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Oooooh beautiful!

Wish we could. The drive is pretty short for you, right? You lucky East Coaster lol Have fun, what an occasion!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Alyssa well count me in b/c i took a pic of mine too with my camera phone! Welcome to the rebel club...haha

The Napa thing threw me too The clerk said he stopped it to avoid confusion: Solano County continues to grant same-sex licenses - The Reporter

I took a picture of my ballot too. I wondered if it was illegal, but I thought if so it would be worth a citation...it was that big to me. I hope the Feds aren't reading this thread or JustUsTwo and I are in hot water...lol

So the court in Norwalk (L.A.) stopped issuing gay marriage licenses today and will resume if told by court order. Napa county stopped as well. Solano County (N. CA) will continue to issue gay marriage licenses until ordered otherwise. I'm not sure where the other counties stand. Someone made a striking point, saying that chickens now have more rights than gay Californians (you know we passed that animal rights measure). It's ludicrous. For couples married during the 'legal' time, the CA Attorney General said the state will fight for their right to remain legal. I expect a lot of lawsuits as this ban is unconstitutional...that's all I know!

Quote: Originally Posted by Abbie i would like an exit poll of how many people voted wrong, like thought that they were voting FOR same sex marriage to stay legal, by voting YES. those ones are always so confusing, and there are so many ignorant voters who never even open their voters pamphlet (sp?) or do any research whatsoever before voting. i wish before they decided to call the vote, they would make a new special vote for people who got mixed up, so they could say "wait! i messed up!". it would be really interesting to find out, especially because it was so close. Know what? One of my co-workers was beside herself with guilt today because she voted yes on 8 thinking it meant "yes, gay marriage should be legal". Her fault for not reading or paying attention, but it was a wrong vote. I'd be willing to bet some of those yes votes were wrong...but then perhaps some of the no votes were wrong too....who knows Also, I read a few hours ago that there are still a few million votes not counted from mailed-in ballots...if they voted the right way it may change things. In any case I am so upset with my people...and we are the liberal state? This is scary.

Thanks, Josh...I think most of us look forward to earning our respect back all over the world.

HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!! I echo the comments about McCain...I disagree with his politics but I like him. Great speech. My MIL called as soon as it was announced. When she was a child in Louisiana she had to be mindful of which water fountain she drank out of....and now this. My faith in our nation has been renewed. It's a great time to be an American!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by cendcar Oh, I also don't appreciate that Obama says he is against gay marraige....I like him but I think he is bullshitting. I don't think he is against gay marraiges any more than he is against interracial marraiges....I just think he has to say that for the votes. I completely agree with that. When I heard him say that in a debate I cringed...but I think some of those traditionally conservative voters he has been able to convert wouldn't have gone his way if he said he was for gay marriage. Politics as usual, right? And yeah, the idea that if kids are exposed to gay marriage all hell would break loose is crazy. Do the opponents really think they are raising their kids in a bubble and it will take a law to show them people are gay? Or that a law would 'turn' their kids gay? I wish people could raise their kids to be tolerant, open-minded people who can decide for themselves whether or not they are gay, and not hate people who aren't what they are! ETA: Right on, Christine, I totally agree!

If you pass by one of these places, they are giving away free election day goodies: Starbuck's - one free tall coffee Krispy Kreme - one free star shaped donut Ben & Jerry's - one free scoop between 5-8 p.m.

Quote: Originally Posted by ~Andrea~ I had the biggest smile when I got to circle in the Obama/Biden bubble!!! I bet a lot of people did! When I walked outside I passed a grey-haired white man standing there with tears in his eyes. We looked at each other and he said "didn't that feel good?" and I said "it sure did". We both voted Obama and for a state measure to preserve gay marriage...not sure if you're supposed to discuss that stuff at the polling place but we had a moment...lol

Quote: Originally Posted by melody As a christian, I believe in the sanctity of marriage which is between a man and a woman. I've read your Bible more than once and Jesus Christ is big on tolerance. You are entitled to your prejudice but the Christianity thing just isn't a good argument. Sanctity is not defined by gender and discrimination should not be written into law, so I just voted a big fat NO on 8. And I think Cali residents who have seen the commercials will agree - the 'yes on 8' propoganda has been disgusting...hate mongering at it's finest.

With tears running down my cheeks I voted for Obama (and some extremely crucial state measures here in Cali). This is an amazing day. Win, lose, or draw, the sheer thought that millions of people of varied races and social standings have united to support a person of color...well, it makes me think more highly of my nation. A few decades back Obama wouldn't have been able to sit next to Biden in a restaurant, let alone run alongside him as candidate for President of the United States. The very possibility is huge in terms of where we are as a nation. McCain is a likeable guy and I don't outright hate him like some people I know, I just disagree with almost everything he stands for so I could never vote that way. Be proud of whomever you support. This has been a civil thread so we can leave the fear of being attacked for our views out of it...sometimes just suggesting it may happen can start it up

Great info, thanks!

Oooh that's 4pm where I am...I'll have all night to watch the outcome in the western states. I'll do a shot for you when our guy wins

Janet, miss you! We're going to an election cocktail party tomorrow evening...nothing like drinks to celebrate victory or nurse sorrows in the case of defeat. BTW Janet (or anyone in the know) - we won't really know the outcome tomorrow night, right? Unless it is a landslide doesn't it take awhile to tally everything and say for certain?

He puts on a great show!!!

You gave me goosebumps lol...congrats, I knew you would love it!!!!!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Yari That is totally crazy. Get this my step daughter's friend got a Yes on 8 flyer in her trick a treat bag...WTF? She is 10!!! Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan someone in the town next to me rigged up his mccain sign to shock people if they tried to steal it. a 9yr old got shocked. he also had a camera set up. What the heck?? Quote: Originally Posted by Tammy Host seriously, after reading about this lady, then morgan telling us about the guy that rigged his sign to shock people, and the nutball that said she was attacked by obama supporters and carved a backwards "B" in her own name, you sort of have to wonder. where are the stories about crazy obama supporters? They haven't had time for pranks...they've been too busy registering in record numbers and counting down the days

Feliz cumpleanos amiga! Have a great day

Awwww Martha what a little angel! Sorry you couldn't do it naturally but you got a cutie pie kid out of the deal! LOL Congrats

Happy birthday mama and have a great date!!

Great pics!! Looks like a fun time was had

Wow, I remember when your wedding date was an eternity away...CONGRATS and enjoy!!