So umm... It is election day.. eek!

[IPA]

I'm not sure I even care who wins any more, I'm just so happy for it to be over within the next few weeks.

 

[6jase5]

The polls have Obama winning until about 5 O'clock, until the Republicans get off work.

Ha ha ha, I'm not laughing, yes I am, I mean..no I'm not. (I am)

 

[LexD]

I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain.

Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? --If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain.

I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created.

 

[Eric Perry]

My Facebook status from this AM...

"Time to shower, then vote, then work. The only thing among those three that will make any sort of difference is the shower!"

 

[jmattbassplaya]

I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain.

Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? --If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain.

I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created.

Interesting thought. Personally, I think everyone has the right to complain regardless of whether they vote or not. There are many arguments that can be made as to why we should or shouldn't vote.

 

[curbowkid]

I vote carrots.

 

[Eric Perry]

And let me add, I did vote. For a few people. Several people (attorney general, etc.) I don't know enough to make an informed decision. For those I did vote for (senator, president), it's not that I was voting FOR them, but AGAINST their opponent. Simply choosing the lesser of the two evils, IMO.

In the end, here it is:

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[MatticusMania]

Even if you don't really care for the POTUS vote, there are plenty of state and local issues that affect you way more than that would (bonds, city attorneys and judges, etc..). That's mostly why I vote.

This.

Today Im casting my vote to repeal the Ca Death Penalty, For Requiring Companies using GMOs to label their products as such, for Harsher sentences for Human Traffikers and other various propositions.

 

[lustersilk]

I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain.

Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? --If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain.

I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created.

Hogwash

 

[scorpionldr]

I'm voting this time around because my small wager with a friend turned out to have worked out (Four years ago he says "you're in part responsible for all the problems because of how you voted!" I say "well, let's see how things are looking in four years without my vote, if we're better off, we know how I should vote in the future, if not, then I was right just where I was.") in my favor.

This being said, we know how I'm voting.

 

[basstotheface]

When do we find out the results?

 

[Sequimite]

No offense, but those who think the vote doesn't matter are not paying attention. No difference between war and peace?, between a 14% mortgage or a 5% mortgage?

Trying to stay non-partisan on the examples. Remember also that creating apathetic voters is a political strategy - they think your vote is important regardless of what you think.

Finally a shout out to tastybasslines and 6jase5 for showing no regard for forum rules and no class.

 

[scorpionldr]

When do we find out the results?

when everyone's gotten tired of counting

 

[fisticuffs]

Voted last Thursday. Can't wait for the ads to finally stop.

 

[Clark Dark]

I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain.

Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? --If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain.

I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created.

There are other things to consider though. Sometimes there are referendums on whether your city or town should borrow monies to provide "X" services, then there may be a vote on who gets to be top judge in civil or traffic court, there's much more than POTUS, things that could directly impact your way of life.

 

[pacojas]

Hogwash

-1

the man's a GENIUS!!!

 

[guy n. cognito]

I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain.

Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? --If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain.

I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created.

Disregard the man that does nothing, but complains about everything. Pitiful that you choose inaction simply so you can maintain your justification for complaining.

 

[spector_boogie]

This.

Today Im casting my vote to repeal the Ca Death Penalty, For Requiring Companies using GMOs to label their products as such, for Harsher sentences for Human Traffikers and other various propositions.

How did you vote on Prop B?? That has a very far reaching effect to non-Cali folks as well lol.

 

[GregC]

If there's one message that I can throw out there it's to PLEASE VOTE today if you can. It's not "wasted", it's not "pointless", etc etc. It may seem like it, but it's not the case. Like pocketgroove says, it can make a difference in the local arena, there can be public issues on the ballot that one can vote for/against. Even simply who you vote for can make a statement - it's one of the few "voices" you have, don't waste it.

Well stated, +1.

Although I must admit, I'm underinformed about many local races this year. I voted this morning and tried to stick with the races where I could make a reasonably informed decision. The ballot is so friggin' long here in Chicago, though, including scores of judicial retention votes. I tried to look up the endorsements for this section on my phone while I was in the booth, but the page had an ad with audio that couldn't be muted . So I wound up skipping that section.

P.S. Don't feed the trolls, simply report them.

 

[GregC]

I have solved this political dilemma in a very direct way: I don't vote. On Election Day, I stay home. I firmly believe that if you vote, you have no right to complain.

Now, some people like to twist that around. They say, 'If you don't vote, you have no right to complain,' but where's the logic in that? --If you vote, and you elect dishonest, incompetent politicians, and they get into office and screw everything up, you are responsible for what they have done. You voted them in. You caused the problem. You have no right to complain.

I, on the other hand, who did not vote -- who did not even leave the house on Election Day -- am in no way responsible for that these politicians have done and have every right to complain about the mess that you created.

Completely absurd. Burying your head in the sand makes you no less responsible. I thought people learned that when they were kids.