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Postby Bailey » Tue Nov 07, 2006 8:31 pm

vote (vt)
n.
1.
a. A formal expression of preference for a candidate for office or for a proposed resolution of an issue.
b. A means by which such a preference is made known, such as a raised hand or a marked ballot.
2. The number of votes cast in an election or to resolve an issue: a heavy vote in favor of the bill.
3. A group of voters alike in some way: the Black vote; the rural vote.
4. The act or process of voting: took a vote on the issue.
5. The result of an election or referendum.
6. The right to participate as a voter; suffrage.
v. vot·ed, vot·ing, votes
v.intr.
1. To express one's preference for a candidate or for a proposed resolution of an issue; cast a vote: voting against the measure.
2. To express a choice or an opinion.
v.tr.
1. To express one's preference for by vote: voted the straight Republican ticket.
2. To decide the disposition of by vote, as by electing or defeating: vote in a new mayor; voted out their representative; vote down the amendment.
3. To bring into existence or make available by vote: vote new funds for a program.
4. To be guided by in voting: vote one's conscience.
5. To declare or pronounce by general consent: voted the play a success.
6. Informal To state as a preference or opinion: I vote we eat out tonight.
Idiom:
vote with (one's) feet Informal
To indicate a preference or an opinion by leaving or entering a particular locale: "If older cities are allowed to decay and contract, can citizens who vote with their feet ... hope to find better conditions anywhere else?" Melinda Beck.



[Middle English, vow, from Latin vtum, from neuter past participle of vovre, to vow.]

vota·ble, votea·ble adj.
Today is voting day here in the states, and in the words of the aforementioned R. Daly "Vote early, Vote often."

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Postby skinem » Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:52 pm

I had what was to me an odd experience this election season...two very good friends of mine were running against each other for mayor.
I finally told them that the way I looked at it was "Either way, I win!"
Unfortunately, I had some choices that caused me to think "Either way, I lose!"
Frankly, I was relieved to see this election season over. This one seemed to be the nastiest and most negative on all sides that I can remember. I was sick to death of hearing and seeing the negative ads.

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Postby Bailey » Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:03 pm

We had lots of negatives in this area too and yet the worst one won.

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Missed opportunity

Postby Dr. Goodword » Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:37 pm

We somehow totally missed the fact that Tuesday was election day last week when we finalized this week's Good Word list. Thanksgiving is already set up, so we won't miss the next one.
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Postby Bailey » Thu Nov 09, 2006 12:07 am

That's why I posted "vote"

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Postby gailr » Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:17 am

I am always amazed by feeble excuses for not voting. I think my least favorite is offered by couples supporting different parties who don't vote because "we would just cancel each other out". :?:

sigh.

When they do agree on a candidate or ballot item, yet see signage for the opposing view in a neighbor's yard (or anywhere, for that matter) do they stay home because they would "cancel out" the votes of the neighbors? If they wanted different names for a child do they remain child-free or avoid any direct references to their offspring whatsoever? If they are interested in different entrees in a resturaunt, do they immediately go home without ordering? If they are drawn to different upholstery colors do they elect to just sit on the floor without chairs? If they...

*gr gets grip on self and backs quietly away from soapbox*

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Postby Bailey » Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:31 am

actually worse are those who vote, leave the polling place, and key the cars with opposing bumper stickered vehicles.

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Postby Perry » Thu Nov 09, 2006 8:33 am

*gr gets grip on self and backs quietly away from soapbox*
Oh geez, just when you were getting started. :wink:
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