Anonymous
10/12/2020 16:09
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
A vote today counts the same as a vote on October 28 or November 3. But if people prefer to wait in line, then that is their choice.
I don't think you get it, and that is your privilege.
These precincts ALWAYS have lines because they have 2 or 3 voting machines for 100,000+ people. Waiting until election day means not getting to vote at all. It is great that YOU happen to have a precinct where you can vote, that is accessible and minimal lines. That isn't what it looks like in minority precincts in majority GOP states and counties.
You are incorrect. All the news reports I have seen state that the delays today are due to high turnout.
Nope. One place has 6 machines, some of which are "glitching".
Anonymous
10/12/2020 16:08
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Another angle is that they took the first opportunity to vote in person and are willing to endure long lines and wait times and certain discomfort to vote the m......f...er out.
Oh, it’s this. All night and all day. I do not live in a state with long lines (and already voted absentee), but I hoped to be just one of millions upon millions of tiny cuts.
“If your vote didn’t matter, they wouldn’t fight so hard to block it.” https://www.splcenter.org/news/2019/10/26/weekend-read-if-your-vote-didnt-matter-they-wouldnt-fight-so-hard-block-it
Anonymous
10/12/2020 16:05
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
Um, maybe because Indigenous People's Day (or Columbus Day as they still call it in GA) is a state/fed holiday there. Maybe these folks are taking advantage of the one day where they won't miss work or have to burn leave to vote.
This!!! And that's why Election Day should be a Federal/state holiday.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 16:03
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:
A vote today counts the same as a vote on October 28 or November 3. But if people prefer to wait in line, then that is their choice.
I don't think you get it, and that is your privilege.
These precincts ALWAYS have lines because they have 2 or 3 voting machines for 100,000+ people. Waiting until election day means not getting to vote at all. It is great that YOU happen to have a precinct where you can vote, that is accessible and minimal lines. That isn't what it looks like in minority precincts in majority GOP states and counties.
You are incorrect. All the news reports I have seen state that the delays today are due to high turnout.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 16:01
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
The lines will only get worse in some areas. I mean imagine having to wait 3-5 hours to vote. Portable oxygen lasts 5-6 hours, not long enough for someone to change waiting around that long. Pregnant women have increased hydration and urination requirements. Some people cant be on their feet that long, some people have shift work, some people need childcare to vote. It should not take that long ever to cast your vote. Stop finding a reason for why the people voting are at fault and look at the systems.
And there is still time to vote by mail.
Not when the USPS is delaying mail. I had a check mailed to me on 9/25 from less than a mile away that STILL hasn't arrived.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 16:00
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
Um, maybe because Indigenous People's Day (or Columbus Day as they still call it in GA) is a state/fed holiday there. Maybe these folks are taking advantage of the one day where they won't miss work or have to burn leave to vote.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:59
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:
A vote today counts the same as a vote on October 28 or November 3. But if people prefer to wait in line, then that is their choice.
I don't think you get it, and that is your privilege.
These precincts ALWAYS have lines because they have 2 or 3 voting machines for 100,000+ people. Waiting until election day means not getting to vote at all. It is great that YOU happen to have a precinct where you can vote, that is accessible and minimal lines. That isn't what it looks like in minority precincts in majority GOP states and counties.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:58
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
The lines will only get worse in some areas. I mean imagine having to wait 3-5 hours to vote. Portable oxygen lasts 5-6 hours, not long enough for someone to change waiting around that long. Pregnant women have increased hydration and urination requirements. Some people cant be on their feet that long, some people have shift work, some people need childcare to vote. It should not take that long ever to cast your vote. Stop finding a reason for why the people voting are at fault and look at the systems.
And there is still time to vote by mail.
Uh huh.....
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:57
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
The lines will only get worse in some areas. I mean imagine having to wait 3-5 hours to vote. Portable oxygen lasts 5-6 hours, not long enough for someone to change waiting around that long. Pregnant women have increased hydration and urination requirements. Some people cant be on their feet that long, some people have shift work, some people need childcare to vote. It should not take that long ever to cast your vote. Stop finding a reason for why the people voting are at fault and look at the systems.
More the reason not to go on the first day the polls open.
Another angle is that they took the first opportunity to vote in person and are willing to endure long lines and wait times and certain discomfort to vote the m......f...er out.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:57
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
The lines will only get worse in some areas. I mean imagine having to wait 3-5 hours to vote. Portable oxygen lasts 5-6 hours, not long enough for someone to change waiting around that long. Pregnant women have increased hydration and urination requirements. Some people cant be on their feet that long, some people have shift work, some people need childcare to vote. It should not take that long ever to cast your vote. Stop finding a reason for why the people voting are at fault and look at the systems.
And there is still time to vote by mail.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:57
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
What would that do? Every other country knows we're a shithole.
We need unbiased, expert recommendations on how to ensure our elections are free and fair. Most Americans don't think that they are, and that in and of itself is a threat to democracy.
Yeah Brian Kemp and Mitch McConnell really give a F about recommendations from other countries.
Voter suppression is the plan.
They're not going to be in power forever. If Democrats pull this off they will have the presidency and both houses of Congress. The Supreme Court will of course block efforts to protect voting rights. We need pressure from civil society, including well-respected international organizations that make it their business to monitor elections, to shine a light on how bad this this.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:57
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
Because who knows what kind of voter intimidation or suppression is yet to come? Do it early and make it count.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:56
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
What would that do? Every other country knows we're a shithole.
We need unbiased, expert recommendations on how to ensure our elections are free and fair. Most Americans don't think that they are, and that in and of itself is a threat to democracy.
Fire the GOP. Prosecute those who have violated existing laws. Tighten laws further in order to expand voting rights. Shame that potted plant Roberts till the day he dies for being such an incredibly stupid fool.
We know the answers.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:55
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
The lines will only get worse in some areas. I mean imagine having to wait 3-5 hours to vote. Portable oxygen lasts 5-6 hours, not long enough for someone to change waiting around that long. Pregnant women have increased hydration and urination requirements. Some people cant be on their feet that long, some people have shift work, some people need childcare to vote. It should not take that long ever to cast your vote. Stop finding a reason for why the people voting are at fault and look at the systems.
+1
Republicans know they benefit from suppressing the vote. They know what they are doing.
Anonymous
10/12/2020 15:54
Subject: Voters are waiting in line for hours in Georgia
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:We need start having international observers come in and monitor our elections. This is disgraceful.
Um, there are 22 more days until the election (and 16 more days with the polls open). I don't know why so many people are trying to vote on the first day the polls open.
The lines will only get worse in some areas. I mean imagine having to wait 3-5 hours to vote. Portable oxygen lasts 5-6 hours, not long enough for someone to change waiting around that long. Pregnant women have increased hydration and urination requirements. Some people cant be on their feet that long, some people have shift work, some people need childcare to vote. It should not take that long ever to cast your vote. Stop finding a reason for why the people voting are at fault and look at the systems.
More the reason not to go on the first day the polls open.