# The official election day 2012 thread: 11/6/12 **URL:** \ **Category:** Politics & Elections\ **Created:** [November 6, 2012, 4:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045 "2012-11-06T04:11:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 46
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/901 "2012-11-07T06:39:38Z")
Anyone else shocked when his daughters came out? Last time they were just children. I’m feeling old. ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/902 "2012-11-07T06:42:54Z")
It’s officially time to commence a job search in Washington and/or Oregon. RECREATIONAL MJ LEGAL IN TWO STATES!? In MY lifetime!? Heavens to betsy, I’m gettin’ the vapors! ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/903 "2012-11-07T06:44:25Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > It’s officially time to commence a job search in Washington and/or Oregon. RECREATIONAL MJ LEGAL IN TWO STATES!? In MY lifetime!? Heavens to betsy, I’m gettin’ the vapors! It’s still a federal crime, I believe. ---
**Author:** ![Brynda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e79b87/32.png) [@Brynda](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Brynda)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/904 "2012-11-07T06:46:43Z")
Are you sure one dog is enough? I hear there is a Weimaraner looking for a good home. ---
**Author:** ![drastic\_quench](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e36b37/32.png) [@drastic\_quench](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drastic_quench)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/905 "2012-11-07T06:47:17Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > It’s officially time to commence a job search in Washington and/or Oregon. RECREATIONAL MJ LEGAL IN TWO STATES!? In MY lifetime!? Heavens to betsy, I’m gettin’ the vapors! Good call. Vapor is easier on your lungs. ---
**Author:** ![Duckster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duckster/32/1244_2.png) [@Duckster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duckster)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/906 "2012-11-07T06:48:52Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > It’s officially time to commence a job search in Washington and/or Oregon. RECREATIONAL MJ LEGAL IN TWO STATES!? In MY lifetime!? Heavens to betsy, I’m gettin’ the vapors! The Oregon MJ law goes down in defeat. ---
**Author:** ![Lord\_Feldon](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lord_feldon/32/341_2.png) [@Lord\_Feldon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lord_Feldon)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/907 "2012-11-07T06:49:09Z")
> [@Rachellelogram](#): > > It’s officially time to commence a job search in Washington and/or Oregon. RECREATIONAL MJ LEGAL IN TWO STATES!? In MY lifetime!? Heavens to betsy, I’m gettin’ the vapors! It’s still illegal to purchase or possess marijuana, for recreational _or_ medicinal purposes, in every single state. However, I’m pretty sure there will be _a lot_ fewer cops looking for it in two states. ---
**Author:** ![bengangmo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@bengangmo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bengangmo)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/908 "2012-11-07T06:49:39Z")
It’s very very wrong to declare the President’s daughters hot!! But yeah - the elder is what we call “chio” around here ---
**Author:** ![Derleth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b9e5f3/32.png) [@Derleth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Derleth)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/909 "2012-11-07T06:54:01Z")
> [@RandMcnally](#): > > It’s still a federal crime, I believe. Yes. And the Federal government always wins whenever a matter like this is fought over. Which means it’s up to the Federal government to make sure it _isn’t_ fought over. ---
**Author:** ![Robot\_Arm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/robot_arm/32/18280_2.png) [@Robot\_Arm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Robot_Arm)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/910 "2012-11-07T06:54:08Z")
> [@River\_Hippie](#): > > My gosh, his older daughter is a beauty! Haven’t seen her in a while. She’s gonna be taller than he is by the time he leaves office. ---
**Author:** ![AnalogSignal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/analogsignal/32/1085_2.png) [@AnalogSignal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AnalogSignal)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/911 "2012-11-07T06:54:50Z")
Good stuff Barry. He’s bringing his A game tonight. ---
**Author:** ![Enkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/912 "2012-11-07T06:59:39Z")
Good speech. Started with great comments about America and all voters. Caused crowed to applaud Romney… shout out to “America’s happy warrior, Joe Biden”… his wife… his kids… big kudos to campaign people… talked about college, employment, military jobs, ‘that’s why we do this’ ‘that’s why elections matter’… Democracy = noisy, messy, complicated… a mark of liberty (ability to argue about issues)… but shared hopes, schools, teachers, technology leader, innovation… global warming mention… immigration mention… ending ware mention… ‘you voted for action, not politics as usual’… will reach out to work with both parties… reduce deficit, reform tax, free from foreign oil… America is exceptional… citizen duties… love, charity, patriotism… pro-healthcare reform… hopeful about our future… courage to keep reaching, to keep working, to keep fighting… we can build on progress… cease the future together… not red state, blue state… are and will forever be the UNITED states… greatest nation on earth… God bless … (now waiting for Fox to come on and say what a bad speech it was) ---
**Author:** ![River\_Hippie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/river_hippie/32/26_2.png) [@River\_Hippie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/River_Hippie)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 6:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/913 "2012-11-07T06:59:55Z")
> [@AnalogSignal](#): > > Good stuff Barry. He’s bringing his A game tonight. Amen! I get the feeling he’s been practicing it for a while! ---
**Author:** ![Feyrat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/fbc32d/32.png) [@Feyrat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Feyrat)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/914 "2012-11-07T07:01:05Z")
That was an amazing speech. ---
**Author:** ![Enkel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/df705f/32.png) [@Enkel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Enkel)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 7:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/915 "2012-11-07T07:01:33Z")
Oh well… local Fox cut to That 70s Show… must be to sooth the distraught Romney supporters. That’s it for me, I’m out now. ---
**Author:** ![MsWhatsit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@MsWhatsit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MsWhatsit)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 7:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/916 "2012-11-07T07:02:01Z")
I did not think I was going to be as emotional this time as I was in 2008 but I totally am. Signing off from Ohio. What a crazy ride this has been. ---
**Author:** ![Rachellelogram](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rachellelogram/32/8689_2.png) [@Rachellelogram](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rachellelogram)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 7:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/917 "2012-11-07T07:03:20Z")
> [@Duckster](#): > > The Oregon MJ law goes down in defeat. Damn, thanks. I meant Colorado. I knew that, but was too excited to pay attention, apparently. ---
**Author:** ![RandMcnally](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/b782af/32.png) [@RandMcnally](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/RandMcnally)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 7:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/918 "2012-11-07T07:04:21Z")
I love being on the West Coast. Signing off from CA…at 2300 hrs. ---
**Author:** ![Invisible\_Chimp](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/f05b48/32.png) [@Invisible\_Chimp](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Invisible_Chimp)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/919 "2012-11-07T07:08:45Z")
Sheriff Joe was reelected. Unbelievable. ---
**Author:** ![tim314](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim314/32/3468_2.png) [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Post date:** [November 7, 2012, 7:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045/920 "2012-11-07T07:13:17Z")
Did anyone notice that little blond girl who tossed a handful of confetti on Michele Obama, and then the First Lady scooped it up from the stage and tossed it back? Adorable. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045.md?page=45) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-official-election-day-2012-thread-11-6-12/640045.md?page=47)