Official 2008 US Election Thread - Last Updated 4:16 AM EST

Has anyone else been going crazy on all the free stuff? I've gotten two free tall Starbuck's coffees just by telling them I voted. They've been advertising it for some time. I know Ben & Jerry is giving away free ice cream, but there's no way you'll ever get me in one of those stores, since a lot of their money goes to pro-abortion causes. mysterylobster

I want free stuff. Damn :(

Perhaps I will go to the store and get stuff. Then drive through the streets and give people stuff.

[QUOTE="mysterylobster"]Has anyone else been going crazy on all the free stuff? I've gotten two free tall Starbuck's coffees just by telling them I voted. They've been advertising it for some time. I know Ben & Jerry is giving away free ice cream, but there's no way you'll ever get me in one of those stores, since a lot of their money goes to pro-abortion causes. dave123321

I want free stuff. Damn :(

Perhaps I will go to the store and get stuff. Then drive through the streets and give people stuff.

I got a free paper telling me to vote :)

[QUOTE="mysterylobster"]Has anyone else been going crazy on all the free stuff? I've gotten two free tall Starbuck's coffees just by telling them I voted. They've been advertising it for some time. I know Ben & Jerry is giving away free ice cream, but there's no way you'll ever get me in one of those stores, since a lot of their money goes to pro-abortion causes. dave123321

I want free stuff. Damn :(

Perhaps I will go to the store and get stuff. Then drive through the streets and give people stuff.

Well people do like stuff. And things.

Krispy Kreme is giving away free red white and blue donuts, I hear. I don't eat donuts and have doubts about the legality of baking Old Glory into a pastry, but I'm sure some more liberal minded people could take advantage of this.

I don't want any free stuff :evil:Jandurin

Sure you do

*gives you a Dave/Batman '08 tee-shirt,and a 1000 gift card to best buy*

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]I don't want any free stuff :evil:dave123321

Sure you do

*gives you a Dave/Batman '08 tee-shirt,and a 1000 gift card to best buy*

:shock:

If Jan doesn't want it, I'd be happy to take those off your hands :D

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]I don't want any free stuff :evil:dave123321

Sure you do

*gives you a Dave/Batman '08 tee-shirt,and a 1000 gift card to best buy*

Technically I could go and get all this free stuff by telling them I voted, when I am not. It's not like you get stamped on the forehead, "I voted" or something.FragStains

Technically I could go and get all this free stuff by telling them I voted, when I am not. It's not like you get stamped on the forehead, "I voted" or something.FragStains

Some stores require a receipt.

Technically I could go and get all this free stuff by telling them I voted, when I am not. It's not like you get stamped on the forehead, "I voted" or something.FragStains

You do get a thingamabob and show it to them.

[QUOTE="FragStains"]Technically I could go and get all this free stuff by telling them I voted, when I am not. It's not like you get stamped on the forehead, "I voted" or something.mysterylobster

Some stores require a receipt.

[QUOTE="FragStains"]Technically I could go and get all this free stuff by telling them I voted, when I am not. It's not like you get stamped on the forehead, "I voted" or something.dave123321

You do get a thingamabob and show it to them.

obama ftw.

I was thinking about this earlier...you should be able to vote against someone, rather than just voting for someone else. Each candidate would have a Yes or No box to choose. Meaning someone like me who doesn't identify with any of the candidates could vote against all of them without having to give my support to someone I didn't truly support.

That might actually get me to vote. My vote of dissent would be heard clearly, without it being sullied by voting for another loser.

I was thinking about this earlier...you should be able to vote against someone, rather than just voting for someone else. Each candidate would have a Yes or No box to choose. Meaning someone like me who doesn't identify with any of the candidates could vote against all of them without having to give my support to someone I didn't truly support.

That might actually get me to vote. My vote of dissent would be heard clearly, without it being sullied by voting for another loser.

FragStains

[QUOTE="FragStains"]

I was thinking about this earlier...you should be able to vote against someone, rather than just voting for someone else. Each candidate would have a Yes or No box to choose. Meaning someone like me who doesn't identify with any of the candidates could vote against all of them without having to give my support to someone I didn't truly support.

That might actually get me to vote. My vote of dissent would be heard clearly, without it being sullied by voting for another loser.

Jandurin

By voting against them that would be taking a vote away from them, without having to add a vote I didn't want to add, somewhere else.FragStains

[QUOTE="FragStains"]By voting against them that would be taking a vote away from them, without having to add a vote I didn't want to add, somewhere else.Jandurin

I think I should be able to hurt the candidates, not just support the opposing one.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="FragStains"]By voting against them that would be taking a vote away from them, without having to add a vote I didn't want to add, somewhere else.FragStains

I think I should be able to hurt the candidates, not just support the opposing one.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="FragStains"]

I was thinking about this earlier...you should be able to vote against someone, rather than just voting for someone else. Each candidate would have a Yes or No box to choose. Meaning someone like me who doesn't identify with any of the candidates could vote against all of them without having to give my support to someone I didn't truly support.

That might actually get me to vote. My vote of dissent would be heard clearly, without it being sullied by voting for another loser.

FragStains

why do you need to hurt the person you do not want to win? why so vindictive? you're free to vote for whoever you want.

[QUOTE="FragStains"]

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="FragStains"]By voting against them that would be taking a vote away from them, without having to add a vote I didn't want to add, somewhere else.Jandurin

I think I should be able to hurt the candidates, not just support the opposing one.

Obama - 302
McCain - 236

That's what the final tally will be. I have foreseen it.

Obama - 302
McCain - 236

That's what the final tally will be. I have foreseen it.

Oleg_Huzwog

Are you a soothsayer?

[QUOTE="Oleg_Huzwog"]

Obama - 302
McCain - 236

That's what the final tally will be. I have foreseen it.

Katafran

Are you a soothsayer?

Yay, sooth I say.

[QUOTE="FragStains"][QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="FragStains"]

I was thinking about this earlier...you should be able to vote against someone, rather than just voting for someone else. Each candidate would have a Yes or No box to choose. Meaning someone like me who doesn't identify with any of the candidates could vote against all of them without having to give my support to someone I didn't truly support.

That might actually get me to vote. My vote of dissent would be heard clearly, without it being sullied by voting for another loser.

comp_atkins

why do you need to hurt the person you do not want to win? why so vindictive? you're free to vote for whoever you want.

For example, say Coca-Cola sells about 300,000,000 bottles of Coke per day worldwide. Right now, I can either 'vote' for them, by buying another one bringing their total to 300,000,001. Or I can not buy one, which would make the total 300,000,000. What I want is to be able to destroy a bottle of coke that someone else bought, bringing their total to 299,999,999. It's a bad analogy but you get the point.

For example, say Coca-Cola sells about 300,000,000 bottles of Coke per day worldwide. Right now, I can either 'vote' for them, by buying another one bringing their total to 300,000,001. Or I can not buy one, which would make the total 300,000,000. What I want is to be able to destroy a bottle of coke that someone else bought, bringing their total to 299,999,999. It's a bad analogy but you get the point.

FragStains

We get what you're saying, but it'll never happen because it takes away someone else's right to vote.

I voted. I was number 529 in my precinct. As usual it is a pretty fast and simple process around here.duxup

I was number 109 and I only spent 20mins on line. It was a cool feeling because I voted in my old elementary school that I havent stepped in for years :).

I officially hype Obama to score a 344 and McCain will flop big time with 170.

OBAMA AAAAE FOR AMERICA!

[QUOTE="duxup"]I voted. I was number 529 in my precinct. As usual it is a pretty fast and simple process around here.Tjeremiah1988

I was number 109 and I only spent 20mins on line. It was a cool feeling because I voted in my old elementary school that I havent stepped in for years :).

Holy crap a line! For me it was walk in, check in, vote, stick my ballot in the vote eating machine, and walk out. No lines.

I voted in the local megachurch.

I officially hype Obama to score a 344 and McCain will flop big time with 170.

OBAMA AAAAE FOR AMERICA!

Bread_or_Decide

I'm in Virginia and I went to vote this morning but there where 500 people in line at 7am. I will try again in a few minutes.hiryu3

[QUOTE="Bread_or_Decide"]

I officially hype Obama to score a 344 and McCain will flop big time with 170.

OBAMA AAAAE FOR AMERICA!

Jandurin

lol

Me and the wife got HD last week. I can't wait to see what kind of special goodies CNN has in store for me. I missed out on those little dials that the 'experts' had during the debates.FragStains

you didn't miss anything... it was lame

I waited in line for 30 minutes, and when I was done there was almost no line, so I must have been part of the morning rush. It would have been faster, but there was an issue with my hat. Some parents wanted me to remove it because they had their kids around, but the poll workers made me take it off because you apparently can't have campaign paraphernalia in the voting area (even though I didn't consider it to be related to any of the campaigns).

Good thing I didn't listen to Obama and take the whole day off. I'd probably do the same thing, just at home.

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Some people might get a kick out of what Sarah's dad said today:

""I'm just so proud to be Sarah's father." Heath said smiling, "Years ago I taught Sarah how to field dress a moose. But tomorrow I want you to see her field dress a donkey.""

That's right Mr. Heath. You raised a gem. I think we're all waiting to see what Palin will field dress next.

I waited in line for 30 minutes, and when I was done there was almost no line, so I must have been part of the morning rush. It would have been faster, but there was an issue with my hat. Some parents wanted me to remove it because they had their kids around, but the poll workers made me take it off because you apparently can't have campaign paraphernalia in the voting area (even though I didn't consider it to be related to any of the campaigns).

Good thing I didn't listen to Obama and take the whole day off. I'd probably do the same thing, just at home.

...

Some people might get a kick out of what Sarah's dad said today:

""I'm just so proud to be Sarah's father." Heath said smiling, "Years ago I taught Sarah how to field dress a moose. But tomorrow I want you to see her field dress a donkey.""

That's right Mr. Heath. You raised a gem. I think we're all waiting to see what Palin will field dress next.

mysterylobster

During the past few months Lobster you gave me another reason to vote for Obama, just to see what ridiculous things you will post in the upcoming years if he is elected.

I'm not American but I'm really hoping for Obama.

Frankly, I'm disappointed if McCain wins.

:lol: I just sawe on the news that people in line at 4am to avoid long waits. Doesn't that defeat the purpose?Travo_basic

Yes. Let's all avoid the line by creating a line! Fail.

[QUOTE="mysterylobster"]

I waited in line for 30 minutes, and when I was done there was almost no line, so I must have been part of the morning rush. It would have been faster, but there was an issue with my hat. Some parents wanted me to remove it because they had their kids around, but the poll workers made me take it off because you apparently can't have campaign paraphernalia in the voting area (even though I didn't consider it to be related to any of the campaigns).

Good thing I didn't listen to Obama and take the whole day off. I'd probably do the same thing, just at home.

...

Some people might get a kick out of what Sarah's dad said today:

""I'm just so proud to be Sarah's father." Heath said smiling, "Years ago I taught Sarah how to field dress a moose. But tomorrow I want you to see her field dress a donkey.""

That's right Mr. Heath. You raised a gem. I think we're all waiting to see what Palin will field dress next.

SaintLeonidas

During the past few months Lobster you gave me another reason to vote for Obama, just to see what ridiculous things you will post in the upcoming years if he is elected.

Ironically, your sig is as good a response as any.

Well I voted for McCain, as I said I would. I didn't even have to show my ID to vote, which I thought was kinda weird.Cube_of_MooN

Yeah, that's a problem in my opinion. They should require it.

Ironically, your sig is as good a response as any.

mysterylobster

Well I voted for McCain, as I said I would. I didn't even have to show my ID to vote, which I thought was kinda weird.Cube_of_MooN

You should go vote again:twisted:

[QUOTE="mysterylobster"]

I waited in line for 30 minutes, and when I was done there was almost no line, so I must have been part of the morning rush. It would have been faster, but there was an issue with my hat. Some parents wanted me to remove it because they had their kids around, but the poll workers made me take it off because you apparently can't have campaign paraphernalia in the voting area (even though I didn't consider it to be related to any of the campaigns).

Good thing I didn't listen to Obama and take the whole day off. I'd probably do the same thing, just at home.

...

Some people might get a kick out of what Sarah's dad said today:

""I'm just so proud to be Sarah's father." Heath said smiling, "Years ago I taught Sarah how to field dress a moose. But tomorrow I want you to see her field dress a donkey.""

That's right Mr. Heath. You raised a gem. I think we're all waiting to see what Palin will field dress next.

SaintLeonidas

During the past few months Lobster you gave me another reason to vote for Obama, just to see what ridiculous things you will post in the upcoming years if he is elected.

i think he disappears if obama is elected.