Voterama
This morning, I voted. My polling place is at a Hyde Park elementary school so I’m just thankful I didn’t get mugged. When I walked in the school (I knew where to go because of all the Vote Aqui! signs), I thought about how nice it would be to work as a teacher – crafting young minds and producing a new generation of thoughtful bloggers. But then I remembered that I’m not the biggest fan of kids.
I woke up EXTRA EARLY (read: before 9AM) so I could beat the crowds. I was the only one there. The six people manning the booths nearly jumped on me. What primary would you like to vote in! Have you ever used these machines before! Your hair is so pretty! As usual, I confused them by showing my driver’s license which features a home address that has been defunct for years. Yes, I know I should renew my license. But I was young in that picture. When I first saw the ballot, I demanded to know where Andy Brown was. What a subversion of democracy! I tried to write him in on the screen to no avail.
What was the point of voting in this primary? There was, like, one candidate in every slot. All I had to do was rubber stamp it. Of course, there was the gubernatorial primary. Bell or Gammage. Bell or Gammage. I closed my eyes and picked one.
I left the school quite pleased with myself, a sanctimonious ‘I Voted’ sticker on my chest. Sure, I may not do volunteer work. I may not give money to worthy causes, or deliver meals to the elderly. But I vote, goddammit. My high school government teacher would be proud.
March 7th, 2006 at 9:40 am
if you renew online you get to keep your old picture
March 7th, 2006 at 9:43 am
The “I voted” sticker is why I don’t vote early. I wear mine all day. When it starts to peel off, I tape it down. (I’ve been known to snag several in case they completely lose the stickiness). It’s because when I wear my “I voted” sticker I am SO MUCH BETTER than you without one.
I, am a voter, you are a nothing. I know, childish and somewhat elitist…but that’s me…love me. If I see any of you today without your sticker don’t bother telling me you voted early. I’ll wave you off with a dismissed…Harumph! Can’t be bothered to vote on election day…loser.
Go vote y’all!!
March 7th, 2006 at 9:44 am
Oh Wait…unless you’re Carole of Kinky and/or staff or supporters. Then just make sure you tell me you’re off to sign the petition! Whew! Almost forgot that one!
March 7th, 2006 at 9:48 am
I got to vote against Kent Grusendorf this morning!! Diane Patrick has a really good shot of winning this thing! The teachers here in Arlington have been working real hard. Just hope it all pays off….
March 7th, 2006 at 10:09 am
Did the sticker match your outfit?
March 7th, 2006 at 10:17 am
I’m wearing it on my forehead right now since I missed out on feeling smug on Ash Wednesday.
March 7th, 2006 at 10:21 am
So you’re saying you’re a democrat….I KNEW this blog was biased!!
March 7th, 2006 at 10:22 am
Put it on your watch, a la 1986 gubernatorial race style.
March 7th, 2006 at 11:08 am
Re #6: Hey, I voted in the R primary. OK, so it was so I could vote against Keel, which felt really good, and a couple of other local right-wing idealogues. But still …
March 7th, 2006 at 11:10 am
if you renew online you get to keep your old photo … though it’s so much fun messing with the pollworkers
March 7th, 2006 at 11:14 am
Primaries are to civics nerds what the NIT is to college basketball geeks. Fanboys only.
March 7th, 2006 at 11:17 am
I always wanted to be a nerd.
March 7th, 2006 at 11:19 am
Did any of the Hyde Park students ask you to the school dance?
March 7th, 2006 at 11:30 am
Isn’t Hyde Park run by a Baptist churhc? I’m pretty sure the schools don’t have dances.
March 7th, 2006 at 3:15 pm
My new bumper sticker says “Don’t blame me; I’m an illegal alien and can’t vote.”
March 7th, 2006 at 5:55 pm
People with the I Vote stickers are like the Star-Bellied Sneetches.