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from the Matthew Shepard Foundation:
"Are you voting in the midterm elections for Congress on Tuesday? People who don’t want to let LGBT people serve openly in the military are voting. So are the folks who oppose marriage equality, or equal treatment of same-sex couples in the immigration system. They feel like their voice matters and should be heard. Do you feel the same way?
Every two years — and more often in some states and cities — Americans get a chance to weigh in on what kind of government they want, whose values will be incorporated into the laws we live under, and what issues will have priority in our national discourse. Are you making your voice a part of that process?
Perhaps you registered to vote for the first time in 2008 — or the first time in a long time, anyway. Maybe you’re disappointed in the slow pace of progress on LGBT equality — and so are we. But dropping out of the process now is a sure-fire way to make sure that progress stalls completely, or worse yet, is reversed.
Cast your vote on Tuesday, Nov. 2, with LGBT equality in mind.
Don’t remember where your polling place is, or how long it’s open? You can use this special search engine provided by Vote411.org. (see link below)
Your voice is your most powerful tool in erasing hate. Please put it to good use!"
http://www.vote411.org/pollfinder.php
(\\__/) And if you don't believe The sun will rise
(='.'=) Stand alone and greet The coming night
(")_(") In the last remaining light. (C. Cornell)
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timmy
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I would like a vote. The US elections affect me in England. And I am unrepresented.
Author of Queer Me! Halfway Between Flying and Crying - the true story of life for a gay boy in the Swinging Sixties in a British all male Public School
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timmy wrote:
I would like a vote. The US elections affect me in England. And I am unrepresented.
Would that not also imply "No representation without taxation"? 
I have enough trouble with Israel's thirty-odd parties contesting elections; voting for two more would be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
J F R
The paradox has often been noted that the United States, founded in secularism, is now the most religiose country in Christendom, while England, with an established church headed by its constitutional monarch, is among the least. (Richard Dawkins, 2006)
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Hmm....Well, Timmy...that's what we told your King back in 1776.
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Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. (Sir Francis Bacon 1561-1626)
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timmy
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I knew it rang a bell
Author of Queer Me! Halfway Between Flying and Crying - the true story of life for a gay boy in the Swinging Sixties in a British all male Public School
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LOL, as I recall, it broke a bell. We still keep it in Philadelphia. Big crack in the side.
I wonder.... if the liberty bell is sounded, does it's tone, with that crack, sound like... DUNG!
Remember to tip you waitresses and zip up your waiters after you tip them, too, LOL
Get out and VOTE America!  )
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It's not the wolf you see you should fear, but all the ones he howls with. Don't be afraid of the song, but don't piss off the choir.
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the resulting mess will lead us nowhere in the next two years.
A Republican majority in the House of Representatives means nothing without the necessary support in the Senate which is still controlled by the Democrats. Since neither party has been supportive of the other in legislation I can well imagine nothing will get done.
Except now we will see the true colors of our politicians, especially the ones that wish to supress gay rights.
The Tea Baggers are celebrating their rise to power, except they really have no power. Such fools, they will all be lackeys of the Republicans. Once again the power has shifted to the big money interests, the best government a dollar can buy. We really do need another revolution. So much for economic recovery.
Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. (Sir Francis Bacon 1561-1626)
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^ X2 I agree with you Chris. In my state of Pennsylvania, the whole damn government went to the Republicans, Senate, House, and Governor. The only ones who will benefit will be their friends and business partners/lobbyists. Pardon my cynicism.
I watched an excellent lecture by Howard Dean last Thursday. He gave a lecture at Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster that was televised across the Pennsylvania Cable Network. His explanation of why the two parties have become very antagonistic toward each other was interesting. The majority of elected officials grew up during the 1960's when the general attitude of youth was to challenge the establishment. They are now still challenging the establishment, but it is they who are part of that establishment. Howard Dean also mentioned that those under 30 have grown up in a far more multicultural environment, where working together was more important than being an adversary to "the man". He sees a far more harmonious government as my generation leaves government and my kids' generation enters. My addendum is "if we survive my generation".
Just my .02 worth.
Cycling is the one sport where a guy can shave his legs, wear spandex and bright colors, and be accepted.
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No need to be discouraged. Yes it is a bit of a disappointment but it was expected. It will be interesting to see how the Republicans handle Finical Regulatory Reform. The funny thing is my congressman seems to not understand the American political system. He actually said the Financial Regulatory Reform law is "responsible" for the "Jobless Recovery" so he is completely useless. It is not possible in the United States to "over regulate" any industry (unless you happen to be against the existence of government) because the process of government is too complicated to over regulate the economy. It just doesn't happen in the US.
I'm sure the Republicans will have to work with the Democrats if they want to get reelected. Independents will not side with the "Conservatives" forever most are not opposed to the existence of government and we need a government that can operate. The Democrats ended up getting what they deserved for not trying to fix the systemic problems of the finical economy first. The US economy is too unstable with far too few restrictions for people of excessive means to work effectively. Until the people at the very top of the power structure have to obey the rules that the people who do not have the ability to buy an election must obey the economy will not recover. The economy can not recover without the wealthy giving up power and returning the country to the center of the electorate.
Only around 50% of the population even voted that's why the republicans were able to do so well in 2 years between 60% and 75% of the population will be voting that will likely change the dynamics quite a lot.
He who joyfully marches in rank and file has already earned my contempt. He has been given a large brain by mistake since for him a spinal cord would suffice. Albert Einstein
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I quite agree, this might be a new team but the game is the same.
It will be quite interesting to see how all those who bleated and blustered their way into office will now have to face all that retoric and come up with a solid plan of action to make changes. I for one bet they can't do it.
The Old Guard politicians are too beholding to the millions of dollars that lined their pockets during the last decade to allow any real change, their masters won't allow it. America has the best government that money can buy. It's a good thing I like Chinese food.
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Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read. (Sir Francis Bacon 1561-1626)
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