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Quick simple poll. Would you vote…
October 09, 2024, 03:34 PM
cparktdQuick simple poll. Would you vote…
Wife is scheduled for surgery voting day. I will be out of town all day.<BR>Tennessee is solid red, my precinct always votes nearly 2 to one Republican. <BR> I have never done early or absentee voting.Do I still need to do my duty and vote.Yes.No… You get a free pass THIS time.
Endeavor to persevere. October 09, 2024, 03:39 PM
egregoreI think you should vote if at all possible. Elections aren't decided by geography. If you have early voting I suggest you avail yourselves of it.
October 09, 2024, 03:43 PM
cruiser68quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
I think you should vote if at all possible. Elections aren't decided by geography. If you have early voting I suggest you avail yourselves of it.
This! I’ve lived in Massachusetts and Illinois. My vote doesn’t count in either state but I feel I should do everything possible to vote.
October 09, 2024, 04:43 PM
doublesharpI'd vote early or absentee - why not?
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October 09, 2024, 04:55 PM
SW_SigWife is having surgery and you are out of town?
October 09, 2024, 04:58 PM
xd45manI encourage you to vote and I hope that no votes are lost because someone may feel it is a lock or lost cause.
I don't care if my leftist Seattle living Niece who hates my guts needed a ride to the polls to vote for evil. I'd give her the ride. I'd also listen to Lee Greenwood and take the route where the Trump supporters are lined up.
Beagle lives matter.
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October 09, 2024, 05:33 PM
BrotherI voted yes, I think just for your own conscience it is required.
October 09, 2024, 05:38 PM
jljonesYes.
There’s more at stake than just the White House. Some local races can often be decided by a few votes. I too live in a deep red state, but I still will vote every time. And I do want a say to school boards, local and state offices.
Despite being in deep red areas, there are still worthless politicians that are in need of replacement.
October 09, 2024, 05:39 PM
a1abdjBoth you and your wife should vote early.
It's not just about "winning", but winning with such a margin to prove a point.
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there are still worthless politicians that are in need of replacement
And there's this along with other local issues that may be on the ballot.
October 09, 2024, 05:44 PM
MikeinNCGo vote early in person.
The only time I didn’t vote, was when I was in the hospital due to my stroke.
"Violence, naked force, has settled more issues in history than has any other factor.” Robert A. Heinlein
“You may beat me, but you will never win.” sigmonkey-2020
“A single round of buckshot to the torso almost always results in an immediate change of behavior.” Chris Baker October 09, 2024, 06:04 PM
oddballIn this election cycle, IMO the most important in modern history, if you are able to vote early, DO IT.
To sit it out, when so much is at stake, should be a life-saving last resort.
"I’m not going to read Time Magazine, I’m not going to read Newsweek, I’m not going to read any of these magazines; I mean, because they have too much to lose by printing the truth"- Bob Dylan, 1965
October 09, 2024, 06:13 PM
Sig2340VOTE!
President Trump will be elected by the Electoral College.
But he also needs to win the popular vote, if only so we don’t have to listen to the Dems whinging about “He’s illegitimate. He didn’t win the popular vote.” Just like post-2016.
So VOTE!
Nice is overrated
"It's every freedom-loving individual's duty to lie to the government."
Airsoftguy, June 29, 2018
October 09, 2024, 08:02 PM
nhtagmemberWe need your vote. It’s really the only duty you have as a citizen.
October 09, 2024, 08:29 PM
BassamaticYup, you need to vote.
.....never marry a woman who is mean to your waitress. October 09, 2024, 08:37 PM
comet24Please vote. Go early or get an absentee ballot. I don't know your state but you should be able to get a absentee ballot you can mail in.
It matters.
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Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain. Jack Kerouac
October 09, 2024, 08:56 PM
Nickelsig229I say do your best to figure out how you and her get to vote.
I also wouldn't hold it against you if you didn't. I would just be disappointed.
First In Last Out October 09, 2024, 09:07 PM
92fstechEarly voting is easy. I typically go on voting day, but in 2016 I was in the academy and had to go early. Our polling center was in the courthouse. Line wasn't much longer than my regular place (like 5-6 people) and I was out of there in 15 minutes. Super easy and totally worth it.
October 09, 2024, 10:34 PM
bertoAre there local issues down ballot? Those might matter. School board, county stuff, etc. I’m a permanent absentee voter. They mail my ballot early October.
October 09, 2024, 10:50 PM
Skins2881If you're available to do it, then do so. down ballot votes are actually more important this year.
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Sic Semper Tyrannis October 10, 2024, 12:26 AM
cparktdquote:
Originally posted by SW_Sig:
Wife is having surgery and you are out of town?
Yes, no local facilities, have to travel out of town for the procedure.
Endeavor to persevere.