Get out and VOTE

by Kaalak

Back to The Real World.

Celina2008-11-04 08:08:30
I did early voting. We used these gigantic palm pilots in a box.

I'm about 95% sure Obama will win, but I voted for McCain anyways. Obama is just the best politician and campaigner this country has ever seen.

I'm just excited that this stupid election will finally be over.

Then we'll all just be waiting for Obama to get assasinated. It's sad, but I'll put money on Biden being President in the next 4 years.
Desitrus2008-11-04 08:15:26
I don't buy that angle, my guess is that for the first two years he'll be kept under lock and key, with no less than a fleet of pope mobiles at his bidding. Up to this point, more outspoken (and previously more prominent) african-americans in leadership positions, all with less protection than the president has by default (let alone a president "at risk") have all gone without being killed.
Celina2008-11-04 08:43:03
QUOTE(Desitrus @ Nov 4 2008, 02:15 AM) 578902
I don't buy that angle, my guess is that for the first two years he'll be kept under lock and key, with no less than a fleet of pope mobiles at his bidding. Up to this point, more outspoken (and previously more prominent) african-americans in leadership positions, all with less protection than the president has by default (let alone a president "at risk") have all gone without being killed.


Buy it? He's not even the president and there have been highly publicized assination plots. Comparing Barack Obama to any other african american political leader just isn't valid. The man is a freaking celebrity. He's highly publicized, hated by more than a few, african amerian, and the closest thing to a liberal president we've ever had. Attempts will be made, it's just a question of when and if they will succeed.

If Americans should know anything by this point, they should know our security is, and will never be, flawless.
Unknown2008-11-04 11:09:14
Maybe this will turn out like Serenwilde elections cheer.gif
Aerotan2008-11-04 11:21:42
QUOTE(Alacardael! @ Nov 4 2008, 07:09 AM) 578918
Maybe this will turn out like Serenwilde elections cheer.gif

GOD NO!

I couldn't stand-wait, we have contingencies if that happens.
Saran2008-11-04 11:54:51
I am deeply disturbed that I'm so much more aware of this election than I was of the Australian one recently
Unknown2008-11-04 12:36:12
Australia had an election recently?! I only find out about the election days when people go, "Don't forget to vote tomorrow", it's like.. well damn, when did this happen?
Unknown2008-11-04 12:39:25
I have voted. smile.gif
Saran2008-11-04 12:43:22
QUOTE(tenqual @ Nov 4 2008, 11:36 PM) 578930
Australia had an election recently?! I only find out about the election days when people go, "Don't forget to vote tomorrow", it's like.. well damn, when did this happen?

recently... few months ago, last year, same diff
Unknown2008-11-04 13:45:27
THE FINAL BATTLE ENDS TONIGHT


FINISH THE FIGHT
Rakor2008-11-04 14:01:44
QUOTE(Amarysse @ Nov 3 2008, 11:30 PM) 578842
I'll definitely be voting, and encourage everyone else to do so, as well, as it's unwise to make assumptions.

Many people assumed four years ago that W couldn't possibly get re-elected.

This is a very different race, and I feel safe with my assumption.

But hey, today's the day! We'll see if I was right!
Arix2008-11-04 14:20:55
yay polls that open at 6 in the morning
Desitrus2008-11-04 14:29:24
QUOTE(Celina @ Nov 4 2008, 02:43 AM) 578907
Buy it? He's not even the president and there have been highly publicized assination plots. Comparing Barack Obama to any other african american political leader just isn't valid. The man is a freaking celebrity. He's highly publicized, hated by more than a few, african amerian, and the closest thing to a liberal president we've ever had. Attempts will be made, it's just a question of when and if they will succeed.

If Americans should know anything by this point, they should know our security is, and will never be, flawless.


Billy-Bob just won't be able to get close with a sawed-off. Do you think W isn't hated worldwide enough for various external and even internal groups to want to kill him? Good lord. American Security may not be perfect, but you can believe that the security available to even congressmen isn't up to par with the president himself. Especially one under such an "assassination watch."
Aerotan2008-11-04 14:34:41
In any case, I stayed up all night to vote, and walked to and from the polls!

In case you won't see this in any other font...

VOTE!

Noola2008-11-04 14:47:35
I love Election Day. wub.gif

Not only do I get to vote, but I get to leave work early. I'm gonna leave at 3 today instead of 6. happy.gif I don't need all that time to get to my voting place, but I'm gonna take it! laugh.gif



Unknown2008-11-04 14:50:44
QUOTE(Kaalak @ Nov 4 2008, 04:33 AM) 578817
If you need motivation, imagine yourself 20 years from now, trying to explain to your child why you didn't vote in one of America's most historic elections.

Most historic why?
Diamondais2008-11-04 14:55:22
QUOTE(Kashim @ Nov 4 2008, 09:50 AM) 578957
Most historic why?

I imagine because it looks very good that you'll have your first African American President.
Gwylifar2008-11-04 14:55:43
Either the first black president, or the first female vice president. One would be more historic than the other but both would be historic.
Noola2008-11-04 14:55:46
QUOTE(Kashim @ Nov 4 2008, 08:50 AM) 578957
Most historic why?



Well, if McCain wins, there will be the first female Vice President. If Obama wins, there will be the first black President. I feel fairly certain it qualifies as one of the most historic. laugh.gif
Unknown2008-11-04 16:18:34
Ah, it's just that. I thought it might be something about the coming years being critical or something.