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One last word from me since it seems there were a lot of posts while I was driving home

Posted by Will Hunting (aka JoeMetz) Nov 4 '08, 13:27

1) This ain't a look at me thing; frankly, I'm not that much in love with having people I respect think less of me for my personal choices; one I offered up rather willingly as well.

2) I post about politics here on TT cuz there's a helluva lot of smart people here who have some pretty good insights. I've always loved the game of politics; the numbers, the ability of actions to impact voters and so forth and so on.

3) It's clear I value my votes differently than most here, it seems. I view my vote as an endorsement of whatever I choose. I do not give my hiring recommendation easily; until there's an option for None of the Above, I doubt strongly that I will find that option on many ballots. I did not this year.

That's my peace; have at it, enjoy, feel less of me, whatever is your option.

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repost! -- (link) - dogbert183 Nov 4, 13:46 [Backboard]
With all due respect, I think 3 is a self-justifying copout and pretty condescending. - pmb Nov 4, 13:39 11
- My vote is my vote. I don't dare mock your choice, and I'd expect the same courtesy. - Will Hunting Nov 4, 13:43 10
  - You didn't make a choice. There's nothing to mock. - Candidate Vermin Nov 4, 13:47 4
    - Well, then, I mock you for your choice {nm} - Banzai! Nov 4, 13:49 2
      - By all means! :) -- nm - Candidate Vermin Nov 4, 13:52 1
        
        Dammit. Called my bluff. I pay so little attention, I don't know who anyone's choices are! {nm} - Banzai! Nov 4, 13:54
    - yes he did, he chose not to go through the motions just to appease someone or something -- nm - dogbert183 Nov 4, 13:48
  - I'm not mocking your vote, I'm mocking your reasoning. - musubi Voted For Change 2 weeks ago Nov 4, 13:46 1
    - Err, you reasoning for not voting, that is. (nm) - musubi Voted For Change 2 weeks ago Nov 4, 13:47
  - Vote or don't vote (I happen to disagree with your choice but so be it). Just don't claim it's because you value your vote more than those who do - pmb Nov 4, 13:46 2
    - Read closer. I said I value my vote differently than most here. Not more. - Will Hunting Nov 4, 13:48 1
      - More is implied (i.e. you have a higher standard for a candidate to meet therefore you value your vote more). But fine. I'll take you at your word - pmb Nov 4, 13:52
You can't write-in on your ballot? You can't decline to pick a certain race? - musubi Voted For Change 2 weeks ago Nov 4, 13:39
I'd be surprised if your ballot was lacking a write-in line, where you could put whatever option you choose. - Candidate Vermin Nov 4, 13:38 13
- My town can't get attention from the state govt, much less the federal govt. - Will Hunting Nov 4, 13:39 12
  - You're being part of the problem you're decrying. - Candidate Vermin Nov 4, 13:42 3
    - serious question -- who is going to do what with that write-in information? {nm} - Banzai! Nov 4, 13:44 2
      - [shrug] It gets reported. - Candidate Vermin Nov 4, 13:49 1
        
        I think she'll run regardless of write-ins. She may use the figures for marketing, though. {nm} - Banzai! Nov 4, 13:51
  - i really think that's what this is about. Hillary. -- nm - Andie Nov 4, 13:41 7
    - Pretty much. It's not belief the system is broken, or that a single vote won't count. - musubi Voted For Change 2 weeks ago Nov 4, 13:43 6
      - it's the exact opposite of "a single vote won't count." -- nm - loosilu - I voted! Nov 4, 13:54
      - if one vote counts, then one vote can screw things up. -- nm - dogbert183 Nov 4, 13:50 2
        
        If he's as passionate about Hillary as he has shown, how on *earth* would writing in Hillary screw things up? - musubi Voted For Change 2 weeks ago Nov 4, 13:51 1
        
        well maybe once he's there he votes on other things on the ticket that he's not knowledgable about and screws up something locally - dogbert183 Nov 4, 13:55
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        You know nothing of me. Just don't. -- nm - Will Hunting Nov 4, 13:51
One honest question... did you not vote for everything because you weren't interested in the main ticket or did you actually read up on all races - Mr. Havens Nov 4, 13:36 1
- The local races are not this year (mayor/alderman/etc). I have a bile for 90% of the big race people. - Will Hunting Nov 4, 13:38
I just don't see it - Banzai! Nov 4, 13:34 1
- True, but I'd rather have the Will's of the world in the voting booth than some of these other morons. -- nm - CrankYanker Nov 4, 13:36
Just so we're clear: I'm saving my tar and feathers for another day. But I do have them. -- nm - David Nov 4, 13:30
nicely put. Our ballot here had a 'I do not wish to vote for any of these choices' button -- nm - decline Nov 4, 13:30
Ok whatever. But will you try stuffed shrimp again if I give Kelly a great recipe? - Trish Nov 4, 13:29 5
- Depends; the garlic wasn't very good in her last recipe. - Will Hunting Nov 4, 13:33 1
  - *sigh* -- nm - kelly Nov 4, 13:35
- Heh. - kelly Nov 4, 13:33 2
  - Maybe you should just start serving 11 patties and mock him! - Trish Nov 4, 13:39 1
    - Nah, tonight I'm ordering Chinese food and heading to the movies. :) -- nm - kelly Nov 4, 13:46
I still don't see why you didn't just write in your preference and vote on local issues -- nm - oblique - I voted! Nov 4, 13:29
I'm just glad you don't have a ballot for Cooperstown -- nm - crash davis Nov 4, 13:28
I know you feel strongly about Biden (and clearly, about Obama, for picking Biden), so ... it's a fair choice. -- nm - Beryllium Nov 4, 13:28
fair enough. -- nm - Remlik Nov 4, 13:28

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