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Offline Angi

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Those Tricksey Ballots
« on: September 15, 2007, 02:15:56 PM »
Alrighty then.  Here we go. An election is coming up (November 6th if you missed the billboard).  Now to learn you on how to read the ballot.

The only thing on the ballot is the *start dramatic echo* Alcohol Issue *end echo* (a.k.a., Local Option Election). And this is where it gets tricky.

You are not voting Yes or No.  You are voting FOR or AGAINST. 

With me so far? Ok.  Now the fun part.

The issue on the ballot itself is going to read something like:
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Legal sale of alcoholic beverages for off premise consumption only for prohibition. 

Allow me to translate the Legislature speak:
Legal sale of alcoholic beverages    =    You can buy Beer, Wine, and Spirits (liquor) legally.
for off premise consumption only     =    You buy it, they put it in a bag, you take it home.
for prohibition.    =    It all goes bye-bye.

Confused yet?

So, the break down is this:

Vote FOR if you want the liquor stores to close.

Vote AGAINST if you want the liquor stores to stay open.

Here endeth the public service announcement.  I need a beer.
« Last Edit: September 15, 2007, 06:16:29 PM by Angi »
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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2007, 03:57:05 PM »
Awesome job explaining it all to us. Bold those two things and it will be even better.

 Vote FOR if you want the liquor stores to close.

Vote AGAINST if you want the liquor stores to stay open.
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Offline Lynkira

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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2007, 07:56:48 AM »
Cant I just write I WANT BEER?  Or maybe a bunch of 'I heart beer'?  Would that work?
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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2007, 11:03:25 AM »
damn tricky of them, in fact, I think we need to start demanding a recount now!

(Remember people I come from the land of the hanging chad, AKA Fort Liquordal, Florida.)
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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2007, 01:58:26 PM »
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So, the break down is this:

Vote FOR if you want the liquor stores to close.

Vote AGAINST if you want the liquor stores to stay open.

Here endeth the public service announcement.  I need a beer.


thanks for clearing that all up. I think I'll go get one of my drinks now too. Oh dang, it's sunday, they're closed.

Kris
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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2007, 03:45:59 PM »
Except...we did find out that if you go to the gas station and no tthe liquor store, you can still buy beer and wine on Sunday.
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Offline Lynkira

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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2007, 05:57:16 PM »
Ok, now everyone who votes has to show up with something to drink.  Hell, bring a six pack.  Come on...  That would be FUNNY! 
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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2007, 06:30:29 PM »
Maybe if we stand out front and give free beer to those who are undecided we can sway them...

Who are we joking, first we have to get everyone to turn up.  THIS IS SERIOUS GUYS, don't set home in Nov and expect someone else to speak for you!!!

Maybe we should provide a free shuttle.  You sign up in advance and then we call and badger on election day to make sure you get there.  If you are lost, confused, otherwise endangered we can give you a ride.  Of course, if you are voting FOR (see, I was paying attention earlier) we might get lost and take you to Melissa.   ;D
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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2007, 06:54:19 PM »
I'm lost and confused most of the time!  Woohoo...  free ride for me! :o
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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2007, 07:40:05 AM »
Quote from: MOM on September 16, 2007, 06:30:29 PM
Maybe if we stand out front and give free beer to those who are undecided we can sway them...

Maybe we should provide a free shuttle. 

Don't forget the cigarettes and scratchoff tickets!  Shoot, I may even be persuaded...
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« Reply #10 on: September 17, 2007, 10:53:15 AM »
Maybe outside the voting building (the bank) we should set up a beer tent. 

Wonder if the alcohol lobby would pay for free samples?  ;)
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Offline Lynkira

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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #11 on: September 17, 2007, 10:57:06 AM »
She's ALIVE!!!!  Welcome back.  Feeling better?
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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #12 on: September 17, 2007, 11:21:14 AM »
A little.  I crawled into work, but am pretty weak.  It's all uphill from here though!

Not ready to exercise my right to drink alcohol, but at least i'm back on food and water.   ;D
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Offline Lynkira

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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #13 on: September 17, 2007, 01:25:40 PM »
Well...  you let me know if there is anything you need.   :)
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Offline redneck girl

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Re: Those Tricksey Ballots
« Reply #14 on: September 18, 2007, 05:54:42 PM »
thank for the helpful info maybe now people will know what they are voting for...............................
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