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Originally Posted by vraiblonde I just want to say that even though I didn't agree with your campaign platform, not even in the slightest, I still think it's great that you participated in the election process. Most people sit around and complain about their government, but very few actually step up to the plate and try to do something about it.
And this goes for Becky and Flaherty and the rest of the candidates (the ones I DID agree with  ). I admire those of you who are trying to make a difference in our state and counties. Running for office is draining and expensive and I would never do it. So I'm appreciative of those who will.  |
Thanks... I agree with your comments concerning JPC and Flaherty as well. I hope they are still on line and still taking part because as we all know... it's not over yet.
I hear that some of the votes weren't counted because of the computer rebooting.... I know that rebooting was an issue at several of the computers in the 1st district [Calvert]. I hope we do go back to paper ....
I still say we should be writing in names on the ballot in this election in Calvert County. Between CARL and DACCA there has been so much controversy that the real issues have been sidelined.... and that just isn't right!
I was talking to an Independent last night who was really upset that the people she wanted on the ballot for the 7th didn't make it through the primary and she had no vote in the process. While I agree with the premise that the Primary is a way for the parties to select who they will put on the ballot, the process is somewhat unfair to those concerned and informed voters who study all of the candidates and all of the issues.
I would love to see a huge write in vote for November. It might call attention to the issues and put the winners on notice that the people don't want those issues to be sidelined anymore..... I for one plan to write in Tice, Flaherty, and Donelly.... Patrick had some excellent views on taxation and keeping the Government out of our homelife and Donelly [I believe] has some excellent views on open Government....
I for one ran because there are a number of issues that I thought should see some light of day in the polling booth....
OK I'm off the soap box [for now]....
