Versailles
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Tue Nov-04-08 10:16 AM
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Lines were long. Got there about 8:30 and just got home. About an hour and a half wait. Poor organization, but we're a small town and there isn't a whole lot of room in the elks building for lines. Got to listen to a lady with her 6 year old in tow extolling the virtues of the Creation Museum in Kentucky and how excited she was to take her kids to a "real museum where they could learn the truth." I'd be willing to bet I can guess her vote. At least mine will cancel hers out.
Someone pointed out that anyone in line could vote who looked close to 18. They ran out of the official numbering cards that authorized your vote so they were tearing off bits of paper and writing the number on it. There was a 17 year old waiting behind me that noted all she'd have to do is write a number on a piece of paper and she'd be able to vote illegally.
I've done everything I can. Donated my last 10 bucks to Obama, talked to people, called people, debunked emails, and voted. The rest is up to the other citizens of this state. Hope it goes blue, but I'm not holding my breath. :(
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Tue Nov-04-08 10:34 AM
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1. I happen to LOVE Sumter. Mr blm's grandpa was commander of Shaw Air Force Base |
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there for a number of years, and there is still a family home there near Swan Lake.
I think there are pockets of new voters in SC who will show up this year after decades of not bothering because they didn't believe their votes would count in that state. Let's hope for a peak turnout in Orangeburg area...and a minimal amount of thievery from the usual suspects.
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Tue Nov-04-08 10:36 AM
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I'm getting married at the Swan Lake gazebo in 10 days! We live right down the road. I like the town for the most part...not so much the politics and lack of jobs!
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Tue Nov-04-08 10:45 AM
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3. Yes, GOP policies really hurt the working class there...they are just beginning to realize it. |
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I am sure your wedding will be beautiful. Little blm took her first big walk as a toddler around Swan Lake. Please post some pics when you descend a bit from your Love Cloud. heheh
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Tue Nov-04-08 11:22 AM
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4. kicking for HOPE in SC. |
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