#decision2014

[masscann-norml]

#initiative71 update: DC SMOKED THE VOTE! Analysts are calling it a win for Initiative 71 in Washington, DC to legalize marijuana possession. The current results are 68.6% YES and 31.4% NO. “Voters in the nation’s capital have taken a strong stance against marijuana prohibition,” NORML Communications Director Erik Altieri said about the initiative’s approval, “This victory sends a resounding message to Congress that Americans are ready to legalize marijuana for adult use and, with it right in their backyard, it will be a message that is hard to ignore.” Via NORML.ORG - See more at: http://blog.norml.org/2014/11/04/breaking-marijuana-legalized-in-nations-capital/#sthash.qkmOGMpE.dpuf #norml #masscann #smokethevote #decision2014 #vote #vote2014 #Washingtondc #legalizeeverywhere #legalizeit #legalizemarijuana #freetheweed

[mrdominicknathaniel-blog]

Remember to Vote!

American followers, please, remember to cast your votes today.  This is a midterm election, so you may not think it's as important as a presidential year, but it is important.  With congress in a gridlock, state legislatures are passing more legislation than ever; make sure your senators and representatives are representative of you.  Activism is good for raising awareness and funds and things like that, but exercising your right to vote, especially for your Congress members, both federal and local, is the best way to affect change because Congress is where the legislation originates and is edited and compromised and agreed upon.  Many districts in the nation, including my own, also have referendums on the ballot this election; this is your chance to have your voice heard by voting directly "for" or "against" a specific issue, rather than a candidate.  Again, remember to get informed and cast your ballot today.

[mattsoleyn]

Endorsements for 2014 NH Senate and Massachusetts Gubernatorial Races

Two of the big contests in New England, the New Hampshire Senate race and the Massachusetts Gubernatorial race, have such obvious choices that I'm keeping my endorsements brief.

Massachusetts Governor: Charlie Baker After 8 years under Deval Patrick (D), it's time for a change for Massachusetts. Charlie Baker (R) is a strong leader, and a moderate candidate who can help advance Massachusetts forward without raising taxes or enacting undue burdens on job-creating businesses. Martha Coakley (D) offers more of the same, and perhaps even weaker leadership that will lead to worse results than under Mr. Patrick. Additionally, Ms. Coakely's policies are too liberal even for "liberal Massachusetts" with her support for higher gas taxes and her support for allowing non-U.S. citizens to vote in elections in the Commonwealth.

Senator from New Hampshire: Scott P. Brown Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D) has failed the people of the Granite State by toeing the party line and simply voting with Senator Harry Reid (D-Nevada) to do what U.S. President Obama wants 99% of the time. Mr. Obama is certainly not right 99% of the time. There are times when he is right, and Scott Brown (R) has voted with the President's side a majority of the time. Further, Mr. Brown's ability to work across the aisle is far more advantageous for the people of New Hampshire and the United States than Ms. Shaheen's adherence to the party line. Mr. Brown's detractors accuse him of being a "carpetbagger" from Massachusetts, but Mr. Brown had a home in the Granite State for many years and by making the official move North of the border he's done what thousands in New Hampshire have done.

[mattsoleyn]

New Hampshire Governor's Race (2014)

In the Granite State, voters on November 4th will have the chance once again to choose their State’s top executive, the Governor. New Hampshire, in contrast to its neighbor to the South (Massachusetts), elects the Governor to 2-year terms similar to how members of the U.S. House of Representatives are elected to 2-year terms. This empowers the people of New Hampshire to get rid of failing leadership much faster than in other states.

The two leading candidates for Governor of New Hampshire are incumbent Margaret "Maggie" Hassan, a Democrat, and Republican Walt Havenstein.

Since taking office, Ms. Hassan has managed to bring forth positive results for the economy. Business has grown in New Hampshire, and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.3% from over 5% when Ms. Hassan took office. In addition, Ms. Hassan worked with both sides of the aisle in order to pass a balanced budget. New Hampshire’s two major strengths over surrounding states are its lack of Income Tax and Sales Tax, and Ms. Hassan did not propose implementing either tax. Ms. Hassan has also sought to ensure taxpayer funds have greater accountability, and is the first Governor of New Hampshire to actively use social media to engage with the citizens of the state.

Where Ms. Hassan does fall weak is in her support for some new regulation which gives government more control instead of individual. Unfortunately for Mr. Havenstein, he is in favor of burdensome, job-killing regulation. In opposing casino gaming in New Hampshire, Mr. Havenstein is endorsing the continued flow of money out of New Hampshire to casinos in Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, New Jersey, Maine, Quebec, and soon Massachusetts. Further, Mr. Havenstein effectively has taken a position against new jobs in New Hampshire.

Additionally, Mr. Havenstein has a weak record of leadership. Under his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of SAIC, he ran the company's stock price down by over 30%, killed thousands of jobs, failed to grow the company's revenue, and was in charge during the "Citytime scandal" in New York that cost taxpayers more than $400M.

I am no liberal, but come November 4th, I’ll be voting for Ms. Hassan for Governor of New Hampshire.

[thisisinshane-blog-blog]

Fuck the Election Results

Fuck all the selfish gits who voted for a party who benefits rich, white people and rich, white people alone. You're all stupid.  Name five policies that National focused on this election? I bet you can't. Tax cuts, you say? Oh, maybe in 2017 if there's still enough money left in the bank. Enjoy your fucking mystical block of cheese, which by then, will barely be half a block.

Sorry, children; the poor; disabled; elderly; students; people in Christchurch; environment; the next three years is going to be pretty fucking hard for all of you.  Sitting in Ireland, I know for sure that I don't want to live in New Zealand while National is in power, because although I'd love to bring my daughter to my homeland, I'd hate for her to grow up in such an increasingly unequal place, which is only going to get worse over the next three years. Get fucked, John Key. You make me ashamed to call New Zealand home.

[the-ambient-hutch]

John Key hasn't won the election because of John Key. John Key has won the election because there is nobody else to vote for. 

You can't celebrate being the best when there was no competition.

Cunliffe needs to go. Labour needs to be Labour again.

[yyermseul]

i wish i had a large supply of alcohol so i could drink my sorrows away while i watch national win again