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CouponKT
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by usuk2004
but when she continued with "what else do they have to do today" I found it distasteful and I said so.
she QUOTED what the woman SAID! It came out of the lady's mouth herself!
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usuk2004
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Roll away!!!!!!!!
Posted by kerrycec03
that's what my DH said. I mean really, all they have to do today is vote, so they choose to go when people are trying to do it before work. A lot of us on line were shocked. I mean really
The mention about it coming directly from the 5 women themselves didnt' come until well after she posted this!
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| Posted 11/4/08 10:35 AM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
We did early voting last Monday at 11am and their were tons of senior citizens.
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| Posted 11/4/08 10:38 AM |
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Phyl
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
I'm reporting this thread to the AARP!
 
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:03 AM |
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HeathKernandez
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
The elderly require less sleep, which is why they are typically up so early etc etc.
I know you meant no harm, but some of the comments echo EXACTLY what I am learning about in one of my Development classes.. Misconceptions about the elderly etc etc.
we expect them to be a certain way, which isn't very fair.
But I understand you didn't mean it in a derogatory way.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:07 AM |
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rojerono
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
My mom and dad always voted the minute the polls opened.
They were up early and they didn't want to battle lines later in the day and have to wait and stand for too long.
I do the same.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:10 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
if I was retired the last thing I would want to do is be at the polls at 6am!!
My mom went at 8:30 (she isnt retired) and not a line to be had.
I am guessing that from the looks of what happened in this thread...this is NOT the only "venting" thread that is going to cause drama today!!
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:12 AM |
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CouponKT
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
I just spoke to my Grandma... she told me she has NOTHING to do today... she isn't even going to vote
NOW WHAT!?!?
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:14 AM |
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NS1976
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
I think as a senior citizen they have a right to go to vote whenever they want to. They have earned it! Plain and simple.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:18 AM |
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heathergirl
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
There were tons of seniors when I went to vote, I was definitely the youngest one there when I voted (I'm 25).
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:20 AM |
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PrincessP
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by BabyCote2006
I just spoke to my Grandma... she told me she has NOTHING to do today... she isn't even going to vote
NOW WHAT!?!?
That deserves a new thread.....ATTACK katies grandma....ATTACK.....
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:57 AM |
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QuoteTheRaven424
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
I'm waiting for the thread venting that someone bought a pet with them to the polls
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:59 AM |
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CaseyGirl
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
I get annoyed at the old people too during rush hour...when I am driving to work and stopping at Dunkin Donuts why do they have to be holding me up!! They have alllllllllll day!!
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:01 PM |
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isabelle2137
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by QuoteTheRaven424
I'm waiting for the thread venting that someone bought a pet with them to the polls
DH and I are combining our vote time with dog walking time. We will take turns while the dog stays outside, but I'm sure I'll get some looks....
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:01 PM |
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Luv2bAmom
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by QuoteTheRaven424
I'm waiting for the thread venting that someone bought a pet with them to the polls
Or maybe someone will complain that people shouldn't bring their kids to the polls too
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:03 PM |
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randella
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
we had two older women, although I would not necessarily consider them elderly, who pretended to not speak english cut right in front of me and DH-- AFTER we had already waited over an hour.
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:04 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
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Posted by kerrycec03
Also, I know they don't get paid, but one lady checking everyone in. Oh vey!!
they do get paid. Both my parents are working the booths.
So is my FIL....he worked it everyday over the last decade or so. They get paid, but it's meager and they get fed.
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:40 PM |
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cjik
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
They were there at 10:30 (at my polling place) as well. Old people tend to vote in large numbers, and many get up early. My parents live in a senior community that has their own polling location, and they planned to go around 10:30, or else around 7 pm if it's too crowded, since everyone goes to bed early!
I was happy to see them at 10:30 actually, we were in line about 20 minutes, and I had my 11 month old with me. Usually, I can count on seniors to make a big fuss over him and keep him entertained, and today one couple did--he was ecstatic with all their attention.
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:43 PM |
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Kara
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by isabelle2137
Posted by QuoteTheRaven424
I'm waiting for the thread venting that someone bought a pet with them to the polls
DH and I are combining our vote time with dog walking time. We will take turns while the dog stays outside, but I'm sure I'll get some looks....
You might want to reconsider this approach if the lines are long. If you go separately, you could be there for hours... Go early!
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:45 PM |
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
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Posted by kerrycec03
I mean really, all they have to do today is vote
Seriously? That's what you think of senior citizens? My grandmother who will be 96 next week, just stopped working two years ago. DH's uncle is in his 70's and still works ... not everyone over 65 just sits around knitting or playing checkers.
Well said. My parents are in their early 80's and are very active. That statement is ridiculous.
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| Posted 11/4/08 1:23 PM |
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cjik
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Actually, I was just going to say, a lot of older people do work these days. My FIL is 83 and still works full time. My parents know plenty of people who work also, often for the benefits more than the salary.
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| Posted 11/4/08 1:27 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by PrincessP
Posted by BabyCote2006
I just spoke to my Grandma... she told me she has NOTHING to do today... she isn't even going to vote
NOW WHAT!?!?
That deserves a new thread.....ATTACK katies grandma....ATTACK.....
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| Posted 11/4/08 1:44 PM |
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
I don't understan why the OP is getting attacked like this. I'm sure she didn't mean anything bad at all. Seems like lately every post gets attacked by at least one poster.
I think we all need to get more sleep I know I do
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Re: Why oh why so many old people!!
Posted by Kara
Posted by kerrycec03
Posted by Wendy
Posted by kerrycec03
I mean really, all they have to do today is vote
Seriously? That's what you think of senior citizens? My grandmother who will be 96 next week, just stopped working two years ago. DH's uncle is in his 70's and still works ... not everyone over 65 just sits around knitting or playing checkers.
Ok, according to 5 old ladies on line today, this is what they had to do today so don't go snapping at me so quickly. This was directly out of their mouths. The one woman said "I'm grantful I don't have to commute today, all I have to do today is vote"
And it's their right to vote at whatever time they want to vote. You're not more important than they are just because you have to commute after you vote. You could have chosen to vote after work if you have to get into work that early.
I have to totally agree here, should there be a special voting time slot for me too since I didn't have somewhere to be afterward? 
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