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Jeffool
10-05-2008, 06:12 AM
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Because we don't have a politics section (and honestly I don't care if we do get one.)
And because I talked to someone earlier tonight who wasn't sure if they were going to vote, and seemed to be brushing it off.
haha I still haven't registered to vote. I should probably do that...
GunnyMo
10-05-2008, 06:35 AM
haha I still haven't registered to vote. I should probably do that...
You gots two days left to do it. :) Unless you're voting for McCain then, please, don't register. :p
You gots two days left to do it. :) Unless you're voting for McCain then, please, don't register. :p
California has till Oct 20 I believe.
Registration Info
State: California
Days left to register by mail: 15
Registration must be postmarked by:
Monday, October 20
Jeffool
10-05-2008, 06:37 AM
http://maps.google.com/vote
Just put in your address. It'll tell you.
(Or at least give you a number to call to find out.)
GunnyMo
10-05-2008, 06:37 AM
California has till Oct 20 I believe.
Really? I thought that was a Fed thing that you had to be registered by 30 days out.
Really? I thought that was a Fed thing that you had to be registered by 30 days out.
Honestly though I'll be voting republican...but my vote wont even matter in a freakin democratic state.
GunnyMo
10-05-2008, 06:40 AM
Honestly though I'll be voting republican...but my vote wont even matter in a freakin democratic state.
*must...resist...flames...* :D
But at least you're voting. lol
*must...resist...flames...* :D
But at least you're voting. lol
We all have our own views. Let's not go into politics in here, I'd never get to sleep.
Also, I'm not ragging on Obama, but the word "Change" has gotten on my nerves from overuse.
GunnyMo
10-05-2008, 06:52 AM
We all have our own views. Let's not go into politics in here, I'd never get to sleep.
Also, I'm not ragging on Obama, but the word "Change" has gotten on my nerves from overuse.
lol yeah, I'm not gonna start anything. Just some good natured ribbing. :)
boratika
10-05-2008, 07:27 AM
lol yeah, I'm not gonna start anything. Just some good natured ribbing. :)
Let's just get this out of the way.
McSame is old.
Barack Hussein Obama is inexperienced.
Biden can't open his mouth without putting his foot in it.
Palin can't open hers without ignorance coming out.
No, you suck!
There! That's pretty much every political thread. So the discussion is already played out in this thread. Everyone can refrain from dead horse beating in this thread and instead focus on discussing the value of participating in the democratic process.:D
wyeast
10-05-2008, 07:35 AM
Also, I'm not ragging on Obama, but the word "Change" has gotten on my nerves from overuse.
That would be because both sides are using it. :p
IIntrude
10-05-2008, 07:40 AM
I made sure that after my move, all my registration was in order, and happily it is. And I feel your pain iHap. Living in Illinois, my vote will be counted, but it sadly won't make much of a difference here I am afraid this year. Maybe one of these years.
Kielaran
10-05-2008, 07:42 AM
That was a long video and I have a short attention span. Not voting because spiderman told me not to. :p J/k, always voted, always will. Otherwise I would feel like a hypocrite when complaining about politics.
Also, what the hell was Jamie Foxx wearing...does he think he's a freakin' cowboy?
Typical Michael
10-05-2008, 08:07 AM
I am pretty sure Michelle Trachtenberg just told me not to vote. I cant argue with that.
Wilkz07
10-05-2008, 08:14 AM
great video. i read that it was filmed in Leo's backyard.
our vote (canada) is on oct 14. woo-hoo! Voting for a party that will hopefully suck less than the one that is in power now.
Dark Acre Jack
10-05-2008, 09:01 AM
I would, if there were a third choice, like... no government.
Vote personal accountability! Vote in allowing people to take care of themselves!
Oh, that and if non-Americans were allowed to take part...
Sl1pstream
10-05-2008, 10:54 AM
I would, if there were a third choice, like... no government.
Vote personal accountability! Vote in allowing people to take care of themselves!
Yes, because that would totally work for more than five minutes.
Everyone vs Dinosaurs
10-05-2008, 10:59 AM
We all have our own views. Let's not go into politics in here, I'd never get to sleep.
Also, I'm not ragging on Obama, but the word "Change" has gotten on my nerves from overuse.
I think you need a change of attitude.
:p
I would, if there were a third choice, like... no government.
Vote personal accountability! Vote in allowing people to take care of themselves!
Oh, that and if non-Americans were allowed to take part...
Why vote personal accountability? Why not actually write to your representative and make them more accountable. Complaints about the bail out bill were one of the reasons it got delayed. Although it may only have worked due to being so close to the election.
biosc1
10-05-2008, 11:14 AM
great video. i read that it was filmed in Leo's backyard.
our vote (canada) is on oct 14. woo-hoo! Voting for a party that will hopefully suck less than the one that is in power now.
Hehe...now the gloves are off ;)
I always prefer the "Better the devil you know than the one you don't" type rule in our elections.
As for the video...I get the message, but that fat kid from Superbad had me laughing.
"War on drugs? I haven't done shit on drugs, except play Halo 3"
"I have 19 kids, I don't need abortion"
etc..
Dark Acre Jack
10-05-2008, 01:40 PM
Yes, because that would totally work for more than five minutes.
Not saying we're actually ready for that yet, just saying give me the option and see what happens.
I like to laugh, sometimes. ;)
I mean, if you're just limited to bad choice A and bad choice B, wtf is with being guilt-tripped into making a selection?
KingGorilla
10-05-2008, 01:50 PM
Mrs. John Adams is right, I won't vote.
TheEpicOfTyler
10-05-2008, 02:16 PM
I made sure that after my move, all my registration was in order, and happily it is. And I feel your pain iHap. Living in Illinois, my vote will be counted, but it sadly won't make much of a difference here I am afraid this year. Maybe one of these years.
I am happy to nullify your vote. :D
I think it is accepted that as long as there are poor people in Chicago that this state will be a Democrat strong hold.
KingGorilla
10-05-2008, 02:22 PM
There are also congressional votes and state law considerations.
Stem Cell and Embrionic funding is a big one in my state this election, 4 years ago it was a gay marriage ban.
IIntrude
10-05-2008, 02:27 PM
I am happy to nullify your vote. :D
I think it is accepted that as long as there are poor people in Chicago that this state will be a Democrat strong hold.
And I happily nullify yours in return. When i go cast my ballot i will think of you ;)
VerseD
10-05-2008, 03:19 PM
I hear all this bunk about votes not mattering or both candidates being jackasses, but please look at how both candidates plan to address the issues you care about and vote for the one who will best represent you. Voting is a privilege and I demand you do it, no matter for whom you cast your vote.
Dark Acre Jack
10-05-2008, 04:37 PM
Yes, but aren't campaign promises just lies to get votes?
squirrelTactics
10-05-2008, 05:43 PM
Yes, but aren't campaign promises just lies to get votes?
...Your reasons for not voting astound me.....
Sirindu
10-05-2008, 06:16 PM
Not saying we're actually ready for that yet, just saying give me the option and see what happens.
I like to laugh, sometimes. ;)
I mean, if you're just limited to bad choice A and bad choice B, wtf is with being guilt-tripped into making a selection?
Everyone should discuss varying forms of Anarchy. Now. :D
Dark Acre Jack
10-05-2008, 06:47 PM
...Your reasons for not voting astound me.....
Meh, is it so astounding? All this talk about "the power" of the vote is wonderful, but my basic belief is that the current American democratic process is outdated and doesn't really fit the needs of modern society. (And adding electronic voting machines doesn't really modernize the process)
Point is I think the whole mechanism of government is a self-sustaining system that has a sublime and enigmatic agenda and any votes are just window-dressing. I think the people that get put into power are more slaves to the machine than anything else. Therefore it's the system itself that needs re-tooling. Or is that crazy-talk?
P.S. The main reason I can't vote is I'm not American. Now, if the rest of the world was allowed to vote in the US election...
But that's right, we're probably too ignorant to understand the needs and wants of the US citizen and have no right to decide.
Hey man, just an outsider's view and all I get it what's hose-fed to me through the inter-tubes. :D
And yeah, I'm pretty much an anarcho-capitalist. :o
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