Over 1 hour wait to absentee vote in Upsate SC today

[Razmear]

Me and my wife voted today in Anderson SC and we were amazed at the line for early voting. Folks said it was out the door this morning and we waited an hour and 15 minutes to get to vote. The line was just as long when we left as it was when we arrived.
From the demographics of the crowd I would guess there were a lot of straight ticket democrat voters which should be a plus for Conley for senate, and might just cost McCain the state. (I hope)
Last presidential election when we voted early there were maybe 2 or 3 other folks there voting at the same time, this time they had 8 machines up and running and there was a consistent hour plus wait to get in and vote.
Now, just so you can all start hating me I'll let you know that I did vote against McCain by selecting Obama for prez. There is no write in option for Prez in SC (not that it would have mattered anyways) and instead of taking a half vote away from McCain by voting Baldwin I chose to take a full vote away by voting Obama.
I'm not an Obama supporter, but I do think a McCain presidency is the worst possible outcome of this election.

eb

[EndTheFed]

Me and my wife voted today in Anderson SC and we were amazed at the line for early voting. Folks said it was out the door this morning and we waited an hour and 15 minutes to get to vote. The line was just as long when we left as it was when we arrived.
From the demographics of the crowd I would guess there were a lot of straight ticket democrat voters which should be a plus for Conley for senate, and might just cost McCain the state. (I hope)
Last presidential election when we voted early there were maybe 2 or 3 other folks there voting at the same time, this time they had 8 machines up and running and there was a consistent hour plus wait to get in and vote.
Now, just so you can all start hating me I'll let you know that I did vote against McCain by selecting Obama for prez. There is no write in option for Prez in SC (not that it would have mattered anyways) and instead of taking a half vote away from McCain by voting Baldwin I chose to take a full vote away by voting Obama.
I'm not an Obama supporter, but I do think a McCain presidency is the worst possible outcome of this election.

eb

If you want obamarxist to win you are an idiot...

[svf]

instead of taking a half vote away from McCain by voting Baldwin I chose to take a full vote away by voting Obama.
I'm not an Obama supporter, but I do think a McCain presidency is the worst possible outcome of this election.

exactly the kind of f'd up "logic" that dooms our "movement" to failiure forever. thanks.

[Richie]

Come on, guys. Stop criticizing him. He can't change his vote. Worry about your OWN vote.

[matratzac]

damn thats dissapointing, shoudl have voted 3rd party. ur 1 vote wont fuking matter for obama but it has a bigger impact for 3rd parties. you just made me depressed, can't believe pauls own "flesh and blood" hardcore supporters are falling for the lesser of the two evil crap. you deserve a slap

[Razmear]

If you want obamarxist to win you are an idiot...

The choice to me was between Obama the socialist or McCain the warmongering fascist. So yes I chose the lesser of the two evils for the first time in my voting history.
This is actually the first time I voted for a major party candidate since Dukakis (OK I was young and from Massachusetts at the time, so don't slam me for that too).
The last 3 elections I voted Libertarian, but I could not stomach a vote for Barr this time around, and my other 3rd party option was Baldwin who I do personally admire but frankly his parties theocratic platform scares the piss out of me.

My one last hope is that Bob Conley makes it into the US Senate in SC, and we can punt out as many pro-bailout incumbents as possible this election.

eb

[Razmear]

you deserve a slap

Yes, I probably do, and I'll take it like a man if you want to deliver it.

btw, 3rd party ballot access is done differently here than in most other states, so long as a party pays a filing fee they get ballot access. The amount of votes for the party isn't even considered.
This year the LP ran no candidates for state wide office, but they are still guaranteed ballot access regardless of Barr's results. I think there are currently 6 recognized 3rd parties in SC, all of which have a 'Straight Ticket' voting option even tho they don't have any candidates on the ballot other than Prez.

eb

[gjvrieze]

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[MRoCkEd]

Let's hope there are a lot of straight ticket dems..

[hopeforamerica]

You could have left the Pres spot blank. You may have nightmares over this!

[literatim]

Yes, I probably do, and I'll take it like a man if you want to deliver it.

btw, 3rd party ballot access is done differently here than in most other states, so long as a party pays a filing fee they get ballot access. The amount of votes for the party isn't even considered.
This year the LP ran no candidates for state wide office, but they are still guaranteed ballot access regardless of Barr's results. I think there are currently 6 recognized 3rd parties in SC, all of which have a 'Straight Ticket' voting option even tho they don't have any candidates on the ballot other than Prez.

eb

You'd vote for Marxist Obama, but not Baldwin?

So your hate of Christians is greater than your hate of Marxists?

Well, just understand that everything Obama does is on your head.

[Razmear]

You'd vote for Marxist Obama, but not Baldwin?

So your hate of Christians is greater than your hate of Marxists?


I have no hatred of Christians, my issues with the CP platform is their intolerance of other, non-Christian belief systems.

eb

[angelatc]

I have no hatred of Christians, my issues with the CP platform is their intolerance of other, non-Christian belief systems.

eb

With all due respect, neither Barr or Baldwin stand a chance of actually winning. Did you not hear Ron Paul talk about the importance of voting third party, or simply not voting at all?

You wasted your vote. McCain isn't going to win, so a vote for him won't matter. Obama is going to win, and he doesn't need your vote.

Dude. If you had to do this, did you have to tell us? This is really discouraging. It's one thing to lose a vote to a kid like Hamadeh, but you?

I feel like I need a shower.

[Razmear]

Well, if McCain can loose a solid red state like South Carolina then I think that will have an effect on the GOP in the future. I don't just want McCain to loose, I want him to be pummeled and punished.

Why did I even bother telling folks how I voted? I'd rather be honest and hated than dishonest and respected. btw, If the LP had chosen almost anyone else than Barr, then they would have gotten my vote again this year.

eb

[angelatc]

It's just a huge blow.

I really thought we were all in this third party thing together.

[Zera]

I understand where you're coming from. I hate Barr, Baldwin's religious views and government just turn me off, and then there is McBama. I hate McCain for all the shit they pulled on us (I'm actually sad people here seem to have forgotten all that bullshit) and his just straight up bullshit overall, and Obama's economic beliefs are crappy. The only good thing out of Obama I see is going out of Iraq... But then again, he'd send more to Afghanistan or Pakistan.

Sigh.

[JK/SEA]

Geez...lighten up. I keep hearing we're effed no matter who we vote for. The thing to focus on, and i'm talking to all the patriots out there, is to remember that the revolution is still alive, and is gaining strength. The door that Ron Paul kept open for US is where we should be giving our extreme attention to, so my advice is to give those that vote for Obomba or McIdiot our sympathies not our scorn. We march on with or with out them.

They will be back. Let them go. We have work to do.

http://gopla.org/

[Carole]

Me and my wife voted today in Anderson SC and we were amazed at the line for early voting. Folks said it was out the door this morning and we waited an hour and 15 minutes to get to vote. The line was just as long when we left as it was when we arrived.
From the demographics of the crowd I would guess there were a lot of straight ticket democrat voters which should be a plus for Conley for senate, and might just cost McCain the state. (I hope)
Last presidential election when we voted early there were maybe 2 or 3 other folks there voting at the same time, this time they had 8 machines up and running and there was a consistent hour plus wait to get in and vote.
Now, just so you can all start hating me I'll let you know that I did vote against McCain by selecting Obama for prez. There is no write in option for Prez in SC (not that it would have mattered anyways) and instead of taking a half vote away from McCain by voting Baldwin I chose to take a full vote away by voting Obama.
I'm not an Obama supporter, but I do think a McCain presidency is the worst possible outcome of this election.

eb
Actually you took two votes away from McInSane. One he did NOT get and the one Obama GOT.

Anytime you vote one of the two major parties, it is two votes, the one for and the one against.

[Carole]

Well, if McCain can loose a solid red state like South Carolina then I think that will have an effect on the GOP in the future. I don't just want McCain to loose, I want him to be pummeled and punished.

Why did I even bother telling folks how I voted? I'd rather be honest and hated than dishonest and respected. btw, If the LP had chosen almost anyone else than Barr, then they would have gotten my vote again this year.

eb
I agree with the part about McInSane losing BIG, but not with the Obama part, because he is a really scary guy. :)

It is always a personal decision, of course, but anyone other than these two would have been a safer choice. I was fortunate to be able to write in Dr. Paul. :D

I am sleeping very well at night. :)

[matratzac]

Geez...lighten up. I keep hearing we're effed no matter who we vote for. The thing to focus on, and i'm talking to all the patriots out there, is to remember that the revolution is still alive, and is gaining strength. The door that Ron Paul kept open for US is where we should be giving our extreme attention to, so my advice is to give those that vote for Obomba or McIdiot our sympathies not our scorn. We march on with or with out them.

They will be back. Let them go. We have work to do.

http://gopla.org/

its just extremely discuraging when someone with nearly 2 THOUSAND 500 POSTS in ronpaulforums VOTES FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE HATES MCCAIN. OMG IM GOING TO KILL MYSELF BC PEOPLE ARE STUPID

[JK/SEA]

its just extremely discuraging when someone with nearly 2 THOUSAND 500 POSTS in ronpaulforums VOTES FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE HATES MCCAIN. OMG IM GOING TO KILL MYSELF BC PEOPLE ARE STUPID

I hear you. Whats that old saying?..''got 2 good eyes, but i still can't see.''

btw...i voted Baldwin on absentee yesterday. My family did to. Thats 4 votes for Baldwin here.

[MRoCkEd]

don't worry gang - tones will vote for mccain to even things out

[RP4EVER]

Anyone still ragging on Baldwin didnt watch the third party debate.

[angelatc]

I hear you. Whats that old saying?..''got 2 good eyes, but i still can't see.''

btw...i voted Baldwin on absentee yesterday. My family did to. Thats 4 votes for Baldwin here.

I am going to vote Baldwin. So is my husband. Neither of us are Christians, but I don't get the scary Bible dictator vibe from him.

[Cowlesy]

eb --- I am glad you cast a vote for Conley!

[Jodi]

Well, if McCain can loose a solid red state like South Carolina then I think that will have an effect on the GOP in the future. I don't just want McCain to loose, I want him to be pummeled and punished.

eb

The pummeling would have been sweeter to see that mccain lost because of a 3rd party vote rather than to obama, don't you think???? And also would have sent a bigger message to the gop.

[Zera]

The pummeling would have been sweeter to see that mccain lost because of a 3rd party vote rather than to obama, don't you think???? And also would have sent a bigger message to the gop.

That would be nice, yes, but Paul and Barr have said it both themselves: They don't expect any third party to win at all. The only state where voting third party is very crucial, in my opinion, is Minnesota, since the Ron Paul influence is pretty big up there. If the latest polling was correct, McCain losing the state purely because of Ron Paul will be the greatest thing ever.

[bkreigh]

i wish i didnt read the first post. OBAMA?!?!?! WTF?

[Jodi]

That would be nice, yes, but Paul and Barr have said it both themselves: They don't expect any third party to win at all. The only state where voting third party is very crucial, in my opinion, is Minnesota, since the Ron Paul influence is pretty big up there. If the latest polling was correct, McCain losing the state purely because of Ron Paul will be the greatest thing ever.

I wasn't referring to a 3rd party win, but to mccain losing because of the 3rd party vote.

[Lovecraftian4Paul]

Nice to hear there are hordes of Obama supporters, regardless. This bodes well for Conley since the blacks and first timers are likely to simply punch the Democrat marker all the way down the ballot.

[Orgoonian]

http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t322/orgoonian/obamavamp.jpg

[fedup100]

[MOD: Redacted, language] Hope you and yours are the first ones picked up an led away. Don't want to see you on the forum any longer.

[JK/SEA]

Well, golly, wash my mouth out with soap.. Hope you and yours are the first ones picked up an led away. Don't want to see you on the forum any longer.

Nah...he can stay.

Should be on a billboard.

[JohnJay]

I chose to take a full vote away by voting Obama.
. . . I do think a McCain presidency is the worst possible outcome of this election.



I'll agree that voting for John the Fascist McCain is the worst thing for the future of the constitutionalist/libertarian wing on the Republican Party.

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/panamajohn/paulownsmccain.gif

If in Montana a vote for RP is of course the best.

[nate895]

I'll agree that voting for John the Fascist McCain is the worst thing for the future of the constitutionalist/libertarian wing on the Republican Party.

http://i432.photobucket.com/albums/qq47/panamajohn/paulownsmccain.gif

Quite frankly, I think we are screwed entirely. The only option left after this election cycle will be to secede. We have Obama who wants to "redistribute the wealth," and McCain who is fascist, and a Republican, killing our chances of taking that party. After all is set and done, too much damage will have been done to save the Federal government. If McCain wins, it would still be possible to save the Federal government but it would be next to impossible unless we formed a third party, which few on here seem to want to do.

[Gertie]

Same story with the lines in Greenville last week when I voted. It was only 2:30 pm on wednesday, so I was expecting it to take less than 20 minutes and ended up writing and finishing writing a 2- page letter to a friend while in line for an hour.

(I voted Baldwin and Conley, BTW. And put a big fat checkmark by the democratic opponent running against 'Rescue plan yes-man Inglis.')

[BeFranklin]

You guys should trade votes so you won't feel guilty. So if someone just has to vote for Obama the socialist as the lesser of two evils, he can be matched by someone that just has to vote for McCain the fascist as the lesser of two evils.

I mean, look at Germany, they got Hitler, and they could have had Stalin!

>Sarcasm mode off<

[itshappening]

wow im so sad you voted for Obama but nice to see there are long lines, they must be democrat / new voters? hopefully they will support Bob Conley