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Why this one is voting for that one.
Nov. 2nd, 2008 06:12 pmI worked the Obama phone banks again today. And let me tell you, my only regret about anything I've done this year is that I didn't start working the campaign phone lines sooner, because ( today, I had the phone call that made it all worth it. )
People who are are planning on voting on November 4th, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
If you can vote early, please do, the lines are crazy and with every hour the election officials across the country are freaking out a little more, because they didn't anticipate this level ofawesome participation.
And please remember when you go to vote: a) take at least one form of identification. Even if you know your own mother is working the polls, take one, hell take two, because there are several states, especially in the Midwest where if your name doesn't match exactly to the rolls, they are going to say you can't vote. That means Jo vs. Joan or a middle initial vs. no middle initial. That little shit will kill you. b) I know you want to wear your Obama/Palin/McCain/Biden shirt to punch that card, but in most places no political propaganda is allowed within 200 feet of the polling place. It's called Electioneering. So, if you wait in line for 2 hours and get up there in your Obama shirt? They will tell you you can't be there and that's bullshit, and you'll need to strip in public and turn your shirt inside out and I know you don't want that. So, bring a coat, take off your button. They can't turn you away, but they can give you grief, and you don't want that c) Vote early if you can, I'll say it again. d) Watch it with the straight ticket ballots. Sometimes they switch to the other party. This has been happening. Pay attention to what you are doing. e) Do not cast a provisional ballot if you can help it. And f)
VOTE. No matter for who or what, vote on November 4th. Be the change you want to see. Take a stand. Be heard. And don't let anybody tell you the day has changed. It hasn't.
People who are are planning on voting on November 4th, KNOW YOUR RIGHTS.
If you can vote early, please do, the lines are crazy and with every hour the election officials across the country are freaking out a little more, because they didn't anticipate this level of
And please remember when you go to vote: a) take at least one form of identification. Even if you know your own mother is working the polls, take one, hell take two, because there are several states, especially in the Midwest where if your name doesn't match exactly to the rolls, they are going to say you can't vote. That means Jo vs. Joan or a middle initial vs. no middle initial. That little shit will kill you. b) I know you want to wear your Obama/Palin/McCain/Biden shirt to punch that card, but in most places no political propaganda is allowed within 200 feet of the polling place. It's called Electioneering. So, if you wait in line for 2 hours and get up there in your Obama shirt? They will tell you you can't be there and that's bullshit, and you'll need to strip in public and turn your shirt inside out and I know you don't want that. So, bring a coat, take off your button. They can't turn you away, but they can give you grief, and you don't want that c) Vote early if you can, I'll say it again. d) Watch it with the straight ticket ballots. Sometimes they switch to the other party. This has been happening. Pay attention to what you are doing. e) Do not cast a provisional ballot if you can help it. And f)
VOTE. No matter for who or what, vote on November 4th. Be the change you want to see. Take a stand. Be heard. And don't let anybody tell you the day has changed. It hasn't.
