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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: GRUNHERZ on November 02, 2004, 09:18:41 AM
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Everyone knows my stance on voting but this year I decided to give it a shot..
My polling place is basically 200 feet from my front door and I went there just a few minutes ago...
And damn, my registration must have exipred or some other fubar happend because I wasnt on the list...
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I feel like an arse... :(
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Yeah, that pesky registration thingy.:aok
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Oh I was registered... I've looked into a bit more and the Califoria voter info site says there might be problems with people who registered to vote at the DMV, which was the case with me...
Damn...
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I beleive you still can register.
I forget what kind of vote its called but I seem to remember on the news that most states have a way to register and vote even today.
Miight wanna call your county and find out
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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
Oh I was registered... I've looked into a bit more and the Califoria voter info site says there might be problems with people who registered to vote at the DMV, which was the case with me...
Damn...
then if I were you I would definately be on the phone making some phonecalls
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I'll look into it.
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Give an illegal alien a few bucks to go in and vote for you.
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You should call Jesse Jackson and stand arm-in-arm with him in front of the polling place, singing, "we shall overcome".
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I'll go back there now and see if they can let me give a provisional ballot.
Wish me luck. :)
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Yeah Grun, if you were registered for this election and have a card you need to look into it. I'm being serious here. No matter who you vote for, every eligible voter should be allowed to cast their ballot.:aok
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Republicans aren't allowed to vote in California, Grun. You should have registered Democrat.
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I re-register every presidential election specifically to avoid this sort of problem, sorry to hear it got ya.
On the positive side, the electoral college means your vote doesn't really count anyways....
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Problem solved, I was just on a different list.
:)
I voted! Yea!!!
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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
Problem solved, I was just on a different list.
:)
I voted! Yea!!!
God Bless America :)
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WTG Grun!
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Thanks guys. :)
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Originally posted by GScholz
Why do you guys have to register to vote anyways? Shouldn't that be automatic when you're born/awarded citizenship?
The Democrats will be proposing that next.
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WTG Grun!
You know, does it bother anyone else they do not ask for ID?
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It helps control voting fraud. Hence why the democrats see it as a bad thing.
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Originally posted by GtoRA2
WTG Grun!
You know, does it bother anyone else they do not ask for ID?
Wife and I voted early. They asked for photo ID.
BTW, WTG Grun. Good for you for being persistent.:aok
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Sometimes if you don't vote in a few elections, you might get removed if they purge the lists. Just go to your correct precinct and fill out a provisional ballot. You only have to register to vote once.
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Originally posted by GtoRA2
WTG Grun!
You know, does it bother anyone else they do not ask for ID?
Thanks. :)
Yes it bothers me immensely. I was especially surprised that they didnt ask for my ID considerig my special situation. All they asked for was my adress and my name, when they found they matched the other list all I had to do was sign the voters list and vote. My expecations for voter ID and vote security were much higher as I even brought my passport with me when I went back there to see if something could be done.
I imagine that the democrats and their hispanic extremist group allies would be up in arms if CA demanded more ID at the polls. Maybe I'm being cynical but I do feel these grpups are trying very hard to have a day when illegal immigrants vote.
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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
I imagine that the democrats and their hispanic extremist group allies would be up in arms if CA demanded more ID at the polls. Maybe I'm being cynical but I do feel these grpups are trying very hard to have a day when illegal immigrants vote.
Actually Grun we want to extend American voting rights to the Euros, too. If we're going to continue to make decisions that adversely impact the world it's only fair the world has a voice in our politics.
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I can not think of a single reason for why they should not ask for ID....
I can think of tons why they would not want to, and all bad.
I wonder if there has ever been a prop about this?
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Originally posted by GScholz
Why do you guys have to register to vote anyways? Shouldn't that be automatic when you're born/awarded citizenship?
Because there are vast numbers of NON citizens living in the US a citizen must register to vote. Non citizens are not authorized to vote in the election. Yes you are qualified if you are born in the US but you must show a birth certificate to prove that. A naturalized citizen also gets a certificate indicating citizenship.
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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
Problem solved, I was just on a different list.
:)
I voted! Yea!!!
WTG Grun!! As a fellow American, thanks for contributing to our democracy with your informed vote (yeah, even if you voted Republican :D )!
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Originally posted by GScholz
Why do you guys have to register to vote anyways? Shouldn't that be automatic when you're born/awarded citizenship?
What party would we be registered as then? No, the system is set up that when we reach voting age, we then register. Helps keep fradulent voting down by not allowing members of the other parties influencing who you want your party's nominee to be.
Voting is a right that is purely voluntary, as it should be.
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Originally posted by SaburoS
What party would we be registered as then? No, the system is set up that when we reach voting age, we then register. Helps keep fradulent voting down by not allowing members of the other parties influencing who you want your party's nominee to be.
Voting is a right that is purely voluntary, as it should be.
Huh???
I didn't register under any specific party. You just go in, put down your name/social/address and show them a drivers license.
What am i missing?
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Originally posted by mosgood
Huh???
I didn't register under any specific party. You just go in, put down your name/social/address and show them a drivers license.
What am i missing?
If you dont pick a party when you register you are an independent. One down-side to that is in most states, independents cant vote for nominees in primaries.
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From theonion.com:
Today is Election Day. Here are some pointers to keep in mind when heading to the polls:
If at all possible, vote before work. That way, you can make smug comments to non-voters all day long.
The new electronic voting machines are complicated. But don't worry: Octogenarians will be on hand to troubleshoot any technological problems that might arise.
If your election official hooks you up to a machine via a needle in your arm, you are actually donating blood.
Tip for those on the go: Voting a straight ticket can save you up to 15 seconds.
Remember that, as a member of a participatory democracy, you have a duty to make your voice heard on Election Day. If you find that idea hard to grasp, think of it like the lotto: You can't win if you don't play.
Don't wear dress shoes. They leave black scuff marks on gymnasium floors.
Voting is no longer considered uncool. Note that it is not cool, either.
Many newspapers offer sample ballots. Buy 10 copies and practice, practice, practice.
Remember to vote, or P. Diddy will kill you.
This is one of the most important elections in recent times, so it's best if you just leave it up to the pros.
When voting, you don't need to dress up in a scary costume or hand out candy. That happens two days earlier.
You might think it's funny, but it's disrespectful to submit write-in candidates like "Don Knotts," "Mickey Mouse," or "Michael Badnarik."
Remember to take the day off to vote. And the day before, to psyche up. And the morning after, to dry out.
If you are black and a resident of Florida, work out two or three alternate routes to your polling place to avoid police checkpoints.
The most important thing is to vote your conscience.
Okay, this is your conscience speaking: "Vote Nader. Vo-o-o-o-ote Nader."
If you are a Flintstone, make sure to put the granite slab arrows-first into the dinosaur's mouth.
If you live in Florida, for Christ's sake, look at the ballot very, very carefully this time.
Education is the issue Americans say is most important. Find someone with one of those to read the ballot to you.
Keep in mind that the name of every person who votes against George Bush is going to be read aloud on television the next time we're attacked by terrorists.
If you don't know where the polling place is in your district, just try to remember the ugliest, dingiest, most depressing building in a three-mile radius. That's probably it.
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GJ Grun. :aok
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If you dont pick a party when you register you are an independent. One down-side to that is in most states, independents cant vote for nominees in primaries.
Woah...does that mean, for example, if I register as a republican that I would only be able to vote for a Republican or independant candidate?
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Originally posted by pugg666
Woah...does that mean, for example, if I register as a republican that I would only be able to vote for a Republican or independant candidate?
You can vote for whoever you wish in the general election. You can't vote in primaries to choose the other side's candidates to run against yours.
For example, if you're a Republican, you can't vote to choose the Democratic nominee in a closed primary. Same for the Democrat in choosing the Republican nominee.
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Originally posted by GRUNHERZ
Problem solved, I was just on a different list.
:)
I voted! Yea!!!
Most excellent sir. You are to be commended and congratulated for making the effort to take part in the process.
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I honestly cant understand why someone who is given the choice as to wether their voice, no matter how small, is heard and their opinion counted, would choose to waive that right by not voting....just seems strange to me.
Down here they fine your arse if you don't vote, every Australian citizen is on the electoral role.
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Originally posted by Bluedog
Down here they fine your arse if you don't vote, every Australian citizen is on the electoral role.
The irony of being FORCED to vote for a leader of your FREE society cracks me up Bluedog. "You WILL eat Cake... and you WILL like it!"... As you crack your whip, forcing the masses to embrace their "choice" for leader...
Maybe the refusal to make a choice is making a choice onto itself...maybe the voter has been on walkabout and doesn't know the issues...But whatever the reason, how on Earth can you advertise free elections if you force people to vote?
That is totally jacked up... I WAS going to immigrate to Australia, but if I HAVE to take part in its civic functions... forget it, ROO BOY!!!