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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:20 AM Original message |
*Dissappointed* went to a moveon voter registration party lastnight |
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Tweed (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:24 AM Response to Original message |
1. I know that my local moveon.org group was targeting single women |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:39 AM Response to Reply #1 |
6. our scripts focused on women |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:31 AM Response to Original message |
2. Tell the folks who don't want to vote |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:41 AM Response to Reply #2 |
9. i've heard that places of employment are Required by law to let workers |
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Warpy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:48 AM Response to Reply #9 |
14. When you have an hour or more commute to your job |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:50 AM Response to Reply #9 |
15. unsubstantiated rumor..... |
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ikojo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 08:53 PM Response to Reply #15 |
76. I take the bus to work and it takes me an hour in good |
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htuttle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:12 AM Response to Reply #9 |
21. Depends on the state |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:19 AM Response to Reply #9 |
22. "Most states require employers to allow employees to take time off to vote |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:33 AM Response to Reply #22 |
24. That's a HECK of a lot of states that DO NOT allow it. |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:42 AM Response to Reply #24 |
26. it's a rumor...spread to stop people from voting |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:46 AM Response to Reply #26 |
28. Well, yes, especially if the calls were made to FLORIDA |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 11:25 AM Response to Reply #28 |
35. yes, they were FLORIDA calls.... |
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porkrind (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 11:33 AM Response to Reply #2 |
37. It should be a federal holiday in the middle of the week. |
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bhairava (65 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:46 PM Response to Reply #2 |
58. It is shameful that election day is not a holiday or weekend |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
3. Not an easy job. |
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the Kelly Gang (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:36 AM Response to Original message |
4. it's sad to hear this..why isn't the US vote held on a Saturday like |
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belle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 04:33 PM Response to Reply #4 |
65. Good point... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:38 AM Response to Original message |
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AP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:40 AM Response to Original message |
7. The comment about assembling a database is true -- you are putting |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:43 AM Response to Reply #7 |
11. thanks for your comment |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:43 AM Response to Reply #7 |
12. there is a LOT of damage done when 'volunteers' are rude and nasty |
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porphyrian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:41 AM Response to Original message |
8. That must be the frustration teachers experience daily. - n/t |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:42 AM Response to Original message |
10. I registered 3 new voters at the party I went to.... |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:45 AM Response to Reply #10 |
13. Bravo! Well done! That's good to hear! |
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Sweetpea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:56 AM Response to Reply #13 |
16. I registered one person, a lady in pennsylvania, |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:00 AM Response to Reply #16 |
19. I also think they had us calling people too late |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:00 AM Response to Reply #16 |
20. Yes, telemarketing sucks.... |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:42 PM Response to Reply #20 |
56. Here's my take on it.. |
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TreasonousBastard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:58 AM Response to Original message |
17. Don't give up! |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 01:05 PM Response to Reply #17 |
41. Give up ! |
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Freya (92 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
18. Congratulations |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
23. Deleted message |
JayS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:40 AM Response to Original message |
25. The best voter registration drives that I have been a part of... |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:46 AM Original message |
That's one of the things we discussed |
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JayS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 02:10 PM Response to Original message |
42. Here we have a lot of outdoor concerts and other events that... |
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Lindsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:48 AM Response to Reply #25 |
29. I think you helped more than you realize.. |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 11:03 AM Response to Reply #29 |
31. I spoke with a few roomates and spouses |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 11:13 AM Response to Reply #31 |
33. whew...that clarifies why your headline "disappointed" |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:55 AM Response to Reply #25 |
30. ahhh...a true DUer....introspection and constructive ideas, rather |
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MasonJar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 10:46 AM Response to Original message |
27. Actually Move-On is decidedlly pro-Kerry/Edwards; they have |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 11:10 AM Response to Original message |
32. Are you kidding? You did more than you think. |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 11:21 AM Response to Reply #32 |
34. yes, discouraged me from further volunteering.,...certain that others |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 11:32 AM Response to Reply #32 |
36. yeah..y'all are right |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 12:42 PM Response to Reply #36 |
38. 10 would have been an overwhelming success. |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 12:59 PM Response to Reply #38 |
39. yeah...i think in person will work much better |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 12:59 PM Response to Reply #38 |
40. discouraging over 100 was actually achieved here on DU.... |
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sandboxface (337 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
43. How about making a video and/or pamplet on WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO VOTE... |
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SonofMass (225 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
44. Hey, funkybutt! You are famous |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 02:37 PM Response to Reply #44 |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:04 PM Response to Original message |
46. CHECK THIS OUT: 10,000 new voters as a result of yesterday's parties... |
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iconoclastic cat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:14 PM Response to Original message |
47. Explain yourself. |
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Misunderestimator (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:23 PM Response to Reply #47 |
48. Yes, my curiosity is peaked as well... |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:28 PM Response to Reply #47 |
49. It's the SECOND time, and certainly, it gets tiring.... |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:29 PM Response to Reply #47 |
50. FUNKYBUTT RESPONDS |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:32 PM Response to Reply #50 |
51. coming up next: the sale of the Brooklyn Bridge.... |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:34 PM Response to Reply #50 |
52. Deleted message |
funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:38 PM Response to Reply #52 |
53. I put that comment on there b/c it was THE TRUTH |
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trumad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:42 PM Response to Reply #53 |
55. tooo bad |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:58 PM Response to Reply #55 |
61. I don't believe it at all either...it's a total set-up....Kerry bashing... |
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Cicero (412 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 04:04 PM Response to Reply #55 |
63. I guess the thing to do would be to find another source |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 04:14 PM Response to Reply #63 |
64. I never mentioned Kerry to any of my callers |
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Sweetpea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 04:47 PM Response to Reply #64 |
67. I believe you funky |
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ronnykmarshall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 08:25 PM Response to Reply #67 |
73. Me too. |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 06:04 PM Response to Reply #64 |
68. this shows ILLEGAL voter intimidation....it's no wonder the man hung up |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:40 PM Response to Reply #52 |
54. and it's totally illegal to do Voter Registration and Kerry Campaigning |
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MaineDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 04:42 PM Response to Reply #54 |
66. You may want to check those facts |
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SonofMass (225 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:47 PM Response to Reply #52 |
59. Actually, at times, it isn't squishy. |
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The Flaming Red Head (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 08:36 PM Response to Reply #50 |
74. If they had paid you (they need to) |
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Nevernose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:44 PM Response to Original message |
57. What you were doing was possibly illegal |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 03:47 PM Response to Reply #57 |
60. this was a moveon coordinated event |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 04:03 PM Response to Reply #57 |
62. it's a felony here too...and Move-On would be responsible if that's |
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Luminous Animal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 06:17 PM Response to Reply #62 |
69. RE: Voting registration / Campaign materials. |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 07:27 PM Response to Reply #69 |
70. Voter Rights...ILLEGAL voter intimidation (links and contacts) |
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muriel_volestrangler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 08:08 PM Response to Reply #70 |
71. That sentence does not say you cannot campaign while registering people |
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Nevernose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 08:47 PM Response to Reply #71 |
75. Here's the law in my state |
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Nevernose (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 08:57 PM Response to Reply #71 |
78. FLORIDA law: |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:32 PM Response to Reply #78 |
83. thanks! yes, clearly ILLEGAL....and the calls were made to FLORIDA... |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:00 PM Response to Reply #71 |
79. call Kerry National HQ, or call YOUR local Democratic State Party |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 08:22 PM Response to Reply #69 |
72. Kerry's campaign does NOT run Voter Registration drives(link) |
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demgrrrll (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 08:55 PM Response to Reply #72 |
77. You're fighting the good fight here Amen1234.. I thought this was a |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:05 PM Response to Reply #77 |
80. yeah 17 posts in this thread (not to mention the 3 deleted ones" |
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diamond14 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:26 PM Response to Reply #77 |
82. I knew it when I first saw it..... |
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funkybutt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon Jul-12-04 09:11 PM Response to Original message |
81. FUNKYBUTT THANKS YOU DUers and moderators |
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