tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post2900978014715454512..comments2023-11-27T02:17:22.859-06:00Comments on The LawDog Files: Huh, that's odd.LawDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05232684877582591461noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-68391165177111770302008-11-01T02:58:00.000-05:002008-11-01T02:58:00.000-05:00TBeck said"I've heard about the Oregon voting meth...TBeck said<BR/><BR/>"I've heard about the Oregon voting method."<BR/><BR/>Oregon is FAR LEFT. I know, I live here. Who do you think runs the elections? Counts the ballots?<BR/><BR/>A mail in ballot is perfect for the sort of Chicago shenanigans that Obambamessiah is orchestrating.<BR/><BR/>I gave up on voting about 10 years ago when a local judge threw out my vote. He admitted the vote was fraudulent but the margin wasn't big enough to matter, so no harm no foul.<BR/>So don't worry your pretty little head.<BR/><BR/>I learned a valuable lesson: Screw the system. Because the system will screw you.<BR/><BR/>-- Smash the State.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-40129506456480813822008-10-31T00:07:00.000-05:002008-10-31T00:07:00.000-05:00I'll be doing the same this year. We have the int...I'll be doing the same this year. We have the interesting option of being able to vote for a convicted felon - here in Alaska. I can't vote for Uncle Ted Stevens this year - I just can't bring myself to do it. The GOP is pushing hard. Way too hard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-59322842479152384992008-10-30T11:31:00.000-05:002008-10-30T11:31:00.000-05:00This is the first year I shall not be voting Liber...This is the first year I shall not be voting Libertarian for the Presidency. I'll vote for Baldwin. Arizona is a very safe McCain state anyway.<BR/><BR/>Where voting Libertarian can help is when there is a tight race. We've had races here where the Dem and Rep were 0.5 points appart, and the Lib was polling 3-4%. it makes the Republican start acting a lot more libertarian (or at least fiscally conservative)<BR/><BR/>I actually voted for a single Democrat last time, and may do so again. That's because our Republican sherrif is an embarasment, and a financial disaster.Mark Horninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09079931981472939913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-28167799277490127202008-10-30T10:00:00.000-05:002008-10-30T10:00:00.000-05:00Looks like you hit a chord on this one, Geek. I de...Looks like you hit a chord on this one, Geek. I decided to vote for Chuck Baldwin of the constitution party for Pres. He's a write-in candidate. Instructions for voting for write-in's is supposed to be posted by each voting machine. They are not at my early voting place. Sigh. I sent them a letter. The sweet old ladies running the voting booths were just volunteers and didn't know anything about it. I won't vote for McCain. I think he hijacked the republican party. I'm thankful that Texas will go his way no matter what I do. I would feel much guiltier boycotting him if I was in a swing state. But I would still do it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-61551804699326735282008-10-30T02:08:00.000-05:002008-10-30T02:08:00.000-05:00I spent so long hoping that Hillary would win on t...I spent so long hoping that Hillary would win on the DNC side so I could vote Constitution Party, again... instead, this is the first race where I have ever had to vote for a Republican for President, but Obama is simply too closely tied to radicals for me to do anything else, he MUST be stopped before he can be sworn in.<BR/><BR/>I feel sick and used, since I essentially voted for a Democrat with an R next to his name.<BR/><BR/>Here's hoping... otherwise, I hate voting, the Constitution party has so few people running, and Libertarians are too into preventing our country from protecting itself in any way shape or form, even when it comes to the borders. They seem to be like Ron Paul on national matters (not too bad, just too bad he has never done anything but give good speaches and push for hemp farming legislation) and Dennis Kucinich on defense and international matters. Just... I have to ask, but WHAT SENSE DOES THAT MAKE???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-91262614340058336312008-10-29T19:09:00.000-05:002008-10-29T19:09:00.000-05:00I've heard about the Oregon voting method. I woul...I've heard about the Oregon voting method. I would love to see it adopted over the entire country. <BR/><BR/>For those who aren't familiar with it, all ballots are cast by mail. The state department of elections (or its equivalent) certifies that each ballot has been cast by a registered voter and that the signature on the ballot matches the signature sample of the registered voter.<BR/><BR/>No mess, fuss, hanging chads, or multiple offenders. That's the way to run an election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-63161333477010351852008-10-29T12:36:00.000-05:002008-10-29T12:36:00.000-05:00Here in Oregon many of us have already mailed our ...Here in Oregon many of us have already mailed our ballots in already. I followed my usual pattern: voting either for a particular candidate or gainst another and then voting against all incumbents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-69218973162762083042008-10-29T11:31:00.000-05:002008-10-29T11:31:00.000-05:00"Except, I usually vote for the Libertarian candid..."Except, I usually vote for the Libertarian candidate for president, too. Texas is a "safe" state for the GOP candidate, so no use wasting a vote on the Republican."<BR/><BR/>I wish more people would think like this. If you live in a swing state then sure, vote lesser of two evils. But in California, a vote for <I>McCain</I> is wasted, so I vote Libertarian.Redneckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082374076978989199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-73565729368748567742008-10-29T10:24:00.000-05:002008-10-29T10:24:00.000-05:00I've never voted a straight ticket and I've been r...I've never voted a straight ticket and I've been registered as Independent (1973-1980), Rep (1980-1996), and Demo (1997-2008) Rep again (current). I'm not happy with ANY of the parties now. I really want a centerist party to emerge, but I don't think the Ls are it.<BR/><BR/>I can't stomach the creationists or the socialists. And I don't want either Presidential candidate as my son's boss....Karla (ThreadBndr)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15069952972112949772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-26938117966532777072008-10-29T00:41:00.000-05:002008-10-29T00:41:00.000-05:00Only slot here that had Libertarians or other thir...Only slot here that had Libertarians or other third party options in my district was the one for the Big Chair. Much as it pains me (given how much I despise McCain) I had to vote the straight party ticket. I voted early to make sure some snot-nosed Obama-bot didn't cast my vote for me.Cybrluditehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02222195374935367060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-43340197004670035272008-10-28T22:18:00.000-05:002008-10-28T22:18:00.000-05:00Being in California, I held my nose and voted for ...Being in California, I held my nose and voted for McCain, even though I still carry a grudge over the McCain-Feingold Incumbent Protection Act, and even though it's a forlorn hope. My wife, kept faith with her D family by not voting for McCain. She voted for None of the Above, with the notation that no matter who wins, it's still a wasted 4 years.<BR/><BR/>About the best I can hope for is that we don't lose TOO many rights this time 'round. Given how restricted we already are, I just don't see anything better coming out.Charleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12062597143743727026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-37425041741714011732008-10-28T21:43:00.000-05:002008-10-28T21:43:00.000-05:00I did the same thing. Voted for Palin and Cornyn a...I did the same thing. Voted for Palin and Cornyn and my state repub rep (because seems to be doing his job) and Libertarian for the rest. Here is hoping the RNC gets reminded that less is more on the 4th. And also maybe a reminder that conservative and evangelical aren't one in the same.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-35004437322796635262008-10-28T21:40:00.000-05:002008-10-28T21:40:00.000-05:00There are certain forms of government, duly voted ...There are certain forms of government, duly voted in, that stay forever- till overthrown with force- Hitler is a good example, most communist party's are another. <BR/> "Communism lite" is a dangerous strategy. <BR/> As Adams said, " A Constitution of Government, once changed from freedom, can never be restored. Liberty, once lost, is lost forever." <BR/> And Reagan, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-9340642494987097442008-10-28T19:20:00.000-05:002008-10-28T19:20:00.000-05:00I seriously considering getting a T-Shirt printed:...I seriously considering getting a T-Shirt printed:<BR/><BR/>"Randall Flagg for President!"<BR/>"Don't settle for less!"<BR/>or "Take a stand with the Walkin' Man!"<BR/><BR/>The Cthulhu for Pres T-shirt have become too mainstream.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-35898344428680121052008-10-28T19:14:00.000-05:002008-10-28T19:14:00.000-05:00This was my first Texas election. Once I figured ...This was my first Texas election. Once I figured out how to use the little video game controller it went smoothly.<BR/><BR/>I voted Repub for the executive and legislative races and voted Libertarian for every judicial race that had one on the ballot. <BR/><BR/>My theory is that Libertarians will be more effective on the bench than in the legislature. Here's hoping.<BR/><BR/>wv: atumbon<BR/><BR/>As in nookyoolar?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-87044992441129388232008-10-28T18:04:00.000-05:002008-10-28T18:04:00.000-05:00It's nice to know that just when you think you've ...It's nice to know that just when you think you've seen everything, life may still have a pleasant surprise up its sleeve.phlegmfatalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08636803080525003892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-71968268081977115162008-10-28T17:55:00.000-05:002008-10-28T17:55:00.000-05:00When I did my Texas early voting, in spite of any ...When I did my Texas early voting, in spite of any desire to vote straight, I went and voted against any and all Republican school board members. There just seem to be so many lately who are outspoken or closeted Creationists.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-45636435851842292822008-10-28T16:46:00.000-05:002008-10-28T16:46:00.000-05:00You know what 'Dog? I haven't old anybody, but I ...You know what 'Dog? I haven't old anybody, but I did the same thing for the first time this year. Some of the races I wanted to vote for an individual, and did so. Otherwise, I voted Libertarian all the way.<BR/><BR/>It used to be (for me) as you said, "when in doubt, vote Repub." This time, it was to vote Libertarian unless I had a damn good reason not to.<BR/><BR/>Mr FixitMr. Fixithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15504277932727865725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-87207446496076156982008-10-28T16:14:00.000-05:002008-10-28T16:14:00.000-05:00but by taking votes away from the pro gun conserva...<I>but by taking votes away from the pro gun conservative republicans you make it more likely that Democrats will retain or get into office at the Federal level</I><BR/><BR/>That's assuming that your Republican candidates are either a)pro-gun -- and considering that <I>every</I> piece of anti-gun legislation <I>ever</I> passed at the Federal level had Republicans voting for it; or<BR/>b)conservative -- see above, only with liberal legislation.<BR/><BR/>The days of knee-jerk voting Republican (they're conservative! And pro-gun!) are exactly what has gotten us into the current Leftist mess.LawDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232684877582591461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-59941315825183500552008-10-28T12:57:00.000-05:002008-10-28T12:57:00.000-05:00Sigh, voting for third parties is emotionally sati...Sigh, voting for third parties is emotionally satifying but by taking votes away from the pro gun conservative republicans you make it more likely that Democrats will retain or get into office at the Federal level. I used to do the same thing back in the late seventies but the Libertarians just couldn't get organized enough or make enough of the required politcal compromises to get traction at the national level. Discusted conservatives and libertarians threw away votes on Ross Perot and we all know what happened with that.toadoldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12821769510849208141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-48952277496443330442008-10-28T12:06:00.000-05:002008-10-28T12:06:00.000-05:00I did the same thing you did, Law Dog. I left Dem...I did the same thing you did, Law Dog. I left Democrat-only races blank, with one exception. Sad how no one even bothers to challenge the incumbents in many races. I would have loved to have voted to kick my local Representative out of office!Sabrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13746486966764162127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-40064499993174405852008-10-28T12:04:00.000-05:002008-10-28T12:04:00.000-05:00I wonder about Chris, since I recognized one name ...I wonder about Chris, since I recognized one name on the ballot, that hasn't been there in a while. Sam Houston is running for some Justice position in Texas, but he's got a D next to his name (don't know if he's kin to the Original).Mattexianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09364636677279037964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-47581023500455165982008-10-28T11:49:00.000-05:002008-10-28T11:49:00.000-05:00I usually vote my conscience according to the info...I usually vote my conscience according to the information I've been able to glean-and not from the media; in fact, I almost won't vote for a media-backed candidate for anything, including dog catcher. However, although I have often voted for Libertarian candidates (and very occasionally Constitutionalist just as a gesture) since Libertarian candidates aren't really in the competition, I felt like I'd be throwing a vote away to follow my usual pattern this year.<BR/>This year, no one can afford to throw a vote away. I don't fancy living in an Obamanation, so was very careful to vote Republican where it counts.<BR/>LawMomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-87661361654045280582008-10-28T11:33:00.000-05:002008-10-28T11:33:00.000-05:00I see no one is mentioning the Constitutionalist p...I see no one is mentioning the Constitutionalist party. While I like Barr up to a point, and WAR a little past that, I like the Constitutional Party platform better, so that's where my national vote went. <BR/><BR/>SusanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22957834.post-61014329027814959442008-10-28T10:07:00.000-05:002008-10-28T10:07:00.000-05:00Lawdog, any other election, I'd agree with you. B...Lawdog, any other election, I'd agree with you. But, I can't agree for this election.<BR/><BR/>There are two situations we have to fight this year. We must make BO lose, and we just prevent the libs from getting a supermajority in Congress. Voting Libertarian for congressional seats won't accomplish the second.<BR/><BR/>It's not so much as voting for a party, but to keep another party out of power or diminished as much as possible. It does little good for McCain/Palin to win if the libs have a veto proff majority and can override McCain's veto.<BR/><BR/>If we lose either of these two issues, we can lose it all. Then it's bend over time for everyone.Crucishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441911110953212619noreply@blogger.com