Wow! A 6AM voter? Good for you Lou! I can't imagine when people working at the polling station must've started. Polls don't open earlier than 8AM here, but then we always vote on weekends.

I don't know what time they got there, but I don't think there was one worker under 65 years old there.

They looked a lot more energetic than me at this time in the morning.

One of the advantages of getting old is that you would get up early, because you have gone to bed at dusk. And I know I'm getting there now, because the most I can manage to stay awake is half past midnight. It used to be 4 in the morning.

And look at me up at freekin' 4:30 a.m. What am I nuts? I have insomnia and am looking forward for this election to be over.

I vote by mail and submitted mine a couple weeks ago. I do miss going to the polls though. Call me a geek, but it's kind of exciting going to the voting booth.

For those interested, why not post if there are long lines in your areas when you vote (Particular those who vote in FL/OH).

And Afs, kudos to you my friend, for being so in-touch, not to mention interested in our election.

May the best man win!!!!!!


TIS

The UK has gone US election crazy, it is all over the TV on every channel. I have become confused and brain washed, i demand the chance to vote, but who for? Romney and his magic underpants or Obama and his masterly orations??

Confused.com!!!!!

Thank you TIS, you are always kind to me!

I don't have the article at my fingertips BUT I do know that foreign countries favor Obama by far (like 80 per cent maybe)than Romney.

Those in other countries (Yogi,Afs, etc) let us know reaction (if any) tonight in your countries (assuming we will know tonight. God, I hope so.)

TIS

Seriously, I am sitting here waiting for the sun to come up so I can go for my run. I AM crazy.

I think that right TIS, a lot of the stuff over here is most definitely pro-Obama.

And the BBC has blanket coverage of the Election all night, so we will know the winner before you all do

Yes, other countries favor Obama over Romney.

As far as Iran is concerned, there's a government reaction and then people's reaction. I'm pretty sure government favors Romney, simply because they are sure the US is not going to invade Iran since that's very costly for the already debt ridden US. Also Obama is very dedicated to the sanctions and has a team monitoring Iranians trying to go around it. They've effectively prevented Iran from getting the oil money, pressuring the Iranian government into a milder position. I'm sure if Romney comes to office, he would bring his own team that wouldn't be as good and the sanctions would become sluggish and ineffective once again, just as Bush era, all bark and no actual bite.

Then there's a group of people who really think that US would start a war with Iran if Romney is elected and they really want it to happen, so that this regime finally topples. They'd be very disappointed to see Obama get elected, but I'm sure they'd be disappointed either way when there's no war to free them from this regime.

And then there's the rest of people who think that maybe moderation and one day at a time resistance from within might change the politics of Iran. We'd like to see reason and stability to take over (Obama.)

I can't say what the percentage of people who think like this, that or even don't care are. I just have heard all the arguments and explaining them if you're still with me after this long post.

No, I'm following you Afs. Interesting, I would think Iran would be concerned that Romney MAY invade Iran (I know I am as he seems overly eager for war). He does talk the "tough" talk but like you say could be all bark and no bite.




TIS

Well, Iran is really huge, I don't see the US invading it successfully, considering what happened in Iraq and Afghanistan. If there's an attack, it would be limited to nuclear sites and not toppling any regime for sure. If worse comes to worst, that's what Obama would do, just as Romney would.

BTW, haven't seen/heard much from "Rat Face" in the news lately. Isn't that what you called him? (Ahmadinejad)




TIS

Yeah!

Well, he has troubles of his own. He is pretty much going to be blamed for all the currency instability that's happened here. There's 7 months left to the next election and I'm not sure if he isn't impeached before he leaves office. He is really in trouble, his closest friends are arrested and things do not look good for him.

Afs,

What time is it there? I'm having my morning coffee. Can I pour you a cup?



TIS

Thank you TIS, very kind of you! it is now 5:45pm. I got off the work and now I'm at home. I'm hoping when I wake up in the morning I get the election results.

Why, indeed?

I'm just curious, Afs. Is having an interest in American politics common in Iran? Becuase I have to say, you're more interested in this election than some American people (which is actually a sad indictment of some Americans ).

Anyway, I voted early this morning in the Bronx, then shot up to Westchester to bring my Dad to the polls. He's voting as I type this using a public computer at the town hall (Hey, the suburbs are nice. If someone offered me free computer access in the Bronx, it would surely be from a stolen laptop ).

Honestly save for the forums I don't know anybody around that cares or follows as much as I do. But then if anyone is following this closely outside the US is mainly because of The Daily Show and The Colbert Report. That's about the best comedy you can watch on TV, and I've always been interested in both comedy and politics, so that's how it all comes together.

Edit: I forgot Bill Maher. Like him too.

PB,

You are right. I am sure Afs knows more than some Americans do as far as our election/politics. It IS pretty sad. Some people don't even know who the VP is.

Did you have a long wait where you voted? Crowds? Polls aren't open here yet (tho I voted by mail). I think they open at 7:00, in about a half hour.


TIS

In the Bronx, I was in and out in ten minutes, Tis. But my Dad lives in Eastchester (which is ironically located in Westchester), and I've been waiting on him for over half an hour. But then again, he might be trying to pick up one of the octogenarian poll workers .

How cute. You never know where you can find your soul mate.


TIS

Not to hijack the thread, but it's hysterical. My Mom died over ten years ago and they had a great 45 years together. As far as I know he never had a "wandering eye." But today he hits on anything in support hose.

In New York State a convicted felon may vote as long as he's not incarcerated or currently on parole. So no matter what the crime, if you do your time and you're not on "parole," you're never disenfranchised here. I'm not sure how it works everywhere else, but I'm sure that Klyd does .

God bless him!

Yeah, thanks, SC. He'll be 83 Thanksgiving week .

My mom's 86 and looks years younger. I'm just saying...

Nice, SB. I always wanted a sister. But the knowledge that I'm old enough to have a 50 year old baby sister is too much to bear .

I have two older brothers already. You got something else to offer??

Nope, that's it .

Back on topic. Did you vote yet?