How many of you (Americans) voted today? [Archive]

AntiochusIII

11-08-2006, 03:03

I mock-voted in my Government class; does that count? ~;)

Not that I could anyway, this filthy resource-stealing immigrant will have to wait a few years before being pasteurized into a proper citizen.

discovery1

11-08-2006, 03:07

I voted yes, or rather sent in an absentee ballot a few days ago.

Strike For The South

11-08-2006, 04:08

There was a vote today?:juggle2:

Celtic_Guardian

11-08-2006, 04:09

Yes i did and it was my first time voting. (First time i've been eligible as well mind you)

Xiahou

11-08-2006, 04:18

I voted- mainly against incumbents.

Crazed Rabbit

11-08-2006, 05:35

Yup. In the senate race, it looks like my vote was for naught.

Ah well. I just hope I-933 passes, the death tax gets the boot, that stupid renewable energy act doesn't pass, and Owens gets the big kick to the back of the pants. (note: these are state elections)

CR

Redleg

11-08-2006, 05:36

I voted- mainly against incumbents.

To bad it was Hutchinson running again in my area. Couldn't bring myself to vote against her, if it would of been Sessions I would voted for the democrat.

It looks like "Kinky" won't be the next governor of Texas

Lemur

11-08-2006, 05:38

I had high hopes for Kinky.

I voted. Good ol' reliable paper ballots.

Xiahou

11-08-2006, 06:00

To bad it was Hutchinson running again in my area. Couldn't bring myself to vote against her, if it would of been Sessions I would voted for the democrat.Oh, I didn't vote Democrat- heavens no. When the incumbent is a Republican and no 3rd party candidate was available, I'd do a write-in. The only Republican encumbent I chose was Santorum- he and Casey were similar in many ways, but Santorum was a known quantity. I didn't trust Casey to put his stated beliefs above party politics.

The only Democrat I could see myself being able to vote for in the future will be Casey- assuming he sticks to his stated positions instead of following the party line.

Strike For The South

11-08-2006, 06:03

It looks like "Kinky" won't be the next governor of Texas

gay:thumbsdown:

Gregoshi

11-08-2006, 06:21

I voted, but I can't say it was an enjoyable task. The Santorum/Casey race was the worst. It was like choosing between puking and diarrhea. I voted for Casey (=not incumbent) but I wasn't very happy about it. :shame:

Major Robert Dump

11-08-2006, 08:10

I always vote against the incumbent judges. Always. I think its funny.

KukriKhan

11-08-2006, 14:40

Voted after work yesterday. Looks like we're keeping The Terminator (Repub) as Governor, Di-Fi (Demo) as Senator & Bilbray (Repub) as Rep (in other words, we kept the incumbents). And we kicked to the curb the proposed additional $2.60 per-pack ciggie tax.

yesdachi

11-08-2006, 15:30

I voted today that I voted yesterday. ~D

vizigothe

11-08-2006, 16:54

Of course I voted! In fact I voted with my Grandma and my friend. My parents voted later in the day and my grandpa voted when the polls opened.

As my grandpa said, "Vote early and vote often!"

Edit: And my Senate and Gubernatorial votes went the way I thought and the way I wanted. No more DeWine, No Taft lackey!

drone

11-08-2006, 17:12

Looks like my vote actually counts for a lot this year. Allen....Webb.... Party lawyers, let's get ready to ruuuuuumble!!!

This ought to be interesting. ~D

Reenk Roink

11-08-2006, 20:03

Nope. :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup: :2thumbsup:

Hopefully I won't be harrassed on the Diag anymore...

Don Corleone

11-08-2006, 20:12

I am pleased to say the New Hamphsire passed Ballot initiative 1 yesterday. In it, they explicitly forbid the state or municipalities from seizing land for private property. Not that it will hold up to a challenge, mind you, the Supreme Court has already said that local governments DO have that power, and they are the highest authority, higher than the Consitution even. But, it's the thought that counts. Good to see the people are on the right track w/ property rights.

Lemur

11-08-2006, 20:16

There were quite a few Eminent Domain ballot initiatives, weren't there?

Don Corleone

11-08-2006, 20:23

They're all pointless. Even if you ammended the US Constititution, the Supreme Court has final say on what the Constitution actually says. But like I said, it's the thought that counts.

The one place these initiatives DO help is in dispelling any power hungry, land grabbing city council that thinks they can sieze property without paying a political price. I think every last member of the New London city council (of Kelo v New London) got voted out yesterday, but that's word of mouth, I haven't confirmed it yet....

Pindar

11-08-2006, 20:36

Don Corleone

11-08-2006, 20:39

Aah! Just the man I wanted to see. Pindar, is there any legal protection, even ammending the constitution, that the people can take to lessen the authority of Kelo v. New London, or does the court have to overturn it themselves and nothing else will do?

Alexander the Pretty Good

11-08-2006, 20:53

Voted by absentee, and didn't vote for any winning candidates. :no:

yesdachi

11-08-2006, 22:43

There were quite a few Eminent Domain ballot initiatives, weren't there?
MI had one and it passed. :yes:

KukriKhan

11-09-2006, 01:18

California had one, but it over-reached, and was defeated.

PindarAhh, you're a Cali guy like myself.

I never knew. Escondido here, since '88. And you?

Pindar

11-09-2006, 02:48

I never knew. Escondido here, since '88. And you?

Laguna Beach. We're both Southern Cali men.

ELITEofWARMANGINGERYBREADMEN88

11-10-2006, 01:34

I'm to Young to Vote, another 3 1/2 years till I hit 18 :-( :(
Pittsburgh PA guy for me,FYI :) :), Was Happy Santourim and Hart Lost, would have been better if Rendell lost to..

Xiahou

11-10-2006, 02:01

would have been better if Rendell lost to..Couldn't agree more. Blame the screwed up Republican machine in PA for thinking the voters would elect a celebrity (Swann) over an experienced politician (Scranton). :no:

KukriKhan

11-10-2006, 02:54

Laguna Beach. We're both Southern Cali men.

Ahhh... Ute-Azteca land. Nice-looking town, when I've passed through. Now home to artists, actors, surfers, and (apparently) constitutional barristers. Greetings and Felicitations, neighbor! :bow:

On-topic: How did Measure X fare?

spmetla

11-11-2006, 08:14

I'm really ashamed, I didn't vote because I missed the deadline to register for it. Same thing happened the last time I meant to vote.

Motep

11-11-2006, 19:33

I would have if i could have voted....but I cant as I fail to meet the age requirement.

whyidie

11-11-2006, 20:25

I would have if i could have voted....but I cant as I fail to meet the age requirement.

You have no one to blame but yourself. Try harder next time!