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Storm Rider:
OK, this thread is just a reminder to everyone that today, February 5th, is Super Tuesday, also known as the largest and most significant day of primary elections in the United States. If you are 18, registered to vote, and live in the following states:

Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Kansas
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Missouri
Montana
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Tennessee
Utah
West Virginia

Then your state is holding its election tomorrow! Check your state's website for polling places nearby, and many of them have special rules allowing you to change your affiliation when you vote if you would prefer to vote in a different primary than the one you're registered in. Or, if you're registered as an independent, make sure you know whether you are eligible to vote in the Democratic or Republican contests. Depending on your state, you may be able to vote in neither, one, or both. If you want to vote but haven't decided on a candidate yet, I would humbly suggest http://www.ontheissues.org/default.htm as a good place to find all of the candidates and decide which one lines up most with your own political beliefs.  There's still plenty of time to do some research, as polls usually stay open until 8 PM on your local time. This is not the place for discussion of the relative merits of the individual candidates, because the last thing I want is for this thread to get locked. This thread's only purpose is to encourage everyone to exercise your civic duty and vote. Voter apathy is a huge problem in America, and refusing to vote just because the candidates don't 'represent you' is just encouraging complicity to constant dissatisfaction with the system and just prevents us as a whole from changing government for the better. So regardless of which party or person you support, voting is important! Especially for young people (which make up a large portion of us here) who want to have their voices heard.

Again, let's please not make this into a flame war about Candidates X or Y, this is just a reminder about contributing to the democratic process, especially in two very close contests on both sides.

Also, a note about the link I provided: Rudy Guiliani has officially dropped out of the race, so while his name will still be on the ballot, he will be ineligible for any delegates from the states in this election. Furthermore, Alan Keyes is only on the ballot in a small number of states, so be aware that his candidacy is not valid on the national scale.

Boro_Bandito:
Maryland is not on that list, and thus I will not be voting tomorrow. However, I still encourage others to vote as well. Go Democracy, Yay!

Inlander:
LISTEN UP, PEOPLE.

As we all know, the forum rules specifically prohibit political discussions. But democracy is important! (Outside this forum, that is.) So I'm okay with this thread existing, but at the first instance of praising or criticising specific candidates, I will lock it. Without hesitation. Unless god himself (i.e., Jeph) comes in and tells me not to. So don't be responsible for getting a thread locked! Just get out there and vote. Vote proud, vote strong, vote often don't vote often, because that's illegal.

And don't try and test me on this.

Blue Kitty:
Sonuvabitch, I won't be voting either

ruyi:
john sharkey 08.

not praising or criticizing! just...huh. i mean i always figured there are always a few crazy people running for political positions, but presidential candidates! the things wikipedia tells you.

anyways sorry for a useless contribution to this thread i am just somewhat sad about not being able to vote.

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