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Dan82 · 2nd Nov 2010, 10:19 AM

Those of you who live in the US and are of legal age don’t forget that today is Election Day.

**Lexington** · 2nd Nov 2010, 10:38 AM

I went in early this morning, and was a bit surprised to see a lack of people voting. However, I saw on the registry how many people were marked "Mail-IN Ballot" and "Voted Early", so I guess that cancels that out.

Lex

Black Cat · 2nd Nov 2010, 10:39 AM

Yay! I'm excited for my first voting experience!

Although it is simply because I am sick of all the commercials and junk mail telling me what to think...

**Owen** · 2nd Nov 2010, 12:02 PM

I voted by absentee ballot. There was only one part of the ballot I felt strongly enough to vote on, but I felt strongly enough that I wanted to make sure my voice was heard, even while away at college.

Miss Modular · 2nd Nov 2010, 01:47 PM

I voted this morning. Here's hoping that Nevada chooses wisely!

Johnnieguy · 2nd Nov 2010, 03:11 PM

Just got back..from voting for the ENTIRE DFL ticket! I've done my part to bring marriage equality to Minnesota and keep Tom "The Clown" Emmer out of the governor's mansion

We also had 2 judges facing GOP challengers (even though it is "non-partisan"). You can bet I made sure I knew the names and party affiliation of all of the judges before going in, since they don't list them on the ballot.

Rikudo · 2nd Nov 2010, 03:15 PM

I'm not voting I like none of the candidates and I don't do party loyalty.

Miss Modular · 2nd Nov 2010, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ER73

I'm not voting I like none of the candidates and I don't do party loyalty.

I didn't really like any of the candidates either, so I voted for the ones I disliked the least and for the ones that I think will screw things up the least.

x2x2x2x2y2 · 2nd Nov 2010, 03:19 PM

Stupid question: What exactly are we voting for here??

Miss Modular · 2nd Nov 2010, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x2x2x2x2y2

Stupid question: What exactly are we voting for here??

We're voting for 1/3 of the Senate, all of the House of Representatives, and assorted state, county and local offices, and ballot questions. Or we're voting for or against Obama. Or we're having a referendum on the policies of the New Deal and if it should be repealed or not (which is the stance of the Tea Party movement, according to my history professor).

Rikudo · 2nd Nov 2010, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Modular

Quote:

Originally Posted by ER73

I'm not voting I like none of the candidates and I don't do party loyalty.

I didn't really like any of the candidates either, so I voted for the ones I disliked the least and for the ones that I think will screw things up the least.

Yeah I just can't do that. I'm a stubborn ass for these types of things.

x2x2x2x2y2 · 2nd Nov 2010, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Miss Modular

We're voting for 1/3 of the Senate, all of the House of Representatives, and assorted state, county and local offices, and ballot questions. Or we're voting for or against Obama. Or we're having a referendum on the policies of the New Deal and if it should be repealed or not (which is the stance of the Tea Party movement, according to my history professor).

*scratches head* Ummm....ok.

lol

JB1986 · 2nd Nov 2010, 04:17 PM

I voted early this morning before, around 7:15am before reporting to work for my shift that started at 7:45am. Fortunately, the voting place was on my way to work anyway, and I knew I wouldn't have the energy to vote after working my nine hour shift. Voted Democrat, since the Democratic nominees were far more gay-friendly. I'm tired as hell after my long day, but glad I got out and voted.

RaRa · 2nd Nov 2010, 04:21 PM

I voted around 2 and half hours ago.

Nodnarb · 2nd Nov 2010, 04:32 PM

I voted by absentee ballot a couple weeks ago. None of the candidates I voted for in the 3 main races are likely to win, unfortunately. The most important votes were "Yes", "Yes", and "Yes" on the three ISC justices up for retention. It's probably going to be a long, nervous night keeping up with their fate.

RedState · 2nd Nov 2010, 05:25 PM

Stood in line for an hour. Took me 2 seconds to vote. Never voted straight party R before (yes...I do vote for Democrats from time to time...mainly for offices they can't do any real harm in...like the Water Board) but I did today.

starfish · 2nd Nov 2010, 05:39 PM

I voted twice. :-)

If a person looks at my ballot I think it would give them pause. I voted for a mixture of Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican candidates.

Phoenix · 2nd Nov 2010, 05:48 PM

I didn't get a chance to vote today. Oh well.

**Lexington** · 2nd Nov 2010, 05:49 PM

>>>Stood in line for an hour. Took me 2 seconds to vote. Never voted straight party R before (yes...I do vote for Democrats from time to time...mainly for offices they can't do any real harm in...like the Water Board) but I did today.

I know seven people who did the same. Three are registered Democrats.

Lex

**Gerry** · 2nd Nov 2010, 06:21 PM

I went to early voting.

2nd Nov 2010, 10:19 AM	#1
Dan82 EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: More gay than Bi Out Status: Not hiding but not many people know Location: Chicago IL Age: 30 Posts: 4,288 Join Date: Dec 2009	US members remember to vote today Those of you who live in the US and are of legal age don’t forget that today is Election Day.

2nd Nov 2010, 10:38 AM	#2
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,371 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: US members remember to vote today I went in early this morning, and was a bit surprised to see a lack of people voting. However, I saw on the registry how many people were marked "Mail-IN Ballot" and "Voted Early", so I guess that cancels that out. Lex

2nd Nov 2010, 10:39 AM	#3
Black Cat As Seen On Hoarders... Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: This cat is out of the bag - I mean closet Location: Pennsylvania, with the cows Age: 21 Posts: 2,391 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: US members remember to vote today Yay! I'm excited for my first voting experience! Although it is simply because I am sick of all the commercials and junk mail telling me what to think... __________________ "Your life is an occasion. Rise to it." - Mr. Magorium

2nd Nov 2010, 12:02 PM	#4
Owen Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult EC Admin Gender: Agendered dude Orientation: Panromantic androsexual Out Status: Everyone and their mother Location: Massachusetts, USA Age: 21 Posts: 2,872 Join Date: Jul 2007	Re: US members remember to vote today I voted by absentee ballot. There was only one part of the ballot I felt strongly enough to vote on, but I felt strongly enough that I wanted to make sure my voice was heard, even while away at college. __________________ "Stand firm for what you believe in, until and unless logic and experience prove you wrong. Remember, when the emperor looks naked, the emperor is naked. The truth and a lie are not sort of the same thing. And there is no aspect, no facet, no moment of life that can't be improved with pizza." -Daria Morgendorffer

2nd Nov 2010, 01:47 PM	#5
Miss Modular EC Addict Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Unknown Out Status: 6 Location: Reno, Nevada Age: 26 Posts: 713 Join Date: May 2010	Re: US members remember to vote today I voted this morning. Here's hoping that Nevada chooses wisely! __________________ "Whenever you read a good book, it's like the author is right there, in the room, talking to you...which is why I don't like to read good books." - Jack Handy

2nd Nov 2010, 03:11 PM	#6
Johnnieguy EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Twin Cities, MN Age: 25 Posts: 510 Join Date: Jan 2010	Re: US members remember to vote today Just got back..from voting for the ENTIRE DFL ticket! I've done my part to bring marriage equality to Minnesota and keep Tom "The Clown" Emmer out of the governor's mansion We also had 2 judges facing GOP challengers (even though it is "non-partisan"). You can bet I made sure I knew the names and party affiliation of all of the judges before going in, since they don't list them on the ballot. __________________ Minnesota Vikings: 2010 de facto Super Bowl Champions!

2nd Nov 2010, 03:15 PM	#7
Rikudo EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Age: 20 Posts: 2,198 Join Date: Dec 2009	Re: US members remember to vote today I'm not voting I like none of the candidates and I don't do party loyalty. __________________ "Out of love, sacrifice is born... Hate is born... and we are able to know pain!"

2nd Nov 2010, 03:19 PM	#9
x2x2x2x2y2 PARAWHORE!!!!!! Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: ~I like guys~ Out Status: Everyone, pretty much. Location: Wonderland (and California, USA) Age: 18 Posts: 3,971 Join Date: Oct 2009	Re: US members remember to vote today Stupid question: What exactly are we voting for here?? __________________ "THINGS ARE LOOKING UP, OH FINALLY!!" "I believe that there's hope buried beneath it all and...Hiding beneath it all and... GROWING beneath it all!!" -Paramore ...and the lesbians

2nd Nov 2010, 04:21 PM	#14
RaRa We we we so excited Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: A few people Location: Los Angeles, CA Age: 21 Posts: 7,439 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: US members remember to vote today I voted around 2 and half hours ago. __________________ Do you think about me now and then? Do you think about me now and then? Oh now I'm comin' home again Maybe we can start again

2nd Nov 2010, 04:32 PM	#15
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: US members remember to vote today I voted by absentee ballot a couple weeks ago. None of the candidates I voted for in the 3 main races are likely to win, unfortunately. The most important votes were "Yes", "Yes", and "Yes" on the three ISC justices up for retention. It's probably going to be a long, nervous night keeping up with their fate. __________________ Better to be hated for who you are, than be loved for who you're not.

2nd Nov 2010, 05:25 PM	#16
RedState The Grendel to Everyone's Beowulf Full Member Gender: Male Out Status: 2 Location: The Southeastern Conference Age: 30 Posts: 1,446 Join Date: Aug 2008	Re: US members remember to vote today Stood in line for an hour. Took me 2 seconds to vote. Never voted straight party R before (yes...I do vote for Democrats from time to time...mainly for offices they can't do any real harm in...like the Water Board) but I did today. __________________

2nd Nov 2010, 05:39 PM	#17
starfish This space for lease. Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: I like guys Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Hippie Town, Alberta of the US Age: 31 Posts: 2,108 Join Date: Nov 2008	Re: US members remember to vote today I voted twice. :-) If a person looks at my ballot I think it would give them pause. I voted for a mixture of Democratic, Libertarian, and Republican candidates. __________________ All the problems of the world could be settled easily if men were only willing to think. The trouble is that men very often resort to all sorts of devices in order not to think, because thinking is such hard work. --Thomas J. Watson

2nd Nov 2010, 05:48 PM	#18
Phoenix EC Addict Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Somewhere between gay and bisexual Out Status: Very Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 755 Join Date: Sep 2009	Re: US members remember to vote today I didn't get a chance to vote today. Oh well.

2nd Nov 2010, 05:49 PM	#19
Lexington The gay gargoyle EC Advisor Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Out to everyone Location: Colorado Age: 42 Posts: 12,371 Join Date: Dec 2007	Re: US members remember to vote today >>>Stood in line for an hour. Took me 2 seconds to vote. Never voted straight party R before (yes...I do vote for Democrats from time to time...mainly for offices they can't do any real harm in...like the Water Board) but I did today. I know seven people who did the same. Three are registered Democrats. Lex

2nd Nov 2010, 06:21 PM	#20
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: US members remember to vote today I went to early voting. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

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