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FourScore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 10:19 AM
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The Onion: Americans Bravely Go To Polls Despite Threat Of Electing Congress
Americans Bravely Go To Polls Despite Threat Of Electing Congress
November 2, 2010

WASHINGTON—Despite the very real threat of electing the 112th Congress, millions of courageous Americans lined up at their polling places today and put their right to vote above the awful possibility of sending a politician to represent them in Washington. "I was afraid the moment I showed up to vote, and now that I've cast my ballot, I'm even more terrified," said Kentucky resident Mary Buchanan, who ran to her car and drove home immediately after exercising her constitutional right. "But I knew I had to face my fear and participate in our democracy, even if my actions could lead to electing another U.S. senator." The day was not without tragedy, however, as the choice between voting for incumbent Harry Reid and challenger Sharron Angle left 20 Americans dead and injured 13 at a Carson City, NV polling place.


http://www.theonion.com/articles/americans-bravely-go-to-polls-despite-threat-of-el,18394/
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Arkana Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 10:20 AM
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1. I love the Onion. So very much.
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FourScore Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 10:21 AM
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4. I was wondering if I should delete it. It's a pretty tense day
and someone may not get the joke right now.
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BootinUp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 10:20 AM
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2. LOL, oh gawd that was good.
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Xipe Totec Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 10:20 AM
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3. If I was in Kentucky, I'd be terrified too nt
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emulatorloo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 10:22 AM
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5. THANKS - that was excellent. n/t
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gateley Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-02-10 10:26 AM
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6. Off to the greatest with ye. We could ALL use a dose of The Onion today! Thanks! nt
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