Now, if only they could vote with their Wiis. Then Ron Paul would have a chance.

The reason college students don't vote is because voting is a pain in the ass. My legal "place of residence" is in one city, my actual dorm is in another city two hours away, etc. I've managed to figure out what to do but they do NOT make it very clear on this state's (Georgia) website for voter registration.

(For the record: in Georgia you can register in the precint your college is in; you just follow the "normal" registration process and put your college mailing address instead of your home address.)

Pretards? Again?

I wouldn't worry about it either way, submitter. With the sort of good will and respect President Bush has fostered among small government conservatives and moderates, a Republican presidency should be a slam dunk in '08.

Doesn't matter. Democrats have invested too much time and money with the fringe left and Bush bashing.

Regardless of who the Republican nominee will be, they'll have to paint him as Bush light because it's the only card they have to play.

And since they couldn't even beat the real thing, they've got little chance with a light version anyway.

Democrats will be out of luck until they can once again stand for something besides "we don't like him so vote for us." They had a chance with the war, but blew when they continued to bend to Bush's will.

Son of God: TheCid: The reason college students don't vote is because voting is a pain in the ass. My legal "place of residence" is in one city, my actual dorm is in another city two hours away, etc. I've managed to figure out what to do but they do NOT make it very clear on this state's (Georgia) website for voter registration.

(For the record: in Georgia you can register in the precint your college is in; you just follow the "normal" registration process and put your college mailing address instead of your home address.)

At least you're in the same state for college. Well, hell, at least you're in A state. Then again, I'm still home on break during the primaries in my home state (NH).

Oh, here's a bit of awesomeness. I filled out a thing for an absentee ballot for the primaries about a month ago, and it just showed up at my mailbox (they send an e-mail when you get a package). On campus. I'm at home until January. The campus mailbox does a return to sender after 7 days.

So the primary voter turnout has just been reduced by one. Whee.

TheCid: The reason college students don't vote is because voting is a pain in the ass. My legal "place of residence" is in one city, my actual dorm is in another city two hours away, etc. I've managed to figure out what to do but they do NOT make it very clear on this state's (Georgia) website for voter registration.

You would think that one of the political action groups on campus would setup a place to register or send out information on what to do.

Wii owners are going to only vote Democrat or Republican. Everyone knows the Wii is lousy for third parties.

DoBeDoBeDo: You would think that one of the political action groups on campus would setup a place to register or send out information on what to do.

They probably will closer to the actual election, but the primaries haven't even happened yet.

/is pissed he got shafted on primaries
//was going to vote for someone who isn't clinton

Who droves me here?

Meh.

Both sides will pitch this same type of message to their fringe elements (those who make the most noise about anything/everything). Whichever one can mobilize the most of their pretard fanbase in Ohio will carry the state and therefore the nation. Rinse, repeat.

What difference does it make when Ruthie Ginsberg and the Supremes can simply appoint a president?

Remember that in both 2004 and 2000, the Democrats won the popular vote.

floor9: Remember that in both 2004 and 2000, the Democrats won the popular vote.

Not in 04

Now you kids with your loud music and your Dan Fogelberg, your Zima, hula hoops and Pac-Man video games, don't you see? People today have attention spans that can only be measured in nanoseconds.

I just want to see what scare tactic Rock the Vote/MTV decide to use this year. 04 was the draft.

Young people can be driven to vote. At the Univ of Alabama the greek system managed to get a student elected to the Tuscaloosa city council based simply on getting Bama students to register to vote and actually vote.

floor9: Remember that in both 2004 and 2000, the Democrats won the popular vote.

Only in 2000. Bush had a 3% margin in popular vote in 2004.

The Stealth Hippopotamus: Now, if only they could vote with their Wiis.

Isn't that what the Wii Vote Channel is for?

Hang On Voltaire: I just want to see what scare tactic Rock the Vote/MTV decide to use this year. 04 was the draft.




Kanye concert maybe?

I continue to be disappointed by the young vote turn out.

They came out in 2006 and for what? More of the same. The two-party system is a scam.

Yes, but this time they really really mean it. Pinky-swear.

TheConvincingSavant:

Democrats will be out of luck until they can once again stand for something besides "we don't like him so vote for us." They had a chance with the war, but blew when they continued to bend to Bush's will.

What- is this the latest right wing battle cry? "Dems haven't stood up to Bush enough.. so you might as well vote Republican!".

This from farkers like you who support Bush without fail.

You know, I think instead the smart money is just to ignore what people like you have to say on these issues.

sonnyboy11: You know, I think instead the smart money is just to ignore what people like you have to say on these issues.

Join TF and you can do it with just a click of a button. It's the best reality protection money can buy.

/mine is still empty

TheCid: DoBeDoBeDo: You would think that one of the political action groups on campus would setup a place to register or send out information on what to do.

They probably will closer to the actual election, but the primaries haven't even happened yet.

/is pissed he got shafted on primaries
//was going to vote for someone who isn't clinton

Your primary is on Feb 5...right? You can still re-register to vote and get it sorted out properly.

Sleeping Monkey: They came out in 2006 and for what? More of the same. The two-party system is a scam.

I voted for gridlock. I'm a somewhat happy camper.

TheConvincingSavant: Join TF and you can do it with just a click of a button. It's the best reality protection money can buy.

/mine is still empty

I'm starting to think that you might have mental problems. No sane person can be that farking detatched from reality.

TheConvincingSavant: Doesn't matter. Democrats have invested too much time and money with the fringe left and Bush bashing.

Regardless of who the Republican nominee will be, they'll have to paint him as Bush light because it's the only card they have to play.

And since they couldn't even beat the real thing, they've got little chance with a light version anyway.

Democrats will be out of luck until they can once again stand for something besides "we don't like him so vote for us." They had a chance with the war, but blew when they continued to bend to Bush's will.

Dude, you need some new political cliches...

TheConvincingSavant: Doesn't matter. Democrats have invested too much time and money with the fringe left and Bush bashing.

Regardless of who the Republican nominee will be, they'll have to paint him as Bush light because it's the only card they have to play.

And since they couldn't even beat the real thing, they've got little chance with a light version anyway.

Democrats will be out of luck until they can once again stand for something besides "we don't like him so vote for us." They had a chance with the war, but blew when they continued to bend to Bush's will.

I think we ought to keep track of your political predictions, it will make for good conversation in about a year's time,

For the record, if there were a Republican candidate that was halfway presentable I would vote Republican but as things stand Dodd has got my vote in the primary and I'm betting it will be another Hollywood Squares Election, I'll take Paul Lynde to block.

The Stealth Hippopotamus: Now, if only they could vote with their Wiis. Then Ron Paul would have a chance.

If they could voted with their Wiis Kiera Knightly would be President!

\Okay, so that was bad, SUE me!

Churchy LaFemme: TheConvincingSavant: Doesn't matter. Democrats have invested too much time and money with the fringe left and Bush bashing.

Regardless of who the Republican nominee will be, they'll have to paint him as Bush light because it's the only card they have to play.

And since they couldn't even beat the real thing, they've got little chance with a light version anyway.

Democrats will be out of luck until they can once again stand for something besides "we don't like him so vote for us." They had a chance with the war, but blew when they continued to bend to Bush's will.

Dude, you need some new political cliches...

So do the Democrats.

TheConvincingSavant: So do the Democrats.

That's suppose to be a joke right?

Gore won the election in 2000, subby, I know it's hard for you to comprehend that.

2004 could have well had some voter fraud as well.

Sleeping Monkey: TheConvincingSavant: So do the Democrats.

That's suppose to be a joke right?

It's the tentative title to a speed metal song I've been working on.

If you like jokes, look at the comments one post down from your last..

the youth vote cant compete with the organization and execution of die-hard christians rallying up the troops, loading them into droves into busses to vote for the latest republican candidate that is using them.

college students do not have voting day off, and will not vote as they are going to class and/or not going to class and toking up a storm and forgetting to vote

/dude, wait what?

Kids are all talk.

When the time comes they'd rather spill a beer with their friends than wait in line for 20 minutes to pull a lever.

TheCid: The reason college students don't vote is because voting is a pain in the ass. My legal "place of residence" is in one city, my actual dorm is in another city two hours away, etc. I've managed to figure out what to do but they do NOT make it very clear on this state's (Georgia) website for voter registration.

I know for a fact that in Virginia for the last congressional election, the "register online!" link on the official VA website was mysteriously incorrectly linked.

Haha, and as always, the Repubs conveniently forget 2006, preferring to selectively revel in their long-ago victories.

Fact is, they haven't got a shot at the 2008 election, even if Hillary is nominated. People are just that sick of the Republicans, and there are two dozen more GOP scandals coming down the pipe before the 2008 election. Their feeble, "Meh, both parties are the same" BS isn't going to mean shiat.

The Stealth Hippopotamus: Now, if only they could vote with their Wiis. Then Ron Paul would have a chance.

Finally, a use for the Everybody Votes Channel.

2004 could have well had some voter fraud as well.

lol

More like the Democrats' recent behavior makes their constituency want to go out and kill themselves instead.

whidbey: Gore won the election in 2000, subby, I know it's hard for you to comprehend that.

There was some justification shortly after the election for thinking Gore may have won. There isn't any more; it's been settled. Truthfully, the election was simply within the margin of error, so it was (and always will be) impossible to state with certainty who actually won. Fortunately, in that situation, we have laws we follow to resolve matters, and that led to Bush being (lawfully) declared President.

CaptainFatass: Haha, and as always, the Repubs conveniently forget 2006, preferring to selectively revel in their long-ago victories.

Fact is, they haven't got a shot at the 2008 election, even if Hillary is nominated. People are just that sick of the Republicans, and there are two dozen more GOP scandals coming down the pipe before the 2008 election. Their feeble, "Meh, both parties are the same" BS isn't going to mean shiat.

Exactly. The Republicans who came into power complaining about the economy under Carter are going out exactly the same way if not worse. They can't really win because if they do, they'll take more shiat from the awful economy as it is. And since everybody is unemployed, nagged at, and pissed, Republicans can only offer their bullshiat opinions about avoiding reality instead of doing any good.

They're farked. With Democrats, at least we get something. With Republicans, we're just lucky to live in the 'best country in the world' that provides all sorts of benefits to the rich and the corporations (which are considered more human than 95% of the populace).

Republicans and their defenders can eat a dick.

mrjared: Your primary is on Feb 5...right? You can still re-register to vote and get it sorted out properly.

I originally made the mistake of registering in my hometown. I dunno if I can register to vote in my college's city instead of my hometown after already requesting absentee ballots. (I got it sorted, btw, they're keeping the package for two weeks over the holidays instead of one.)

Persepolis: I know for a fact that in Virginia for the last congressional election, the "register online!" link on the official VA website was mysteriously incorrectly linked.

We theoretically have online registration. It's a .pdf you have to print out and mail/fax in.

s'mitter seems to think that the past couple of presidential elections have had disappointing turnouts. I wonder why?

John Kerry got more popular votes in 2004 than any candidate in any preceding election. More than Reagan, Kennedy, FDR, Lincoln, or Washington. "Vote or Die" and similar campaigns WORKED.

/"Die" won by a small margin