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Let Gmanc and I show you how it's done

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Going to go on a limb and say this bird isn't voting Romney. :laughing-


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[quote=NC_Skins;961778]Going to go on a limb and say this bird isn't voting Romney. :laughing-


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[I]Don't be so sure Big Bird is against same sex marriage.[/I]

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[quote=firstdown;961798]Don't be so sure Big Bird is against same sex marriage.[/quote]

What, with Bert and Ernie living right down the street? Not likely...

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[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I participated in the republican primaries (though im not a republican) this year, but today at 29 years young i participated in my first election. I dont want to say what presidential, congressional or senatorial candidates i voted for but here are a couple observations from my neck of the woods:[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]There has been a HUGE turnout in Central VA. Everyone at work has waited 20mins - 1.5 hours to vote and said this was one of the biggest turnouts they have ever seen. Fortunately I went at 2:30 and had a 30 second wait. Besides the time I also live in the city so that may be part of it. In terms of political landscape Richmond City makes Northern VA look like Texas. [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]My next door neighbor pulled into the parking lot at the exact same time as me. I saw him earlier today when we waved at each other as we were getting our trash cans around 8am. So if I had to pinpoint it, I would say 8am is also the time when he started drinking heavily. The guy REEKED of hard liquor. After voting he complained that he wasn’t given the option to vote for president. I initially tried to support him when he complained to officials but after he insisted there were only 2 people running for president I had to split. I thought it was pretty funny and he made a decent scene. Nice guy though. As a side note he was rockin his Redskins jacket (second one I saw there). [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Interestingly, we have a guy running for City Council in our district named Johnny Walker, although I don’t know if my neighbor was able to vote for him or not. Maybe ill buy him a bottle if Walker wins? [/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]I never thought I could be swayed right before an election but after talking to a campaigner in the parking lot I changed my decision for school board vote. I was going to vote for Vanessa Womack Easter but now im a Kristen Larson guy.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]When you selected who you want to vote for the name was highlighted red and a red X is placed next to the name. I had to ask if this was correct. I think a green highlight and a green “check” sign would have been a better visual cue.[/FONT][/COLOR]

[COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]It seems wayyyyy too simple for voter fraud to happen. Way too easy. Definitely needs some changes.[/FONT][/COLOR]

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For the first time in my life, i voted the straight "Democratic" ticket as a registered Republican. Just my way of responding to the obstructionist tactics we've witnessed during this administration at the hands of the G.O.P.

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;961818]For the first time in my life, i voted the straight "Democratic" ticket as a registered Republican. Just my way of responding to the obstructionist tactics we've witnessed during this administration at the hands of the G.O.P.[/quote]

So your fine with what Harry Ried just said if Romney is elected.

Five days before the election, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has ruled out trying to work with Mitt Romney should he win next week.
“Mitt Romney’s fantasy that Senate Democrats will work with him to pass his ‘severely conservative’ agenda is laughable,” Mr. Reid said in a statement on Friday, trying to puncture Mr. Romney’s closing election argument that he’ll be able to deliver on the bipartisanship President Obama promised in 2008 but has struggled to live up to

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working together, and letting him pass crazy legislation are 2 different things

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[quote=BleedBurgundy;961818]For the first time in my life, i voted the straight "Democratic" ticket as a registered Republican. Just my way of responding to the obstructionist tactics we've witnessed during this administration at the hands of the G.O.P.[/quote]


I find this pretty interesting. If you dont mind me asking, who was the last R. president you voted for? And what state are you in?

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[quote=firstdown;961843]So your fine with what Harry Ried just said if Romney is elected.

Five days before the election, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has ruled out trying to work with Mitt Romney should he win next week.
“Mitt Romney’s fantasy that Senate Democrats will work with him to pass his ‘severely conservative’ agenda is laughable,” Mr. Reid said in a statement on Friday, trying to puncture Mr. Romney’s closing election argument that he’ll be able to deliver on the bipartisanship President Obama promised in 2008 but has struggled to live up to[/quote]


It's pretty hard to work with people whose sole objective the last 4 years has been to make Obama a one term president. Not only did the GOP vocalize this desire but they acted on it by taking the filibuster to another level. Furthermore, these same people have been damning Obama for not being able to work with them during the entire election when in fact it is they who are unwilling to compromise. It is unfathomable to me how these same people now expect anything less from the Harry Ried and et al.


Politicking is one thing and statesmanship is another. People disagree all the time but the actions of the GOP over the last 4 years can described as nothing short of malicious intent to harm, wound, and cripple not only Obama but this country's ability to function and for some reason Republic voters seem to think this is OK and gridlock is exactly what this country needs....disgraceful.

So I am deep in the heart of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Maryland, Baltimore City oblast. As I am standing in line, the election judge tallying voting receipts starts laughing and says "First Republican on that machine all day." The other at the table laughs and says "Oh, just throw it away... they shouldn't get a vote anyway."

She was clearly joking or I would have made a big stink. As it was, I simply announced "Yes we do.". She apologized profusely and assured me they would never do such a thing.

God bless America.

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[quote=firstdown;961843]So your fine with what Harry Ried just said if Romney is elected.

Five days before the election, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has ruled out trying to work with Mitt Romney should he win next week.
“Mitt Romney’s fantasy that Senate Democrats will work with him to pass his ‘severely conservative’ agenda is laughable,” Mr. Reid said in a statement on Friday, trying to puncture Mr. Romney’s closing election argument that he’ll be able to deliver on the bipartisanship President Obama promised in 2008 but has struggled to live up to[/quote]

I can't blame him after what the GOP has done these past 4 years. I'm sure you didn't read this the last time I posted, but here you go.

[url=http://news.yahoo.com/gop-trying-sabotage-economy-hurt-obama-135650274--finance.html]Is GOP trying to sabotage economy to hurt Obama? - Yahoo! News[/url]



Also, a excerpt fromAltman's book "Sabotage: How the Republican Party Crippled America's Economic Recovery". It was a good read, I should pick up his book.


[url=http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-altman/sabotage-book_b_1744343.html]Daniel Altman: Excerpt: Sabotage: How the Republican Party Crippled America's Economic Recovery[/url]


**** the GOP. THey've gone out of their way these past 4 years to spite anything the President has wanted, and has selfishly hurt our economy all for the sake of politics. So now you want the Dems to play nice if Romney gets elected?...lol Uhhhh ...no.

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[quote=JoeRedskin;961882]So I am deep in the heart of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Maryland, Baltimore City oblast. As I am standing in line, the election judge tallying voting receipts starts laughing and says "First Republican on that machine all day." The other at the table laughs and says "Oh, just throw it away... they shouldn't get a vote anyway."

She was clearly joking or I would have made a big stink. As it was, I simply announced "Yes we do.". She apologized profusely and assured me they would never do such a thing.

God bless America.[/quote]



Seems to work for the Republicans.


[url=http://www.oregonlive.com/oregon-city/index.ssf/2012/11/county_identifies_accused_elec.html]Clackamas County identifies accused elections worker as Deanna Swenson of Oregon City | OregonLive.com[/url]

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I am sure it goes on to some degree by both sides. I strongly support harsh penalties for people caught doing it.

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Lotsa tinfoilhatism in this thread.

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[quote=Alvin Walton;961890]Lotsa tinfoilhatism in this thread.[/quote]


Nothing tinfoil about what I posted. The proof is in the Congressional records. Feel free to prove otherwise.

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[quote=mlmpetert;961870]I find this pretty interesting. If you dont mind me asking, who was the last R. president you voted for? And what state are you in?[/quote]

I voted for McCain, as I felt he was a much better leader than a campaigner, and didn't feel Obama had the executive experience necessary. That said, I did it with serious reservations because of his horrendous VP choice... I'm in PA btw.

And to answer Firstdown's question re: how I feel about what Reid said, I'm against it. But the key difference is that Reid is giving pre-election rhetoric, whereas the GOP followed through on their obstructionist agenda. If Romney wins, and the Dems followed suit and obtusely blocked meaningful, reasonable legislation... I'll be very disappointed.

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Snap. Obama posting on Reddit this evening.

[url=http://www.reddit.com/r/politics/comments/12r7yb/reddit_this_is_important/]Reddit, this is important : politics[/url]



[quote][–]PresidentObama[S] 5157 points 1 hour ago

I want to thank you all again for the reception you gave me in August for my AMA. Good questions. Definitely not bad.

I'm checking in because polls will start closing in this election in just a few hours, and I need you to vote.

Millions of Americans have stepped up in support of this campaign over the last 19 months, and today we decide what the next four years look like -- but only if we show up.

I ask that you go out there and cast your vote, whatever your political persuasion.

You can confirm your polling location here:

[url]https://www.barackobama.com/lookup[/url]

If you’ve voted already, don't stop there -- spread the word to your friends, roommates, and neighbors. Think of it as upvoting.
[/quote]



Reddit is also responsible for getting that voting machine removed in PA. Had CNN reporters on that thread getting details, next thing you know it blows up in the news. Good work Redditors!

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[url=http://news.yahoo.com/control-room/]Election 2012 Control Room -- Yahoo! News[/url]


[url=http://www.cnn.com/election/2012/results/main]Election Results - 2012 Election Center - Elections & Politics from CNN.com[/url]



Good maps to see in regards to the results coming in.

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Took me 2 hours of standing in line, but I managed to get through. I'm surprised at how few voting machines they had at my local school, there was probably a good 300ish people in line the entire time I was there and they only had 6 machines.

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Obama is taking a ass whuppin in VA right now. Destroying Romney in OH, and slightly leading in FL.

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[quote=NC_Skins;961916]Obama is taking a ass whuppin in VA right now. Destroying Romney in OH, and slightly leading in FL.[/quote]

Looks like Obama is going to get steamrolled in Virginia.

Can't say I'm totally surprised though.

Oklahoma is red no shock there

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NC is a complete tossup right now. Keeps going back and forth.

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[quote=DynamiteRave;961919]NC is a complete tossup right now. Keeps going back and forth.[/quote]

I don't expect him to win NC at all. He was the last Dem candidate that won NC since Jimmy Carter.

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If Obama wins FL and OH, Romney might as well go ahead and call it a night and make the call.



Wonder if Saden/Sammy are somewhere drinking heavily...lol

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tidewater and NoVA aren't in yet, it's not a clear romney win. people are still voting.


when i went at noon, i had no wait. 15min for a machine (4 there) or 0min for paper (10 spaces and 2 were in use).

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[quote=That Guy;961924]tidewater and NoVA aren't in yet, it's not a clear romney win. people are still voting.


when i went at noon, i had no wait. 15min for a machine (4 there) or 0min for paper (10 spaces and 2 were in use).[/quote]


How are they still voting in VA? Polls close at 7 do they not?

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[quote=NC_Skins;961925]How are they still voting in VA? Polls close at 7 do they not?[/quote]

Maybe there are 2 hour lines?

I know friends who voted in Maryland who stood in line for 3 hours.

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Saden is looking $500 richer.

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Damn, Wisconsin didn't even back their own. lol impressive fail.

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I say Ohio will vote Obama for one reason and one reason only. To piss off SEC Football fans. It will be the ultimate troll.

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Not looking good for the elephants tonight. Or not looking as good as they need at least.

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Huge win for Elizabeth Warren in Mass.

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Sammy is somewhere trying to find a noose. Saden on the other hand, is logging onto Paypal awaiting his prize.

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Claire McCaskill just legitimately raped Todd Akin.






edit: Having fun on facebook trolling the anti-Obama people. Making for some great entertainment.

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[quote=NC_Skins;961945]Claire McCaskill just legitimately raped Todd Akin.






edit: Having fun on facebook trolling the anti-Obama people. Making for some great entertainment.[/quote]

Was just about to mention Akin getting bounced. All I can say is thank goodness. We don't need people like Akin anywhere near Washington.

In fact as soon as I heard the news this song popped into my head. Strangely appropriate on multiple levels.
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[quote=NC_Skins;961945]Claire McCaskill just legitimately raped Todd Akin.






edit: Having fun on facebook trolling the anti-Obama people. Making for some great entertainment.[/quote]

Looks like a legitimate loss for Akin.