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rfenst
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13 years ago

I have been campaigning at my local Early Voting poll for a county judicial candidate and for three state supreme court justices- once and sometimes twice a day- for an hour or two at a time. Earlier this week, I planted about 25-30 signs there. We have been checking on them a couple times per day to make certain they haven't been destroyed or stolen. I like the people campaigning there no matter who they support or what they believe- and there have been some great discussions between campaigners with opposing views. Two judicial candidates running against each other were even standing next to each other with their campaign signs, chatting away.

But yesterday at another very busy poll, a friend found most of our planted signs laying in a ditch. Someone also took a few of them and used duct tape to change the message to stand for the opposite point of view. An elderly woman and man people were holding the altered signs up in front of the the poll's parking lot. I am told they were either arrested or trespass warned. Probably the latter.

This morning, I took my daughter down to that poll for a good civics lesson. The tension between the 40-50 people waiving and planting signs was incredible. The 2-3 hour line to vote wrapped around the building and in to a field. There was a lady standing out there with a small megaphone and a presidential candidate's sign. People were agitated by her simply being there while they were just peacefully waiting in line to vote. After some very unfortunate name calling and an argument, the sheriff arrived. The woman was escorted away while people were videoing and taking pictures of how it went down. One idiot was trying to rile up the crowd in favor of the lady- right in front of the cops. He quickly left the area too after the sheriff's spoke to him. Wish I could have been there to listen. Both my daughter and I had "bad vibes" so we got out of there after about an hour.

Nothing else to do now that Early Voting is over. I have about 50-75 more signs to put up, but I am waiting until tomorrow evening or Monday to plant them around the area where I live and at my precinct so that they don't disappear or get trashed.

Can't wait until Tuesday night when this will all be over!

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ZRX1200
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13 years ago

I'm done voting. Dropped my ballot off yesterday evening.

I actually voted for 2 republicans on the whole ballot!

rfenst
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13 years ago

I'm done voting. Dropped my ballot off yesterday evening.

I actually voted for 2 republicans on the whole ballot!

ZRX1200 wrote:

The only thing that matters (in my mind) is that you were satisfied completing the process.

ZRX1200
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13 years ago

Yes actually.

We have alot of big govt. spenders locally that will probably be thrown out on their asses. First time I ever voted AGAINST G Walden (R) as the SOB supported NDAA and the bailouts (he will get re-elected).

Local ballot measures for more spending.....we're at 17% unemployment and the majority of jobs suck. I know lets spend a few million on a pool! Oh wait didn't we have TWO that we let go to pot?

Lots of fiscal stupidity here Robert. Social stuff I know is always going to be disputed but fiscal sanity shouldn't be an issue. We also have non-indian gaming on the ballot & pot legalization. I personally detest pot but voted for it.

We actually had a judge (incumbent) running ads! I voted against him as all the good ol' boys on city council support him.

I have alot of hope in Oregon as more folks wake up to local control and local food security.

ZRX1200
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13 years ago

Oh and I did write in Ron Paul.

rfenst
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13 years ago

ZRX1200 wrote:

I have seen a few county court judge ads here from one candidate. They are so limited in what they are allowed to say while campaigning that they basically can just smile, get their families and spouse in to the picture and hope that name recognition drives up their votes. Pathetic.

rfenst
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13 years ago

Oh and I did write in Ron Paul.

ZRX1200 wrote:

We have a career politician termed out of the state legislature who is running unopposed for county board. Can't stand him. So, I wrote in something like: "Anybody who isn't a drunk like Lee Constantine". Felt pretty damn good about it too.

ZRX1200
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13 years ago

Ours here were endorsements by local politicians not the judges (radio ads not t.v.)

jackconrad
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13 years ago

I HAVE A REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT . i HAVE OBTAINED 2.1 MILLION DOLLARES IN gRANT MONEYS FOR TOWN REVITALIZATION. Amazngly some selfish greedy people have fought it tooth and nail.. it's brutal and i expect the referendum will lose because there has been a conspiracy to stop press releases on the true nature of the projaect,, I am rather disgusted with the citizens who care only about themselves and not at all about their children. The Grants would pay every cent but the ballot question does not reflect this at all,I have been a Councilman here for 10 years and have no desire to continue to represent people i think so little of but i am trying to the end to get this passed fo the future generations ,,

PS : i am looking at a Property in Orlando in December as i have had it with Pennsylvania. or some years now,,.

ZRX1200
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13 years ago

#10

They don't deserve a man of the peope like you Jack.

dubleuhb
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13 years ago

#11

No campaigning for me but someone stole the Romney/Ryan sign from my parents yard, kids these days....

rfenst
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13 years ago

#12

jackconrad wrote:

How did supporters who accomplished the grant lose control of the ballot language? And, in all seriousness, how much momey have those in opposition spent in hard money and time defeating your referendum? We live in a world where very few voters are truly educated and instead make decisions based on soundbites and both pundit and party controls. I am far more heavily involved than just putting up signs and standing out there, so I empathize with your knowing in your heart that you are doing the right thing, but not feeling like you a have a real good chance of winning. maybe you will get a surprise vicory. But, no good deed will go unpunished. In this present day socio-political environment, they will turn on you next. BTW, great real estate deals in Central Florida, particularly so if you don't have to make a spontaneous purchase.

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rfenst
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13 years ago

#13

No campaigning for me but someone stole the Romney/Ryan sign from my parents yard, kids these days....

dubleuhb wrote:

Don't be so sure its kids...

HockeyDad
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13 years ago

#14

I've been campaigning to get 3 Floida supreme court justices booted out.

HockeyDad
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13 years ago

#15

[quote=jackconrad]I HAVE A REFERENDUM ON THE BALLOT . i HAVE OBTAINED 2.1 MILLION DOLLARES IN gRANT MONEYS FOR TOWN REVITALIZATION. Amazngly some selfish greedy peope...[l/quote]

This doesn't pass the smell test. If you got the grant money why need referendum? Sounds like some big-government Republican scam!

frankj1
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13 years ago

#16

Oh and I did write in Ron Paul.

ZRX1200 wrote:

as you have consistently said you would...bravo.
Despite our likely philosophical differences, I admire the strengths of your convictions and dedication you have for your vision of "the answer".

rfenst
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13 years ago

#17

HockeyDad wrote:

Matching funds or the like? Referendum how the grant should be used?...

rfenst
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13 years ago

#18

I've been campaigning to get 3 Floida supreme court justices booted out.

HockeyDad wrote:

Hey, if you want my attention just say so...
When is the cigar festival in ybor this month?

rfenst
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13 years ago

#19

I've been campaigning to get 3 Floida supreme court justices booted out.

HockeyDad wrote:

Hey, if you want my attention just say so...
When is the cigar festival in ybor this month?

jackconrad
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13 years ago

#20

Matching funds or the like? Referendum how the grant should be used?...

rfenst wrote:

We are Number one on the list and need only to apply. I have worked closley with th State and Federal Govt negotiating this.
On the question well it was our Solicitor who wrote it...

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