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Unimatic1140

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Hi everyone, Neal and I can join the ranks of the Americans who voted today. I hope everyone in Applianceville who is 18+ and an American votes today too. We had nine candidates for president on today's ballot <br
The polls opened at 7:00am in Minnesota and we got to our inner city neighborhood polling center at 7:02am. There were already 600 people in front of us and it took over two hours in line, but I would have waited 7 hours if necessary. Everything went smoothly and now tonight I get to watch the returns on my '59 RCA color roundie, yay!
 
Glad it's mentioned here

Got to my polling place in Covington Tennessee at 7:10, was done by 7:12. I have been hearing of long lines and waits in Memphis today <br
We had four choices for President on our ballot <br
Wish I had a cool vintage TV to watch it on. Maybe I'll listen to NPR coverage on Maggie.
 
I was 25th in line at 6am. Polls opened at 7am, was done at 725am. 3 presidential candidates on our ballot, along with the "should the Georgia constitution be ammended to define marriage as only between a man and a woman" initiative. Thought about Steve 1-18 and Rhinnie the entire time...
 
I was ballot #265

-and I was there by 11:35 am!

It went smoothly, and I was out of there by 12:05.

I forget how many presidential candidates were on the ballot. My candidate, "Mr Ketchup," :) was on the ballot, and that's all the presidential candidates I needed :)

We in Ohio had one of those "marriage sanctity" issues. Preliminary returns suggest that sanity is prevailing, and that the measure is being turned down. As the marvellous Kate Clinton says: "Don't get me started!"

Lawrence/Maytagbear
 
I voted today! !

I went into work at 6 am, so I stopped by my polling place on the way home from work at 2:30 pm. It only took ten minutes. And we have a marriage amendment on the ballot also, No telling what Arkansas voters will do. Will be interesting to see. Whatever happened to: ALL PEOPLE ARE CREATED EQUAL. Oh you have to convince them you are a people first. LOL. HAPPY VOTING DAY EVERYONE !!!!!!!
 
FWIW

Hey I voted today too, in "vote early and vote often" land....
and for the record, my partner and I have an official marriage license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as of October 9, 2004.......
 
ooops......

sorry, unfinished thought... my point being that sometimes taking action is the only option other than just having an opinion. Our hope is that in some small way, other people will be encouraged, and folks like Steve and Rhinnie will be recognized as the loyal and loving couple they are....
 
I voted in the early voting catagory a week ago Sunday so I wouldn't have to stand in lines. WE had 3 Presedential candidates on our Texas ballot. <br
And SteveD, congratulations on you and the "old man's" wedding. Double powerful bear hugs to you both, as well as a smooch.
 
Uni-

Unimatic, don't you know color TV is just a passing fad! :
I've been following the returns on my '48 8-T-241, but now that it's time to bed-down, the '56 RCA portable (8-PT-7030) is handling the work, and quite well too <br
Actually, I've been keeping my eye out for a pre '60 color set but they're near impossible to find. Maybe one day <br
Cory
 
A very sad day!!

Needless to say I am sure that there are many of us today that are very sad!! I can't believe what has happened in this country but then I guess nothing should shock me. Ohio was the place that really surprised me. They have lost more jobs in the past four years and what do they do, send Bush back for another 4. I don't feel this was much of a win for Bush. It was just to close and all we have ended up with is a nation that is divided. Just my two cents!!
 
I think we need a big Applianceville group hug today!

Hi Terry, yes I certainly agree with you. Normally a discussion of politics would be highly off topic for us but today many of us here in Applianceville simply need a big group hug <br
For me the worse part is reading a few of the international news and blog web-sites and seeing how people from around the world laughing at our sheer stupidity. Of course you can’t blame them, but at least many of us can say we did our part to try to prevent this from happening <br
Today I feel like packing up the washers and tv’s and moving 400 miles north to Canada. They have a relatively fair and liberal government, health care for everyone, NTSC and most importantly 60 cycles at 120 volts!!! <br
Last one to Canada is a rotten egg <br
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Health care for everyone, yes but who pays for it? Every Taxpayer. The taxes in Canada are out of sight. Here we have the choice to buy Insurance or not. It should be left to the individual, not the Government. I for one am staying in the greatest country on earth and judging from the red areas on the vote total map it would probably be somewhere south of Minnesota.
 
a sad day indeed

tried to keep my big trap shut because this is not really the place-but am totally disappointed that the american people actually want 4 more years of FAILED polic
I'm ready to go in with the Hawaiian sovreignty movement and disassociate my self from this warmonger
If your not outraged-your just not paying attention
 
Well Robert, Hope you are happy for this can of worms you opened. I will refrain from any more comments since this is really not the forum for this topic.
 
Good point Greg with required healh insurance in Canada; and yes, I've heard many complaints in the news about that issue <br
As a final unbiased survey, as Automaticwasher.org members, name the party you support. If you prefer to remain private, no problem. Also, please don't argue. This is just a "head count". <br
Even though I will be unable to vote for two more years
Westytoploader=Republican (I must admit, though, I'm a little concerned of the national budget defecit Bush has caused in the past 4 years <br
--Austin
 
I too was dismayed by the outcome, but frankly not surprised too much. I've heard one of the biggest reasons so many went for Bush was "his high moral standards". I'm so sick of people trying to rule (and I do mean rule) everyone by the religious standards they (sometimes) set for themselves. It's time to come out of the dark ages! I can't stand the thought of four more years of this administration's march to "bring freedom" to the to the world singing "Onward Christian Soldiers". When Bush used the phrase "holy war" after 9-11, I think that's what he really meant! Look at the close numbers, there is a huge division in this country, and no matter how much he prays to his god is he going to be able to bring it together.
 
Working in Ohio

Just to let you guys know,I worked for the Kerry campaign in Ohio on Saturdays for the last couple of months.The people of the larger populations were for John Kerry.One in four jobs lost in the U.S. in the last four years were in Ohio,so that should come as no surprize! The people in the smaller towns did NOT like Bush either,but were afraid of Kerry.The Republican Party was also canvessing the same area as we were,and told people there that Kerry was going to promote Gay marrage,and that Democrats are immoral.They also called people pretending to be with the Democratic Party and told people to go to the incorrect polling place.We had Democrats helping us from D.C. and even Canada.I know these things happened.Remember I was there,and I know what the people told me.At no time did we resort to anything underhanded. We really thought we had Ohio! We thought we had the White House too!The Republicans can only win if they cheat.That is the was it always is
It hurts that we lost.It will put the U.S. 100 years behind Europe. They used the Gay issue to divide and win.That is what really stings. But some of us are used to that sort of pain.We have felt it many times before,and we will continue to feel it.But if we keep trying,perhaps it will be better and less painful for the next generation of Gay people
I will help in Ohio again in four years.Next time we will win it! (
If any of you live next to a swing state,the activists are REALLY glad if you travel across the state line and help out. Remember that next time
Peace to all
Ric
 
Robert, I'm with you! Oh Eddy...looking for some new neighbors? :) (Yes I have done some preliminary research on this, in case it has to come to this one day <br
About the only good thing is that we didn't have to endure the disgrace of having Minnesota go Republican. My condolences to our friends from those states who weren't so lucky. And thank God for term limits...at least this can't happen again. Bad enough we're stuck with that ne'er do well sickening sweet Sunday school Republican governor running the state into the ground. They'll probably vote his butt right back in too <br
Rick, kudos to your for your hard work for the team <br
Fixerman, Robert could never hope to open a can of worms as big as the one that was opened by the results of yesterday's election. I wish insurance was the only problem we had to fix. <br
Even so, higher taxes might be worth it to be rid of the "religious" (read hypocritical) right.... I have huge issues with people and leaders who think they are even entitled to an opinion, much *less* any kind of vote, law or amendment, regarding how and with whom I choose to live my life or what a woman does with her body. Ptooey! People need to get off that train and worry about their own lives pretty soon or there's going to be some kind of war or upheaval right here in our own borders, nevermind Iraq. We've all had *about* enough of this foolishness...don't say you weren't warned. People may not like who I am or what I do and that's their right, but don't expect me to care or think it's going to change because you wish it weren't so <br
I'm just.....ill. I really don't even know what to think or what to do, quite yet. I sure as h*ll don't know what people were thinking yesterday. It's almost like going through another September 11, not of course from a loss of life standpoint but from the standpoint of that nauseating feeling of just not knowing what's going to happen next or where or when the other shoe is going to drop <br
Everything that can possibly be wrong is wrong, it's all gone wrong in the last 4 years, and now we know it's going to continue to be wrong for at least 4 more years.
 
It's Time To Move On...For Now

Like many of you, I was unhappy with the results of the election. The good news: Kerry won in the Las Vegas/Clark County area, which is heavily Democratic; and our Senator Harry Reid may replace Tom Daschle as the new Senate Minority Leader! The bad news: Aside from Bush's victory, eleven states have joined Nevada and a few others in telling same-sex couples how to live their lives. Who says fear and bigotry doesn't pay
But you can't be bitter or hold a grudge forever. That's why I'm moving on, and wish Mr. Bush the best. He'll need it
Besides, there's always 2008!
 
Mike I don't profess to know much about Nevada, but was shocked to see it in the "red" column, and now to hear about them having an gay marriage vote. I would not have envisioned Nevada as a conservative place by any stretch.
 
my 2 cents

I am sooo glad that Maine went with John Kerry and so did the rest of New England. Its funny that people mention moving to Canada because I did think about it as well. As far as insurance goes I would rather have it like Canada's instead of paying thru the nose like I do at work for insurance that barely covers something and plus with deductable that makes me cringe at the thought
Mike
 
My 2 cents

I am a Democrat, and have been all my life.

I love my country, but am totally uneasy with my current and future government.

He can now (try to) pack the Supreme Court, having the effect of disseminating his (or his handlers) extreme Right views for decades.

Security? Oh, what utter nonsense! I feel less safe now.

Ohio is two or more states, really. The northeast (my corner, I am glad to say) is largely Democratic. We have had massive job losses in the last four years, and I fear more job losses to come. Of course, it isn't just the President's concern, it is also the Governor's concern (another Republican!)

My county, Portage, did go to Kerry.

I am so unspeakably sad that Kerry conceded before all the votes were counted. The only defence of that action I can make is that he might not have wanted a replay of the insanity of 2000/01.

As for State Issue 1, I am shocked and nervous. It is one of the strongest, if not the strongest measures against unmarried couples of any gender.

I would never try to interfere in such an extent into the lives of consenting adults.

I actually miss the old days of the Republican party, when they were able to have a live and let live attitude.

Going to get potentially inflammatory here, and say that if GWB and co. were truly Christian, they would not have engaged in Iraq so readily, if at all.

I happen to (try to) be a Christian, but the lessening of the division of Church and State has me deeply distressed.

To modify a famous quote, "Fasten your seat belts, it's going to be a bumpy four years!"

As I have in my email signature:

"Is it 2008 yet?"

Love and laughter

Lawrence/Maytagbear
 
Hey Austin, I think it is clear what party most people here are partial to. A head count seems unnecessary. Seems you and I are the only ones here with a conservative viewpoint
GO GEORGE.
 
Canada invites you in!

I feel a bit out of place commenting in this thread but hey, I'd love to have some of my US friends living here! I was dismayed at the results too like many of you.
Taxes here are really not as bad as people say. Our income tax is pretty close to yours unless you reach the high end of 100,000 plus (not me LOL) then it goes way up. We pay a 7% goods and services tax to the federal gov't on purchases which helps fund the universal health care and we have a 7+ billion dollar surplus. A mandatory $30 per month fee is charged to all for medicare fee, and if you are too poor to afford that, it can be waived. No user fees for anyone
Same sex marriage in Canada right now goes by provincial law. Here in BC it's legal, but not so in Alberta. The federal gov't is seeking to pass federal law to legalize this country wide
I must admit we are pretty progressive here. But you'd have to get used to our constitutional monarchy! We're still part of the commonwealth as Queen Elizabeth is still titular head of state. She's a good Queen and we love her
Regardless, congratulations to all you who voted. That's what it's all about, having our voices heard, the only way change is effected. OK I've said my little piece.
 
conservative count

Count me in too-I did vote Republican this election-didn't like some of Kerry's veiws.To put it another way-we had two dull knives in the drawer?Picked the sharpest.A good thought maybe some of the energy restrictions on appliances may be lifted--YAE!!I didn't care for Edwards Lawsuits,making him rich from other peoples injuries,illnesses,and misfortunes.
 
Its not all bad either.

I rather overreacted this morning. Our Local races turned out favorable. Dan Inoyue beat out "Save our Families(from what?)" Cam Cavasso
Ed Case (who hold the seat vacated by the passing of Patsy Mink) trounced Mike Gabbard and his platform of anti-gay garbage
I proud both my former home state and adopted home state supported Kerry
I'll try to give Bush another chance-besides Dick Cheney looks like a real likeable guy.(slapmesomebody!)
 

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