Thought of the day (election day eve)

[pacfan]

thank god after today all the bickering on this board will be over

amen

[hoosier]

I think it says alot about the man (or woman). And I didn't vote for Clinton.....either time.

You voted for Dole? Perot?

[SkinBasket]

Saw a sign out on a lawn this morning. "STOP KILLING OUR TROOPS" Under that it said "Vote Pro Life." The crazies are out today.

[mraynrand]

my precinct was less crowded than the midterms, and I voted at the same time of day - no wait. The line in 2004 was 80 people deep and I waited 20 minutes. McCain was listed fifth on the ballot after Obama, the constitution party, an independent and Bob Barr.

[falco]

my precinct was less crowded than the midterms, and I voted at the same time of day - no wait. The line in 2004 was 80 people deep and I waited 20 minutes. McCain was listed fifth on the ballot after Obama, the constitution party, an independent and Bob Barr.

OH NO! people won't even be able to vote for him now!

good thing all the lazy people vote democratic, otherwise they'd give up before they got to mccain - right partial

[sheepshead]

2 people in front of me, i was in and out in minutes. lots of looks at my John McCain shirt, but i live in a pretty red county.

[Bossman641]

I had about a 40 min wait this morning before work. Could have been worse.

[Freak Out]

We are all Americans. Well...not Tarlam.

[sheepshead]

I just returned from voting. Only 55 min. wait.
With the voting turnout all across America, the excitement, the interest from folks who for years have said they didn't care........this really is an historic day.
I'd like to echo Michelle Obama's words........I'm more proud of the USA today, than I have been in awhile.

I heard Tom Brokaw say this morning......this election may well put an end to apathy........let's hope so.

You sure you dont want to take the Michelle ODrama quote back?

That one's a little harsh.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Voter turnout bottomed out in 1996 (when Clinton was re-elected), and it went up considerably each of the last two elections. Voter turnout in the last election was its highest since 1968, so I'm not sure I understand the voter apathy angle.

[MJZiggy]

I went after work and let my kid go to a friend's house so he wouldn't have to wait in line with me. Then I went to the polls and was the only one besides the election workers and a guy already at a machine. It took less than 5 minutes. Now the line at Ben & Jerrys...

[packinpatland]

I just returned from voting. Only 55 min. wait.
With the voting turnout all across America, the excitement, the interest from folks who for years have said they didn't care........this really is an historic day.
I'd like to echo Michelle Obama's words........I'm more proud of the USA today, than I have been in awhile.

I heard Tom Brokaw say this morning......this election may well put an end to apathy........let's hope so.

You sure you dont want to take the Michelle ODrama quote back?

That one's a little harsh.

Even Laura Bush defended her and said she probably meant to say 'more proud'.
No, I don't want to take it back.

[oregonpackfan]

In Oregon, we have had vote by mail for 10 years now.

The local news, however, showed lines of people lined up at polling places. They were not there to drop off their ballots. They were there to clear up change of address issues, etc. and get their ballots printed out for them to vote.

These voters literally had weeks to take care of these logistical issues but waited until election day to take care of it! Yes, the procrastinators came out in full force.

[MJZiggy]

The election will be decided long before they ever make it to the polls anyway...