Pre-Election Discussion

With the US Presidential Election getting started tomorrow, this story is your official chance to discuss the issues of the election with other Slashdot readers. And no matter what you decide, if you can, just get out and vote tomorrow.

Comments

That's business

[NitsujTPU]

Yeah, I'm sad to see the direction that /. has taken on many fronts.

I moved over to K5 a few years ago, and the same thing happened, only quicker.

Then I started reading /. again, because at least it hadn't gone as far as K5 had.

That said, the reason for all of this is the expanded readership of /. The only reason that politics is such a popular topic here is because the demographic changed. /. didn't change their ideals so much (any site that becomes a business is there to make money guys), the readership changed and obviously wants these stories.

By modifying your preferences, however, you can remove all of the politics stories from your front page. Think about it, by having a politics section, /. gets to make their cash, and you get a nifty flag to supress this garbage.

Re:That's business

[stromthurman]

And after just double checking to make sure the preference still didn't work, I discovered, it now does. So kindly disregard this message.

And to the mods, if you want to mod something informative, mod this post so people know the option is again available. My parent post is completely wrong now. (Except for getting cheap thrills from twisted panties)

Re:Bush all the way...

[xutopia]

you should read the omissions made by CNN and Al Jahzeera in the transcripts! :)

I can't vote (not a US citizen) but basing your idea solely on the purported "fact" that Bin Laden supports Kerry you may shoot yourself in the foot.

Re:Be patient...

[el_gordo101]

Not for Supreme Court Justices, we can't. They are appointed for life. 3 (or 4) appointements could mean 20-30 years worth of left or right leaning influence in the highest court, depending on the winner of this election.

And while you're out there

[meganthom]

You might want to follow these tips outlined by electoral-vote:

Find out today where your polling place is by calling your county clerk or checking mypollingplace.com

Alternatively, call 1-866-MYVOTE1 to find your polling place.

Check the hours the polls are open with your city or county clerk.

Print the League of Women Voters' card in English or Spanish and put it in your wallet or purse.

Bring a government-issued picture ID like a driver's license or passport when you vote. Some states require it but if there are problems, you will certainly need it. If you have a cell phone, take it to call for help if need be.

As you enter the polls, note if there is an Election Protection person outside the polling place.

If you are not listed as a registered voter, try to register on the spot. Some states allow that. Otherwise, talk to the Election Protection person if there is one or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE for instructions. If neither of these helps, ask for a provisional ballot, but you will need a picture ID to get one.

According to Democracy Now, voting tricks abound in states like Florida and Ohio, so try to arm yourself (against both sides) if you live in one of these states.

Re:Be patient...

[YrWrstNtmr]

How many "wartime elections" do you honestly think you'll be alive to participate in?

Sadly, for the last 60 years, most of them.

2004 - Iraq
2000 -
1996 - Kuwait/Iraq/Bosnia
1992 - Desert Storm
1988 - Panama & Iran/Iraq
1984 - Grenada
1980 - Iran hostages
1976 -
1972 - Vietnam
1968 - Vietnam
1964 - Vietnam
1960 - Cuban takeover by Castro
1956 - Suez
1952 - Korea
1948 - Berlin airlift and WWII aftermath
1944 - WWII

Not all on the scale of the one we have now, but all significant military actions quite near the election.