2012 US General Election Discussions: Start to Finish - Page 28

Kobi · 11-06-2012, 04:14 PM

It is weird and a bit disturbing to see how different it is to vote in various parts of the country.

Here, there is no id requirement - they check your name off on the way in and on the way out. No need to prove who you are.

There are no restrictions r.e. bumper stickers or clothing or political buttons for people just there to vote.

Those who are out to stomp for candidates tho have to be several hundreds of feet from the entrance to the building.

Much more relaxed and welcoming to vote here.

ruffryder · 11-06-2012, 04:32 PM

Here you go folks - Election Map

Folks are voting in FL! Traffic backed up for miles to turn in ballots and people waiting in line for blocks to vote! Romney has the edge 49/48. Polls close in less than 2 hours here ! I'm glad I'm home today and not dealing with traffic getting anywhere and drunks tonight at work.

Currently Republicans have casted more votes in CO.

A small village in NH, population of 10, all voted together and results were 50/50.

Victims of Sandy are still getting out to vote and some using flashlights. Horrible but at least they are getting it done!

In PA, a voting machine was taken out of service for flipping votes of Obama to Romney.

Obama, "We have come to far to turn back now; finish what we started."
Romney, "Tomorrow we begin a new tomorrow."

Current toss ups include: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin.

Election freebies in your area? Here they are giving away free pizzas, organic tea and a Indivisible bracelet from Starbucks.

aishah · 11-06-2012, 05:07 PM

thank you for the link ruff! it's super helpful. i haven't had a chance to look for results yet.

had a patient today who was two hours late for her appointment because she had to vote. i can't imagine what people are going through to vote right now. i was reading an article about a man in a nursing home who literally died and got cpr while voting and woke up and the first thing he asked before the ambulance took him away was if he finished voting (he did). i heard on the radio while on the bus about folks in staten island who are going through all kinds of crazy shit to be able to vote even with the horrific storms.

i am so so grateful that i was able to mail in my ballot a couple of weeks ago and so so grateful for every person who is going through so much to be able to vote today. i don't get all teary and patriotic much - i'm pretty conflicted about being teary and patriotic in general - but this definitely makes me feel a sense of connection and gratitude with other people in this country.

ruffryder · 11-06-2012, 05:25 PM

The first polls are getting ready to close people!

7:00 pm: Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Florida

7:30 pm: North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia

firegal · 11-06-2012, 05:44 PM

Damn nervous.....

God help us if NIT WIT MITT wins.

Fingers crossed trying to have faith in our voters.

ruffryder · 11-06-2012, 06:11 PM

It seems the economy has been the top issue among those who voted today.

so far we are 58/40 Romney with 3 states reporting.

11-06-2012, 04:14 PM	#541
Kobi Infamous Member How Do You Identify?: Biological female. Lesbian. Relationship Status: Happy Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hanging out in the Atlantic. Posts: 9,234 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 9,840 Thanked 34,659 Times in 7,651 Posts Rep Power: 21474860	It is weird and a bit disturbing to see how different it is to vote in various parts of the country. Here, there is no id requirement - they check your name off on the way in and on the way out. No need to prove who you are. There are no restrictions r.e. bumper stickers or clothing or political buttons for people just there to vote. Those who are out to stomp for candidates tho have to be several hundreds of feet from the entrance to the building. Much more relaxed and welcoming to vote here. __________________

11-06-2012, 05:44 PM	#545
firegal Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Don't let the gal part of my screen name fool ya I,m ALL butch! Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tacoma,Washington Posts: 2,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 15,853 Thanked 11,735 Times in 2,469 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	..... Damn nervous..... God help us if NIT WIT MITT wins. Fingers crossed trying to have faith in our voters.

11-06-2012, 04:32 PM	#542
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,678 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Here you go folks - Election Map Folks are voting in FL! Traffic backed up for miles to turn in ballots and people waiting in line for blocks to vote! Romney has the edge 49/48. Polls close in less than 2 hours here ! I'm glad I'm home today and not dealing with traffic getting anywhere and drunks tonight at work. Currently Republicans have casted more votes in CO. A small village in NH, population of 10, all voted together and results were 50/50. Victims of Sandy are still getting out to vote and some using flashlights. Horrible but at least they are getting it done! In PA, a voting machine was taken out of service for flipping votes of Obama to Romney. Obama, "We have come to far to turn back now; finish what we started." Romney, "Tomorrow we begin a new tomorrow." Current toss ups include: Colorado, Florida, Iowa, Michigan, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Wisconsin. Election freebies in your area? Here they are giving away free pizzas, organic tea and a Indivisible bracelet from Starbucks.

11-06-2012, 05:07 PM	#543
aishah Member How Do You Identify?: queer stone femme shark baby girl Preferred Pronoun?: she, her, little one Relationship Status: dating myself. Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: dallas, tx Posts: 1,495 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,823 Thanked 6,437 Times in 1,288 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	thank you for the link ruff! it's super helpful. i haven't had a chance to look for results yet. had a patient today who was two hours late for her appointment because she had to vote. i can't imagine what people are going through to vote right now. i was reading an article about a man in a nursing home who literally died and got cpr while voting and woke up and the first thing he asked before the ambulance took him away was if he finished voting (he did). i heard on the radio while on the bus about folks in staten island who are going through all kinds of crazy shit to be able to vote even with the horrific storms. i am so so grateful that i was able to mail in my ballot a couple of weeks ago and so so grateful for every person who is going through so much to be able to vote today. i don't get all teary and patriotic much - i'm pretty conflicted about being teary and patriotic in general - but this definitely makes me feel a sense of connection and gratitude with other people in this country.

11-06-2012, 05:25 PM	#544
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,678 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	The first polls are getting ready to close people! 7:00 pm: Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, Florida 7:30 pm: North Carolina, Ohio, West Virginia

11-06-2012, 06:11 PM	#546
ruffryder Senior Member How Do You Identify?: FTM Preferred Pronoun?: guy ones Relationship Status: ... Join Date: May 2011 Location: chillin' in FL Posts: 3,690 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 21,951 Thanked 9,678 Times in 2,875 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	It seems the economy has been the top issue among those who voted today. so far we are 58/40 Romney with 3 states reporting.