Mega Thread The Random Thoughts Thread Part 1

[Steve Dore]

Couldn't find the genitalia party on either ballot paper! .....

I think the Greens are the closest you will find, Dick Di Natalia (sic)

 

[raman]

Met a fellow Portonian handing out Labor leaflets who recognised me from Club 1870 events.

 

[Contested Marx]

The minimum 6 above the line in the senate...

20-odd parties and I could not find 6 to give a vote for.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

My polling booth is across the street. I got up and went and dropped my vote in my slippers. There was no line and the how to vote peeps left me alone. Now I'm going back to bed until the results.

slippers?

 

[JimmyBeerCans]

Sounds like Trewth is living the dream

 

[Dylan8]

The minimum 6 above the line in the senate...

20-odd parties and I could not find 6 to give a vote for.

Below the line, Greens conveniently had 12 people on their ticket.

 

[Far Kern]

The minimum 6 above the line in the senate...

You don't actually have to. From the explanatory memorandum that accompanies the new legislation:

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-10/fact-check-senate-voting-reforms-david-leyonhjelm/7203556

"It is important that voters who continue to number only one square above the line, even though contrary to the new subsection 239(2), should not have their votes treated as informal: they have expressed a clear choice albeit one that might not give their vote a long life in preference distribution."

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-03-10/fact-check-senate-voting-reforms-david-leyonhjelm/7203556

 

[PepeSilvia]

Enjoyed my first voting experience.

Told the Greens guy that I was already voting for them so didn't need a how-to-vote card.

Said "absolutely not" when the Libs lady asked whether I'd like a how-to-vote card and received a death stare.

Successful outing.

 

[raman]

Said "absolutely not" when the Libs lady asked whether I'd like a how-to-vote card.

I've always gone for the Krabapel-style "Ha!"

 

[Portmanteau]

Didn't know if the Marriage Equality Party was named genuinely or ironically. You can't tell sometimes with these shysters

 

[Contested Marx]

I take all the how to vote guides from everyone so I don't hurt feelings.

Except for the chubby 10yo handing out Xeno ones. Screw them

 

[PepeSilvia]

Didn't know if the Marriage Equality Party was named genuinely or ironically. You can't tell sometimes with these shysters

Nah they legit.

 

[Contested Marx]

Didn't know if the Marriage Equality Party was named genuinely or ironically. You can't tell sometimes with these shysters

It was between them and Fred Nile for vote 6.

 

[Dylan8]

Didn't know if the Marriage Equality Party was named genuinely or ironically. You can't tell sometimes with these shysters

Great word

 

[Doctor Feel]

Voted One Nation for senate, all greens candidates in the 60s, australian liberty alliance 1st in lower house, liberals second, family first third. Greens and labour last.

 

[SteppingTiger]

People, you need to vote early, it is so much easier.

2-3 locations in Brisbane CBD, know your electorate and you are sorted in 5 mins.

Sure you have to say that you will be out of your electorate on polling day, but that is a white lie that shouldn't make baby Jesus cry

 

[Doctor Feel]

People, you need to vote early, it is so much easier.

2-3 locations in Brisbane CBD, know your electorate and you are sorted in 5 mins.

Sure you have to say that you will be out of your electorate on polling day, but that is a white lie that shouldn't make baby Jesus cry

I've been absentee voting for years. It's the best.

 

[raman]

I kind of enjoy lining up, as long as it's not for too long. Nice day, great aroma of onions and sausages on the barbie getting me juiced up for the $3 post-voting lunch.

 

[Steve Dore]

...... Sure you have to say that you will be out of your electorate on polling day, but that is a white lie that shouldn't make baby Jesus cry

Telling a lie in order to vote for politicians seems quite apt.

 

[tribey]

I've been absentee voting for years. It's the best.

"Hi, I'll be interstate on Saturday? Am I able to vote early? Ohhh awesome"

 

[Trewth]

slippers?

Yes, slippers. Brown grandpa slippers. Nary a care was given.

 

[Doctor Feel]

 

[Doctor Feel]

Yes, slippers. Brown grandpa slippers. Nary a care was given.

Post port victory coitus slippers.

 

[Trewth]

Post port victory hungover zombie slippers.

EFA.

 

[Eddie Dingle]

Yes, slippers. Brown grandpa slippers. Nary a care was given.

Never wear brown to town man.