts to rot. maybe so, mabye not

Was it for this my life I sought? Maybe so and maybe not

:beer:

Still reeling from the halloween show... Can't seem to get Phish lyrics out of my head...
Some Iphone vid...
http://vimeo.com/16405292

On topic I did stop by the Headcount booth... Waved some kids in...

 

[dmc]

Spoken like a true anarchist.

I guess thats better then a nihilist..

"No, Donny - these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of...."

 

[dmc]

3 freakin' calls tonight :uzi:

I made some calls tonight... sorry... People were really nice - everyone had already voted..

 

[bvibert]

Spoken like a true anarchist.

Oh no some stranger on the internet thinks he's better than me because I have different views than him!!!

Give me a break.

 

[Dr Skimeister]

I guess thats better then a nihilist..

"No, Donny - these men are nihilists, there's nothing to be afraid of...."

That is until you wind up with a marmet in your bathtub.

 

[deadheadskier]

Still reeling from the halloween show... Can't seem to get Phish lyrics out of my head...
Some Iphone vid...
http://vimeo.com/16405292

On topic I did stop by the Headcount booth... Waved some kids in...

it sounded great

I was so bummed when my 'inside guy' called me Friday afternoon and let me know Waiting for Columbus was confirmed. I'm a huge Little Feat fan

I had dozens of friends going that I wanted to call and let know the sickness they were in for, but let them enjoy the surprise instead.

glad you had a blast

I was fortunate to be at the first Halloween show in 94. Hope to experience the madness again someday.

 

[bvibert]

3 freakin' calls tonight :uzi:

I swear, if some halfwit like Lindsay Lohan ran for office and her only platform was the complete elimination of unsolicited contacts, she'd get my vote.

I don't want your phone calls, junk mail, junk email, door to door pitch at my home, ever. Don't care who you are or what the cause, don't contact me, I'll contact you. You could be the best charitable organization in the world, a remarkable political candidate, a local business person with a service I might desire.......leave me the eff alone at home. :flame:

A definite upside to getting rid of our land line, no political calls this year! :beer:

 

[dmc]

Oh no some stranger on the internet thinks he's better than me because I have different views than him!!!

Give me a break.

Oh come on - he was kidding.. I think..

 

[Dr Skimeister]

Oh no some stranger on the internet thinks he's better than me because I have different views than him!!!

Give me a break.

Not quite sure how you get from me interpreting your disdain of all things political as anarchy to thinking I'm better than you.

Ok-break granted.

 

[dmc]

Not quite sure how you get from me interpreting your disdain of all things political as anarchy to thinking I'm better than you.

Ok-break granted.

Actually... He may've been referring to me... At least I talked GSS into voting today.. So it cancels out.. Kinda scary when you think about it. Replaced B's vote with GSS's...

 

[dmc]

A definite upside to getting rid of our land line, no political calls this year! :beer:

I only called registered people in my party who've already left a number on a web site via donation etc... they were all cool.. I wouldn't call someone cold...