Few people seem to realize that the real problem is closed primary elections. To win a closed primary, the candidate has to appeal to the zealots of their particular party. That means they are objectionable to at least 3/4 of the general population. Then in the general election, at least half the voters must either hold their nose and vote for the least bad, or just stay home.
Just how stupid does someone need to be to read a sign on someone’s lawn and decide that is a good reason to vote for someone? Plus, what if my neighbors and I are very much in disagreement, but we didn’t know that until their sign went up? I am very happy that where I live no political signs are allowed. One home tried it, and they were down within a very short time.
One of the best local jokes here this summer (this is true): Suddenly the street was lined with little signs for the incumbent county committeeman. They touted things that he was supposedly responsible for, like good schools. The one that caused the LOL: Thank you xxx for this road! Yep, “this road” is in poor condition and has been for years because any attempts to fix it last for about 2 weeks.
marilynnbyerly almost 4 years ago
Vote for the idiot of your choice!
I Mad Am I almost 4 years ago
Correction – I can’t think of a better treatment of Vote For Me Signs!!! (Giggle!)
Walrus Gumbo Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Use it on the candidates themselves!
Dkram almost 4 years ago
I call such signs “Political Mushrooms” because they just seem to pop up.
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HappyDog/ᵀʳʸ ᴮᵒᶻᵒ ⁴ ᵗʰᵉ ᶠᵘⁿ ᵒᶠ ᶦᵗ Premium Member almost 4 years ago
That was illegal, but they’re already in “prison”.
dalee3 almost 4 years ago
Amen! Lets get the heck out of 2020.
awcoffman almost 4 years ago
Few people seem to realize that the real problem is closed primary elections. To win a closed primary, the candidate has to appeal to the zealots of their particular party. That means they are objectionable to at least 3/4 of the general population. Then in the general election, at least half the voters must either hold their nose and vote for the least bad, or just stay home.
pheets almost 4 years ago
raybarb44 almost 4 years ago
Shoot the guys that carry the signs…..
Mediatech almost 4 years ago
“The trouble with democracy is that they let folks vote for the guy I don’t like.” – Archie Bunker
Alberta Oil Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Yup.. but the Secret Service would likely shoot back with real bullets… mind, if they are as good a shot as most police.. you are safe
Moonkey Premium Member almost 4 years ago
Just how stupid does someone need to be to read a sign on someone’s lawn and decide that is a good reason to vote for someone? Plus, what if my neighbors and I are very much in disagreement, but we didn’t know that until their sign went up? I am very happy that where I live no political signs are allowed. One home tried it, and they were down within a very short time.
buflogal! almost 4 years ago
One of the best local jokes here this summer (this is true): Suddenly the street was lined with little signs for the incumbent county committeeman. They touted things that he was supposedly responsible for, like good schools. The one that caused the LOL: Thank you xxx for this road! Yep, “this road” is in poor condition and has been for years because any attempts to fix it last for about 2 weeks.
mistercatworks almost 4 years ago
Even “evil” opponents are entitled to freedom of expression. Stop them with your votes not any kind of gun.