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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:54 AM Original message |
Should this person be allowed to vote? |
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DS1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
1. What's Maddy McCall's IQ range? |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:57 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. 30s |
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Maddy McCall (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:56 AM Response to Original message |
2. Someone had to teach you about voting. Someone had to teach me. |
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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #2 |
14. Sorry if it came across as ridicule |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:07 AM Response to Reply #2 |
16. I don't know, someone in their 30s has had the opportunity |
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petronius (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 01:22 PM Response to Reply #16 |
26. It sounds as though she took the time to learn how AI voting works, |
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Scriptor Ignotus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 02:22 PM Response to Reply #16 |
35. I know many college-educated people who do not follow politics |
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EOTE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:17 PM Response to Reply #16 |
58. Seriously. |
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Arkansas Granny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:09 AM Response to Reply #2 |
17. I didn't see the remarks as ridicule. I would be astounded |
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blondeatlast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:14 AM Response to Reply #2 |
19. ... |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 01:36 PM Response to Reply #2 |
28. I did not see ridicule at all. |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:42 AM Response to Reply #2 |
48. but it IS ridiculous that someone in their 30's is that clueless. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:58 PM Response to Reply #2 |
56. I don't entirely agree. |
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El Pinko (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
4. I suppose. It sucks, but even stupid people should vote. |
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Fovea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
5. Civics... |
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Lasher (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:57 AM Response to Original message |
6. Better make sure she can legally vote. |
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RedStateShame (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
7. Funny you bring this up, because I discussed this proposition I had at work: |
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bryant69 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:00 AM Response to Original message |
8. She's heading the right way, at least. |
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treestar (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:05 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. But then again who knows where she'll be in November? |
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Aviation Pro (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
9. I'm guessing that she graduated from high school around.... |
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Graybeard (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:01 AM Response to Original message |
10. b-b-but most U.S. Americans don't have maps. |
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Raejeanowl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
11. OK, I'll Bite |
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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:14 AM Response to Reply #11 |
18. No embellishment. |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:04 AM Response to Original message |
12. Many of the folks who vote down here scare the hell out of me. |
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malta blue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:07 AM Response to Original message |
15. I had a similar conversation with a co-worker yesterday |
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trof (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:21 AM Response to Reply #15 |
20. My wife's parents never voted in their entire lives. |
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islandmkl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:23 AM Response to Original message |
21. I agree with Aviation Pro... |
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Zywiec (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 10:25 AM Response to Original message |
22. Sure she should be allowed to vote. |
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lazyriver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:09 AM Response to Original message |
23. A shame really, how our system allows one to reach their |
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Johonny (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:46 AM Response to Reply #23 |
25. I'm laying this one on the individual |
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lazyriver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:35 AM Response to Reply #25 |
46. I agree the ultimate responsibility is with the individual. |
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DeeDeeNY (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 11:41 AM Response to Original message |
24. This story is sad and kind of scary |
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NoSheep (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 01:33 PM Response to Original message |
27. We should be helpful to the uneducated about the process. |
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Pacifist Patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 01:37 PM Response to Original message |
29. I'd want to know the school system from which she graduated. |
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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 02:04 PM Response to Reply #29 |
32. Metro NY--Yonkers |
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rosesaylavee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 01:42 PM Response to Original message |
30. To graduate from high school, |
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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 02:11 PM Response to Reply #30 |
33. She works 3 jobs |
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rosesaylavee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 07:29 PM Response to Reply #33 |
43. Well, bless her. |
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-..__... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 01:47 PM Response to Original message |
31. Ohh, poo! Kelly Clarkson isn't on the ballot. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 02:20 PM Response to Original message |
34. Educate educate educate educate |
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Kitty Herder (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:31 PM Response to Reply #34 |
54. Athletic programs and our lack of quality secondary education. |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 01:41 PM Response to Reply #54 |
55. Absolutely no flames from me |
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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:28 PM Response to Reply #54 |
59. To quote my very wise SO (a teacher himself) |
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BoneDaddy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
36. I would consider this a victory |
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JBoy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 02:36 PM Response to Original message |
37. The primaries are just like American Idol |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 02:43 PM Response to Original message |
38. Hehe, I'm not even registered to vote in Minnesota...BUT I VOTED!!! |
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IronLionZion (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 02:45 PM Response to Original message |
39. I know an Obama supporter who caucused for Hillary just to make me mad |
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fenriswolf (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:24 PM Response to Original message |
40. she is going to push a button blindly |
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Ikonoklast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:35 PM Response to Original message |
41. A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. |
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The Stranger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 03:38 PM Response to Original message |
42. Just shoot her. |
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madmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 07:43 PM Response to Original message |
44. this same thing happened with my SO at his work, the person (male) didn't know |
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Arctic Dave (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Feb-06-08 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
45. Lucky you |
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dysfunctional press (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 08:39 AM Response to Original message |
47. "high-school civics..." |
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lapislzi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:32 AM Response to Original message |
49. UPDATE on my willing pupil |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 02:03 PM Response to Reply #49 |
57. You've earned your gold star. |
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JerseygirlCT (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 10:51 AM Response to Original message |
50. Holy cow. My 8 yo understands more than that! |
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yardwork (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 11:16 AM Response to Original message |
51. I know a great many people who are this clueless, and they are not unintelligent. |
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fight4my3sons (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
52. This just happened to me earlier today while on the phone. |
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Vektor (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Feb-07-08 12:54 PM Response to Original message |
53. How sad...try to help her. |
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