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11-02-2010, 09:27 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
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So here we are
Anxious to see what the day will bring. I cast my ballot this morning and saw my liberal friend on his way out while I was on my way in. I know he offset my vote, so I hope there are many others to carry the torch. Listening to WTKK this morning, Jim and Marjorie show and was suprised at the amount of people calling in and voting republican.
I voted mostly Rep but did vote for 2 Dems.
Now its all about waiting........
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11-02-2010, 09:52 AM
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Location: Easton, MA
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That's weird, Jim. I also voted for 2 Dems. I told my wife and she was surprised that I don't just vote the party line. Unfortunately, I didn't have the option of voting against Frank.
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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11-02-2010, 09:53 AM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Voted, ballot #20 at 7:05am
tally:
3 I's (1 Gov, 1 Rep, 1 local)
1 R (local level)
rest D's
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Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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11-02-2010, 10:10 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Mansfield
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My Spanish speaking only roofers just left to vote.
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11-02-2010, 10:17 AM
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Registered User
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Location: Easton, MA
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Originally Posted by buckman
My Spanish speaking only roofers just left to vote.
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I hope you explained to them that the "D" next to a candidates name meant that they supported " Deportation of Illegals". |
Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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11-02-2010, 10:20 AM
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Location: Mansfield, MA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fishbones
That's weird, Jim. I also voted for 2 Dems. I told my wife and she was surprised that I don't just vote the party line. Unfortunately, I didn't have the option of voting against Frank.
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Originally Posted by RIJIMMY
I voted mostly Rep but did vote for 2 Dems.
Now its all about waiting........
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This is funny to me. For the first time, I chose the Republican in every contest and chose the Conservative choice for all 3 ballot questions - yet I'm the crazy liberal. |
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11-02-2010, 10:24 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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Johnny, Johnny, Johnny, we all know you are a closet conservative. You've actually been a little too wacky lately. The Tea Party may endorse you soon!
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11-02-2010, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnnyD
This is funny to me. For the first time, I chose the Republican in every contest and chose the Conservative choice for all 3 ballot questions - yet I'm the crazy liberal.
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We all know better than to call you the crazy liberal. I coined the term "Republiphobic" for you a while back. You have strong conservative values, but you hate yourself for it.  |
Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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11-02-2010, 10:51 AM
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Location: South of Boston
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Originally Posted by fishbones
We all know better than to call you the crazy liberal. I coined the term "Republiphobic" for you a while back. You have strong conservative values, but you hate yourself for it. |
Exactly how I view JohnnyD. On most issues there is an underlying theme of conservatism and common sense.  |
The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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11-02-2010, 10:53 AM
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sick of bluefish
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: TEXAS
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Originally Posted by Bronko
theme of conservatism and common sense. |
thats redundant |
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11-02-2010, 10:54 AM
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A union worker from Lowell just said don't be fooled by the 'unions are backing Deval' rhetoric. He was recenlty on the verge of being laid off and lost 3 friends to layoffs last week. He said although our upper eschelon leaders and union heads are backing Deval... They don't follow us into the booth.
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The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. ~John Buchan
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11-02-2010, 11:29 AM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
Join Date: Feb 2000
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(R) 5, Independent 3, (D) 1, & 1 Cool Moose Party   |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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11-02-2010, 12:01 PM
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Also known as OAK
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Westlery, RI
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Originally Posted by JohnR
(R) 5, Independent 3, (D) 1, & 1 Cool Moose Party |
I forgot about the cool moose, 1 of those for me as well. |
Bryan
Originally Posted by #^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&#^&
"For once I agree with Spence. UGH. I just hope I don't get the urge to go start buying armani suits to wear in my shop"
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11-02-2010, 12:12 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Originally Posted by RIROCKHOUND
I forgot about the cool moose, 1 of those for me as well.
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~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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11-02-2010, 02:42 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
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Carry the torch??? I can just about hear the theme music to Charriots of Fire as you took the ballot 
My vote was a pretty even mix of R and D.
Posted from my iPhone/Mobile device |
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11-02-2010, 03:54 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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I want my 6.25 pct of alcohol back.
How many people voted to change the state name to Rhode Island!
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11-02-2010, 03:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by striperman36
I want my 6.25 pct of alcohol back.
How many people voted to change the state name to Rhode Island!
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I voted to change it to "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Sanctuary City"  |
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11-02-2010, 04:15 PM
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Old Guy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Originally Posted by scottw
I voted to change it to "The State of Rhode Island and Providence Sanctuary City" |
State of Rhode Island and the Islands of Misfits |
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11-02-2010, 05:34 PM
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Registered Grandpa
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: east coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JohnnyD
This is funny to me. For the first time, I chose the Republican in every contest and chose the Conservative choice for all 3 ballot questions - yet I'm the crazy liberal.
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Hmm, crazy like a fox, JD. 
I'm not a betting man but I would wager you may,if things don't change,
be a Tea Bagger by your early 50's.   |
" Choose Life "
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11-02-2010, 05:42 PM
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time to go
Join Date: Oct 2007
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Guy beside me at the checkout table was so proud of his vote he put it down for all to see, so I put mine down next to his and said "at least I cancelled someones vote today" |
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11-03-2010, 01:31 PM
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Location: Hyde Park, MA
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I had to explain to my mother that if she didn't like Patrick, and she voted for Cahill, that she was still supporting Patrick.
Then the lights went on and she understood what I said.
Unfortunately, in this state, it wasn't understood by enough people.
Then again there's the majority that voted to keep paying more in taxes, even though the state has proven that they haven't been reliable or responsible at all.
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11-03-2010, 03:10 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Mansfield, MA
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Originally Posted by FishermanTim
I had to explain to my mother that if she didn't like Patrick, and she voted for Cahill, that she was still supporting Patrick.
Then the lights went on and she understood what I said.
Unfortunately, in this state, it wasn't understood by enough people.
Then again there's the majority that voted to keep paying more in taxes, even though the state has proven that they haven't been reliable or responsible at all.
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Got into it with a friend's girlfriend who is a social worker and was mad that I didn't vote for Patrick.
I told her "if you're happy with the sales tax being increase, teachers jobs being cut, the massive cuts in funds for social workers and the soon to be need for massive welfare and social services cuts - then please by all means vote for Deval. If you are unhappy with having your job at risk due to his administration taxing like crazy, yet still cutting programs, then you may want to vote for someone else."
The conversation ended there. |
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11-03-2010, 03:42 PM
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Registered User
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Location: RI
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Originally Posted by striperman36
How many people voted to change the state name to Rhode Island!
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Not me, it was about the only thing I voted for where I was in the majority 
-spence |
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11-03-2010, 05:59 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Originally Posted by spence
Not me, it was about the only thing I voted for where I was in the majority
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Please tell me you didn't vote for Cicilline though, please (and not just to shut me up ) |
~Fix the Bait~ ~Pogies Forever~
Striped Bass Fishing - All Stripers
Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
Apocalypse is Coming:
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11-03-2010, 09:42 PM
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Registered User
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Location: RI
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Originally Posted by JohnR
Please tell me you didn't vote for Cicilline though, please (and not just to shut me up ) |
No, Laughlin. Considering the previous option was Kennedy it's safe to say that I've never voted for a Democrat in my home district for the House since I was transplanted to RI.
-spence |
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11-04-2010, 02:01 PM
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Registered User
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Location: Easton, MA
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Conservatism is not about leaving people behind. Conservatism is about empowering people to catch up, to give them tools at their disposal that make it possible for them to access all the hope, all the promise, all the opportunity that America offers. - Marco Rubio
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11-04-2010, 03:26 PM
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Certifiable Intertidal Anguiologist
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Originally Posted by spence
No, Laughlin. Considering the previous option was Kennedy it's safe to say that I've never voted for a Democrat in my home district for the House since I was transplanted to RI.
-spence
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Kobayashi Maru Election - there is no way to win.
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