How long did everyone who went to vote, actually have to wait in line? I had to wait in line for alittle over a hour. While it seems like a long wait, it really went by rather quick. It was certainly the longest wait I've ever had to vote. So how bout the rest of you? Please mention what state you are in too.
How long did you wait to Vote?
I haven't voted yet, but I'm bringing my Gameboy Advance and a Star Wars novel in case the line is ridiculous.
About an hour and a half. I was reading and listening to music for the majority for it.
I waited about 2 minutes. Everyone was in class I guess.
Oregon is a vote by mail state. Paul and I dropped our ballots off (Tuesday of last week) at the drop box by the library over on Shute Road. It took us close to an hour and a half (the Sunday before) to figure out what all our responses for all the stuff that we needed to vote for (measures, people, etc) would be.
Most of the wording for the measures ... were very confusing. Almost as if the wording was deliberately stated that way to specifically confuse people. So we'd look thru the pro's and con's and try to figure out what was *really* meant.
Deliberately difficult... <blah>
No wait. Only one other person was at the polls when I showed up. Then again, California isn't a hotly-contested state, and I did show up at about 7:30 in the morning. Probably the polls will be more crowded later in the day here.
Wait? What wait? I walked in, voted, and was out in a matter of 5 minutes.
+1 vote for Obama in PA.
I ended up not voting because Bob Barr was not on the ballot, nor was he a registered write-in candidate here in Texas.
Damn sad and annoying. I refuse to vote for McLame or Oblabla.
Beldaran wrote:I refuse to vote for McLame or Oblabla.
I don't think those names are on the ballot either, Beldaranus. D;
(just joking, not trying to troll)
About 30 mins. +1 Ohio vote for Obama.
By the way, added to my original post, please mention the state you are in if you don't mind.
I suppose if you aren't good at waiting you should come prepared. Strangely though I had no problem standing around in a line doing nothing for a hour. I guess the american school system really does pay off as it's made me a master of standing around in a disorganized line doing nothing. I'm ready for government work atleast.
Beldaran wrote:I ended up not voting because Bob Barr was not on the ballot, nor was he a registered write-in candidate here in Texas.
How did Texas screw that one up?
I waited ~5 minutes here in VA. The lines were seperated by the first letter of your last name. The A-H and G-P lines were obnoxious. The Q-Z line? No one.
I suppose it's to make up for always being stuck at the end of alphabetical order lines
Around 7 or so this morning I walked in, signed my name, went into the booth, voted, and walked out all in a matter of 2 minutes. Gotta love it!
Beldaran wrote:I ended up not voting because Bob Barr was not on the ballot, nor was he a registered write-in candidate here in Texas.Damn sad and annoying. I refuse to vote for McLame or Oblabla.
Well Bel, I guess I helped you out. I voted for Bob Barr to help out the 3rd party cause (and because a vote in California is worthless). I guess it all evens out if you really like Bob Barr. You're vote would have done nothing in Texas and it will do nothing in California either.
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Because huge tax hikes don't screw everyone. Riiiiiiiiiiight.
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Lilith wrote:their shitty third party votes
There are still a few Americans left with principles they aren't willing to whore out to the giant party machines.
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Or maybe people actually want freedom like the Constitution laid out for us, not collectivism. That's actually a big deal to some people.
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Lilith wrote:By "people" do you mean "idealists"? Cause I think you just said idealists. Hold on, I'm going to play Rage Against the Machine until Bob Barr wins the election.
I don't even want Bob Barr to win, he's not a libertarian. I just wish that people would actually give 3rd party candidates a look.
And okay, idealists aren't people. My bad.
No wait at all, but then again I live in a democratic neighborhood in the middle of fucking Idaho. Our state is not in play when it comes to national elections, because the Republican always wins. Actually none of that really matters for turnout since we also have a very small population.
I voted for Obama, and I am damn grateful for the opportunity.
Two and a half hours at Veteran's Memorial in downtown Columbus OH. I went with my mom, and forgot my DS :[
Lilith wrote:By "people" do you mean "idealists"? Cause I think you just said idealists. Hold on, I'm going to play Rage Against the Machine until Bob Barr wins the election.
Idealists built this country. Idealists died in wars so you would have the freedom to mock them without being hauled away by the secret police.
You owe everything to idealists. I'm proud to be one.
Lilith wrote:...because the issues in the election don't effect them directly enough to compromise.
It does affect them. Sadly, the only candidate who has a shot at winning isn't going to do jack shit to help them, and will most likely just make their lives worse.
phattonez wrote:Because huge tax hikes don't screw everyone. Riiiiiiiiiiight.
If you make more than $250,000 a year, I think you can afford to pay a bit more in taxes.
Cloral wrote:If you make more than $250,000 a year, I think you can afford to pay a bit more in taxes.
They've lowered that to like $150,000 now.
Also, a lot of people who make that much money are totally broke. For instance, most people who make that much money went to medical or law school. So they make lots of money, but they have $3000 per month student loan payments and they are broke.
Cloral wrote: I think you can afford to pay a bit more in taxes.
It does not matter what you think I can afford. I think you can afford to give me $50. It doesn't give me the right to stick a gun in your face and take it.
Beldaran wrote:
It does not matter what you think I can afford. I think you can afford to give me $50. It doesn't give me the right to stick a gun in your face and take it.
And it begins.
Took me no time at all - since I mailed in my ballot a couple weeks ago =)
I live in California. Only reason I bothered voting was because the propositions are important.