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Polls have opened in the eastern USA, with many voters already participating, including those who voted early by absentee ballot. Facebook reports a significant turnout, with around 700,000 users indicating they have voted, primarily college students. Voters are experiencing varying wait times at polling places, with some reporting long lines and others minimal wait. Concerns about potential election day violence and the efficiency of voting systems, particularly electronic machines, are discussed. Overall, there's a sense of excitement and anticipation for the election results, with many hoping for a peaceful and orderly voting process.
  • #91
jimmysnyder said:
There were no long lines when I got to the polling place. In fact there was no one there at all. It took me a while to figure out that the flier telling me that voting would take place at the city dump was probably wrong, so I went to the polling place I used last time. The situation was not much better, but at least there was someone there to record my vote. Like that other guy, I checked my ballot four times to make sure that I hadn't voted for the wrong candidate. Then, not to be outdone, I checked it a fifth time. Better yet, I checked it once to make sure that I did vote for the right one. Good thing too.

I didn't want to vote for McCain because of that Palin woman. She panders to people who are envious of the educated. Neither did I want to vote for Obama, who panders to people who are envious of the rich. And I didn't want to vote for the lesser of two evils either. So I didn't.
Ralph Nader thanks you.
 
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  • #92
Cyrus said:
Ok, allow me to make this clear. (1) he's not going to tax your pretend millions of dollars.

(2) The economy is in the toilet. If they try to tax the average joe (thats you and me by the way), people are going to be in an uproar.

So let's be a *little* realistic here.

lol you keep saying "pretend millions of dollars"...You do not have to make a million dollars to be considered middle-upper class. Anyone with a six-figure salary will be affected my obamas' policies..and yes, I know A LOT of people who are making 6 figure salaries. In today's society that is not something that is totally uncommon.
 
  • #93
turbo-1 said:
Ralph Nader thanks you.

Maybe he voted the Libertine candidate?

Oh wait. Clinton has already served 2 terms.
 
  • #94
Ivan Seeking said:
I love the voting system here in Oregon. Vote by mail is fantastic.

So do I. You get your ballot, sit down in the comfort of your own home, with a cup of coffee, and take your time.
 
  • #95
LowlyPion said:
And this was bad for jobs and the economy was it?

cannot argue with that..
 
  • #96
drankin said:
He already said as much to Joe the Plumber.

Wait, you mean that fantasy $250k in your fantasy bank account?

Admit it, you won't be taxed at all. So stop playing games.
 
  • #97
jimmysnyder said:
There were no long lines when I got to the polling place. In fact there was no one there at all. It took me a while to figure out that the flier telling me that voting would take place at the city dump was probably wrong, so I went to the polling place I used last time. The situation was not much better, but at least there was someone there to record my vote. Like that other guy, I checked my ballot four times to make sure that I hadn't voted for the wrong candidate. Then, not to be outdone, I checked it a fifth time. Better yet, I checked it once to make sure that I did vote for the right one. Good thing too.

I didn't want to vote for McCain because of that Palin woman. She panders to people who are envious of the educated. Neither did I want to vote for Obama, who panders to people who are envious of the rich. And I didn't want to vote for the lesser of two evils either. So I didn't.

^^ Good post! ^^ There is no disagreeing with you. Though I did vote for a lesser of to evils to the best of my estimation.
 
  • #98
Inidiana's poll closes in 10 minutes.
 
  • #99
john16O said:
lol you keep saying "pretend millions of dollars"...You do not have to make a million dollars to be considered middle-upper class. Anyone with a six-figure salary will be affected my obamas' policies..and yes, I know A LOT of people who are making 6 figure salaries. In today's society that is not something that is totally uncommon.

$250k is not upper middle class. %250k is the top 1% of the entire population.


249k, is six figures. Its not >=250k. So not "anyone" making six figure will be affected.

I didnt ask you if you know people making 'six figures'. I said do you know anyone making more than $250k.
 
  • #100
Cyrus said:
Wait, you mean that fantasy $250k in your fantasy bank account?

Admit it, you won't be taxed at all. So stop playing games.

Cyrus, we're not playing games. You haven't convinced my why we should tax anyone more, even if it is only those who make 250+. It sounds a lot like ENVY TAX to me.
 
  • #101
The topic is about polls and election day. Let's keep it that way please.
 
  • #102
Greg Bernhardt said:
The topic is about polls and election day. Let's keep it that way please.

I agree with Greg. Obama is right and the rest of you can move to alaska. Shoo Shoo.
 
  • #103
Cyrus said:
Its called the congress, GUY.


I didnt know you were so worried about people making over $250k a year. Do you know many? Do you really think going back to the 90s tax rate is going to affect their lifestyle?

lol i believe you just contradicted yourself buddy...
 
  • #104
Cyrus said:
$250k is not upper middle class. %250k is the top 1% of the entire population.


249k, is six figures. Its not >=250k. So not "anyone" making six figure will be affected.

I didnt ask you if you know people making 'six figures'. I said do you know anyone making more than $250k.

my answer to this is posted up this^^
 
  • #105
Evo said:
Inidiana's poll closes in 10 minutes.
Wow! They are early closers! Are you sure that takes in the whole state? I think we've got another 2 hours in Maine, and according to cnn.com Indiana closes at 7:00
 
  • #106
john16O said:
my answer to this is posted up this^^

Don't worry johny. It Obama will win and it will all be over before you know it. :wink:

It won't hurt one bit, I promise.
 
  • #107
Cyrus said:
Don't worry johny. It Obama will win and it will all be over before you know it. :wink:

It won't hurt one bit, I promise.

I'm willing to bet money that obama won't win...

Edit: I made a post why I think that he won't win earlier in this thread..
 
  • #108
Cyrus said:
I agree with Greg. Obama is right and the rest of you can move to alaska. Shoo Shoo.

Nice dodge, Cyrus.


Go McObama!
 
  • #109
drankin said:
Nice dodge, Cyrus.


Go McObama!

You already live in alaska. I'll make you move to some ulta liberal hippie place, like kaliforna.

Together, we can change...where you live.
 
  • #110
john16O said:
I'm willing to bet money that obama won't win...

Edit: I made a post why I think that he won't win earlier in this thread..

Bet you a PF gold membership your wrong. (That's 14 bucks USD).
 
  • #111
Cyrus said:
Bet you a PF gold membership your wrong. (That's 14 bucks USD).

DEAL..I am not joking either..PF gold membership...
 
  • #112
john16O said:
DEAL..I am not joking either..PF gold membership...

You're on. Dead serious.

Greg, notarize this bet please.
 
  • #113
Evo said:
Don't forget that people don't pay the 6.2% Social Security tax on income over $102,000, so they are paying less than those making under $102,000. Never mind tax shelters and loopholes the wealthy have to keep part of their income from being taxed.

Not only that, but in order to pay for the last round of tax cuts, of which the majority of the savings went to the same people paying a lower percentage on Social Security tax, they raided the Social Security fund.
 
  • #114
Cyrus said:
You're on. Dead serious.

Greg, notarize this bet please.

witnessed and stamped! :biggrin:
 
  • #115
When I win I am changing my AVTAR to Obama.


If I loose I am going to skip out and run away to Canada.
 
  • #116
Cyrus said:
You're on. Dead serious.

Greg, notarize this bet please.

lol greg? ok, greg, whoever you are, confirm this...
 
  • #117
Cyrus said:
You already live in alaska. I'll make you move to some ulta liberal hippie place, like kaliforna.

Together, we can change...where you live.

I used to live in AK, now I work in Ultra-Lib Redmond, WA.
 
  • #118
lol nvm...i know who greg is...
 
  • #119
Cyrus said:
When I win I am changing my AVTAR to Obama.


If I loose I am going to skip out and run away to Canada.

so what are the benefits of having a gold membership? I need to know these things...
 
  • #120
Cyrus said:
When I win I am changing my AVTAR to Obama.
If I loose I am going to skip out and run away to Canada.
I'll help you pack.
 

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