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General Categories => Non Gun Stuff => Topic started by: Dan W on May 14, 2012, 07:19:09 PM
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Please join me tomorrow by voting in the primary election for the candidate of your choice.
I heard today that only 23% of registered voters are expected to cast a ballot in this election, and it disgusts me to think that more than 75% will sit home and ignore the duty they have as citizens to vote their conscience.
It it my sincere hope that all NFOA members will take an active role in the future of our cities, state and country by voting in every election.
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We'll run into each other, because I'll be voting.
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Very good suggestion Dan ! ! ;D
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I plan on it. In fact, I make it a point to always take my daughter with me when I vote.
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I plan on it. In fact, I make it a point to always take my daughter with me when I vote.
Great Idea BK!! I truly wish I could do that (the whole in school 50miles away kinda puts a kabosh on it) It would do our youth good to actually see Ma n Pa excersicing their civic rights duties.
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I voted a little over 2 weeks ago. Had to renew the plates on my car, so I was there anyway.
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Farmer Rick....vote again today...the Libs do it :)
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As a registered Independent, there's really no point in going to the primary in Nebraska.
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There are Non-Partisan ballots, and if you live in a district where there is a Legislature race then it doesn't matter what you are registered as. University Regents and other positions are also on the Non-Partisan ballots.
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I was checking on that very thing last night, for myself. It also seems you can pick a Non partisan- Republican or Non- partisan Democratic ballots which allow you to vote on certain races? Can anyone elaborate on this? This would be my first primary :-[
Must I designate a party affiliation?
•No, voters may choose from one of the three statewide parties currently recognized in Nebraska: Democratic, Republican and Libertarian or they may choose to not affiliate with any party by checking the non-partisan box on the application.
•If you wish to vote in the primary election, where parties choose their nominees for state and county offices, you need to declare your party affiliation.
•If you register without a political party affiliation, you will receive only the non-partisan ballots at a primary election.
•Non-partisans may designate a party preference at primary elections and receive partisan ballots for the Senate and House congressional races.
•Party designation has no bearing when voting a non-partisan ballot or in the general election.
From the Nebraska Secretary of State Website
http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/voter_info.html (http://www.sos.ne.gov/elec/voter_info.html)
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i voted.
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I'm so tired of having people explain to me why they are justified in not voting. I keep getting the same dumb story.
My vote doesn't count
I don't like the candidates
I'm a mushroom
:angry:
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I just got back, polls don't appear to be a popular place. :angry:
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Heading out shortly... Having to tie the vote trip into a lunch trip, then a shopping trip, then who knows what trip.... But the vote part is first... ;D
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I'm so tired of having people explain to my why they are justified in not voting. I keep getting the same dumb story.
My vote doesn't count
I don't like the candidates
I'm a mushroom
:angry:
With the millions of hunters that buy permits nation wide every year would you believe that only half are registered to vote. Only half of those vote in a general election, even less in a primary.
With the low voter turnouts there are for any election if we could get those who agree on our agenda to the polls we could make a major change in who is elected.
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Voted before work. Most of the candidates will have a website and the good ones will have their stance on the 2nd amendment listed. If they don't talk about it I see that as them avoiding the issue and that will probably result in the loss of a vote or two from the NFOA, I'm sure. :P
Anyway, happy voting!
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I'm so tired of having people explain to my why they are justified in not voting. I keep getting the same dumb story.
My vote doesn't count
I don't like the candidates
I'm a mushroom
:angry:
As far as I'm concerned, anyone who doesn't vote hasn't earned the right to complain about the government.
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Just got back from the polls. Wife and I were #148 / #149 out of possible 1,500 registered in precinct. My simple math puts that at 10% :angry:
I hope there is a rush after work..... But I'm not holding my breath...
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Subtleness is not a strength I possess.
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Our polling place was a new one for us, two precincts sharing a hall in the nearby church. There were quite a few voters coming and going, which was nice for a change.
The ladies running the table made a lot of what I thought was unnecessary mention that my wife and I were new Republicans. ::)(I have been an Independent for 25 years and my wife a former Democrat) Then the tacky lady has to tell me she is a Democrat...I said " how nice for you" :-X
Anyway my votes are cast, and I am ready to kick some ass in November
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My polling place moved a whole half block to another church up the road. Then I had to take the long way around due to construction. I wonder how many folks will use that excuse?
My gals were pretty helpful, answering my questions. And they gave me Stickers!!! Squeee!!
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When I voted my precinct had had just over 100 people vote, with less than 2 hours before the polls close, that puts them at less than 5%. I know there was more than usual voting early in Douglas County but that is just plain pitiful.
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I didn't look at the numbers, but my precinct was pretty quiet. Maybe 2 or 3 people there at the same time as me. This was right after I got off work at 4:00 though. Hopefully more people voted later.
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I for one have pondering pushing legislation that at age 18, EVERYONE has to go to the Post Office and register to Vote! Just like every male of 18years has to register for selective service. Any thoughts? State or Federal issue?
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I voted three times today.
Once under my name, once under my neighbors name, and once under a friends name in another precinct. My sister was here today from Iowa and I had her vote also under my neighbors wifes name.
I figure since so many people are opposed to having to a person show ID to vote, I might as well take advantage of it.
Flame on *****es...
66bigblock
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I voted three times today.
Once under my name, once under my neighbors name, and once under a friends name in another precinct. My sister was here today from Iowa and I had her vote also under my neighbors wifes name.
I figure since so many people are opposed to having to a person show ID to vote, I might as well take advantage of it.
Flame on *****es...
66bigblock
you funny guy...i kill you last
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66BB:
They are draggin' you down where they will beat you with experience......
Also, given that the Federal Election powers that be are given to pretty blatant favoritism/selective enforcement (Black Panthers can stand in front of a polling place smacking batons into their palms with impunity, but if an Omaha election official consolidates a few poorly attended pllong stations, they are all over that...) it may not be a good idea to announce your voter fraud activities in public. This is a pro gun forum and Mr. Holder is not our friend. That makes you a target.....
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My precinct was pretty dead also.Looking on the bright side, if we are the only ones voting, our candidates should win. Especially 66bigblocks. Kind of sad about the state of the American citizen.
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I had the place to myself when I voted. They said I was number 128 out of a possible 971... kinda dismal. As I left another man was coming in. This was shortly after 5 pm so hopefully, some voters were stopping by on their way home from work.
NE Bull, like you I was wondering what could be done to get a better turn out, but I don't thinking having to register will make much difference on getting them out to vote. Now maybe if a person had to show proof they voted before being able to buy Husker tickets, fishing and hunting licenses, etc. they'd make the effort to vote.
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From Nebraska Senator John Harms' website:
"First of all, we do not have a problem with voter fraud in Nebraska. Our Secretary of State monitors, very closely, any potential instances and has stated to us that it simply isn’t a problem here."
"voter impersonation, where someone actually shows up to a polling place and pretends to be someone else. This is not only the rarest form of voter fraud anywhere in the country, it is also highly unlikely to ever happen in most of Nebraska as most of our communities are small enough that the voter will be recognized by someone there"
Full link here: http://news.legislature.ne.gov/dist48/ (http://news.legislature.ne.gov/dist48/)
Not all of the voters in Nebraska live in towns of 100 or less people Mr. Harms. I am pretty sure the odds of someone knowing that I wasnt who I thought I am is even lower than my precinct turnout of 11%...
I am also amazed that as the voting registrar is looking up my name on the list, I can easily look over the list and see all the names of other registered voters, their addresses, party affillation, spouse name and wether they have voted or not.
66bigblock
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I was kind of taken aback when the lady asked my name. - gave it to her- Address- check. Pulling registration card and ID from my wallet. "I dont need that" What? OK.
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Someone mentioned this somewhere on our forum -
Pull your kid out of school and take them with you to vote. Show them that it is a special occasion that deserves special attention. Show them how to select the best candidate and what attributes to look for.
Maybe we could pass a NE law that has students set up and manage the polling places - for civics.
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i went in before work. i called in and said i had to vote so i took my sweet time and came in a few minutes late (its ok on election day). most of my coworkers said they would vote after work and judging by where i work, they all voted democratic.
finally, all i had to say was my name and they asked is this your address and i said yes. it was simple, too simple.
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I could see every name on the same page as me. Right out in clear sight. I could have gone to every polling place in Lincoln yesterday and voted under a name on that list, and never been caught. Sure, we may not have a problem with it now, but why leave it open? Just because I've never had my house robbed doesn't mean I leave my doors unlocked.
Nebraska's proposed voter ID law provided for free ID for anyone who requested it, so there was no way to say it prevented the poor from voting. That only leaves one reason that people would oppose it.
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Someone mentioned this somewhere on our forum -
Pull your kid out of school and take them with you to vote. Show them that it is a special occasion that deserves special attention. Show them how to select the best candidate and what attributes to look for.
Maybe we could pass a NE law that has students set up and manage the polling places - for civics.
Students actually do vote in school, at least in Lincoln, however it is all done online and does not happen paper pencil like the adults. They only do it during the presidential election
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Students actually do vote in school, at least in Lincoln, however it is all done online and does not happen paper pencil like the adults. They only do it during the presidential election
You guys got me thinking about a Scouting outing come November. Maybe I can hook up with a poling place in Elkhorn and have them help out in some way, even if it's handing out stickers and may free water or something.... hmmmm....
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The wife and I went together. Slow day at the local polling place, but then again it was mid week, mid day, and not in a commercial area. I expect that it got busier later in the day. At least I hope so.
Being a registered independent kinda sucks at primary time, but you pick it up on the backside during the general.
Ron