Look at those electoral abs!

Yes, I just exercised my franchise (not a euphemism). I think I've missed maybe three opportunities to vote since I turned 18, and even though those were local bond elections, I still regret not getting out and being counted. Normally, I vote on the way home from work, and there has rarely been a line or a wait. Given the forecast (oh, and there's some thunder now!), I decided to make the short trip to the polling place as soon as I got up (polls open at 6a here). Mine was the 18th ballot cast on the paper ballot counter (we have both that and a couple of touchscreens at our location), and there was a small line of people waiting. I'm hoping there will be a large turnout today, both here in Missouri and generally. I also hope that one of the certifiable* candidates (Mittens or teh Huck) has a big day and keeps the dysfunction going for a while longer.

So, if you have the opportunity today, get out and vote. It's your duty as a citizen to express your informed opinion. And if you don't, you can't bitch.


*Believer that Native Americans are descended from the lost tribes of Israel and creationist, respectively. Yep, definitely batshit insane, as PZ Myers would so delicately put it.

Look at those electoral abs!

Yes, I just exercised my franchise (not a euphemism). I think I've missed maybe three opportunities to vote since I turned 18, and even though those were local bond elections, I still regret not getting out and being counted. Normally, I vote on the way home from work, and there has rarely been a line or a wait. Given the forecast (oh, and there's some thunder now!), I decided to make the short trip to the polling place as soon as I got up (polls open at 6a here). Mine was the 18th ballot cast on the paper ballot counter (we have both that and a couple of touchscreens at our location), and there was a small line of people waiting. I'm hoping there will be a large turnout today, both here in Missouri and generally. I also hope that one of the certifiable* candidates (Mittens or teh Huck) has a big day and keeps the dysfunction going for a while longer.

So, if you have the opportunity today, get out and vote. It's your duty as a citizen to express your informed opinion. And if you don't, you can't bitch.


*Believer that Native Americans are descended from the lost tribes of Israel and creationist, respectively. Yep, definitely batshit insane, as PZ Myers would so delicately put it.

What He Said

Henry Rollins pulls no punches, as always.

Oh, it contains "language." 'Cause that's how we fucking communicate.

Via Pharyngula.

What He Said

Henry Rollins pulls no punches, as always.

Oh, it contains "language." 'Cause that's how we fucking communicate.

Via Pharyngula.