If You Are A Us Citizen, Vote For...

Ted · 11-05-2006, 04:45 PM

.. those candidates whose stated positions will advantage your children, but VOTE!

If you find candidates that mostly support policies that will advantage the future, vote for them and get your friends to vote.

In this nation, we do not determine policy by coups, strikes and street demonstrations--we make our will known at the ballot box.

Want a health care system like Canada or Sweden? Find candidates that support that.

Trust supply-side monetary policy? Find candidates that agree.

Want the upper 50% of income-earners to pay more than the 90% of the income taxes? Look for candidates.

Want abortion to be the last resort for the mother? There are folks out there that are running on that policy.

One tragedy in the US is that so many rationalize away their franchise. They say no one candidate supports all my favorites policies so I am not going to vote. They say all politicians are crooks arnd perverts so I am not going to vote.

I guarantee that non-voters will get policies they despise and crooks and perverts, because they do not take the trouble to inform themselves and vote.

You all know how I come down on issues. If you agree with me--vote. If you hate my positions, but don't vote then I am the unblocked man that will elect a government you despise.

Don't make me beg! VOTE!

Regards,
Ted

Zandoz · 11-05-2006, 05:05 PM

Vote for the only candidate that supports the common folks... write in Noneda Bove!

love dubh · 11-05-2006, 05:08 PM

Don't worry. I know who I am voting for. This will be the first election in which I will have any influence. Unfortunately, I was only 17 when Bush was up for his second election. But I will vote for representatives who support my views and will bring them to bear when this administration tries to strip away some right that I cherish.

Alicia Rose · 11-05-2006, 05:14 PM

I'm forcing my parents to vote - and this'll be the first midterm they've voted in for, like, forever...

'cause we're in PA. And we've had ENOUGH of Santorum. >.< This is just the end of his first term, but one term is too much. Grr.

=Divals

Tina · 11-05-2006, 05:53 PM

I already voted, by absentee ballot: Democratic, Libertarian and Green.

I found some of the issues up for election to be interesting, and as full of subterfuge as usual. Voting is like writing fiction for me: and enjoyable slice of hell (IOW, fun and a pain in the ass both at the same time), if that makes any sense.

Miss Vickie · 11-05-2006, 06:00 PM

I'm just happy that I'll be having the chance to vote our governor out of office. Even if the Republican wins (and I hope she doesn't because I know the Democratic candidate and I like him much better) at least it won't be Murkowski.

He never shoulda bought that jet. I told him, but did he listen to me? Nope.

Tina · 11-05-2006, 06:05 PM

People should listen to you, Vick. You are one very smart nursie.

Miss Vickie · 11-05-2006, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tina

People should listen to you, Vick. You are one very smart nursie.

You're so good for my ego. Seriously.

Oh and I forgot to mention that we have the chance to vote Don -- The Pork Man -- Young out of office, too. I don't think it'll happen because Alaskans love their pork, but at least there's a chance.

Paul Fannin · 11-05-2006, 06:48 PM

In California, Pauly will cast the following votes:

Gubernatorial: Governor Arnold Schwarzaneggar over Phil Angelides
US Senate: Richard Mountjoy over Senator Dianne Feinstein
18th Congressional District: John Kanno over incumbent Dennis Cardoza

According to the polls, I'm going to win the Gubernatorial race, but am facing blowouts in the latter two.

ScreamingChicken · 11-05-2006, 07:42 PM

Kicking myself in the ass for not registering to vote in time ( I missed the deadline.)

Otherwise, I would have given my vote to Grandma or the Kinkster for TX governor.

love dubh · 11-05-2006, 07:53 PM

I'm voting for Menendez for Senate over here. But, as for congress, I don't know.

Tina · 11-05-2006, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Vickie

You're so good for my ego. Seriously.

Oh and I forgot to mention that we have the chance to vote Don -- The Pork Man -- Young out of office, too. I don't think it'll happen because Alaskans love their pork, but at least there's a chance.

The Pork Man, eh? You have some very odd politicians there, Vick. My favorite is still Ted Stevens. But the problem is, what he said about the internet wasn't actually a dream -- cause, see, it's much funnier that way, really.

Friday · 11-06-2006, 12:03 AM

I've never voted a straight party ticket before, but I'm afraid that I'll have to this time. I just can't trust the ethics or decency of anyone who still chooses to associate with the current regime in any way and I'm not willing to vote for a splinter candidate when that could cause a Republican to win by default.

GenericGeek · 11-06-2006, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Vickie

You're so good for my ego. Seriously.

Oh and I forgot to mention that we have the chance to vote Don -- The Pork Man -- Young out of office, too. I don't think it'll happen because Alaskans love their pork, but at least there's a chance.

Everybody loves their pork, sweetie!

So what else is new?

love dubh · 11-06-2006, 09:41 AM

I like the looks of a Socialist contender for Senate here...but he only says he has xyz beliefs...no corresponding "here's how I will implement xyz beliefs." He believes in all of the things I do...but he doesn't say what he'll do about it. His heart's in the right place, but I cannot risk (in this climate) splintering.

....whereas, the Democratic contender for Senate has similar xyz beliefs *and* initiatives to get them into practice. For instance, implementing a comprehensive sexual education program modeled around that of a South Carolina county that reduced its teenage pregnancies by 2/3 over the 20 years they had (and researchers studied/researched/kept an eye on) the program.

Sandie S-R · 11-06-2006, 10:00 AM

Ted...

You win the award for the best post of the week!

Now, let's all go VOTE!!!

moonvine · 11-06-2006, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScreamingChicken

Kicking myself in the ass for not registering to vote in time ( I missed the deadline.)

Otherwise, I would have given my vote to Grandma or the Kinkster for TX governor.

From what I have seen Kinky is a distant 4th. Which bothers me somewhat, what with all the hoopla.

11-05-2006, 04:45 PM	#1
Ted Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 37	If You Are A Us Citizen, Vote For... .. those candidates whose stated positions will advantage your children, but VOTE! If you find candidates that mostly support policies that will advantage the future, vote for them and get your friends to vote. In this nation, we do not determine policy by coups, strikes and street demonstrations--we make our will known at the ballot box. Want a health care system like Canada or Sweden? Find candidates that support that. Trust supply-side monetary policy? Find candidates that agree. Want the upper 50% of income-earners to pay more than the 90% of the income taxes? Look for candidates. Want abortion to be the last resort for the mother? There are folks out there that are running on that policy. One tragedy in the US is that so many rationalize away their franchise. They say no one candidate supports all my favorites policies so I am not going to vote. They say all politicians are crooks arnd perverts so I am not going to vote. I guarantee that non-voters will get policies they despise and crooks and perverts, because they do not take the trouble to inform themselves and vote. You all know how I come down on issues. If you agree with me--vote. If you hate my positions, but don't vote then I am the unblocked man that will elect a government you despise. Don't make me beg! VOTE! Regards, Ted

11-05-2006, 05:05 PM	#2
Zandoz Highly irregular Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Turn left at the Pharos, then right at the library...Alexandria KY Posts: 6,276	Vote for the only candidate that supports the common folks... write in Noneda Bove! __________________ Now some they do and some they don't ...and some you just can't tell ...and some they will and some they won't ...with some it's just as well! Blessed is he who has learned to laugh at himself, for he shall never cease to be entertained. -- John Boswell The fool doth think he is wise, but the wise man knows himself to be a fool -- William Shakespeare, As You Like It, Act II, Scene VII History doesn't repeat itself - at best it sometimes rhymes -- Mark Twain

11-05-2006, 05:14 PM	#4
Alicia Rose Fat Chick In Training Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 3,766	I'm forcing my parents to vote - and this'll be the first midterm they've voted in for, like, forever... 'cause we're in PA. And we've had ENOUGH of Santorum. >.< This is just the end of his first term, but one term is too much. Grr. =Divals __________________ *You called down the thunder, now it's time to reap the whirlwind!*

11-05-2006, 05:53 PM	#5
Tina Di's claimed me. :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: location, location. Posts: 20,592	I already voted, by absentee ballot: Democratic, Libertarian and Green. I found some of the issues up for election to be interesting, and as full of subterfuge as usual. Voting is like writing fiction for me: and enjoyable slice of hell (IOW, fun and a pain in the ass both at the same time), if that makes any sense. __________________ "It is possible to believe in something and still fail to live up to it." -- Wilson, House M.D. "I'm really tired of a fat woman's sexuality being just another fat joke." -- Felicia/Supero "Sookie! I am so over Sookie and her precious fairy vagina and her unbelievably stupid name! Fuck Sookie!" -- Pam

11-05-2006, 06:05 PM	#7
Tina Di's claimed me. :) Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: location, location. Posts: 20,592	People should listen to you, Vick. You are one very smart nursie. __________________ "It is possible to believe in something and still fail to live up to it." -- Wilson, House M.D. "I'm really tired of a fat woman's sexuality being just another fat joke." -- Felicia/Supero "Sookie! I am so over Sookie and her precious fairy vagina and her unbelievably stupid name! Fuck Sookie!" -- Pam

11-05-2006, 06:00 PM	#6
Miss Vickie Executive Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 8,951	I'm just happy that I'll be having the chance to vote our governor out of office. Even if the Republican wins (and I hope she doesn't because I know the Democratic candidate and I like him much better) at least it won't be Murkowski. He never shoulda bought that jet. I told him, but did he listen to me? Nope.

11-05-2006, 06:48 PM	#9
Paul Fannin Banned Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Gustine, CA Posts: 983	In California, Pauly will cast the following votes: Gubernatorial: Governor Arnold Schwarzaneggar over Phil Angelides US Senate: Richard Mountjoy over Senator Dianne Feinstein 18th Congressional District: John Kanno over incumbent Dennis Cardoza According to the polls, I'm going to win the Gubernatorial race, but am facing blowouts in the latter two.

11-05-2006, 07:42 PM	#10
ScreamingChicken The Atomic Punk Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,304	Kicking myself in the ass for not registering to vote in time ( I missed the deadline.) Otherwise, I would have given my vote to Grandma or the Kinkster for TX governor. __________________ "I may be a nerd and a weirdo who likes to knit but I can still kick your butt"- My son Last edited by ScreamingChicken : 11-05-2006 at 07:58 PM.

11-06-2006, 12:03 AM	#13
Friday Not fap material. Bye! Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,094	I've never voted a straight party ticket before, but I'm afraid that I'll have to this time. I just can't trust the ethics or decency of anyone who still chooses to associate with the current regime in any way and I'm not willing to vote for a splinter candidate when that could cause a Republican to win by default.

11-06-2006, 10:00 AM	#16
Sandie S-R I'm in the pool! Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7,425	Ted... You win the award for the best post of the week! Now, let's all go VOTE!!! __________________ Sandie Facebook ❤ Blog ❤ Twitter ZaftigDelights.etsy.com ~ Jewelry & Plus Size Clothing KnitzyBlonde.etsy.com ~ Unique Knitwear & Handbags

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