Election 2004

[LadyDJ]

I've already gone to vote

And I got this by e-mail this morning

Voting Reminder:

Please remember that because of the high turnout expected at the polls this year, Republicans will be voting on Tuesday, November 2nd and Democrats will be voting on Wednesday, November 3rd.

Be sure to remind your friends.

 

[krstlros]

Maybe we ALL should be voting on Wednesday so we can avoid the long lines and the crowds.

 

[krstlros]

That sort of tells you all you need to know about the level of civility coming from the liberal camp. That and the gratuitous mention of Mary Cheney's sexuality in both the VP & presidential debates, the statement that the candidates' children are "fair game" and the condescending & smarmy comments Elizabeth Edwards made about the Cheneys being "ashamed" of their child. Politics aside, Lynne Cheney was right, these aren't nice people.

Pro-life and already voted today,
Wiffey

And with comments such as these, it shows that the conservative side hasn't behaved any much better than the liberals.

 

[Wiffey]

I'm sorry if I offended with my comments regarding Elizabeth Edwards statements about there not being any riots if Kerry/Edwards wins. I do not wish to add to the mean-spiritedness of this election. I am conservative, my husband in an Independent and I was raised by 2 liberal Democrats (formerly self-described Socialists) whom I love very much.
I believe that people can disagree on the issues and manage to maintain a civil dialogue. I was really upset to see the Cheney's daughter dragged into things and (as a mother) I can appreciate Lynne Cheney's protective impulse and indignation.

Whatever the results of the election, I pray that our nation will find a way to heal some of its divisions for the good of us all.

Again, forgive me if I offended.
The sinner,
Wiffey

 

[AMDG]

I think all Kerry voters should stay home.

Yeah, and my daughter's SIL told her "I'll take care of your ballot for you." (My daughter is pro-life--pro-Bush, while her SIL is pro-Kerry.) Both the Bush side and the Kerry side make these little jokes about assuring that their candidate is elected. They're not serious.

Hmmm the election could be decided by Florida? Again? I thought we had enough Florida jokes with the "hanging chad" from LAST election.

(If I don't laugh and make jokes about the election, I'll chew my fingers to the bone!)

 

[stray bullet]

I'm voting during my lunch break. There isn't a doubt as to which Electorates Oklahoma will send to vote for the President, but the Senate race between Coburn and Carson is somewhat tight. Given the highly negative campaign from both sides, I was going to refrain from voting for either, but with three potential Supreme Court judge slots expected to open up over the next four years, having a strong Republican Senate is essential.

Well, despite the negative campaign, having Carson in the Senate would be a very bad move.
Coburn is also very open and honest with his opinions, even if they would be considered over the top in other states- I respect that about many Oklahoma politicians.
He said flat out he'd want the death penalty for abortion doctors if it was made illegal. That's the sort of no-nonsense approach that got my vote.

The behavior of the democrats within our state during this election was so poor it lost them any chance of me selecting a dem.

Also, the state questions this year are very important. I know people keep touting this "new money for education" from gambling... however... most of that money is going to come from Indian Tribes who we supposedly gave free reign too run their enterprises as they saw fit. Now that we see what a cash cow it really is, we want our cut. It's typical of how the USA has treated Native Americans, but it's also hypocritical... and it needs to stop.

I didn't vote in favor of any of the gambling nonsense. I voted against the tobacco tax, because trying to extract money unfairly from a particular commodity, especially to control the behavior of other people, is what I consider beyond acceptable behavior.

 

[DJ B.K.]

He said flat out he'd want the death penalty for abortion doctors if it was made illegal. That's the sort of no-nonsense approach that got my vote.

Death penalty for abortion doctors! That's way to harsh for me. But maybe because I don't believe in the death penalty.

 

[stray bullet]

Death penalty for abortion doctors! That's way to harsh for me. But maybe because I don't believe in the death penalty.

I don't either, but Oklahom makes Texas look weak on the death penalty.

The fact that he supports tough punishment for it is

 

[nyj]

I didn't vote in favor of any of the gambling nonsense. I voted against the tobacco tax, because trying to extract money unfairly from a particular commodity, especially to control the behavior of other people, is what I consider beyond acceptable behavior.

My vote on the state questions was split about 50/50 (Yay/Nay), and about 90% of them will never effect me as I'm most likely moved out of this state by May. With that said, I did vote for the Lottery questions... simply because if Oklahoma pooh-pooh's the Lottery again, people will still go to the Powerball states (Texas and Co.) to buy tickets and we should try to get at least some of that money to stay in Oklahoma. I doubt it'll be as huge a boon to Oklahoma education as people make it out to be, but perhaps it'll be something... and I pray it's used as a supplement... like they said it would.

Plus, I had to vote for the reduced property taxes for Veterans (and their widows)... I know they have that in NY, and frankly I thought they had it everywhere... glad to know that once again, Oklahoma is behind the times.

 

[Brother Charlie]

I wish I could vote!