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Experiencing An Election Lasting Four Hours Or Longer
The Doctor Missus writes:
Sadlynauts!
Not that anyone here needs to be told, but wherever you’re at, battleground state or not, please be absolutely sure to get out and vote!
Also, if you have any spare time today, it’s not too late to help Senator Obama out. The campaign has a really impressive Get Out the Vote effort going, but they can always use more people. Even if you’re in a safe state, if you’re willing to make calls to a battleground state, that will free up more people to knock doors in that state. You can make a huge difference!
To find volunteering information, or to find your polling location, go here:
http://www.barackobama.com/splash/findvotinglocation_2.html
Also, even in a city like Cambridge, there were a few people who seemed to be having trouble voting. I’d strongly recommend taking along the phone number for one of the many organizations (local or national) that assist voters that are having such problems to alert them to the situation. This isn’t just to help you; you may be able to help out other voters in the line.
If anyone would like to suggest good numbers to use for this, please put them in the comments, and we’ll update with them.
We’re almost there!
[I'll now return you to the people who are actually funny.]
Update: For voter assistance, you can call 866-OUR-VOTE and/or visit 866OurVote.org. (They’re a partner organization with the ACLU.)
actor212 said,
November 4, 2008 at 19:22
And make sure you bring a camera, even just a cell camera, to record your vote! Video is preferred, but this way, if there has to be a recount you can have independent proof of your vote.
Doofus said,
November 4, 2008 at 19:27
I suggest calling all the racist crackers in SE PA and telling them that Klan registration is due by the end of the day, and oh yeah, it involves a 5 hour form to fill out and must be mailed as far away from a polling place as possible.
Of course, that’s assuming they can 1) read, 2) write, 3) not ask “which pole? North or South?”
Megan McArdle said,
November 4, 2008 at 19:32
Huh?
kiki said,
November 4, 2008 at 19:33
Attention wingnuts! Free crates of Cheetos and nude Sarah Palin photos will be delivered to your house today! Make sure you’re home when our couriers arrive!
Fox News said,
November 4, 2008 at 19:38
After examining the election votes so far, we’re going to go ahead and call the election for John McCain.
Karl Rove said,
November 4, 2008 at 19:40
goddamn amateurs.
mdh said,
November 4, 2008 at 19:58
After this election, I can be found at Bukowski’s in Inman Square (which will be viewing MSNBC coverage, by the way).
Saint said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:03
I’m not voting.
Seitz said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:04
Boy, that doesn’t sound like something the Doctor Missus would write, but I never understand half of Gavin’s jokes, so I’m probably missing this one as well.
Doctor Missus Marita said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:07
I hope you’re not thinking of that other Doctor Missus, Seitz. The above was written by someone with a doctorate in something that’s actually useful…
Gavin M. said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:08
No, that’s exactly what she wrote. I don’t see where the joke might be — and I get more than 80% of my jokes.
Xecky Gilchrist said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:09
I’m not voting.
Me neither.
I mean, I voted early, but then I forgot to pick up my allotment of fraudulent ACORN voter IDs, so I can’t vote today.
henry lewis said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:10
Lowest form of humor or not, whoever came up with the title to this post deserves mucho kudos.
spence-bob said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:15
No, that’s exactly what she wrote. I don’t see where the joke might be — and I get more than 80% of my jokes.
He thinks you mean the Doctor Missus Perfesser.
mikey said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:18
In the classic words of the Johnny Ringo Character played by Michael Biehn:
I already did it…
mikey
Snowwy said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:20
We had a 40-minute line at my polling place today. I have never before in my life waited more than about five minutes to vote.
I was late to work. It was SO worth it.
Snowwy said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:21
Aw damn it. If only I’d waited just one more refresh to post…
Dragon-King Wangchuck said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:23
While I’d hate to make this thread about Instadoctor, maybe we could avoid future confusion by finding a new monicker for Helen. I’m going to suggest Forensic Psychologist I‘d Like To DIAF.
Seitz said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:31
He thinks you mean the Doctor Missus Perfesser.
Yeah, that’s what I thought.
actor212 said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:48
While I’d hate to make this thread about Instadoctor, maybe we could avoid future confusion by finding a new monicker for Helen. I’m going to suggest Forensic Psychologist I‘d Like To DIAF.
Errrrrrrrrrrr, DIAF? Dig In A Fuckinggrave?
Dragon-King Wangchuck said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:49
Umm, your kidding right actor212?
DIAF.
henry lewis said,
November 4, 2008 at 20:58
DIAF.
Like when she tries to light the Coleman stove in her John Galt commune.
[crosses fingers] Actually, I don’t wish death on anyone.
Xecky Gilchrist said,
November 4, 2008 at 21:02
Actually, I don’t wish death on anyone.
No real need, they generally manage it on their own.
actor212 said,
November 4, 2008 at 21:17
OK, thanks. I don’t claim to be aware of all Internet traditions…
actor212 said,
November 4, 2008 at 21:23
I’m sure my comment will be deleted, but I asked her who she had to blow to get that fucking gig.
J— said,
November 4, 2008 at 22:46
If anyone would like to suggest good numbers to use for this, please put them in the comments, and we’ll update with them.
The Obama campaign’s voter protection service can be reached here: 1-877-US-4-OBAMA. They also have an online form.