And so it begins

**Siona** · 11-02-2004, 12:32 AM

Enjoy voting guys, it is I think one of the most amazing things a person can do. To know that in that one small act they can influence history.

I hope John Kerry wins but I suspect he wont, but thats democracy for you and for all its flaws it is a good system and one we should all actively take part in.

Going to enjoy sitting up with CNN watching the results come in.

Catch you on the flip side.

**The Creator** · 11-02-2004, 02:39 AM

I've never in this forum directly stated my political choices. This year I'm making an exception. I have many, many reasons to vote for John Kerry.
The horror and the anguish is that I have *too many* reasons to vote for John Kerry: more than one thousand reasons, in fact--all of them American, and all of them dead in Iraq.

**Arcy** · 11-02-2004, 03:02 AM

Check Wil Wheaton's (http://www.wilwheaton.net) post for today, he says it pretty well despite his denunciations to the contrary.

**Renne** · 11-02-2004, 07:22 AM

Everyone, remember to get out to the polls today despite the dreary rain falling outside my window. I'll be casting my vote for Kerry in a few hours. I can't wait!!

**navigator** · 11-02-2004, 07:28 AM

Go

Vote! *flaps hands at you all* We're all waiting to see what happens... Hoping it goes well!

**banannie** · 11-02-2004, 09:06 AM

How long do you thing until we actually know who will be our next president? Next week, next month, January? I hope not, but you never know.

**Chaynal** · 11-02-2004, 10:08 AM

done and done. one vote for Kerry/Edwards in PA and one vote "yes" for a multi-million deal that would improve schools, roads, sewage, etc. North Philly needs it desperately.

**Tirren** · 11-02-2004, 11:27 AM

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Originally posted by The Creator
I've never in this forum directly stated my political choices. This year I'm making an exception. I have many, many reasons to vote for John Kerry.
The horror and the anguish is that I have *too many* reasons to vote for John Kerry: more than one thousand reasons, in fact--all of them American, and all of them dead in Iraq.

Wow when you want to make a point you do it quite bluntly. Go Melanie! I so wish I could have met you. One of these days I will althought I'm not quite as devoted as Ara but I'm getting there. I've just finished reading the first two books for the 5th time.

To everyone vote, vote your heart.

**Sean** · 11-02-2004, 11:44 AM

Well said, Melanie, well said.

**Hollis** · 11-02-2004, 11:50 AM

Voted this morning, lots of people at the polls, and even a poll watcher in attendance at the little church at the end of the street where our neighborhood votes.

Wonder what Jimmy Carter thinks of poll watchers overseeing an American election!

**Aladra** · 11-02-2004, 12:31 PM

I voted today. I waited in line for nearly an hour and a half. Others I have talked to today have waited anywhere from 5 minutes to nearly 3 hours. Take plently of time, some water, and be patient.

Boooo! to poll watchers.

I plan on watching the Daily Show tonight for coverage. At least it'll make me laugh.

**Caishaurianne** · 11-02-2004, 01:03 PM

The only wait I had was for them to clear the challenge to my voting registration because apparently I didn't respond to mail sent to my Minnesota address. I can't imagine how that could happen, unless those types of letters aren't allowed to be forwarded (I was back in Florida for several months, after all). Not sure whether to just shrug it off (it wasn't that inconvenient) or be irritated that someone who knows less about voting rights might have been scared off. Oddly, I registered two years ago and it's only now become an issue.

Anyway, my school is hosting an electoral night party tonight (6pm-2am or later) with snacks and news coverage interspersed with Daily Show segments. I love my school. ^_^

**Draconis** · 11-02-2004, 03:14 PM

I have TEN TRILLION reasons to vote for Kerry-- the five trillion dollar projected surplus for social security which is now a five trillion dollar deficit.

Bush claims to lead based on his faith, but I'm pretty sure Jesus would spit on him.

**velynna** · 11-02-2004, 03:56 PM

does anyone know at what time they begin telling the results? and at what time it ends?

because i have a bad feeling that it will end at midnight or so, but we have to get all the results for history, and we are in the middle of a test. *sigh*

anyway, at our high school they did an "election," and kerry won like 375-66. i had no idea there were that many bush supporters...

**Hollis** · 11-02-2004, 05:29 PM

I'm thinking it'll be more likely that we'll all have to wait until tomorrow, depending on how things in Florida and Ohio go.

YEAH! for Aladra for voting and y'all here for waiting in line. Just saw an article that the networks are going to be extremely careful this year, no rushing to name the winner like 2000.

11-02-2004, 12:32 AM	#1
Siona Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 135	And so it begins Enjoy voting guys, it is I think one of the most amazing things a person can do. To know that in that one small act they can influence history. I hope John Kerry wins but I suspect he wont, but thats democracy for you and for all its flaws it is a good system and one we should all actively take part in. Going to enjoy sitting up with CNN watching the results come in. Catch you on the flip side.

11-02-2004, 07:22 AM	#4
Renne Perpetual Worrier Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Louisville Posts: 1,768	Everyone, remember to get out to the polls today despite the dreary rain falling outside my window. I'll be casting my vote for Kerry in a few hours. I can't wait!! __________________ I do not feel obliged to believe that the same God who has endowed us with sense, reason, and intellect has intended us to forgo their use. ~Galileo Galilei

11-02-2004, 07:28 AM	#5
navigator Retriever of the Labrador Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Under my school books! Posts: 3,463	Go Vote! flaps hands at you all We're all waiting to see what happens... Hoping it goes well! __________________ I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library. - Jorge Luis Borges

11-02-2004, 09:06 AM	#6
banannie Summer Lover Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SF Bay Area, California Posts: 1,186	How long do you thing until we actually know who will be our next president? Next week, next month, January? I hope not, but you never know. __________________ I am a bananna

11-02-2004, 11:44 AM	#9
Sean Valtomel Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Winterpeg, Manisnowba Posts: 1,462	Well said, Melanie, well said. __________________ Dear George Bush; Words of Wisdom from me to you: Make cookies, not war.

11-02-2004, 02:39 AM	#2
The Creator Melanie Rawn Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 373	I've never in this forum directly stated my political choices. This year I'm making an exception. I have many, many reasons to vote for John Kerry. The horror and the anguish is that I have too many reasons to vote for John Kerry: more than one thousand reasons, in fact--all of them American, and all of them dead in Iraq.

11-02-2004, 03:02 AM	#3
Arcy Happy Panda Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Goodyear Posts: 524	Check Wil Wheaton's (http://www.wilwheaton.net) post for today, he says it pretty well despite his denunciations to the contrary.

11-02-2004, 10:08 AM	#7
Chaynal Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 186	done and done. one vote for Kerry/Edwards in PA and one vote "yes" for a multi-million deal that would improve schools, roads, sewage, etc. North Philly needs it desperately.

11-02-2004, 11:50 AM	#10
Hollis scatterbrained Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: near the Pacific Ocean Posts: 1,455	Voted this morning, lots of people at the polls, and even a poll watcher in attendance at the little church at the end of the street where our neighborhood votes. Wonder what Jimmy Carter thinks of poll watchers overseeing an American election! __________________ "My only hope is that, one day soon, women-who have all earned the right to their opinions-instead of being labeled opinionated, will be called smart or well-informed, just as men are." Teresa Heinz Kerry July 27, 2004

11-02-2004, 12:31 PM	#11
Aladra Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,573	I voted today. I waited in line for nearly an hour and a half. Others I have talked to today have waited anywhere from 5 minutes to nearly 3 hours. Take plently of time, some water, and be patient. Boooo! to poll watchers. I plan on watching the Daily Show tonight for coverage. At least it'll make me laugh. __________________ "Tragedy is when I cut my finger. Comedy is when you fall down an open sewer and die" ~Mel Brooks

11-02-2004, 01:03 PM	#12
Caishaurianne Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: In my own little world... Posts: 533	The only wait I had was for them to clear the challenge to my voting registration because apparently I didn't respond to mail sent to my Minnesota address. I can't imagine how that could happen, unless those types of letters aren't allowed to be forwarded (I was back in Florida for several months, after all). Not sure whether to just shrug it off (it wasn't that inconvenient) or be irritated that someone who knows less about voting rights might have been scared off. Oddly, I registered two years ago and it's only now become an issue. Anyway, my school is hosting an electoral night party tonight (6pm-2am or later) with snacks and news coverage interspersed with Daily Show segments. I love my school. ^_^ __________________ It's you and me against the world--when do we attack?

11-02-2004, 03:14 PM	#13
Draconis Veritas et Aequitas Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Caer Mear, Atlantia Posts: 108	I have TEN TRILLION reasons to vote for Kerry-- the five trillion dollar projected surplus for social security which is now a five trillion dollar deficit. Bush claims to lead based on his faith, but I'm pretty sure Jesus would spit on him. __________________ "Come not between the dragon and his wrath!" Shakespeare, King Lear 1.1.122

11-02-2004, 03:56 PM	#14
velynna Queen 0f Spades Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: ambraishir Posts: 918	does anyone know at what time they begin telling the results? and at what time it ends? because i have a bad feeling that it will end at midnight or so, but we have to get all the results for history, and we are in the middle of a test. sigh anyway, at our high school they did an "election," and kerry won like 375-66. i had no idea there were that many bush supporters... __________________ "Just knit. It will get better."

11-02-2004, 05:29 PM	#15
Hollis scatterbrained Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: near the Pacific Ocean Posts: 1,455	I'm thinking it'll be more likely that we'll all have to wait until tomorrow, depending on how things in Florida and Ohio go. YEAH! for Aladra for voting and y'all here for waiting in line. Just saw an article that the networks are going to be extremely careful this year, no rushing to name the winner like 2000. __________________ "My only hope is that, one day soon, women-who have all earned the right to their opinions-instead of being labeled opinionated, will be called smart or well-informed, just as men are." Teresa Heinz Kerry July 27, 2004

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