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LONELYPOND PRESENTS » Blog Archive » A DAY IN THE LIFE — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 23:09:49 +0000

[...] how my visit to the polls went, check out Lisa Murray’s site; she’s collecting stories. I am so happy about the enthusiasm for democracy that seemed to [...]

By: movie fan

movie fan — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 06:24:00 +0000

it’s awesome that there has been this “problem” of long lines all over… people taking a greater interest in public issues is always a good thing

By: A DAY IN THE LIFE « Lonelypond’s Weblog

A DAY IN THE LIFE « Lonelypond’s Weblog — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:41:25 +0000

[...] how my visit to the polls went, check out Lisa Murray’s site; she’s collecting stories. I am so happy about the enthusiasm for democracy that seemed to [...]

By: jaxelwood

jaxelwood — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 07:00:38 +0000

Hey Lisa… I voted shortly after I passed you and Michael B. on my way to the parking garage (yes, shortly after you both laughed when I came into view, as if I was on cue to provide a visual reference for something you had both been talking about… still not sure what that was all about…but not worried about it. ha ha). Sorry, is it weird that someone you see in person 5 days a week is leaving a comment? Anyways, to the question at hand: My polling place was a Ford Dealership in the Korea Town area – which is in Los Angeles for those out of state. It wasn’t crowded at all when I got there ~2 and the process was quick and painless. There was voter material in Spanish, Korean, and Tagalog… but everyone I saw seemed to be at least quasi-fluent in English. Now, after watching Obama’s acceptance speech, I feel hopeful that our country can find ways to face these huge challenges together (cue the inspirational music). Love the website, Lisa! Hasta luego.

By: lonelypond

lonelypond — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 06:57:41 +0000

We walked down to vote after lunch, figuring there would be a lunch crowd, but the pollworkers said no rush at lunch, but from the poll opening at 7 a.m., I think, for four hours after there was a continual line at some points stretching down the street. The poll workers had that happy busy buzz, one of them congratulated the guy next to me on being old enough to vote in his first election and then another said “democratic” when he asked which party Obama was.

While I was waiting for Gayle to finish voting, the state representative was outside telling the Obama election monitor about how no one ever mentions or knows his middle name, a car pulled up and a young intent woman rushed inside to vote.

Then I walked back home and added the I voted sticker to the door, drove to Philadelphia to see my brother and nieces and nephews. Had a talk about politics with my 11 year old nephew when he Said “I voted for Obama, who did you vote for?” I said Obama. He said “I want to see a black man for president”. Eleven year old can be impressively serious. Then on the drive home, we searched the am stations for news and found a Cleveland station that was saying nothing conclusive.

Watching election coverage on the news, one of the big stories was a polling station one township over that still had a line at 10. People would come by 2 or 3 times, see the line and come back later. At 7:30, there were more than 350 I believe and the last one voted at about 10:20.

Numbers here in Pennsylvania for participation are 70% and I am so proud of that. People haven’t taken the rights, privileges and duties of democracy seriously enough. That’s needed to change and it has. I hope it’s the first of many changes for the better.

By: John Mc (Johnny Mahalo)

John Mc (Johnny Mahalo) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 01:26:27 +0000

Dear Lisa,

RE: “a question or two…”

Did I vote? “Yes ma’am… I did vote today.”
Where do you live? “I live in southwest Texas… Quemado.”
What was your polling experience like? “Polls were set up in the Town Hall and
everything was very cordial… this is a very small town so picture Mayberry on
election day… snacks, cold drinks and hot gossip were served after voting. LOL”

By: Danny (DannysUltimatum)

Danny (DannysUltimatum) — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 00:24:10 +0000

Well, I was in line for like about hour and 10 minutes surrounded by the many McCain supporters that infest my city (no offense to McCain supporters lol). Some people had a disagreement in the line, and the funny thing is that they were both McCain supporters. I saw a few things that pissed me off, like this lady wearing a shirt that said something like “Do you want the same thing that happened in Cuba in 1959 to happen here?…Be careful what you wish for.” and the fact that this McCain supporter told an older McCain supporter “Thanks for saving Obama’s life” I’m gussing that was a reference to Obama getting killed during his presidency? Freakin outlandish! and there is no way that what happened in Cuba can happen here! Well anyways…I went inside, got my ballot (DAMN IT WAS LONG!) and VOTED! It felt great! I was so proud to walk out of there with my “I Voted Today” sticker. I still haven’t gone to get free starbucks coffee… I guess i’ll do that now! I just have two more things to say…It’s gonna be a long night….OBAMA 08!

By: Blargal

Blargal — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 22:43:31 +0000

I assumed my human anolog shape,and departed to vote. At 4:45PM EST,there was no line,though there were a few people in the secrecy booths exercising their rights. It took less than 3 minutes to mark my ballot. And to my chagrin,there weere a few unopposed candidates. There was a slot for school committee,and i wrote in my name there.
Then I went to macDonalds to really get a load of junk in me for my trunk. I scored there,the minimum wage server,accidentaly gave me fries. I had only ordered mcnuggets and a small chocolate shake.