Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Politics / Shenanigans It's Su-purr Tuesday! Get out and vote for sewers and Newt!
Posted by Thomas Wheatley @thomaswheatley on Tue, Mar 6, 2012 at 9:01 AM
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- MEOW-NITED WE STAND Lorenzo the Cat says to make the Founding Fathers proud and vote
Georgia is among the 10 states deciding the GOP's presidential nominee. But there are just as important races that deserve your attention. Atlanta residents will be asked to extend a one-percent sales tax to fund the city's $4 billion sewer overhaul. And many other parts of metro Atlanta will get a chance to catch up with the rest of civilization and determine whether stores should be allowed to sell booze on Sundays.
CL's editorial board says voters should pull the lever for Newt Gingrich because a.) the former Georgia congressman deserves a thrill and b.) he stands zero chance against President Barack Obama in the November General Election. (Yes, Democrats, you can vote in the Republican primary! Wacky, isn't it?) The board also urged a "yes" vote for the four-year extension. If the measure fails, city officials say, Atlantans will most likely wind up paying increased water bills. Why not offset some of the burden on the tourists and commuters?
Disagree with us? Tell us and fellow Atlantans why in the comments. Notice any shenanigans at the polls? Send us a line. The Secretary of State's website has everything you need to locate your polling place and view a sample ballot. Be sure to bring a form of photo ID, as well. Enjoy your Su-purr Tuesday!
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I'll be voting for Newt. And then I will need one of those Silkwood -type showers.
Pray for me.
I'm in DeKalb so didn't get to vote on the Sewer's. Since unlike past Republican funded crossover campaigns the Dems don't have the guts or organization to co-ordinate a cross over campaign I don't see there being much of an impact from those of us that do crossover and frankly our votes will probably be cancelled by those Democrats who think Mitt would be less dangerous than Newt or Santorum.
Nevertheless, I voted because it felt good to vote against Mitt. However since Newt's a shoe in I'm going for Mitt coming in 3rd so I voted for Santorum - I mean how can you say no to that Sweater Vest! And to be consistent, on the alcohol sales I asked myself what woud Santorum do? So i voted NO to Alcohol sales in DeKalb. Granted a wasted vote but I'm still kind of sore about how many liberal or moderate folks got so fixated on that bill last session while other horrible bills were being passed with less discussion and attention.
BTW word of advice and don't tell the AJC - if you'd add a web and print feature of KITTYCAT pics with captions your circulation would go through the Roof! Guess you could do some dog pics for "those people".
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