Angry with my college (politics related)

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

so dont vote then?

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

alphamale1989

The universities, the media.They're all pushing for their Messiah. Retaliate through a vote for his opposition.

[QUOTE="alphamale1989"]

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

Trashface

The universities, the media.They're all pushing for their Messiah. Retaliate through a vote for his opposition.

No, retaliate with a vote for Obama. That'll show them that Americans can actually be trusted with not putting an old rich Republican into office, so they wont advertise all over! Simple.

Get some chalk and make your own sign then...

I'm not sure why you expect it to reflect your views if you're going to do anything.

I'm just saying that "don't forget to vote" signs and signs that tell you where to vote shouldn't try to push a canidate on you. Signs like that don't promote democracy.

I'm just saying that "don't forget to vote" signs and signs that tell you where to vote shouldn't try to push a canidate on you. Signs like that don't promote democracy.

alphamale1989

Well ANY campaign sign is going to want to encourage you to not forget to vote.... and to vote for them. That would pretty much exclude them all.

It also depends on the state. I lived in a place once where on the day ALL signs had to be taken down. Cops and volunteers actually went and collected them from people's lawns who didn't take them down. Other place, it's ok.

Anyway get some chalk.

College students tend to be more liberal, so why are you surprised?Jandurin

I blame global warming.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]College students tend to be more liberal, so why are you surprised?dave123321

I blame global warming.

[QUOTE="alphamale1989"]

I'm just saying that "don't forget to vote" signs and signs that tell you where to vote shouldn't try to push a canidate on you. Signs like that don't promote democracy.

duxup

Well ANY campaign sign is going to want to encourage you to not forget to vote.... and to vote for them. That would pretty much exclude them all.

It also depends on the state. I lived in a place once where on the day ALL signs had to be taken down. Cops and volunteers actually went and collected them from people's lawns who didn't take them down. Other place, it's ok.

Anyway get some chalk.

I do think it would be a good idea if my college made some sort of similar election day rule.

It doesnt have anything to do with people thinking Obama is the logical choice.

The deal is this: people that dont vote tend to be more liberal-minded. Therefore, they use Obama to appeal to these lazy-yet-liberal people.

In short, the people likely to vote for McCain do not need any convincing because they traditionally have a high percentage of voter turnout.

But, youre on college...my advice is to print out a bunch of McCain flyers, get some like-minded comrades together, and hand them out before people vote today. College is all about being an activists and college knowitall hippy.

[QUOTE="Trashface"][QUOTE="alphamale1989"]

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

smarb001

The universities, the media.They're all pushing for their Messiah. Retaliate through a vote for his opposition.

No, retaliate with a vote for Obama. That'll show them that Americans can actually be trusted with not putting an old rich Republican into office, so they wont advertise all over! Simple.

Isn't it hilarious how Repubs try to act like everything (colleges, media, etc) is against them?

Gotta love the Victim Card they always rely on

[QUOTE="smarb001"][QUOTE="Trashface"][QUOTE="alphamale1989"]

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

LosDaddie

The universities, the media.They're all pushing for their Messiah. Retaliate through a vote for his opposition.

No, retaliate with a vote for Obama. That'll show them that Americans can actually be trusted with not putting an old rich Republican into office, so they wont advertise all over! Simple.

Isn't it hilarious how Repubs try to act like everything (colleges, media, etc) is against them?

Gotta love the Victim Card they always rely on

ya, its almost as if theyre acting like they lost the last two elections.

"Awwwww you guys are big bullies...c'mon, let us have our chance!"

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

alphamale1989

The signs and arrows in chalk didn't magically appear - someone had to put them there. If you want to see McCain, Nader, or someone else instead, get some signs of your own and post them.

[QUOTE="dave123321"]

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]College students tend to be more liberal, so why are you surprised?Jandurin

I blame global warming.

Ironically, I've seen a lot of "VOTE" written on the sidewalks, but only seen it associated with Obama on people's shirts, despite the fact that my college is incredibly liberal.

Then again, maybe they just assume that everyone (barring about 7 people) are voting for Obama anyways. :P

Colleges and Universities have always been more Democratic, or left leaning.

It was that way when I was in University, and its that way today.

When you are arguing in the realm of "theory" the left and the concept of socialized economics looks amazing, its just the nature of the beast.

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

alphamale1989

Welcome to the university, the most liberal (and Godless, ironically) place on the face of the earth.

And you better believe that the on-campus organizations whose goal is to register college students to vote (and I'm sure there are plenty on your campus) know that the overwhelming majority of college students vote Democrat.

No surprises here. Most colleges are very liberal. Travo_basic

make a ron paul sign then, i'ld be surprised if they even knew who he wasmarkop2003

I actually saw plenty of ron paul stuff some time last year. My school is pretty liberal though, so I bet I'm going to be bugged about voting for Obama. Sigh...I have school today too.

This blame wouldn't happened to be connected with the terrorists, would it?GettingTired

Not at all , but an island of vegetarians are involved.

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

alphamale1989

That happened on my campus too. Sad really. Luckily there were a lot of McCain/Palin outside of the polling places.

At least your university didn't make the news with this:

http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/33535179.html

An Anti-Obama carnival that had students egging posters of Obama... though this was by a student organization that's nuts compared to most students here.

[QUOTE="LosDaddie"][QUOTE="smarb001"][QUOTE="Trashface"][QUOTE="alphamale1989"]

EVERY 'don't forget to vote' sign has Obama's face on it. Thier are arrows written on the sidewalk in chalk showing you where to vote, and "vote obama" is written everywhere. The one place it said "vote mccain" it said "for more of the same" right next to it.

I guess I just think its really ignorant for people to assum that Obama is the only logical choice. I think Obama will do a good job when he becomes president, but I really don't like all this pressure to vote for him.

mrbojangles25

The universities, the media.They're all pushing for their Messiah. Retaliate through a vote for his opposition.

No, retaliate with a vote for Obama. That'll show them that Americans can actually be trusted with not putting an old rich Republican into office, so they wont advertise all over! Simple.

Isn't it hilarious how Repubs try to act like everything (colleges, media, etc) is against them?

Gotta love the Victim Card they always rely on

ya, its almost as if theyre acting like they lost the last two elections.

"Awwwww you guys are big bullies...c'mon, let us have our chance!"

QFT

It's just part of the neo-con agenda of labeling everything as Liberal so that they can dismiss any opinion from it.

Yeah, well, the military, they're almost the exact opposite. They are almost universally conservative.

It's a university...what do you expect? I reccomend wearing a NOBAMA shirt or a McCain shirt or something. Just to **** everyone off.trix5817

And possibly to get your ass kicked.

Great idea.

Yeah, well, the military, they're almost the exact opposite. They are almost universally conservative.

-TheSecondSign-

It's about a 80/20 split in the military

I'd just ignore it. It is kinda easy to ignor chalk on a sidewalk unless of course it's a body outline.

[QUOTE="trix5817"]It's a university...what do you expect? I reccomend wearing a NOBAMA shirt or a McCain shirt or something. Just to **** everyone off.-TheSecondSign-

And possibly to get your ass kicked.

Great idea.

.......... Most people in college don't give a hell what your wearing as long as it isn't obscenly offensive, a McCain shirt will not piss people off inless that person just can't control them selves.

College students tend to be more liberal, so why are you surprised?Jandurin

No, they just tend to be stupid.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]College students tend to be more liberal, so why are you surprised?bungie93

No, they just tend to be stupid.