And thus, the ritual votation is performed.

[pauraque_bk]

I feel good. Nervous as hell, but good.

It's a beautiful sunny day here. There wasn't a very long line; about a five minute wait. They did have apples and candy available if people got hungry in line, though, and the staffers were extremely friendly. They were actually *asking* people if they wanted a paper ballot or to use the machine, which was surprising and wonderful!

As I was coming out, I saw a young guy, maybe a student at the nearby high school, talking on his un-poll-able cell phone:

"I'm at the park. ... I just voted. ... Kerry. ... Yeah, it's kinda sad, I didn't wanna vote for Kerry, but he's better than... Yeah. ... She's with me, she's still inside..."

Heh, not exactly a ringing endorsement for my guy, but still. There were more people there than previous years, definitely more young people. And they're bringing their friends! I'm tempted to go back after school and work get off and take a peek at how many people are there then.

I'm loving all the voting posts today. Keep it up. And if you haven't voted yet, there's still time. Go now. Please.

[ETA: I thought I already said this, but now I realized I just linked to Michael Moore saying it. Even if you don't live in a state that's in play, the popular vote is still important! President Bush may have ignored the fact that he didn't receive the popular mandate, but that isn't normal. President Kerry needs to be able to get things done, and for that, he needs as big a win as he can get. Your vote may not "matter" today, but you can bet it will count for the next four years.]

Comments

[malograntum.livejournal.com]

I voted three weeks ago. This morning I woke up at 5:15 and spent all day canvassing, calling, or coordinating other people's canvassing and calling. I opted to go to a friend's house rather than the "victory party" for The Democratic Pary or The Nonprofit. I brought some Maker's Mark along.

For reference when you read this reply, I am writing around 11:45 Pacific time, CNN has Bush at 249 EVs and Kerry at 242, Ohio won't be counted for eleven days, and I am very drunk.

Just thought I'd share.

('Cause, you know, I'm drunk, and I am therefore and consequently having difficulty repressing the impulse to share my feelings.)

[pauraque]

I'm still awake. I watched CNN for about five hours starting at 4pm, then turned it off and got some ice cream. Then I checked cnn.com and saw that Ohio was green. Now I'm glued to the TV again.