Long lines, patient voters
Some wait up to five hours to cast ballots
Updated 10:19 p.m., November 4, 2008
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Election Day
As expected there were long lines to start the day at some polling places around the Lowcountry.
A study in patience, soggy and stoic Lowcountry voters endured waits of up to five hours Tuesday to cast their votes in an election many considered the most important of their lifetime.
Most shrugged off the drizzle and delays, saying they were duty-bound to cast their ballots. They opened umbrellas, paged through books, made new friends. The mood remained surprisingly cheerful.
"In some countries you wait this long for toilet paper and bread," said 31-year-old Jeff Yurfest, who waited three hours at Alhambra Hall in Mount Pleasant.
Voters swarmed to polling places early, some showing up before the poll workers. The line snaked around the corner of Charleston's Burke High School at 5:15 a.m. and stayed steady.
"They were a formidable group, they were to be reckoned with and they didn't stop coming," Burke poll manager Barbara G. Holmes said.
While the lines of voters at Burke had slowed to a trickle by the time polls closed at 7 p.m., other sites were still under siege. At College Park Middle School in Ladson and Goose Creek High School, hundreds of people reportedly still waited to vote more than an hour after polls closed.
Throughout the day, organizational issues and other problems compounded frustrations for voters and poll workers.
More than 70 voters waited in line at West Ashley Middle School, the precinct listed on their registration cards, only to learn that they were actually supposed to vote miles away at the Jewish Community Center. Some grew angry, and police were called. Authorities arranged transportation to get the voters to the proper spot, Eugenia Felder, precinct clerk at the Jewish center said.
Reports also surfaced of College of Charleston students being turned away from some polling places when they presented their student ID cards for identification. That issue was later resolved, College of Charleston Dean of Students Jeri Cabot said.
Several precincts in Charleston County had problems with individual voting machines, including Joseph Floyd Manor in Charleston, where waits approached five hours.
"I've only seen one person drop out," said Gustavious Simmons, who waited four hours to vote.
The problems inspired grumbling, but also good will. At Goose Creek High School, people passed out crackers and water to tired voters. And at the W.L. Stephens Aquatic Center in West Ashley, those enduring a four-hour wait applauded each person who emerged from the building with an "I Voted" sticker.
In downtown Charleston, a young Canadian woman brought chocolate-chip cookies to voters stuck in a three-hour line outside the Moultrie Playground. "I can't vote, so this is how I'll do my part," said Emily Cooney, 25.
Adam Parker, Jessica Johnson, and Noah Haglund contributed to this story.
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ConcernedDorchesterCitizen (anonymous) says...
While I cannot agree with the poster above on her thoughts on Obama being a terrorist, I voted with McCain; however, I voted Ms. Ketner. I think having a mixed Congress and Executive Branch is the best way to ensure all of us are taken care of.
With McCain's history, I think he would be best - but Henry Brown has got to go. He is a do nothing spender that is dragging our state down.
November 4, 2008 at 5:48 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
willbillbedamned (anonymous) says...
The above post reflects the tripe that has been pushed this whole campaign. fear of the BLACK MAN, fear of minorities. Well, if that's the case can you imagine how blacks and other minorities must have felt after 232 yrs of elections of white folks?? If the only tool you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Y'all keep harping on the same crap, for which you have no basis. Riots, communists, gays, black supremacists and abortionists, the boogie men of the 21st Century. I'm white, a Vet and a person who is proud to say he will be voting for OBAMA.
November 4, 2008 at 5:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
YankeeLiberal (anonymous) says...
Ashley, just what did you mean by "with divine intervention, maybe we can right the ship in earlier than four years"?
This is a historic day for those of us (and by the way, I'm a white man of Jewish heritage, a veteran, a college grad, and a regular working man with a wife and two young daughters) who believe in a better tomorrow. I am happy that my older daughter understands the gravity of an Obama victory. Those who have been made uncomfortable in having to acknowledge their prejudices during this process have an opportunity to move themselves forward...
November 4, 2008 at 6:09 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
tellthetruth (anonymous) says...
God please help these idiots who vote for a mans skin color and not his qualifications as this one could be the end of life as we knew it! Just my opinion
November 4, 2008 at 6:33 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jifdeng3 (anonymous) says...
WOW. I cannot believe the fear that some people have. Obama is not going to destroy the county, support terrorism, or bring communism to the US. I find that its a lack of complete unstanding of issues and the candidate. I cannot fathom why anyone who is middle class would vote Republican. You want to talk about a party that favors the rich and big buisness. That being said, I do not vote party lines. My problem as of the last decade is that both parties seem to be getting further and further from center. Its becoming battle of the extremist. I would love to have a educated, moderate Rpublican candidate to chose. Unfortunatly the current republican choices are too far right and I am choosing Obama this tima around.
November 4, 2008 at 6:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
blah_blah_blah (anonymous) says...
ASHLEY_COOPER said
"All the Republicans can hope for is that O and the Democrats, having no one but themselves to blame, screw things up so badly that a surge of conservatism will sweep them away after 4 years and the Republicans will regain control for the next 20 years after that. Providing of course there is anything left to control."
That is one reason why there is a record turnout today! Your republicans have destroyed the democratic way of life. Get used to it!
Vote OBAMA/BIDEN
November 4, 2008 at 7:35 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
kendl44 (anonymous) says...
Vote McCain/Palin!
November 4, 2008 at 7:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
blah_blah_blah (anonymous) says...
it just sucks that ASHLEY_COOPER's horrible rant is the first post on this, which I'm sure will be running all night.
it has really set a negative tone to this board, and just shows the ignorance that is still out there. I would suggest we remove it, but for that reason only isn't enough.
November 4, 2008 at 8:08 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
blah_blah_blah (anonymous) says...
willbillbedamned...as a vet I'm proud to vote for Obama, too. You should be proud of yourself!
November 4, 2008 at 8:10 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
flinsc (anonymous) says...
Be careful what you wish for, very careful. Don't come running for us to fix it when it all goes to hell. The looks of the turnout would seem that free stuff is already being handed out. The mindset of many is that they will be handed everything, and contribute nothing. Most do not see the big picture, what really happens in the end. It is a slippery slope that we would head down if false hope is elected. Most people are too ignorant to do research, or study effects of certain policies. Empty phrases of "change" and "hope" are all they have to live off of. Once your expectations are not met, you will see, and you will suffer.
November 4, 2008 at 8:21 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
papalila (anonymous) says...
Amendment 1: Why does it not include the same provisions for the underage male involved? ...seems rather discriminatory.
November 4, 2008 at 8:31 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
chance78 (anonymous) says...
Ashley Cooper -
Your post is hilarious - I can't think of a better endorsement for Obama / Biden. I think about 90% of readers will read that rant and, like me, say to themselves "this is exactly why I must go vote today - so nut cases like this don't remain in control." Thank you for a great lead off.
On other note - I just voted (in just under 2hrs). For the most part, everyone remained upbeat and patient. However, there were a few individuals who became very impatient and rude with the poll workers. I hope most everyone is expecting to wait a while and remembers to be kind to those who are volunteering to make this great process go smoothly. It's a great day to be an American. Go Obama! God bless the U.S.A.!
November 4, 2008 at 8:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TinaR (anonymous) says...
Personally I think the comments by Ashley_Cooper are highly inflammatory and designed to influence those who may come to the paper online before going out to vote and for that reason, should be removed.
What Ashley_Cooper seems to be missing is the historic nature of this election on both sides of the isle as with the Republicans, John McCain would be the oldest president in history and Sarah Palin would be the first woman VP, and for the Democrats Obama would be the first African American President and considering the history of our country, just the fact that he is the candidate from a major party shows progress and we as Americans should be proud of that.
November 4, 2008 at 8:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
msplacedinsc (anonymous) says...
ashley cooper,
please spare us posters anymore of your stupidity today?
thank you and have a great day (not)
November 4, 2008 at 8:50 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AFWally (anonymous) says...
"Give me control of a Nation's money and I care not who makes the laws".... Mayer Amschel Rothschild
November 4, 2008 at 8:53 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ColdBud (anonymous) says...
At 46 years old, this has been the most interesting and exciting election period of my life. I am amazed at the high level of involvement people are showing this year. People are talking, ranting, cussing, registering and, hopefully, voting.
I don't think McCain or Obama will be a very good President. I also don't think either of them would be a terrible President. Either way, we'll all survive. It can't get much worse than it is now with both the Republican and Democratic parties being ineffective, corrupt and hypocritical. None of the "other" candidates or parties has anything even worth considering.
I'll be voting for McCain after I leave work. His view points on the issues that I consider important most closely resemble my own.
Vote!!!!... or keep your mouth shut for the next 4 years!
November 4, 2008 at 8:58 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
Wow folks. Today is the day we make history. No matter who wins. It's pretty exciting and as most of you know I am voting for McCain/Palin. I however believe I have made the decision to vote for DEMOCRAT Bob Conley. I know some of you may feel dizzy or faint reading that. LOL But it just shows that I vote based on whos ideas/beliefs mostly align with mine. Thats how we should all vote. You most likely won't agree with 100% of what any candidate says. I pick the issues that matter most to me and vote accordingly.
November 4, 2008 at 8:59 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhatMeWorry (anonymous) says...
Ashley-Cooper says "All the Republicans can hope for is that O and the Democrats, having no one but themselves to blame, screw things up so badly that a surge of conservatism will sweep them away after 4 years and the Republicans will regain control"
That says it all. You would rather have America (and Americans) suffer and be worse off than have your party be out of control. You are wishing for a "screwed up" America? Wouldn't you rather America be stronger regardless of which party gets the credit? Would you be against the U.S. regaining its status as an economic powerhouse, the Islamic extremists exterminated, and the education system tops in the world, if it happened under non-republican control?
No matter who wins, I want the US to be best.
You are not a good American.
November 4, 2008 at 9:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
pelicanwoman (anonymous) says...
Passion! GOOD! GREAT!! I hope everyone on here, both before and after my post, gets out there and VOTES! We should always experience 85% turnout of the populace to the polls. With early voting and absentee voting, there is no reason 99% of the people can't get their ballot in and get their voices heard. My grandmother could not even vote till she was over 30, so I am grateful for the chance!
November 4, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
I'm not trying to be a conspiracy nut or read any more into this than it is. I was just told that a woman called in a radio station. She told them that she voted for McCain and when it went to "confirm" her choices, it showed that she voted for O'Bama! BE CAREFUL and review your choices before confirming your vote!!
November 4, 2008 at 9:25 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
time4change (anonymous) says...
I have never seen something so segregated-looking in my lifetime. The polling station at DJones Rec Center has numerous lines that are split up alphabetically for different sections along Longpoint Road. All the people in the Snowden area are in one line that is having to snake around all the others. I am sure the "officials" will have some sort of reasoning behind it, but plain and simple, it is the most racist thing I have ever seen!
November 4, 2008 at 9:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
flinsc (anonymous) says...
It is really dark out, wonder why?
November 4, 2008 at 9:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
blondjes (anonymous) says...
i voted for McCain/Palin this morning in West Ashley, i waited for almost 2 hours! they only had 6 voting machines! I think this might prevent some people from voting
November 4, 2008 at 9:49 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
notafan (anonymous) says...
After the fools elect Obama into office does anyone know where I will be able to pick up my bottle of vodka, sickle and hammer??
And when do the Russian language lessons begin?
After all it is much easier to let the gov't take care of you than to actually fend for yourself.
November 4, 2008 at 9:54 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
willbillbedamned (anonymous) says...
Posted by rgr75thlrrp on November 4, 2008 at 8:04 a.m. (Suggest removal)
willbillbedamned...as a vet I can't believe you will not vote for McCain. You should be ashamed of yourself!
rgr, I served so we could all have the opportunity to vote today, not to please you with my vote. By the way, I got to the poll at 6:45 A.M. and was out at 7:13 A.M.
November 4, 2008 at 10:01 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
time4change- I don't get it. Were you being funny? How is dividing the lines by alphabet racist? No matter how the lines are divided its still the same amount of people and the same amount of machines. It doesnt matter.
November 4, 2008 at 10:02 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
cmarkland (anonymous) says...
To Vote or Not to Vote,thats the Question!
I can Bank,pay Bills,transfer Money,Buy/ Sell Shares,Bonds,Mutual Funds,
vote Corporate issues, let alone Polls,Questionaires and keep track
of Credit cards, send Income tax Forms,even write to my P & C Editor
using my LAPTOP !
At the Moultrie Playground Polling Station 29401, the line was 200 yards long at
6.15 a.m. and 300 yards at 9.30 !
I guess the number of people unable to wait who then cannnot vote is significant
and makes pre-election predictions even more worthless?
Let S.C. lead the nation by introducing a simple secure Laptop password protected
Vote system,President,Senators,Congess, Governor and Mayor, please help us!
Respectully, Colin Markland. Regn number 4 631 843 Precinct 4 Charleston.
November 4, 2008 at 10:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
newyankee (anonymous) says...
To the voicer who stated that she hopes something happens within 4 years if sen. obama gets elected, its people like you, why most of the world hates the united states. Regardless of your political views, you really should be ashamed of yourself. I hope most people see that replubicans are 4 the super rich only and that why would middle class member support them. I hope and pray that obama&biden are elected twice. And that once again prosperity can reign in peoples lives, not just only the super-rich.
November 4, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Girleygirl (anonymous) says...
Everyone just go vote and do not listen to any of the bitter arguments, scare tactics, or other useless information from ANYONE to make your decision. Please go to each candidates respective website and read what they propose and do not let anyone on this website "translate" it for you.
November 4, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
diablo_tonto (anonymous) says...
Thank goodness it's time to put up or shut the @!@! up?? All the b.s. soliloquies, hymns, asinine rants, and just plain old stupidity that are on this page daily, and have been for about 2 years since this push for "la casa blanca" started, is about to be decided today. Undoubtedly, ludicracy will more than likely return after today w/more posts concerning the new President(Obama), but at least the friggin "cut and paste" pranksters can cool it w/flag lapel pins, Bill Ayers, birth cerificates, muslims, indecent arabs, Min Farrakhan, Rev Wright, socialism, communism, PLO loyalism, etc,etc??? Obama/Biden 08, that is what's up.....By the way, for those of you who vowed to move to Canada or elsewheres when Obama won, please have a safe journey to your destination of choice.
November 4, 2008 at 10:27 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
Hey Y'all I'm posting from Deutschland today, and I voted 2 weeks ago (big guess for whom)!
Not that it matters but "old Europe" is extremely engaged in this election, and while most support Obama, what they really are excited about is the process, the free exchange of ideas and the passion of the electorate.
So bravo, to all who voted or will later today!
November 4, 2008 at 10:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
grand (anonymous) says...
I'll be glad when it's over. One thing that I cant stand is the wall street thing being blamed on republicans. The clinton administration put pressure on freddie mac and frannie mae to offer subprime loans as a way togive more people the gift of home ownership. Although more people could get houses and loans, this did cause housing prices to soar. As much as I appreciate that I was able to buy a house despite my shaky credit, I know I paid more, and bought a bigger house, because the interest was lower and its the monthly payment that dictated what price range Im in. I am keeping up with my mortgage, but we live check to check and had to rent it out last year for 6 months. If I loose my job due to the economy, my house may end up in foreclosure like everyone else who is enjoying houses they can barely afford. Easy credit leads to easy spending. You cant blaim that entirely on republicans.
November 4, 2008 at 10:43 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Uncle Tom obama is running hard and fast with the White Liberal Socialist Democrats who hate us and America.
He and they have promised us everything but will give us the shaft. Good will be the time when those people are just a long forgotten evil memory and we can get on living together in peace.
November 4, 2008 at 11 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
time4change (anonymous) says...
all of u white ppl can kiss a-!!!! yall are all so stupid in ur dum comments. y dont many of you guys rub for president!! o yea then shut the h up!
November 4, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
burton (anonymous) says...
Exercise your right to vote! This is the most important election in our lifetime. Finally, Americans are going out to vote in an election! Too many people have died for us to have this right!
Too many times I have gone to my precient to vote and there have only been 20-25 names on the voting roll for that day!! So, I'm excited to see so many people exercising their right to vote!! That is something that we can all agree on!
November 4, 2008 at 11:14 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
msplacedinsc (anonymous) says...
Jane.
please spare us educated people your stupidity as well today? Please take the day off and do something constructive like go out and actually help another person in need regardless of skin color! lol?
Thank you, have a great day :)
November 4, 2008 at 11:19 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
FortDorchesterMom (anonymous) says...
Time4Change, um, I'm a white woman who will be voting for Obama today, and I don't appreciate you trying to make this into a racial issue. Many,many white people will be voting for Obama today, and it's because we have looked past color, and focused on the issues at hand. When Obama wins tonight, it will be because both white and black people came together...so stop with the ignorant rant.
November 4, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
stephaniem (anonymous) says...
I am kicking my butt for not doing an absentee ballot as it is 4 hrs to wait for voting as one machine broke down and now they have only 2
I want obama to win b/c since he is mult-racial, he can bring all races in together.
many people don't vote on the local level and that is most important as the US has liberal states and conservative states and your way of life depends more on local officials than the president
I am moving so I am not interested in voting locally as it wouldn't be fair but I wish I had vote absentee now
November 4, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
FortDorchesterMom (anonymous) says...
rgr75thlrrp, please give the whole socialist thing a rest. Joe the Plumber, God bless him, wouldn't know a socialist if they walked up and bit him. The guy isn't even a registered voter, doesn't own his own business(and would have benefited from Obama's plan, if he did)owes back taxes, and back child-support. This is the guy that the republicans chose to represent who they think middle America is...what a joke. It was Franklin Roosevelt who started the New Deal...and that could be considered socialism. Heck, even the Earned Income Credit is a form of socialism....and everyone has somehow survived. The socialism scare tactic is just exactly that.
November 4, 2008 at 11:39 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on November 4, 2008 at 11:22 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Time4Change, um, I'm a white woman who will be voting for Obama today, and I don't appreciate you trying to make this into a racial issue. Many,many white people will be voting for Obama today, and it's because we have looked past color, and focused on the issues at hand. When Obama wins tonight, it will be because both white and black people came together...so stop with the ignorant rant.
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Focused on the issues at hand, huh.
You were able to figure out how obama was going to fund all these grandiose ideas, Huh.
Would you please share your wisdom with us?
November 4, 2008 at 11:42 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Posted by stephaniem on November 4, 2008 at 11:36 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I want obama to win b/c since he is mult-racial, he can bring all races in together.
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HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA,
November 4, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
buff_o_rilla (anonymous) says...
LOL Typical of the Libs/Dems posters, Someone says something that goes against them or that they dont like and they want to silence them.Obama/Biden has practiced it through their whole campaign and its just the start of how they will run their Presidency. ASHLEY COOPER appreciate your right to voice your opinion, If Obama is elected the Libs/Dems will make sure it wont be so easy for you to do again if they are elected.
November 4, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SingleSexynSassy (anonymous) says...
FD MOM it's no use. An atricle that has nothing to do with the election will somehow be linked to Sen Obama and race. Some of the people that post here are miserable and you know what they say "Misery likes Company".
November 4, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
FortDorchesterMom (anonymous) says...
Exorcist, which grandiose idea would you be referring to? I hope that he will actually be able to do something about education...because as you know, South Carolina is right aruond 49th in the nation. It sure would be nice for our kids to be able to read and write when they graduate. I don't know about you...but, for that grandiose idea, I would be willing to shell out some of my own money.
November 4, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jimmy1370 (anonymous) says...
Burton, you do realize that there is no constitutional right to vote in a presidential elections don't you?
November 4, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
stephaniem posted- "I want obama to win b/c since he is mult-racial, he can bring all races in together."
Are you kidding? In a speech he managed to throw his own Grandma under the bus(calling her a racist) and uttered the racist comment of "typical white person". Not to mention his mentor and minister of 20yrs. Yeah they are definitely people who unite- NOT! O'Bama has been extremely divisive and made downright racist comments that would have never been tolerated had they come out of someone elses mouth.
November 4, 2008 at 11:52 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhatMeWorry (anonymous) says...
Jane - you are either ignorant or a liar. How do you expect anyone to take your posts seriously? If you were expressing opinions, that would be fine. But you are passing things off as fact that a easily disprovable.
Example: You say Bill Ayers should not be allowed to vote because he is a convicted felon. Bill Ayers is not a convicted felon. While he may be a non-repentant terrorist dirt bag, he was never convicted of a felony. As a result, he gets one vote, you get one vote. I'm not sure which is worse...
November 4, 2008 at noon ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
FortDorchesterMom,
Ignore the bitters(unless they are mixed w/ some vodka), today.
You voted, and you obviously have researched the issues, and you made an educated choice, ignore the nattering, nabobs of negativism, think positive thoughts, all will be well....
November 4, 2008 at 12:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
FortDorchesterMom (anonymous) says...
rgr75thlrrp, crack me up!! Just because I live here, doesn't mean that I was educated here. Unfortunately, my children are...so, I'm pretty interested in why this state is comfortable being so low in education.
November 4, 2008 at 12:05 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ballachulish (anonymous) says...
Ha WhatmeWorry, hillarious!
November 4, 2008 at 12:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
FortDorchesterMom (anonymous) says...
While I'm on the subject of education, I also like his idea of rewarding college kids who get involved in their communities. I've got one in college, and one still in high school, and I will admit that I haven't pushed them enough as far as giving back...although, they have both done several years of volunteering at some Alzheimers walks, and camps for younger children. I don't see anything wrong with making the younger generation learn to give back. It can only build a stronger community.
November 4, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
iceman1978 (anonymous) says...
The Republican Party had everything going for them after the 2000 election. They had Congress, the White House, and soon, the Supreme Court. Anything that they wanted to accomplish was relatively easy for them at that point and look at where we are.
Did they secure the borders? No. Instead we have millions of people coming into the country illegally.
Were (are) they serious about winning the war in Iraq? I don't think they even take it seriously considering they cut taxes in a time of war. In the Second World War goods were rationed. Trucks came through neighborhoods to collect scrap metal and raw materials people had lying around. The income taxes were sent sky high to finance the war. The enemy we face today is every bit as dangerous and just as determined and yet most people don't go any further than slapping a sticker on the back of their vehicles.
We're over $10 trillion in debt now. We're running a trade imbalance that's approaching $1 trillion and budget deficits of nearly $400 billion. Things may not improve under Obama, but can you blame people for voting for him?
November 4, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hotchick (anonymous) says...
Over three hours in line to vote at the Knightville Elem school in S'ville. Not a bad sacrifice considering all of those who sacrificed their lives so that I could cast my ballot. Thanks to all the military out there and their families for helping make this possible. Lots of controversy and arguing on who should win, who's going to win, who's right, who's wrong. Today I'm just thankful that we have the freedom to speak openly about our opinions. I am thankful that so many people care so much that they are willing to wait in line to cast their ballot. I am proud to be an American.
Tomorrow, I'll start worrying again about our future...
November 4, 2008 at 12:33 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Posted by FortDorchesterMom on November 4, 2008 at 11:46 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Exorcist, which grandiose idea would you be referring to? I hope that he will actually be able to do something about education...because as you know, South Carolina is right aruond 49th in the nation. It sure would be nice for our kids to be able to read and write when they graduate. I don't know about you...but, for that grandiose idea, I would be willing to shell out some of my own money.
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Actually Mom, I was referring to "all" his plans.
I wouldn't worry to much about being willing to shell out some of your own money.
I would be more worried about how much they allow you to keep.
November 4, 2008 at 12:43 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
crusher (anonymous) says...
everyone seems to wasnt to blame a repub or dem for the shape we are in today. How about both sides taking equal blame.
November 4, 2008 at 12:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
crusher (anonymous) says...
spelling correction (want) sorry bout that. NOT EDUCATED IN SC
November 4, 2008 at 12:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
burton (anonymous) says...
Jimmy, I'm not getting the point you are trying to make. Please expound. Thanks.
November 4, 2008 at 12:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yourmom (anonymous) says...
it was reported last night that the al qaeda network and their websites have announced that they are in favor of mccain/palin, i guess no one noticed that
November 4, 2008 at 1 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
crusher (anonymous) says...
Agree with Jane. Obama has certainly aligned himself with some really far left radicals. If a conservative candidate had those types of far right connections the left wing news media sometimes known as cbs nbc cnn abc msnbc and others would run hours of stories lies, innuendos and any other trash they could dig up. Its too bad they totally ignored Obama's connections to these radicals and other (Kenya) terrorist regimes. Hugo Chavez says he would like to start talks with the Black man if he is elected. Dont respond by telling me that is what we should do ie talk to the very people who would blow us into the atmosphere if they could come up with a way to pull it off.
November 4, 2008 at 1:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mom_of_4 (anonymous) says...
Is this a joke? These comments aren't meant to be taken seriously, are they? Listen people... We are all Americans! Having the right to take part in today's election proves that. I am teaching my children not to label themselves as white or black, but Christian! I thank God for this day, I thank God that I live in this country, and I will pray for whom ever wins. That's all we can do! Let our voices be heard by voting, but still stand together united as a country! No matter the outcome! The name calling, and bashing others for the choices they make is not Christian or American! Republican or Dem... This country and the next president will need our prayers and support! We have to join together as Americans for our KIDS sakes!
November 4, 2008 at 1:02 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhatMeWorry (anonymous) says...
Jane: Again, either you are ignorant or a liar. Which is it? My best guess is that you are confusing Ayers for Rosenberg. Susan Rosenberg committed terrorist acts, was convicted, then given a commutation (different from a pardon) by Clinton.
Not Ayers. I'll say it again, using small words so you'll understand: Ayers, while a dirt bag and a terrorist (a big word, but I know you know that one) was never convicted of a felony.
Seriously... do you just have a bad source for your facts, or do you make this stuff up?
November 4, 2008 at 1:12 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Today, you need to be totally informed as Senator Obama sums up everything he plans to do "TO" America ....This looks rather strange though, like Hitlers Brown Shirts. Why is obama doing this and how can the poor and elderly afford it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt2yGz...
#http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tt2yGzHfy7s
November 4, 2008 at 1:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
jimmy1370 (anonymous) says...
Burton, you wrote: "Exercise your right to vote!"
I was stating that there isn't a constitutional right to vote in presidential elections. You hear people say it time and time again about their "right" to vote. We have to freedom to vote, but not the right. Just trying to clarify that's all.
November 4, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
BravesFan (anonymous) says...
Why do we settle for Democrat or Republican? A couple of weeks ago a friend of mine introduced me to the Constitutional Party. Please follow this link and review what it's all about. I would have to think that most people would favor this type of leadership.
http://www.constitutionparty.com/
November 4, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhatMeWorry (anonymous) says...
Jane: "What is it people don't get?"
You, Jane. It's like reading words typed out by a retarded orangutan. Sorry... that was a big word. I'll use "monkey."
You really think Obama isn't a citizen born in the U.S? You think he pals around with Odinga and is politically aligned with him?
(Speaking of Odinga - he claims that he and Obama are distant cousins. While that has not shown to be true, it is true that Obama and Cheney are distant cousins. Hopefully, the Cheney gene and the Odinga gene anhiliated each other.)
So here'e the big question: months and years from now, when the U.S. has NOT been overrun by wild black Muslim Kenyans performing abortions and stealing our guns, will Jane admit she was wrong? My bet is that, like a retarded orangutan, she will have forgotten all about the previous day and will be slinging her own feces in another direction.
November 4, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Mom_of_4 (anonymous) says...
Jane, If what you are saying is found to be true... I have faith in God and this country that corrective steps will be taken. It is times like these that will serve as a test of our faith in Him. This is our country's voting process. Many do not agree, but I would much rather have my say than to be told who my president is and having to deal with it. I have two teens that are both divided on who they feel should be president. I allowed them to debate (without name calling or bashing) because it is what America is about. I did not tell them who I voted for until today, because I did not want to influence. Like it or not, people, this is our process! I've gotta tell ya, it's a lot better than others. I have been an active voter for as long as I could vote... Some have gone my way, and others have not! Through it all, I've prayed it out. Don't allow your fears to overcome your faith!
November 4, 2008 at 1:35 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Posted by WhatMeWorry on November 4, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. (Suggest removal)
(Speaking of Odinga - he claims that he and Obama are distant cousins. While that has not shown to be true, it is true that Obama and Cheney are distant cousins. Hopefully, the Cheney gene and the Odinga gene anhiliated each other.)
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That sounds like someone deeply conflicted in himself.
November 4, 2008 at 1:59 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
Markhess is correct. In PA black panthers were blocking the entrance, one of them with a night stick in his hand, making threats. The cops came and they only made the guy with the night stick leave. The other guy- GET THIS- was a POLL WATCHER!!! In full black panther garb! WTF?!
November 4, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
You have to wonder why most real, reputable news agencies would decline to carry most of the stories that people circulate as negative points about Obama. Sure, it's easy enough to write them off as signs of the liberal media, and it's easy enough to sling accusations left and right about the media being in Obama's pocket. Then again, there's always the very real and logically sound possibility that most of these rumors and allegations are either completely untrue or wholly insignificant.
Sure, Obama worked with Ayers about a decade ago... on a school reform board. Significant? No. And most of the other suggested ties between the two men are either made up nonsense or are blown severely out of proportion. Sure, Obama knows a scholar and expert on the Middle East who may have been critical of Israel, but any alleged association other than the fact that their kids know each other and they went to the same party is hardly important. Obama has also associated with many, many politicians who are well-liked, but no one talks about those associations because they don't sound scary and mysterious when referred to in vague, hushed tones.
Concerning the citizenship issue, I highly doubt that there was a vast conspiracy put into effect almost immediately after Obama's birth on the off chance that he might someday get into politics and then might somehow run for President. I also highly doubt that anyone in the US Government just forgot to think about any citizenship doubts about Obama until the few weeks before the election. The citizenship issues that are being raised are just last-minute, last-ditch attempts at smearing a candidate, plain and simple. The lawyer working the case is well known as a nutjob who brings up frivolous cases.
Really, if you can't trust one news outlet then you can't trust any. Any accusation you lob against one outlet for being pro-Obama while you hold up your favorite outlet that reports negative things about Obama can just as quickly be turned around to suggest that your favorite news outlet is pro-McCain.
The best advice is to get your news from a variety of sources, educate yourself and look into all of the wild, spurious claims that each campaign makes. Use uninvolved, third-party resources like Snopes.com and Factcheck.org to get to the truth of the matters. Don't just blindly follow what your favorite news source, political party, church, school, family or any other group tells you to do or think.
November 4, 2008 at 2:10 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
southerngent (anonymous) says...
bravesfan- I too was told about the Constitutional Party recently and I must say, it sure sounds like a good option.
I am ignorant when it comes to politics so be gentle but can anyone tell me how the democrats and republicans became the only two parties that we (basically) vote on?
November 4, 2008 at 2:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Girleygirl (anonymous) says...
Jane- why don't you send all of your investigation about Obama to the McCain camp so they can clarify your findings.
Don't you think they already looked that info up? Do you actually think the McCain camp is so dumb they have not already looked at everything and anything possible to help them win the election?
They may have thought you were crazy. Let it go. Today is election day and folks may have already voted, any sane person would not listen to your rants and raves.
November 4, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Posted by Girleygirl on November 4, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
"any sane person would not listen to your rants and raves."
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Girleygirl, are you a Liberal Socialist Democrat Man?
November 4, 2008 at 2:26 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
CNN_10 (anonymous) says...
Has anyone studied Barack Obama's background??? Because if you do not know anything about that person then shut up about it. Make me wonder about some of these foolish comments on here.
November 4, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
prosperous_hb (anonymous) says...
I have come to the realization that Jane must be a expert in Microsoft Office b/c I have never seen someone do so much copy and pasting...lmbo.
November 4, 2008 at 2:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
msplacedinsc (anonymous) says...
Jane,
please, we beg you to go away? no more crap, everytime you post something reminds the majority of us how stupid you are. Go away!!!
November 4, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TinaR (anonymous) says...
Jane, I am thinking you are dimwitted today and politics has caused it. Obama is not helping his brother who lives on a dollar a day because his brother has not asked for help nor does he want it. Although you would have known this IF you had seen the interview with his brother. As far as his aunt... how or why is he supposed to help her live her illegally?
November 4, 2008 at 2:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
TinaR (anonymous) says...
Hey Jane.... don't forget that the Gov of the great state of California is all for giving illegals the right to have a California DL. SO, who is the comrade now?
November 4, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Girleygirl (anonymous) says...
Excorcist- Are you?
Where in my post does it has any political meaning to it? Please show me since you got the nerve to ask that question.
If I told you I was a republican what would your next smart stupid statement be?
November 4, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ColdBud (anonymous) says...
I'm curious how many accounts were banned as a result of posting on articles about this years elections. It's been spirited, to say the least.
November 4, 2008 at 2:50 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
walleyedwoman1215 (anonymous) says...
I voted today in Colleton County and it took exactly 12 minutes. How wonderful to see young, old and all races exercising their right to choose their leader!
November 4, 2008 at 2:51 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
SeaSaw (anonymous) says...
Jane do you have any reasons to vote for McCain, or is it easier for you to tell us why we shouldn't vote for Obama?
You are so blinded by your hatred for the other party and it's sickening.
November 4, 2008 at 2:53 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ltgrunt (anonymous) says...
EvilGenius, it's curious that you're pointing out the presence of Black Panthers supposedly intimidating one polling location in Pennsylvania, but you ignore the thousands of flyers passed out in Virginia telling those planning on voting for Democratic or Independent candidates to vote on Wednesday, Nov. 5th because of long lines.
Clearly neither campaign is really to blame for the dishonest and deplorable actions of a few people, but if you're going to point out one problem you may as well be honest enough to admit that the other side is just as bad.
November 4, 2008 at 2:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
I voted Obama like I said I would ealier this year.
I was torn about the Senate choice, since I did not like either candidate, but becaus of Jane and her website that scares small children, I voted Graham. So I would like to thank Jane for helping me make my mind up.
Either way Bush's days are numbered and either McCain or Obama will be 20 times better than Bush and his NeoCon cronnies! So it is time for celebration!!!!!!!!!!
November 4, 2008 at 3:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Girleygirl (anonymous) says...
Proseperous- I think you are right! LMAO
I want her to copy and paste that link where I would get so much money or a computer if I send this email out to my family and friends and they do the same. Oh but wait a minute thats a hoax too right?
It's like a retarded orangutan, typing on a computer all the time....LMAO
I am poking fun at whatworries post about orangutans and am not calling anyone one a bad name.
November 4, 2008 at 3:15 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
...and I voted for Obama dispite the lies, the scare tactics and other crap from the usual suspects posted on a regular basis.
For many that claim that we are heading for bad times with Obama, I said the same thing when Bush was elected, unfortunately I was right!
November 4, 2008 at 3:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
I respect you Evil, we disagree much of the time, but I still respect you.
November 4, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
msplacedinsc (anonymous) says...
gbs,
my friends and family plan a huge "throw down" on Jan 20, 09
Like the bumper stickers reads " an end to an error"! It's a Tuesday but what the heck it's been 8 long years of suffering with the idiot and his side kick criminals!
November 4, 2008 at 3:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
prosperous_hb (anonymous) says...
Evil - good post. thanks for your 22 years!
November 4, 2008 at 3:34 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
I know Evil, you don't pull any punches, you are what you are and that why I respect you.
November 4, 2008 at 3:41 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Barack Obama's Kenyan family to celebrate by slaughtering bulls, chicken and goats
November 4, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
guidedbystewart (anonymous) says...
"that FOX news has become almost tabloid"......true, as is MSNBC.
For me it is CNN, NPR and Daily Show (for amusement).
November 4, 2008 at 3:45 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
UrGatorbait (anonymous) says...
Posted by rgr75thlrrp on November 4, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Hotchick...thanks for the support; I was with the 75th Rangers LRRP in Vietnam for 2 tours. We should all be proud of those who take the time to do patriotic duites such as voting.
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Unless you vote for Obama, then you are a scum sucking socialist worthy of message born scorn from keyboard warriors who are always right.
And little Stewie, good for you, you voted for Ob. Great job, we hear ya, really we do.
I love partisan hacks.
Balla, enjoy Germany, the christmas beer should be out soon.
November 4, 2008 at 3:47 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
thisguy (anonymous) says...
Without using the words "change" or "hope"; Can someone tell me why to vote for Barry?
November 4, 2008 at 3:57 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Posted by Girleygirl on November 4, 2008 at 2:46 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Excorcist- Are you?
Where in my post does it has any political meaning to it? Please show me since you got the nerve to ask that question.
If I told you I was a republican what would your next smart stupid statement be?
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Girleygirl, Now you are being stupid. I asked a question
and your rant told me all I needed to know.
You think the messiah is going to get you something for nothing. That is exactly what you will get from him, "Nothing".
Don't blame me if the messiah wins and treats yall like trash,
I voted for the old Guy and the "Hot Chick".
November 4, 2008 at 4 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
NewBreed (anonymous) says...
A great day to be an American, no matter how long you stood in line or how you voted.
November 4, 2008 at 4:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
hightide (anonymous) says...
I got in line at 6:30am and felt full of pride for my country after I cast my vote.
Obama 08!
Hey thisguy, some of the reasons I voted for Obama:
economy & taxes
his NO vote on Iraq
womens' rights
freedom of religion & the separation of church & state
concern for our country (MY concern about it and about our reputation around the world)
his VP choice could actually run our country if need be
November 4, 2008 at 4:24 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
coolfreaknbeans (anonymous) says...
GUESS WHAT?! I just voted! In and out in less than 10 minutes! I have waited longer in every other election I've voted in. Like a man and I joked in line, looks like this time the early bird didnt get the worm, it got the line. LOL
November 4, 2008 at 4:25 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
eric2112 (anonymous) says...
4 voting booths at CE Williams Middle School, and one of them was being used for curbside voting for the handicapped, leaving only 3 booths for the other 300-400 people in line. My wait in line was over 4 hours! This is just ridiculous! I will never vote this way again. Hopefully they will come up with a way to vote over the internet for the next presidential election. Otherwise, I'm doing the absentee ballot next time.
November 4, 2008 at 4:36 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Girleygirl (anonymous) says...
Ecorcist- You are a JACKASS. I really did think you were just dumb but know you are just plain stupid. I don't care if you voted for the pink pig in the sky.
I ask a question as well and it seems to me you can come with insults as to why you can't answer. Typical answer for someone that can only insult someone when they have nothing logical to say.
BTW I can't answer your question because I never said anything ill about Obama or McCAin...learn to read and get back with me. Stop picking everyone's post apart so you can post hate you big dumb ding dong.
November 4, 2008 at 4:40 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ForPnC (anonymous) says...
I voted this morning. I'm sure not staying awake tonight!
How many feel like it's christmas and can't wait to wake up in the morning to see what they got?
November 4, 2008 at 4:44 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
flinsc (anonymous) says...
We'll fight again this time we'll win.
November 4, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
It is easy to discern that most those posting here are baby boomers.
Few if any remember blackouts, shortages, rationing, and air raid drills, that were routine and although those in actual war zones really suffered, it did not make the discomfort at home any more tolerable.
The post war boom created an attitude of complacency and a new set of priorities encouraged in great part by forward thinking enemies of this country.
The left,capitalizing on the injustices visited upon colored people in the past, promoted feelings of white guilt.
This created an owe me attitude in many colored people and an equal amount of resentment in white people who felt like they had no part in what happened in the past.
The end result is division and a myopic outlook when it comes to politics which will be the major reason why so many will vote for Obama.
Most blacks and a lot of whites are voting for Obama because of his skin color, many others will vote against him for the same reason.
Both groups are equally irresponsible.
This man is dangerous. He is a long time devotee of Marxist socialism and those who make light of it do so out of ignorance or to try and discredit their detractors.
When asked by a journalist in Florida if the old Marx tenet of "from those according to their ability ,to those according to their need", was not the same as Obama's spreading the wealth around idea, Joe Biden grinned and asked the journalist if she were serious.
She was, and the Obama campaign ordered a cessation of interviews with that station.
Those working toward this end have worked long and hard to get to this point and they are not going to let a little thing like truth get in the way.
If Obama gets elected it will be because very few of us have taken the time to study the events that have put him in the forefront as a political heavyweight.
Hopefully I'll be proven wrong about my concerns of Obama ascending to the presidency.
November 4, 2008 at 5:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
aggedflame (anonymous) says...
need waiting times for ac corcoran elementary school anyone? getting off work to go and need an idea of the lines. thank you
November 4, 2008 at 5:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
WhatMeWorry (anonymous) says...
thisguy wants reasons to vote for Obama in his 3:57 PM post:
1. Economy - neither candidate is fiscally conservative, so I vote for the guy who, for my tax bracket, will cost me less.
2. Iraq - Knows we need to get out and refocus on Afganistan; it's the major drain on our economy and the reason for our budget deficit.
3. Standing in the world - Our reputation in the world is soiled because of Bush/Cheney. We need an eloquent, charismatic, intelligent leader to repair our international reputation.
4. Palin - not bright enough to run my household, nevermind my government. Believes in creationism and abstinence only.
5. Stresses the importance of education and the sciences.
6. Social - a break from the religious right. Pro-choice, Pro-gay rights, pro-science.
7. More likely to promote alternative energy development.
McCain could have had my vote if not for Palin. Think he would have been a big step up from Bush. But in the end, for the reasons I've listed, I think Obama will be better for America.
November 4, 2008 at 5:42 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
thisguy (anonymous) says...
thanks for the 2 honest replies about why to vote for Barry.
Point of Information for GetSerious:
"When I was a kid, I inhaled."
"That was the point," Obama told an audience of magazine editors. Obama had written in his first book, "Dreams From My Father" (1995), before entering politics, that he had used marijuana and cocaine ("maybe a little blow"). He said he had not tried heroin because he did not like the pusher who was trying to sell it to him.
November 4, 2008 at 6:16 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
AFWally (anonymous) says...
The whole procees to vote took me roughly 5 minutes @ Westview1 in duck ditch.
November 4, 2008 at 6:37 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
GetSerious; as I said in a previous post,
You are an absolute bottom feeder and I can add to that,
a classic example of left wing lunacy.
Keep posting, sick humor it may be but it's great to watch fools in action.
November 4, 2008 at 7:01 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
Please say that Ketner lost!!!!! Please Please Please! lol
November 4, 2008 at 7:06 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
GetSerious ~ blah blah blah; old news sweetheart!
Next ...
November 4, 2008 at 7:08 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
ChasCarolinaGirl (anonymous) says...
I voted for McCain because I beleive that Obama has big ideas but no way of approaching them. Candy is easy to sell to children, so him saying what sounds good is what sways people the easiest.
His health care reform is ridiculous! Im in the medical field and any of his ideas to "take the responsibility from the insurance companies" is utterly stupid! If only it was that easy, it would be nice.
Abortion ~ Im completely against abortion! Why? Many women use it as birth control and it seems as though our race is being treated like dogs and cats. So what if it has a beating heart, if we dont want it, kill it, right? WRONG! I know that there are situations to where it may be warranted, but there are not enough regulations for abortion to keep just anyone from having one FOR BIRTH CONTROL REASONS.
Obama doesn't have enough experience, bottom line. I am not crazy about either candidate, but for my beliefs, McCain comes closer than Obama.
I gave Obama a chance and I was going to vote on him, but he seemed to change his mind often and didn't seem to come up with answers quickly or at all.
No matter who wins, I really do hope that they can turn this economy around. That is what matters to me most.
November 4, 2008 at 7:27 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Tulane75 (anonymous) says...
I voted in 2 hours this morning. The trick is to bring small electronic toys to occupy your time and go alone so you don't have to make conversation during the long wait. During my wait, I watched parts of The Big Lebowski and a 2002 JazzFest performance by BeauSoleil.
Unlike many of the posters on this board, I wish the next President success. Also, my candidate, if he should win, does not get a "pass" from me on the issues, just because I voted for him.
ForPnC's Christmas morning analogy is both funny and on the mark!
November 4, 2008 at 7:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
GetSerious, such elitist pomposity from one so base.
I am far from angry. In fact I enjoy the hell out annoying clowns like you. Son? If your old enough to call me son you are one very old sucker, or your like one of my close friends who is six years my junior and calls me son on occasion when his brain is in idle mode.
Let me fill you in on something else.
Were it not for my my children, grand children, and great grand children, I would probably not be so "vocal" in my opposition to the coronation of Obama.
Neither his confiscatory tax or gun grabbing policies will affect me, since I many years ago prepared for just such idiocy that is taking our country by storm.
You no doubt will suffer as a result of your blind devotion to ignorance. Get serious, grow up!
November 4, 2008 at 8:14 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MindBath (anonymous) says...
I am noticing a strong correlation between states ranked near the bottom in education and those going for McCain. This same correlation also exists for more religious states and lower education (SC and Mississippi are two of the most religious states in the union).
Nothing wrong with McCain, by the way, or Obama. I just wonder how many preachers convinced their flocks that Obama was the antichrist.
At any rate, based on comments above, the fear messages about communism, antichrist, Muslim terrorists, etc. played quite well in our little state.
November 4, 2008 at 9:23 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Uncle Tom obama is running hard and fast with the White Liberal Socialist Democrats who hate us and America.
November 4, 2008 at 9:49 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
newto843 (anonymous) says...
Done deal, welcome to a new age ...Go Obama
November 4, 2008 at 10:03 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
MindBath (anonymous) says...
Posted by exorcist_pencocky4u on November 4, 2008 at 9:49 p.m.
Uncle Tom obama is running hard and fast with the White Liberal Socialist Democrats who hate us and America.
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Is this perhaps the last trickling of the us vs them, divisive, exclusionist, racist rantings of this campaign? Here we have the suggestion that the vast majority of American voters HATE America.
November 4, 2008 at 10:17 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
prosperous_hb (anonymous) says...
So what if Obama tried a drug - I'm sure that everyone has at least tried something in their lifetime that was not good. Point is that if you didn't get ADDICTED to it and turned from it, then you are fine. Just b/c I smoked marjunia and drank during my college days doesn't mean that I'm not qualified to get a good job - making the supervisor rank at a young age.
November 4, 2008 at 10:28 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
exorcist_pencocky4u (anonymous) says...
Your problem with strange and deviant sexual fantasy's rearing its ugly head again. You will fit right into the world created by the Socialists running Congress.
Do you think you will qualify for some of their trickle down welfare?
November 4, 2008 at 11:09 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
yird (anonymous) says...
GetSerious;Now that it appears that Obama will be our next president I can cease and desist with this little game.
Like it or not he is our president and it is incumbent on all Americans to recognize that fact and make the best of it.
Check your email.
November 4, 2008 at 11:22 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
KidYendor (anonymous) says...
The news that Graham, Brown, and Clyburn have been re-elected and not held accountable for their votes, stances and bills is sad in that it shows that we really don't want change here in South Carolina. We could have lead the country and directed Congress to follow a path of true conservatism and austerity but South Carolina has caved in and collapsed like a wet, soapy rag. We rage that we need to throw the bums out and it is no wonder our country and Congress are in such a dark mess when it never happens. When amnesty and bailouts and liberal polices proliferate our future I will not have been tainted by voting for Graham or Brown.
November 4, 2008 at 11:29 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
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