Did you vote?

[UrsulasShadow]

Yes, we can!

 

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

YUP, Yes we can!!!!

 

[challer]

Voted in the Bronx!

Looking forward to "Drill baby drill" being chanted only in my dentist's office!

 

[angelegod]

I voted

 

[SamSam]

Voted early as I was going to be out of town for work on election day.
Love the USA!

 

[TroyE]

Voted at about 2pm, I was expecting a huge wait with all of the talk I had been hearing, but I only waited about 10 minutes.

 

[disneygrlkat]

I voted for the first time! It was at my college and I had to wait about an hour, but it was worth it knowing that so many others my age were getting out there to vote as well.

I also took pics of the entire process with my phone, which may or may not be illegal

 

[Jubilee]

I voted for the first time too, age 27

 

[angelegod]

I voted for the 2ed time age 23

 

[Decorated_Dust]

Yup, I voted for the first time, too. Of course, all the people I voted for lost. The initiatives I voted for won, but I don't count those. Florida has about 10 a year, and half of them I don't understand. Oh well, I'm not complaining. I love this country, I'm very interested in politics, and I'm happy I voted. When I watched the TV, and I saw the number of votes on the screen, I shouted "One of those is mine!!!" Wow, I am a dork, aren't I?

Thank the Lord for the USA where we can take part in this and decide our own fate!!!!

 

[nedac]

Yay! Socialism! Woo Hoo!

One step closer to communism!

Sorry... I had to vent a little and yes I voted!

 

[Mickey_Man]

Yay! Socialism! Woo Hoo!

One step closer to communism!

Sorry... I had to vent a little and yes I voted!

One more unsolicited, unsubstantiated commentary on politics. Sorry - had to vent a little too. That is the beauty of this country - we can express our opinions on these issues and both have the right to do so!

 

[nedac]

One more unsolicited, unsubstantiated commentary on politics. Sorry - had to vent a little too. That is the beauty of this country - we can express our opinions on these issues and both have the right to do so!

No problem, I expected a little backlash. My comment was not solicited, however, it can be substantiated. The very rights we love are slowly being taken from us. I won't get into it, I just hope I am wrong.

 

[Mickey_Man]

No problem, I expected a little backlash. My comment was not solicited, however, it can be substantiated. The very rights we love are slowly being taken from us. I won't get into it, I just hope I am wrong.

That's an interesting perspective, as I see choices being preserved and some people who deserve every right finally geting them - i.e. ensuring Roe v wade doesn't get overturned and gay marriage in CT (and hopefully for the rest of the country) for example. I know your perspective when you say socialism, but the whole "redistribution of wealth" has been our taxation system from the beginning, and the tax structure rumored as being discussed is no different than it was during the Clinton administration.

Oh, and yes I did vote.

 

[nedac]

That's an interesting perspective, as I see choices being preserved and some people who deserve every right finally geting them - i.e. ensuring Roe v wade doesn't get overturned and gay marriage in CT (and hopefully for the rest of the country) for example. I know your perspective when you say socialism, but the whole "redistribution of wealth" has been our taxation system from the beginning, and the tax structure rumored as being discussed is no different than it was during the Clinton administration.

Oh, and yes I did vote.

Actually, abortion and gay marriage are moral issues and are really not my main concern, I don't agree with either, but again, not a major concern at this point.

To clear things up, "redistribution of wealth" has not been our taxation system since the beginning. This country was founded on capitalism. Thats why its called the American Dream. It was not built on handouts and social programs. I was motivated so I started working when I was 15 years old, went to college, got an education, and got a decent job so I could make a good life for me and my family. Not so I could support those who are too lazy to do what I did. Our forefathers would cringe at the thought of that.

Lastly, its amazing what 8 years erases from our memories. The Clinton administration rode an economic upturn bought on by the internet boom. None of this was brought on his tax structures. Don't forget, at the end of the Clinton administration we were on the brink of recession, again due to the eventual dot com bust. It was not until Bush took office and cut taxes we started to climb out of the hole. Of course, this is all public record, don't take my word for it. My point is, Clintons taxes didn't affect the economy because it was in such a state of immense growth, none of which he can take credit for. The economy is in a different state now... those tax structures will not hold up. I am afraid we are looking at another Jimmy Carter era.

And no, I am not a big McCain supporter. I am just tired of people always wanting the government to bail them out. Instead of taking care of themselves and handling their business as they should, its easier to blame someone else and wait to be rescued by the government. The whole Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac ordeal is a great example of this. Spurred on by the government, they loaned money to people who could not afford to pay them back. Now, we are going to have to pay for that, not them... they are still broke. It just disgusts me and it goes on and on and on. Everyone is a victim... yuck!

Remember:

* You cannot help the poor, by destroying the rich.

* You cannot strengthen the weak, by weakening the strong.

* You cannot bring about prosperity, by discouraging thrift.

* You cannot lift the wage earner up, by pulling the wage payer
down.

* You cannot further the brotherhood of man, by inciting class
hatred.

* You cannot build character and courage, by taking away men's
initiative and independence.

* You cannot help men permanently, by doing for them what they
could and should, do for themselves.

 

[KimStaR]

Actually, abortion and gay marriage are moral issues and are really not my main concern, I don't agree with either, but again, not a major concern at this point.

To clear things up, "redistribution of wealth" has not been our taxation system since the beginning. This country was founded on capitalism. Thats why its called the American Dream. It was not built on handouts and social programs. I was motivated so I started working when I was 15 years old, went to college, got an education, and got a decent job so I could make a good life for me and my family. Not so I could support those who are too lazy to do what I did. Our forefathers would cringe at the thought of that.

Lastly, its amazing what 8 years erases from our memories. The Clinton administration rode an economic upturn bought on by the internet boom. None of this was brought on his tax structures. Don't forget, at the end of the Clinton administration we were on the brink of recession, again due to the eventual dot com bust. It was not until Bush took office and cut taxes we started to climb out of the hole. Of course, this is all public record, don't take my word for it. My point is, Clintons taxes didn't affect the economy because it was in such a state of immense growth, none of which he can take credit for. The economy is in a different state now... those tax structures will not hold up. I am afraid we are looking at another Jimmy Carter era.

And no, I am not a big McCain supporter. I am just tired of people always wanting the government to bail them out. Instead of taking care of themselves and handling their business as they should, its easier to blame someone else and wait to be rescued by the government. The whole Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac ordeal is a great example of this. Spurred on by the government, they loaned money to people who could not afford to pay them back. Now, we are going to have to pay for that, not them... they are still broke. It just disgusts me and it goes on and on and on. Everyone is a victim... yuck!

Remember:

* You cannot help the poor, by destroying the rich.

* You cannot strengthen the weak, by weakening the strong.

* You cannot bring about prosperity, by discouraging thrift.

* You cannot lift the wage earner up, by pulling the wage payer
down.

* You cannot further the brotherhood of man, by inciting class
hatred.

* You cannot build character and courage, by taking away men's
initiative and independence.

* You cannot help men permanently, by doing for them what they
could and should, do for themselves.

these may not be YOUR main concern, but these rights ARE the main concern of others

 

[Decorated_Dust]

I'm very glad we got six pages into the board without discussing politics. That's something.

I disagree with Obama on almost everything (except when he emphasized that there was no denying the moral significance of abortion, and when he gave his definition of marriage), and he he gave me chills (not good ones) when I first heard him speak in 2004. That being said, I wanted to extend my support to the new president, despite disagreeing with him. When I have a problem with a policy, I will respectfully make my opinion known, and I know those on this board will do the same. I'm extending a courtesy not given to my candidates.

 

[BarbieGal457]

I did vote, in my first-ever Presidential election! I'm 20, so I was about 2 years too late last time. I'm shocked at how proud I felt, and all the congratulations I got at the polling place!

 

[nedac]

these may not be YOUR main concern, but these rights ARE the main concern of others

Without discussing morals, I will simply say again, I do not support either of these issues and this is my opinion on both: 1)Murder is not a right and 2)gay marriage violates simple procreative laws of nature, though I do support same sex legal unions 100%, marriage is a religious institution and if you want to separate church and state, leave religious institutions alone. And if he was not lying in the debate, I don't think he supports gay marriage either. I could be wrong on that, I just figure most people as liberal as he is would support it.

I simply meant this is not my problem with Obama, though yes, they do concern me.

 

[WebmasterPete]

Hi everyone,

While this thread has not crossed any lines at all, I see potential. There are many things I would like to say to some of the comments made here, but I won't because I'd only be stoking a fire that does not require any help.

I have kept politics out of the show, in spite of the fact that three of us have VERY VERY strong political opinions - we do that out of respect for all of our listeners. You don't listen to the show to hear our opinions on politics, you listen to the show to hear our opinions on Disney.

I say this only as a cautionary note - lets make sure that our comments are respectful of everyone's feelings. We don't have to agree - but it's important to remember that 30 different people can have 30 different opinions and no one has to be wrong.

Thanks,
Pete