Vote

You?

Today's the day. It's still a democracy. Get out there, if ya haven't.

Mike

P.S. This post is OT for you non-U.S. peeps, but I'm sure most of you will sympathize. I should also confess I'm not in the best mood today. My usual good-natured self shall return!

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[Mike R]

Breathe!

Here's what's been under my signature line in Thunderbird (email):

"Refusing to vote isn't rebellion -
it's surrender!"

"Bad people are elected by good people
who don't vote."

[Armond Thomas Perretta]

Voting is the ultimate participatory event, yet we have recently been treated to suggestions and in some cases evidence that our franchise is subject to negation and/or invalidation. Not the best turn of events.

Did they "Photoshop" elections?

[Roger Bradbury]

In the UK at least, spoiled ballot papers are counted. Spoiled means you haven't clearly marked an 'X' against one name only. This means that you can write (for example) "none of these idiots" and it will be noted that you cared enough to turn up and vote, but not one of the candidates came up to the mark for you.

On the other hand, if you didn't vote because the candidates (in your opinion) are all idiots, it will be assumed that you didn't care enough about politics to vote.

I have spoiled my ballot paper before now; I didn't vote for anyone, but I did make my views known. As Mike says, get out there, if ya haven't.

[Richard Parkin]

Use it or lose it!

[Kodachromeguy]

Here in Vicksburg, Mississippi, the voting stations were more crowded than in previous mid-term elections. We have an unusual situation here: two US senatorial seats are open. One is to replace Thad Cochran's position (he retired), and the other is for Roger Wicker's position. We can be hopeful......

[beuler]

It's OT for everyone. Or it's on topic for the whole world depending on your point of view. We all love you Mike, poor moods and all.

[Sharon]

No matter how frustrated I get with our political system, I always feel better knowing I voted.

Sharon

[Steve Higgins]

Either your window or your sensor needs a good clean! ;-)

[Mahn England]

Coming from a place where voting is mandatory and happens on a Saturday I'm a little bemused by your processes....still if it works for your mob then that's how it is.

[Daniel]

It is not a Democracy. Close, but no cigar.

[John Krumm]

I saw a good comment from Twitter today, saying that this election feels like America is waiting for the results of a biopsy.

[subroto mukerji]

What a beautiful place you've got there, Mike. With so much natural grandeur all around you (and with ol' Butters keeping you company), you're bound to snap out of your brown study in next to no time--and head out with the GX8.
Delhi has about the worst air quality of any capital city in the world; thank you for helping me cope with it via TOP.