Are you voting in these elections?

Xil · 11-02-2010, 09:57 AM

Midterm elections, are you voting?

Xil · 11-02-2010, 10:04 AM

fyi, i posted this in ffa because i want the sample size to be the majority of yahooka, not just people who frequent P&A or New Posts

José · 11-02-2010, 10:05 AM

haven't registered to vote in the last year and a half.

Xil · 11-02-2010, 10:05 AM

I voted no because I'm not willing to put in the effort to drive 3.5 hours to my home county to vote or re-register in my current county. There are only one or two issues i would actually vote on, and I'm not too vehement about them anyway.

**Mafoo** · 11-02-2010, 10:06 AM

felon.

jk im voting

SublimeStylez · 11-02-2010, 10:08 AM

felon for real

mafoo is a wanker

Xil · 11-02-2010, 10:17 AM

I always thought it was bullshit that felons can't vote. No one's every really explained the logic to me...

SublimeStylez · 11-02-2010, 10:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xil

I always thought it was bullshit that felons can't vote. No one's every really explained the logic to me...

cuz the govt's is evil?

I can vote once im off papers.

Xil · 11-02-2010, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SublimeStylez

cuz the govt's is evil?

I can vote once im off papers.

gotcha. ya i just looked it up and i guess there's only a handful of states that felons are banned for life from voting.

The Straight Dope: Why can't felons vote?

i like straightdope.com, the articles are usually well written (though the forums require money to post and are full of puckered anuses)

The Rev · 11-02-2010, 11:20 AM

I haven't registered to vote for like 20 years, but I registered this time to vote for Prop 19. It was sort of a moral dilemma, because I believe voting is nothing more than a pacifier. You have no real power, but you think you do, when you vote. Still, I couldn't really let this one pass by. I won't be voting on anything else on the ballot, however.

The Rev

John F. Kerry · 11-02-2010, 11:25 AM

im excited to see 3 things today .

if harry loses

if the gop wins the senate and the house

and if prop 19 passes.

an exciting fuckin day my friens

Xil · 11-02-2010, 11:36 AM

Ya i'm mostly keeping an eye on prop 19.
its a pretty big states right issues that could have pretty significant ramifications depending on how it goes. also...you know... i'm a pothead

i wonder how long it will take to figure out results..?

Roach · 11-02-2010, 11:45 AM

Quote:

I always thought it was bullshit that felons can't vote. No one's every really explained the logic to me...

after 5 years, they can vote.

John F. Kerry · 11-02-2010, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xil

Ya i'm mostly keeping an eye on prop 19.
its a pretty big states right issues that could have pretty significant ramifications depending on how it goes. also...you know... i'm a pothead

i wonder how long it will take to figure out results..?

we'll be up late thats for sure, cali polls dont even close till like midnight on the east coast

421 · 11-02-2010, 11:54 AM

voted independent. trying to get this 10 term incumbent the fuck out

SmokeaJoint · 11-02-2010, 12:01 PM

I'm not voting, becasue seeing as I am not old, rich, a small business owner, or a corporate giant, politics do nothing to help we. So fuck voting. Ok, I turned in a ballot but only to vote on Oregon's measure 74. Thats it!

Xil · 11-02-2010, 12:34 PM

No On Prop. 19 Campaign Already Practically Claiming Victory In Its Battle Against California Marijuana Legalization - Los Angeles News - The Informer
say it aint so! get out there and vote california 'hookans

**Mafoo** · 11-02-2010, 12:37 PM

ive been doing battle via facebook all morning with these people.

they think its all about the money, which is probably is. but to me its a rights issue which can lead to change in other states.

excerpt from facebook:
[@mitya:"Granted tobacco alters parts of the mind ...but nowhere near the effects of some weed"

thats just plain wrong. tobacco is the plant which contains NICOTINE, aka one of the most addictive substances around; addiction is an alteration of the normal chemical balance at receptor sites in your brain. and which part of what i said is rubbing it in peoples faces? i dont enjoy breathing 2nd hand tobacco smoke on campus at my school, on patios at bars and restaurants, clubs, parties etc. i cant avoid breathing, and people apprently arent going to stop smoking even agaisnt the mountain of scientific evidence that, in short, says smoking tobacco will, in most cases, harm your health and eventually kill you.

the fact is that tobacco is legal for persons 18 and over, alcohol for persons 21 and over. use of either substance has a high correlation with disease and death, and not just for the users. compare that data to the virtually non existent evidence regarding health problems and cannabis use and i dont understand how a reasonable person could even think cannabis is equally dangerous let alone enough of a threat to the general public that it should be prohibited."]

**SageTree** · 11-02-2010, 12:42 PM

I believe I heard an analogy something like

Quote:

'Just because your team is losing, it doesn't mean you don't play you ass off when it's your turn to get off the bench'

If I recall correctly the comment was based on race relations and both sides saying "I didn't do 'x' so why is it my responsibility''

You hand your ass to the people who DO care to vote and you live by their terms, which we all know isn't always very pretty.

It doesn't take away your rights to free speech... but I feel it adds a good ironic twist....

If you don't 'vote' what are the other options for change.... that could be seriously considered?

Even though it's not perfect, I feel there is a relative meaning in participating in the game as it exists.

Change will come from within.

kitch · 11-02-2010, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 421

voted independent. trying to get this 10 term incumbent the fuck out

that's like saying I bought sprite cause I don't wanna give coca-cola any money.

(note: sprite is owned by coca-cola)

View Poll Results: Are you voting
Yes	13	50.00%
No	9	34.62%
No, because I'm not an American (gay)	2	7.69%
No, because I'm ineligable (felon, underage, etc)	2	7.69%
Voters: 26. You may not vote on this poll

11-02-2010, 09:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
Xil OD'ing on sobriety Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mizzura Posts: 3,334 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 1,158 Times in 717 Posts	Are you voting in these elections? Midterm elections, are you voting? __________________ "we'll show these fascists what a couple of hillbillies can do"

11-02-2010, 10:04 AM	#2 (permalink)
Xil OD'ing on sobriety Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mizzura Posts: 3,334 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 1,158 Times in 717 Posts	fyi, i posted this in ffa because i want the sample size to be the majority of yahooka, not just people who frequent P&A or New Posts __________________ "we'll show these fascists what a couple of hillbillies can do"

11-02-2010, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
Xil OD'ing on sobriety Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mizzura Posts: 3,334 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 1,158 Times in 717 Posts	I voted no because I'm not willing to put in the effort to drive 3.5 hours to my home county to vote or re-register in my current county. There are only one or two issues i would actually vote on, and I'm not too vehement about them anyway. __________________ "we'll show these fascists what a couple of hillbillies can do"

11-02-2010, 10:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mafoo nice daze Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the anguish of anticipated transformation Posts: 5,975 Thanks: 3,776 Thanked 2,652 Times in 1,698 Posts	felon. jk im voting __________________ PLUR For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return

11-02-2010, 10:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
José YaHookan Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,364 Thanks: 62 Thanked 147 Times in 72 Posts	haven't registered to vote in the last year and a half.

11-02-2010, 10:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
Xil OD'ing on sobriety Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mizzura Posts: 3,334 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 1,158 Times in 717 Posts	I always thought it was bullshit that felons can't vote. No one's every really explained the logic to me... __________________ "we'll show these fascists what a couple of hillbillies can do"

11-02-2010, 11:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,864 Thanks: 5,015 Thanked 5,419 Times in 2,864 Posts	I haven't registered to vote for like 20 years, but I registered this time to vote for Prop 19. It was sort of a moral dilemma, because I believe voting is nothing more than a pacifier. You have no real power, but you think you do, when you vote. Still, I couldn't really let this one pass by. I won't be voting on anything else on the ballot, however. The Rev __________________ Budforce - My Friend August 29, 1973- May 25, 2012

11-02-2010, 11:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
Xil OD'ing on sobriety Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mizzura Posts: 3,334 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 1,158 Times in 717 Posts	Ya i'm mostly keeping an eye on prop 19. its a pretty big states right issues that could have pretty significant ramifications depending on how it goes. also...you know... i'm a pothead i wonder how long it will take to figure out results..? __________________ "we'll show these fascists what a couple of hillbillies can do"

11-02-2010, 11:54 AM	#15 (permalink)
421 Alice D. Millionaire Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Appalachia Posts: 1,780 Thanks: 448 Thanked 106 Times in 69 Posts	voted independent. trying to get this 10 term incumbent the fuck out __________________ further forward

11-02-2010, 12:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Xil OD'ing on sobriety Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Mizzura Posts: 3,334 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1,036 Thanked 1,158 Times in 717 Posts	No On Prop. 19 Campaign Already Practically Claiming Victory In Its Battle Against California Marijuana Legalization - Los Angeles News - The Informer say it aint so! get out there and vote california 'hookans __________________ "we'll show these fascists what a couple of hillbillies can do"

11-02-2010, 12:37 PM	#18 (permalink)
Mafoo nice daze Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: the anguish of anticipated transformation Posts: 5,975 Thanks: 3,776 Thanked 2,652 Times in 1,698 Posts	ive been doing battle via facebook all morning with these people. they think its all about the money, which is probably is. but to me its a rights issue which can lead to change in other states. excerpt from facebook: [@mitya:"Granted tobacco alters parts of the mind ...but nowhere near the effects of some weed" thats just plain wrong. tobacco is the plant which contains NICOTINE, aka one of the most addictive substances around; addiction is an alteration of the normal chemical balance at receptor sites in your brain. and which part of what i said is rubbing it in peoples faces? i dont enjoy breathing 2nd hand tobacco smoke on campus at my school, on patios at bars and restaurants, clubs, parties etc. i cant avoid breathing, and people apprently arent going to stop smoking even agaisnt the mountain of scientific evidence that, in short, says smoking tobacco will, in most cases, harm your health and eventually kill you. the fact is that tobacco is legal for persons 18 and over, alcohol for persons 21 and over. use of either substance has a high correlation with disease and death, and not just for the users. compare that data to the virtually non existent evidence regarding health problems and cannabis use and i dont understand how a reasonable person could even think cannabis is equally dangerous let alone enough of a threat to the general public that it should be prohibited."] __________________ PLUR For once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been and there you will long to return

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