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2016 election, absentee, humor, I voted, politics, register, stickers, still time, vote
I voted. And I’m devastated…
As an expat with absentee ballot, I was able to vote early. But there’s just something missing about not stepping into a polling booth. Is it waiting in line, reading the signs posted at legal distances, avoiding eye-contact with pollsters? Nope. Is it going down the long list of people running for local offices you’ve never heard of? Not so much. Is it… the sticker? YES! I’m supposed to get an “I voted” sticker so I can vote-shame the slackers who haven’t voted yet.
Luckily, Slate understands, and has a downloadable DIY sticker page here.
And the most important news?
There’s still time to register and vote absentee. My fellow American expats, you might not hang your hat between sea to shining sea or have a post code among amber waves of grain, but don’t be forgotten. This year, perhaps more than any other, your voice and your vote are needed!
And it’s SO easy. Just go to avaaz.org and you’ll be registered for that absentee ballot in minutes. But hurry! There’s not much time left!
Of course, if you’re looking for one of these stickers, you’re on your own…
![[image credit: SpinSerpent] http://www.spinserpent.com/2012/11/vote-vote-for-chaos.html](https://barbtaub.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/cthulhu.png?w=529)
[image credit: SpinSerpent]
![[image credit: zazzle] https://www.zazzle.co.uk/funny_liberal_political_bumper_sticker-128027087005728034](https://barbtaub.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/funny_liberal_political_bumper_sticker-rf5c77f7c61e84d91bd208777b362bb0e_v9wht_8byvr_324.jpg?w=529)
[image credit: zazzle]
![[image credit: Viz.] http://viz.dwrl.utexas.edu/old/content/secret-ballot-public-voting-subtle-and-not-so-subtle-persuasion-i-voted-sticker](https://barbtaub.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/twain-sticker.jpg?w=529)
[image credit: Viz.]
![[image credit: HuffPost] http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/02/worst-bumper-stickers_n_1071929.html](https://barbtaub.files.wordpress.com/2016/10/slide_195613_449578_free.jpg?w=529&h=397)
[image credit: HuffPost]
So right, Barb – everyone who has the right to vote has a duty to do so. ( I like stickers too ! )
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And if you don’t get your ballot soon, HOLLER! My 2000 ballot didn’t arrive in time and look what happened!
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Ah… so it was YOUR fault?
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Yeah. So was Reagan (I voted for Anderson).
I have a lot to answer for.
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The Hub and I have religiously cancelled out each other’s vote for our entire married life. This election, though, is a new dynamic. For the first time, we might both be voting for the same person. I think the weather down below is in for a hard freeze.
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Both John and I are such political junkies, we would have been divorced years ago if we were not so like-minded! I did date a Republican once, though, before I had figured stuff out.
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Great post. And yes, we’ve voted.
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Glad you liked it, and ESPECIALLY glad you voted!
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In this election? I’d never forgive myself if I didn’t.
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For years my husband and I cancelled each other’s vote. Then one year without telling each other we both decided to try the other side. So we cancelled each other that year too. Now not so much………..
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So this is maybe the “best” thing that can be said about this election: it’s uniting voting couples?
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I love the stickers, particularly the “Dear Conservatives” one. 😀
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Something I learned from having children: stickers really do make things better.
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Haha! Yes, indeed. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Kate McClelland.
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Thank you so much for the (very flattering) reblog!
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Aww Barb you’re very sweet :0)
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