My voting experience.

['97ventureowner]

: I wanted to post something that I saw that occurred today while voting that I wanted to comment on.
We've had a problem in the past few years with getting people to staff all the polling places in our county. The hours are roughly 5:30 am to 10:30 pm and I guess you have to stay the whole time, and the pay isn't that great ,( @ $150-$200/day). Mostly elderly people have done the job. Since the Board of Elections has had trouble finding new people to take over the ones who can no longer do the job, they decided to consolidate some of the voting districts to one main place,(usually a church or school.)
Well the district where I vote was kept and a nearby district was consolidated to vote at our polling place. I was in the line waiting to vote when this elderly couple came in to vote. The guy was visibly upset and started to become quite vocal towards the poll workers. He started saying how he had to drive 4 miles in order to vote. Granted we are in a rural area, but c'mon 4 miles isn't very far. I felt like replying back to him that he should consider himself lucky that he can vote. There are many people living in other countries that aren't allowed or don't have the right to vote. Many others have to walk a long distance, ( certainly longer than 4 miles) to go to cast their vote in their country, sometimes under the threat of gunfire, or the risk of being injured or killed. I guess some people don't realize all they have and take for granted.

[2strokebloke]

You ought to have told him if it was such a hassle he should have requested a mail in ballot, and he'd have not had to travel any farther than his mailbox.

[Nicole8188]

I'm sad Florida fucked up the absentee ballots. I don't get to vote...

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by Nicole8188

I'm sad Florida fucked up the absentee ballots. I don't get to vote...

Boy, Florida just can't get it right, can they??

[whttrshpunk]

I also had some interesting voting day experiences.

On 2 separate occasions, I heard someone say something to this effect:
(once in regards to nominating and once in regards to electing a black man)
"For the first time in my life I'm proud of my country."
Wow. So until now, you've loathed your country and been embarrassed to be an American? This attitude gets so far under my skin I can't even describe it. I guess the reason this bothers me so much, is that I feel it's a cop-out. It's like saying "yeah the USA has done some stupid things, but don't blame me I'm ashamed."

I've been proud to be an American for as long as I can remember. I've disagreed, I've been disappointed, I've been outraged. But I've never been ashamed to tell someone where I was born. I get the feeling sometimes that pride in yourself, your country and your ancestry is something our culture is beginning to frown upon.

I'm ranting now...better wrap it up!

[xeroinfinity]

I live in a rural community and I waited about 30 minutes in line. The whole time everyone was discussing who they were voting for and why. Then thier were several comments that I cant even mention here about Obama.

I find it funny for the last 6 months the media has done nothing but talk about Obama. He has only been a senator for 3 years.

Originally Posted by Wikipedia

Obama was sworn in as a senator on January 4, 2005

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barack_Obama

[Toksin]

It's because he was such a rapid riser, an up and coming threat that scared the shit out of the republicans.

['97ventureowner]

Originally Posted by xeroinfinity

I find it funny for the last 6 months the media has done nothing but talk about Obama. He has only been a senator for 3 years.

So? That can be a good thing as well. When a politician is in office too long then they can become ineffective and corrupt. There have been movements in many areas of the country, (mine included) to start enacting term limits to have a change in who holds office. It is very hard for new individuals with new, fresh ideas to seek public office when they are up against someone who has been in office for a long time. It can be discouraging and we all lose out on the opportunity that someone may come along with some great ideas or plans .We keep voting in these incumbents with the "same old, same old" ideas and no wonder nothing gets done . Half the time these politicians are working towards their re-election and raising funds and making new friends rather than doing the job they were elected to do.
On the note of "inexperience, McCain's running mate Palin's political career is somewhat similar. Two years as governor,mayor previous to that and two terms on the Wasila city council in the 1990s (http://www.swamppolitics.com/news/po...e_checkm.html). Same thing could be said about her. I think it's time we change things up a bit and make it possible for more individuals to be able to enter the political ring and run for office without being outspent by long term incumbents who are more interested in their needs than those of their constituents.

[HotZ28]

Originally Posted by '97ventureowner

I think it's time we change things up a bit and make it possible for more individuals to be able to enter the political ring and run for office without being outspent by long term incumbents who are more interested in their needs than those of their constituents.

I agree, wouldn’t it be nice to have a candidate to vote for that has an average family income; or even less. While campaigning, all politicians claim to support the “middle working class,” without any idea of what is like to be in that catagory, especially the ‘working’ part of the equation. This election was a good example of that; one candidate who could not remember how many houses he had and the other candidate who owns a million dollar home (on a senators salary) and just paid 650 million to buy the white house! One of them even said; “I think that when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody”! I think it will be a cold day in hell before any of this so called “wealth” filters down to the working class. I assume they think we are all idiots working at Wally World and will be happy with a small token tax stimulus every few years! Give us a break from the insanity of the political norm; elect “Samuel J. Wurzelbacher” (Joe the Plumber) in 2012!

The following is a statement read by President-elect Barack Obama before his first press conference since Election Day.

First, we need a rescue plan for the middle class that invests in immediate efforts to create jobs and provides relief to families that are watching their paychecks shrink and their life savings disappear.

No shit Sherlock, where is that "rescue plan"? This certainly sounds like the words of a silver tongue devil to me, no plan nor substance! Notice again the term “middle class,” as so often used to describe the working class tax burdened majority!

[-Davo]

Originally Posted by HotZ28

The following is a statement read by President-elect Barack Obama before his first press conference since Election Day.


No shit Sherlock, where is that "rescue plan"? This certainly sounds like the words of a silver tongue devil to me, no plan nor substance! Notice again the term “middle class,” as so often used to describe the working class tax burdened majority!

What do you mean "silver tongue devil"?

[03cavPA]

sil·ver-tongued (slvr-tngd)
adj.
Having or exhibiting the power of fluent and persuasive speech; eloquent.

The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition copyright ©2000 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Updated in 2003. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Adj. 1. silver-tongued - expressing yourself readily, clearly, effectively; "able to dazzle with his facile tongue"; "silver speech"
eloquent, smooth-spoken, fluent, facile, silver

articulate - expressing yourself easily or characterized by clear expressive language; "articulate speech"; "an articulate orator"; "articulate beings"

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Only time will tell if he is truly what he appears to be. The history books await his performance.

[HotZ28]

Originally Posted by -Davo

What do you mean "silver tongue devil"?

Thank you 03cavPA, for so eloquently describing the widely used American slang; “silver tongue devil,” no further explanation necessary, or warranted.

[-Davo]

Originally Posted by 03cavPA

Only time will tell if he is truly what he appears to be. The history books await his performance.

Cheers, wasn't sure what it meant, and yeah, I hope he really does pan out to be what he appears, hopes high!

[GForce957]

Originally Posted by HotZ28

I agree, wouldn’t it be nice to have a candidate to vote for that has an average family income; or even less. While campaigning, all politicians claim to support the “middle working class,” without any idea of what is like to be in that catagory, especially the ‘working’ part of the equation. This election was a good example of that; one candidate who could not remember how many houses he had and the other candidate who owns a million dollar home (on a senators salary) and just paid 650 million to buy the white house! One of them even said; “I think that when you spread the wealth around, it’s good for everybody”! I think it will be a cold day in hell before any of this so called “wealth” filters down to the working class. I assume they think we are all idiots working at Wally World and will be happy with a small token tax stimulus every few years! Give us a break from the insanity of the political norm; elect “Samuel J. Wurzelbacher” (Joe the Plumber) in 2012!

Good luck with that, I don't see how the "average" American could ever have a hope to win the presidency...

[-Davo]

Originally Posted by HotZ28

Thank you 03cavPA, for so eloquently describing the widely used American slang; “silver tongue devil,” no further explanation necessary, or warranted.

I am trying hard to hack your crap, but you don't need to spit the dummy, seppo.