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beckyg · 5th Oct 2008, 08:01 AM

I am in complete and utter shock! My mom hinted the other day as my Dad (a staunch Republican) was mouthing off about politics my mom says "Oh Dave, you know you are going to vote Democrat." I didn't believe it until I heard it from his lips.

Last night he says to me "So do I have to re-register to vote Democrat in the Nov. 4th election?"

Pepsi · 5th Oct 2008, 08:07 AM

Your dad is a awesome and smart man then

Tim · 5th Oct 2008, 08:09 AM

Haha awesome

I think I applied for a mail in ballot, cause the nearest voting booth is a bit away, and dun wanna waste my moms gas =P (They changed the law this year (at least in cali), mail in is anyone who chooses to apply for it, no longer just for disabled people)

5th Oct 2008, 08:49 AM

You can teach an old dog new tricks.
And they say you lose intelligence as you get older. Pfft.

Amy · 5th Oct 2008, 09:00 AM

^

^

*insert pickles reference here*

YAY!!!!! for old(-er) obama supporters

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myzou

Haha awesome

I think I applied for a mail in ballot, cause the nearest voting booth is a bit away, and dun wanna waste my moms gas =P (They changed the law this year (at least in cali), mail in is anyone who chooses to apply for it, no longer just for disabled people)

i think it is just california. still doesnt change the fact that i cant vote. *sigh*

shakerdancee · 5th Oct 2008, 01:57 PM

How many candidates are there again?

**Gerry** · 5th Oct 2008, 02:11 PM

That's great Becky! Lol. It didn't take much convincing on your part.

Adam · 5th Oct 2008, 02:26 PM

Kinda hard to not vote for Obama after hearing Palin the past few weeks haha.
Obama's got my vote.

epiphanies · 5th Oct 2008, 02:51 PM

There are 2 major parties, but we'll probably hear about some more candidates in the next couple weeks. I can't believe elections are only a month away. This election has been dragging on for forever!

elitechris · 5th Oct 2008, 02:55 PM

that's cool!
these elections are sure to be historic!

Adam · 5th Oct 2008, 02:56 PM

Yes this has been going on way too long. Its the only thing on TV anymore and all people talk about...cannot wait till its over.

Nodnarb · 5th Oct 2008, 03:03 PM

That's great Becky!

Both my parents and one of my grandmas are staunch Democrats, so they're voting Obama. My other grandma is a staunch Republican, and is convinced that Obama is a terrorist, so I don't even bother with her. Whenever we're around her and politics get brought up, the room gets really tense. If Obama wins, it's going to be tough to listen to some of the crap she says over the next few years. If she doesn't disown me when I come out, that is. My grandpa knows nothing about politics, and is a bit racist, but grandma got him to caucus for Obama. Still don't know how he is going to vote.

myra · 5th Oct 2008, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Adam

Yes this has been going on way too long. Its the only thing on TV anymore and all people talk about...cannot wait till its over.

Too bad after the election is over, all people will do is bitch about who got voted in. Its all our country is about. Vote some guy into office and if he screws up once, complain about it. America runs on politics.

My question is, if we all stop voting, will they all go away?

5th Oct 2008, 05:26 PM

I'm excited to vote as this is my first election. My mom was/is the black sheep of her family. She's the only democrat in a family of far right republicans. When we go to visit the rest of her family in Iowa I know to NEVER get into a political discussion with any of them.
My mom will be voting for Obama.

5th Oct 2008, 08:01 AM	#1
beckyg PFLAG Mom Community Liaison Gender: Female Orientation: Straight Out Status: Out to everyone/Yes, parents come out too! Location: Middle of Oregon Age: 50 Posts: 7,572 Join Date: Mar 2007	My Dad is voting for Obama!!! I am in complete and utter shock! My mom hinted the other day as my Dad (a staunch Republican) was mouthing off about politics my mom says "Oh Dave, you know you are going to vote Democrat." I didn't believe it until I heard it from his lips. Last night he says to me "So do I have to re-register to vote Democrat in the Nov. 4th election?" __________________ "When we're free to love anyone we choose, When this worlds big enough for all different views, When we're all free to worship from our own kind of pew, Then we shall be free" ~ Garth Brooks

5th Oct 2008, 08:07 AM	#2
Pepsi R-Y-R-Y Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Completely Out Location: Staten Island, NYC Age: 20 Posts: 4,348 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: My Dad is voting for Obama!!! Your dad is a awesome and smart man then __________________ "I'm not that typical baby. I'm a bad kid like my mom and dad made me. I'm not that cool and you hate me. I'm a bad kid, that's the way that they made me" - GAGA Last edited by Pepsi; 5th Oct 2008 at 08:11 AM..

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5th Oct 2008, 08:49 AM	#4
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5th Oct 2008, 02:26 PM	#8
Adam EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Posts: 539 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: My Dad is voting for Obama!!! Kinda hard to not vote for Obama after hearing Palin the past few weeks haha. Obama's got my vote.

5th Oct 2008, 02:51 PM	#9
epiphanies Well Known Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: More gay than bi Out Status: All important people. Do ask, Do tell. Location: VA Age: 24 Posts: 199 Join Date: Jul 2008	Re: My Dad is voting for Obama!!! There are 2 major parties, but we'll probably hear about some more candidates in the next couple weeks. I can't believe elections are only a month away. This election has been dragging on for forever!

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Adam EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Posts: 539 Join Date: Oct 2008	Re: My Dad is voting for Obama!!! Yes this has been going on way too long. Its the only thing on TV anymore and all people talk about...cannot wait till its over.

5th Oct 2008, 03:03 PM	#12
Nodnarb Notoriously Homosexual Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Most people Location: Ames, Iowa Age: 20 Posts: 3,875 Join Date: Oct 2007	Re: My Dad is voting for Obama!!! That's great Becky! Both my parents and one of my grandmas are staunch Democrats, so they're voting Obama. My other grandma is a staunch Republican, and is convinced that Obama is a terrorist, so I don't even bother with her. Whenever we're around her and politics get brought up, the room gets really tense. If Obama wins, it's going to be tough to listen to some of the crap she says over the next few years. If she doesn't disown me when I come out, that is. My grandpa knows nothing about politics, and is a bit racist, but grandma got him to caucus for Obama. Still don't know how he is going to vote. __________________ Better to be hated for who you are, than be loved for who you're not.

5th Oct 2008, 05:26 PM	#14
ColbieMarie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: My Dad is voting for Obama!!! I'm excited to vote as this is my first election. My mom was/is the black sheep of her family. She's the only democrat in a family of far right republicans. When we go to visit the rest of her family in Iowa I know to NEVER get into a political discussion with any of them. My mom will be voting for Obama.

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