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Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
ITRADE
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Date: February 03, 2009 07:00AM
I was #28 at my station in Vienna. They had two voting booths, and one person standing outside with a flyer....
Yawn.
Yawn.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Piggy Wiggly
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Date: February 03, 2009 07:08AM
Because nobody cares
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Junes
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Date: February 03, 2009 07:16AM
Unfortunately, most voters don't care during on-year elections. So sad.
I will vote later today, along with some of my neighbors. I hope others will too.
I will vote later today, along with some of my neighbors. I hope others will too.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
ITRADE
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Date: February 03, 2009 07:17AM
So does that bode well for Pat or sharon?
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Jester
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Date: February 03, 2009 08:05AM
Projected results:
Herrity: 120 votes
Boluva: 53 votes
Herrity: 120 votes
Boluva: 53 votes
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
496
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Date: February 03, 2009 08:38AM
Projected results:
Herrity: 120 votes
Boluva: 53 votes
Don't Give a Fuck: 10,500 votes
Herrity: 120 votes
Boluva: 53 votes
Don't Give a Fuck: 10,500 votes
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
RESton Peace
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Date: February 03, 2009 08:55AM
I voted for Sharon Bulova, not because of anything political.. I just like Bulova watches and I know nothing about the candidates otherwise.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/03/2009 08:55AM by RESton Peace.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/03/2009 08:55AM by RESton Peace.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
SBS
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Date: February 03, 2009 09:03AM
RESton Peace Wrote:
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> I voted for Sharon Bulova, not because of anything
> political.. I just like Bulova watches and I know
> nothing about the candidates otherwise.
Unfortunately, that's the mentality of many FFC voters.
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> I voted for Sharon Bulova, not because of anything
> political.. I just like Bulova watches and I know
> nothing about the candidates otherwise.
Unfortunately, that's the mentality of many FFC voters.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
RESton Peace
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Date: February 03, 2009 09:06AM
at least I voted, the poor ladies at the desk were shocked, SHOCKED, to see me come in, and were fumbling with that book of names and addresses.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
jimW
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Date: February 03, 2009 09:28AM
RESton Peace Wrote:
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> at least I voted, the poor ladies at the desk were
> shocked, SHOCKED, to see me come in, and were
> fumbling with that book of names and addresses.
same here. at first i thought maybe i'd walked in before they opened. then i thought maybe I forgot to zip my fly. then i realized these poor people that worked for the Obama election got roped in for another $100/day to work the polls not realizing it wasn't going to be an ethnic disco party like nov 4th.
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> at least I voted, the poor ladies at the desk were
> shocked, SHOCKED, to see me come in, and were
> fumbling with that book of names and addresses.
same here. at first i thought maybe i'd walked in before they opened. then i thought maybe I forgot to zip my fly. then i realized these poor people that worked for the Obama election got roped in for another $100/day to work the polls not realizing it wasn't going to be an ethnic disco party like nov 4th.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
jhey
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Date: February 03, 2009 11:03AM
Projected results:
Martin Prince: 2 votes
Bart Simpson: 0 votes
Martin Prince: 2 votes
Bart Simpson: 0 votes
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Suburbanite
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Date: February 03, 2009 11:19AM
My polling place had a steady flow of voters, no lines, but I was behind a couple of people and there were three or four waiting to get checked in when I was done. When I was pulling out of my parking space, another voter was arriving. So I think some areas are seeing a better turnout than others. It's still not even close to a presendentail race, but it's something.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
ernie
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Date: February 03, 2009 12:02PM
Sharon Bulova, is she Hot. I asked my wife but she had no idea. If she is I will vote for her.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
ernie
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Date: February 03, 2009 12:04PM
Ok, I googled her. Not so hot. I guess I will stay home.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Lesley
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Date: February 03, 2009 12:16PM
Please vote! We are so blessed to live in a free country and exercise our right to vote. Think of those in the clutches of communism who are not fortunate to live in such a democratic society.
My heart swells with pride after I vote. I just feel it is my patriotic duty and a small way I can contribute to the betterment of society.
Democratic vs. Republican, Bulova vs. Herrity is irrelevant, just vote!
My heart swells with pride after I vote. I just feel it is my patriotic duty and a small way I can contribute to the betterment of society.
Democratic vs. Republican, Bulova vs. Herrity is irrelevant, just vote!
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
KeepOnTruckin
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Date: February 03, 2009 02:08PM
Vote for one of the independent dudes. With a total of 200 people casting votes, they have a good chance of winning
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Frank
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Date: February 03, 2009 02:11PM
Vote for Herrity - he is not hot and has nothing to do with watches.
A new campaign slogan.
A new campaign slogan.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
SBS
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Date: February 03, 2009 02:41PM
Lesley Wrote:
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> Please vote! We are so blessed to live in a free
> country and exercise our right to vote. Think of
> those in the clutches of communism who are not
> fortunate to live in such a democratic society.
>
> My heart swells with pride after I vote. I just
> feel it is my patriotic duty and a small way I can
> contribute to the betterment of society.
>
> Democratic vs. Republican, Bulova vs. Herrity is
> irrelevant, just vote!
So, you voted just for the sake of voting?
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> Please vote! We are so blessed to live in a free
> country and exercise our right to vote. Think of
> those in the clutches of communism who are not
> fortunate to live in such a democratic society.
>
> My heart swells with pride after I vote. I just
> feel it is my patriotic duty and a small way I can
> contribute to the betterment of society.
>
> Democratic vs. Republican, Bulova vs. Herrity is
> irrelevant, just vote!
So, you voted just for the sake of voting?
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
MrMephisto
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Date: February 03, 2009 02:42PM
I voted for George W. Bush, and my pecker swelled with pride at the feeling of voting.
Granted, I was in my kitchen, and my ballot was the back of an old bar receipt, but my pecker really did swell.
What I'm trying to say is, I have an erection. Where are the white women at?
Granted, I was in my kitchen, and my ballot was the back of an old bar receipt, but my pecker really did swell.
What I'm trying to say is, I have an erection. Where are the white women at?
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Lurker.
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Date: February 03, 2009 02:56PM
I usually vote for the candidate with a history of drug abuse. Some times it's tough because both candidates have a drug history.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Vince(1)
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Date: February 03, 2009 03:46PM
ITRADE Wrote:
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> So does that bode well for Pat or sharon?
Low voter turnout always favors the republican..they count on it.
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> So does that bode well for Pat or sharon?
Low voter turnout always favors the republican..they count on it.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Junes
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Date: February 03, 2009 04:58PM
When I voted at 10:30, I was #168. There were a half dozen in line at the time and a few more checking in when I left.
I volunteered to drive people to the polls for a few hours. Everyone was waiting in front of their homes when I arrived.
I volunteered to drive people to the polls for a few hours. Everyone was waiting in front of their homes when I arrived.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
dono
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Date: February 03, 2009 05:33PM
I was the 64th voter at my polling station by 845am
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
jimW
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Date: February 03, 2009 06:11PM
i was 64th @ 9:05am.
i think that was after all the poll workers cast their ballots.
the guy giving out stickers looked like he was playing blackjack on one of the machines.
..cheater.
i think that was after all the poll workers cast their ballots.
the guy giving out stickers looked like he was playing blackjack on one of the machines.
..cheater.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Tin Foil Hat
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Date: February 03, 2009 06:43PM
So, how do they insure that? Do they control the weather?
Vince(1) Wrote:
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> ITRADE Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > So does that bode well for Pat or sharon?
>
>
> Low voter turnout always favors the
> republican..they count on it.
Vince(1) Wrote:
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> ITRADE Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > So does that bode well for Pat or sharon?
>
>
> Low voter turnout always favors the
> republican..they count on it.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
National Hug-a-Republican Day Revisited
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Date: February 03, 2009 06:54PM
Yes, because of the vacuum that is created in the atmosphere by their stressed-out sphincters around election time.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
So Sad
()
Date: February 03, 2009 07:09PM
Liberals sure know how to elevate a discussion:
National Hug-a-Republican Day Revisited Wrote:
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> Yes, because of the vacuum that is created in the
> atmosphere by their stressed-out sphincters around
> election time.
National Hug-a-Republican Day Revisited Wrote:
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> Yes, because of the vacuum that is created in the
> atmosphere by their stressed-out sphincters around
> election time.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
288
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Date: February 03, 2009 07:09PM
I was 288 around 14:30.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
TheMeeper
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Date: February 03, 2009 07:26PM
The lines must've been very short all day, I was #220 around 4:30. That's really low.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
tubby
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Date: February 03, 2009 07:48PM
It's shame the turnout is low....it's a VERY important election.
A County Supervisor can have huge impact on our lives...certainly more than the President, Congressman, or Senator.
These people set taxes, land use and lots of other shit that directly affect every day life in FFX Co.
A County Supervisor can have huge impact on our lives...certainly more than the President, Congressman, or Senator.
These people set taxes, land use and lots of other shit that directly affect every day life in FFX Co.
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
trogdor!
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Date: February 03, 2009 09:46PM
tubby Wrote:
> A County Supervisor can have huge impact on our
> lives...certainly more than the President,
> Congressman, or Senator.
So true. But it doesn't have the glamour of a presidential election. There was a minor line at my polling place (5 people).
> A County Supervisor can have huge impact on our
> lives...certainly more than the President,
> Congressman, or Senator.
So true. But it doesn't have the glamour of a presidential election. There was a minor line at my polling place (5 people).
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
jimW
()
Date: February 04, 2009 12:42PM
Election Results: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/eb/webreports/RESU0209.pdf
Re: Small lines at the polls
Posted by:
Suburbanite
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Date: February 04, 2009 01:47PM
Actually, the voter turnout wasn't that bad considering it was solely for the purpose of electing the chairman of the board. 16% turnout for a county-wide election isn't great, but it isn't as bad as many other elections.
I certainly don't want someone voting if they don't have a clue about either candidate and many people don't understand what the board does or why they should care. Perhaps a campaign to educate the general populace would be beneficial, but you'd have to get sexy models and athletes in order to get anyones attention.
I certainly don't want someone voting if they don't have a clue about either candidate and many people don't understand what the board does or why they should care. Perhaps a campaign to educate the general populace would be beneficial, but you'd have to get sexy models and athletes in order to get anyones attention.