I just voted for the first time in my life

Goathead

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:38 PM
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I just voted for the first time in my life

It was exhilarating. Always considered myself a Democrat(brought up that way) but never voted because I felt disenfranchised by the system. Now I am a Dem and it is official! Kerry/Edwards, Inouye, and Case all received my vote here in Hawaii. Hope is on the way!

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Dookus

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:39 PM
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1. Congratulations!

Welcome to Democracy.

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NVMojo

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:39 PM
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2. Peace, Luv, Baby!!!! XOXOXO!!!

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nini

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:39 PM
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3. Congrats...

it is empowering - isn't it?

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Hobarticus

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:40 PM
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4. Congrats!!!

Regardless of how you vote, it's important to take your obligation and rights as a citizen seriously.

Naturally, a vote for Dems is always nice.

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motely36

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:40 PM
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5. Yeah

Congratulations!!!

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wryter2000

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:40 PM
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6. Good for you!

:bounce:

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artboy

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:42 PM
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7. Me too...

today was the first time in my life as well........shamefully said! :(

Im not really a Dem or Repub..

I know I cant stand Bush.....I kinda float the middle road.

Wifey and I both put Kerry down!!!!!!

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NoSheep

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Tue Nov-02-04 04:00 PM
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15. Continue to pay attention n/t

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YDogg

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:43 PM
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8. Congratulations ...

... I have always felt good about voting. In any and every election. Even if my candidates have not prevailed, I take the responsibility seriously.

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really annoyed

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:48 PM
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9. Me too!

It was great.

Had to take the "young people will pay for voting Kerry in" line from my mother though. x(

She doesn't even vote!

But anyway, it was exciting.

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Goathead

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:49 PM
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10. Thanks to all at DU

Thanks to everyone at DU! For your support during these tumultous times. DU has been a great source of information and inspiration, and a place where I knew I could always find a good laugh when I needed it.

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FreedomFry

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:52 PM
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11. You're the best!

Never thought of Hawaii up for grabs -- aways thought of it as strongly Democratic -- so your vote is especially important. Congratulations on your first time at the ballot box. May you have many, many more.

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Dzimbowicz

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:59 PM
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12. Congratulations!

If I were not half a world away, I would buy you a round.

:toast:

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NoSheep

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:59 PM
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13. Congratulations! and Thanks!

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eataTREE

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Tue Nov-02-04 03:59 PM
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14. I just voted for President for the first time in my life.

I have now participated in national elections in two countries! How cool is that?

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NoSheep

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Tue Nov-02-04 04:01 PM
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17. Way Cool!

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redqueen

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Tue Nov-02-04 04:00 PM
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16. That's terrific!

Glad you realized that your vote matters!

:toast:

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Semi_subversive

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Tue Nov-02-04 04:04 PM
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18. Thank you

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the Princess

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Tue Nov-02-04 04:22 PM
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19. I'm 44 and this is my second vote ever. I also voted for Gore.

Payback is a bitch aint it??

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