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Mon Jan-07-08 04:05 PM
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I just filled out my application form for the absentee ballot. It asked me for my "race". |
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So should I put "Human" or "Golden Retriever"? Or "Arian" maybe? :wtf:
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:05 PM
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:07 PM
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Ya beat me to it Friend!
or more specifically "Bubba Gump 5K!"
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:11 PM
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:14 PM
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every April in New Orleans, run through the French Quarter. It starts and ends in front of Bubba Gumps restaurant which provides outstanding Pasta and Shrimp after the race and mass quantities of beer. Its lots of fun.
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:18 PM
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20. Sounds like a good time. |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:06 PM
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Edited on Mon Jan-07-08 04:07 PM by Neecy
I don't remember ever having to indicate my face when applying for an absentee ballot - what state do you live in?
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:07 PM
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Edited on Mon Jan-07-08 04:10 PM by Smith_3
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:10 PM
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10. same question. what state? |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:11 PM
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:22 PM
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23. That is not a good thing. |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:07 PM
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3. Seriously, when I get asked for race, I always put "white", |
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caucasian or whatever the box says. Screw them! Let them prove that I'm not.
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:07 PM
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5. human works for me, although, on occasion, I will put ET in there |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:07 PM
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7. It makes it easier for them to decide if they need to Cage your Vote |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:09 PM
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8. Say White if you want to get it counted, say "African-American" if you want it thrown in the trash |
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by some Bushie.
Sadly, that is pretty much the case these days, and the fact that absentee-ballots ask for which "race" makes it quite clear.
State-legislature controlled by Repugs much?
(no need to answer, I already know the answer, but confirmation would be nice and if I am wrong, I should know, too)
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:10 PM
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9. If you mark "NASCAR" they know to register you as a Republican. |
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Seriously though, if it's a state with a history of suppressing minority votes, they might have to keep track to prove that's not still the case.
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:11 PM
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:14 PM
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16. It's legal to ask it but you're not required to answer it. |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:13 PM
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14. you could always put "iditarod" |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:14 PM
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How could they be asking that question? This is clearly unconstitutional. It's probably voluntary anyway.
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:15 PM
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18. Since you asked, I'd go with "Aryan" |
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Better chance of the ballot not being "lost" that way. :(
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:16 PM
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19. So long as it isn't required. |
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Typically, with government forms, there's a big difference between asking for personal information and requiring that it be provided. That's what the "Decline To State" box is for.
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:20 PM
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21. I like to put "Sicilian" |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:21 PM
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22. Check the instruction sheet that comes with it |
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Look for item number 8 and see what the instructions say for you to do.
Many simply say to leave it blank a few require it.
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:23 PM
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I've always like the answer for Sex -- "I forget."
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:28 PM
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just for shits and giggles. :toast:
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:39 PM
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26. Is there an option for "Amazing?" nt |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:53 PM
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27. i wouldn't put a smart ass answer there because that might make |
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someone toss it
i'd put white or leave it blank
if you're not white i would not recommend putting down the race you are. that might get it tossed too (just my opinion)
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:54 PM
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28. Bay to Breakers? Boston Marathon? nt |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:56 PM
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29. If you want it discarded, put "African American" if you want it counted, put "white" |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:58 PM
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31. LOL thats what I was thinking as I was reading the OP |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:56 PM
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30. What would you answer if you were applying for college grants? n/t |
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Mon Jan-07-08 04:59 PM
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