So, how's that whole election malarky going?
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It seems pertinent to start some kind of discussion given that the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Or something.
Is there a convenient site keeping track of the numbers? My brief google search didn't yield anything particularly useful.
Is there a convenient site keeping track of the numbers? My brief google search didn't yield anything particularly useful.
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I still dislike the system we currently have. Only 14 of our states require the electoral college to cast the same vote as the state majority. The college could technically vote the opposite of what the state majority was for. Pretty damn broken if you ask me. It won't be right until all states are required to vote as their constituents have.
I'm stupid and waiting until 4 so my gf won't have to wait online by herself, I predict a 2 hour wait, we'll see if I'm correct.
Nu-uh!
dont trust exit polls. wait for official numbers.
Personally I don't like either candidate, but tried to choose the lesser evil.
This. I started voting by mail in college, and I don't know if I'll ever go back. There is a certain convenience factor to printing a piece of paper, filling it out, and dropping it in the mailbox at work. No crazy lines, no worries about voting equipment.
Though i must say I am a tad jealous of everyone walking around with their fancy "I voted" stickers, haha. I could have gotten free starbucks! or ben & jerrys! :P
The law states persons must not pay, offer to pay or accept payment for voting, registering to vote, withholding their vote, or voting for or against any candidate in any election that includes a federal candidate.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/2008/11/04/2008-11-04_free_coffee_donuts_and_sex_toys_just_the.html
Whats the big deal about telling people who you voted for? I never understood that. Bah!
It comes from people trying to bully, intimidate and influence other people based on how or who you're going to vote for. It's just nice to keep that private if you want to.
It's kind of like asking a woman when's she's due without knowing for sure if shes pregnant... asking could get you kicked in the nuts.
It's kind of better to ask if its ok to ask. Hey do you mind if I ask you who you voted for? Gives them an easier out.
btw Adam
I voted OBAMA.
Currently, Obama is ahead by 70 electoral votes. But the night is very very early and we have 6hrs ahead of us until all polls are closed. It's anyone's race at this point.
But really i don't think i need to say who i voted for its pretty obvious.
McCain is slightly ahead in regular votes but way behind in electoral college votes. That means Obama is currently in the lead, right?
"real time" updates what ever that really means.
OBAMA!
Now he is ahead in both. This is irrelevant however, as some states are still open, and most closed ones have less than 50% reporting. It wont be official for another 4-6 hours...i hope.
the funniest name in politics. i love it.
So, an electoral vote is a vote from the electoral college.
Wow, what a silly system. That sort of takes the point away from voting doesn't it? Why can't it just bet that whoever gets the most votes of the people wins. I don't understand...
agreed, EXCEPT keeping your vote secret AFTER you voted, denotes that you're ashamed of your choice. otherwise you wouldn't need to keep it a secret.
after you've voted, there's nothing else you can do, and your vote won't sway anyones decision, as they'll most likely already voted too. the worst that can happen is you realise a long time friend who you trusted, voted for the other guy, and that your life views are as different as black and white (lol see what i did there?).
Pfft, obviously you don't understand democracy. :P
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Nice work gentlemen.