I Voted!
@DeborahDiane (40321)
Laguna Woods, California
October 18, 2016 11:57pm CST
Last week I wrote that the election was almost over for me.
Today, I can honestly say that it is.
My husband and I both received our ballots over the weekend. We filled them out and I dropped them off at the post office this morning.
Now I feel like an observer. When I get those phone calls in the evening, all I have to say is "I voted" and they immediately hang up.
After I posted on Facebook that I have already voted, I noticed that I have been getting fewer political comments on my timeline. That has been wonderful!
I think if more people announced on Facebook and Twitter that they have already voted, the amount of political hysteria on social media might slow down. Every day, there will be fewer minds to change and less of a reason for people to send out political propaganda.
It is actually a wonderful relief. I don't think I would change how I voted for any reason, so now I can just sit back and wait for the results. Whew! Glad its over! 
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
19 Oct 16
My ballot is on its way to me and it won't take long to fill it out and drop it off around the corner. I am lucky to live in a state that will vote the way that I will. I could not live in a red state for a week.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic - I lived in Texas for 25 years and now live in one of the most Republican counties in California. In the past, I noticed that many of my friends loudly promoted their Republican presidential candidates. This year, only a couple of them do. That's better than any poll, as far as I'm concerned. I've always leaned left, but I have learned to navigate life in Republican areas. 
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@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Oct 16
@DeborahDiane One of the reasons I left there many years ago, was all the right wing stuff. I read Ramparts Magazine and a copy was seen in my desk, so questions were raised. It was the cradle of the John Birch Society and even the police forces were split politcally in the early 60s. I returned there after the Army in 1965 and left in '69.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@JamesHxstatic - There are a few more liberals in Orange county now ... especially around Laguna Beach. I have a group of friends that I can discuss politics with ... and a group that I never touch the subject with.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
In the State of California, where I live, we can vote for almost a month before every election. As soon as my husband and I got our ballots, we went ahead and voted. In 37 states, people can vote early. In 13 states, they have to wait until Nov. 8 ... which is unfair for people who may be on a trip or have other reasons why they cannot vote on that day.
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@louievill (28851)
• Philippines
19 Oct 16
It is something that we people who live in a Democracy should be thankful for, we get to choose our leaders hurrah!and best luck to your choice.
and best luck to your choice.4 people like this
@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@louievill - Yes, the best part of living in a Democracy is that we all get a chance to vote ... and the person with the most votes gets to promote their agenda.
@JamesHxstatic (29413)
• Eugene, Oregon
20 Oct 16
Only if you registered to vote by 10/18.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
Yes, @JamesHxstatic said the Oregon ballots will be sent to registered voters in the next few days. Let us know if you get yours along with everyone else.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
19 Oct 16
momma'n the aunt hauled me off to get my early votin' done last week. i blocked all political schtuff'n facebook last year, lol. e'ery now'n then one'll sneak'n that a friend 's shared 'n i quickly block those, too.
i'm glad such's o'er, too. jest aint real sure i'm gonna be happy with the results once all 'tis said'n done though :(
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
Honestly, I think I will be happy with the results of the election. Only one candidate supports the issues of importance to me ... and has plans to do so in a way that will not add to the federal deficit. Of course, other people have issues of importance to them ... which is exactly why we vote.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@teamfreak16 - Good for you! It feels good to have voted, doesn't it?
@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
Yes, our election this time is very scary. I am relieved that I have already voted!
@crossbones27 (49721)
• Mojave, California
19 Oct 16
Good for you and they really need to make these election cycles shorter. This post proves that point and glad no one is bugging you as much. 
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@crossbones27 - I agree about shorter election cycles. No one should be allowed to announce or start running more than one year before the election. If they want to move the primaries a little later, that would be fine with me.
@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
20 Oct 16
@DeborahDiane really need to change the channel soon
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@Bluedoll (16773)
• Canada
21 Oct 16
@DeborahDiane it will be over for me even if it isn't over for anyone else at least that is my intention, I'll be glad too
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@Bluedoll - This election has been a bit like American Idol ... although I think the contestants are more mature on American Idol.
This election has been a bit like American Idol ... although I think the contestants are more mature on American Idol.
@Juliaacv (51392)
• Canada
19 Oct 16
That's good that your decision is behind you.
How is it that you receive your ballots in the mail, here we have to go to a voting station to receive our ballot and have to fill it out right there and someone deposits it into the ballot box one at a time as you go up.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
In 37 states in the United States, people can vote early. In California, where I live, we can ask to have our ballot mailed to us and we can vote up to three weeks early. In some states, they can vote one month early. I love it!
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@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
20 Oct 16
@DeborahDiane if Trump wins Saturday night
Live will have good material for their writer s to use.
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@LadyDuck (472078)
• Switzerland
20 Oct 16
@DeborahDiane Even if Hillary wins we can expect that the other clowns will not accept the vote and the Circus goes on.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@LadyDuck - Assuming Hillary wins, then the political circus will be over soon. If Trump wins, heaven only knows what kinds of crazy things he might try to do!
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Oct 16
@miniam - Yes, I am very satisfied with my choice in a presidential candidate.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@miniam - If you want to know, I'll be happy to tell you. Let me just say, it wasn't Mr. Trump.
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@Happy2BeMe (99380)
• Canada
19 Oct 16
Good to have voted and got it over with. Nice that you are confident in your decision. Now just sit back and watch it all unfold.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@Happy2BeMe - Yep ... I'm just sitting back and waiting for it to unfold ... and I don't even have to endure any more debates. They are all over.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Oct 16
@Happy2BeMe - I think we are all relieved that there will be no more debates!
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@RitzzView (3038)
• India
19 Oct 16
Its actually so natural to post on the social sites that we've voted.
Didn't know it even had such impact..! Surprising..
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
I was happy to announce that I had voted. I'm just waiting for the results. It's going to be a long 20 days!
@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Oct 16
@RitzzView - Yes! When I wake up tomorrow there will only be 17 days left. Soon, this election cycle will be over ... thank goodness!
@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
20 Oct 16
In NY state we do not have early voting
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Oct 16
@eagletrek2 - I am sorry you don't have early voting there. Can you apply for an absentee ballot and vote early that way?
@BelleStarr (61101)
• United States
21 Oct 16
I wish it was over for me, but soon, not soon enough, but soon!!
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Oct 16
@BelleStarr - I think that all of America will be glad when this election is over.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Oct 16
I think everyone will be happy when this election is over!
@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Nov 16
@TheHorse - The same things happens with us. I'm so glad we can vote by mail in California.
@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
21 Oct 16
@DianneN - Trump just said ridiculous things ... like saying women can get abortions one day before the baby is due or saying that Mosul has already fallen (and the moderator had to correct him). He just makes things up, and doesn't know anything. My daughter laughs at the way Trump talks. She said today that her 2 1/2 yr old said "I just took a bigly bite" and then he started laughing so hard she was afraid he would choke on his lunch! LOL.
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
20 Oct 16
@DianneN - The debate was insane! Trump would not commit to accepting the results and he referred to Clinton as a "nasty woman." The moderator had to shush the crowd when they laughed after Trump said, "No one respects women more than I do." According to CNN, Clinton won the debate 52% to 39%. Basically, only his core followers thought he won.
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@DianneN (247184)
• United States
20 Oct 16
@DeborahDiane I saw it all!!!!! We even watched the after debate discussions on CNN, NBC, and CBS. More this morning. My mind has been made up for months and months!
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@DeborahDiane (40321)
• Laguna Woods, California
8 Nov 16
@JudyEv - I'm going to an election watching party tomorrow night. I think I will really be celebrating the end of this election cycle!
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