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I know you voted. Ask A Vet - Election 2016
Author: TriSec    Date: 11/08/2016 10:16:27

And I hope you chose wisely.

Did you have any problem?

Use your resources!



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Admin Edit: I am merging Will AAV Election day blog here!

Good morning!!!

Today marks Election Day 2016. As I type these words, millions of Americans - civilians and those who serve in our nation's armed forces - have already voted. More will do so.

As we vote and await the results of the election, the U.S. military is continuing its investigation into the recent deaths of three U.S. military trainers in Jordan.

The Americans were killed Friday in an exchange of gunfire while driving into an air base in southern Jordan. A Jordanian was wounded.

Brett McGurk, White House envoy to the U.S.-led coalition against ISIS extremists, said Jordan’s King Abdullah II expressed condolences in a meeting Sunday. An investigation is ongoing, McGurk said.

U.S. officials identified the three staff sergeants as Matthew Lewellen, 27, of Lawrence, Kan.; Kevin McEnroe, 30, of Tucson, Ariz.; and James Moriarty, 27, of Kerrville, Tex.


These three men were among six U.S. Special Forces members who died in the past three days.

Jordan is a key U.S. ally in the fight against ISIL. The country also has taken in many Syrian refugees.

In Iraq, U.S. military advisors are helping in the efforts to recapture Mosul. Less is being said of American volunteer medics who are treating soldiers and civilians.

MOSUL, Iraq — When Iraqi forces pushed into Mosul's urban center last week, Derek Coleman, an American volunteer medic, was among those treating the wounded at a front-line field clinic.

He said he helped treat 44 casualties before he lost count.

"I think the Iraqi (military) got an awakening when they pushed too far forward," Coleman said, flipping through a notebook he uses to keep records of his cases. In all, 12 soldiers died at the clinic on Friday, he said. "We had two Humvees just loaded with dead bodies."


The Iraqi military has said that they found a mass grave with 100-decapitated bodies near Mosul.

Back in the U.S., Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Michigan) is demanding an investigation continues into the death of a recruit at Parris Island, North Carolina amid concerns about hazing.

The Marines have identified Zachary Boland as the second recruit to die this year at the service’s East Coast training depot in Parris Island, South Carolina, as Marine boot camp comes under intense scrutiny by lawmakers.

Separately, a recruit who was severely injured in a two-story fall at Parris Island on Oct. 28 remains in critical condition, said Capt. Gregory Carroll, a spokesman for Parris Island. The Marine Corps has not released his name, but friends of his family have identified him as Kristian Gashaj, 18, of Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Boland, 18, was assigned to the 2 nd Recruit Training Battalion when he was found unconscious in his bed after 8 p.m. on Friday, Carroll said. He was taken to Beaufort Memorial Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 9:32 p.m.

A lawmaker said she was "deeply disturbed" to learn of Boland's death and called for it to be "investigated thoroughly and expeditiously."


Returning to our elections in the U.S., there are several races that may have an impact on veteran issues, and several veterans are running for elected office.

Also, if you or someone you know is having election problems today, there are resources to help protect your rights. I hope that our readers will vote today. Democracy depends on all of us.
 

52 comments (Latest Comment: 11/09/2016 03:36:23 by Scoopster)
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Comment by Scoopster on 11/08/2016 13:15:51
Mornin' all!

We've all been thru this thing a few times together, so let's just breathe and remember:



Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 13:43:17
Quote by Scoopster:
Mornin' all!

We've all been thru this thing a few times together, so let's just breathe and remember:




Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 14:01:51
Morning

Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 14:13:06
Facebook Live Feed from Susan B's grave site.

I'm not crying, you're crying!

Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 14:45:17
Morning

Someone should merge the comments

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 15:00:58
Quote by wickedpam:
Facebook Live Feed from Susan B's grave site.

I'm not crying, you're crying!
That was SO amazing!





Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 15:07:19
Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 15:08:02
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Facebook Live Feed from Susan B's grave site.

I'm not crying, you're crying!
That was SO amazing!






IKR! Every time I tune in it makes me cry.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 15:25:31
Quote by wickedpam:
Morning

Someone should merge the comments

I can do that.


Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 15:30:30
BLOGS HAVE BEEN MERGED!


Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 15:31:17
and now let us take a moment of memorium.





Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 15:54:34



Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/08/2016 16:25:59
Good morning, bloggers!!!

I am back home after a standard blood test. (I am taking some high blood pressure medication.)

I will be up late for the election results. In addition to wishing for Hillary Clinton in the White House, I am wishing for Democratic wins in the Illinois Senate race and the Indiana Senate and gubernatorial races.

Comment by Scoopster on 11/08/2016 17:05:32
She's playin with my head...

GF told me she was votin' for DT.. then let me believe it for ten minutes.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 17:11:01
Quote by Scoopster:
She's playin with my head...

GF told me she was votin' for DT.. then let me believe it for ten minutes.

That's cold.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 17:12:56
Take a look at the dress Melania is wearing:




Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 17:27:44


Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 17:32:45
Quote by Raine:
Take a look at the dress Melania is wearing:





And the white suit it looks like Ivanka(?) is wearing.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 17:37:12
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Take a look at the dress Melania is wearing:





And the white suit it looks like Ivanka(?) is wearing.
NICE CATCH!




Comment by livingonli on 11/08/2016 17:40:08
Anyone see the photo where Donald is trying to make sure Melania voted for him. He's not sure of his wife's support.

Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 17:44:13
Quote by livingonli:
Anyone see the photo where Donald is trying to make sure Melania voted for him. He's not sure of his wife's support.



Saw that - craziness, he's such a sleazeball

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 17:45:08
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by livingonli:
Anyone see the photo where Donald is trying to make sure Melania voted for him. He's not sure of his wife's support.



Saw that - craziness, he's such a sleazeball

Creeper gonna creep.



Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 17:47:40
Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 17:49:53

YES!

Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 18:08:20
Quote by Raine:

YES!



Blog trip to Guam!!!

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 18:19:36
Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 18:29:12
omg friend I know from fandom is driving me nuts about Ohio going Red and is she loses OH she's gonna lose everything.

Was I that bad? If I was, I apologize.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 18:54:41
Quote by wickedpam:
omg friend I know from fandom is driving me nuts about Ohio going Red and is she loses OH she's gonna lose everything.

Was I that bad? If I was, I apologize.
That is simply not true.

Scoop? Can you back this one up?



Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 18:55:32
Today is a good day for Dave Ross:




Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 19:02:22
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
omg friend I know from fandom is driving me nuts about Ohio going Red and is she loses OH she's gonna lose everything.

Was I that bad? If I was, I apologize.
That is simply not true.

Scoop? Can you back this one up?



I'm pretty sure Hillary is going to win, just since Bush/Gore there is always that little bit of doubt that's always there.


Comment by Scoopster on 11/08/2016 19:02:26
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
omg friend I know from fandom is driving me nuts about Ohio going Red and is she loses OH she's gonna lose everything.

Was I that bad? If I was, I apologize.
That is simply not true.

Scoop? Can you back this one up?

It was looking very tight as far as winning the state goes (even with the early voting there favoring Hillary big time), but I'm pretty sure even without Ohio she's is gonna win.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 19:06:10
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
omg friend I know from fandom is driving me nuts about Ohio going Red and is she loses OH she's gonna lose everything.

Was I that bad? If I was, I apologize.
That is simply not true.

Scoop? Can you back this one up?



I'm pretty sure Hillary is going to win, just since Bush/Gore there is always that little bit of doubt that's always there.
I have been hearing that Trump needs to flip a blue state to win.




Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 19:06:50




Wow!

Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 19:09:06
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
omg friend I know from fandom is driving me nuts about Ohio going Red and is she loses OH she's gonna lose everything.

Was I that bad? If I was, I apologize.
That is simply not true.

Scoop? Can you back this one up?



I'm pretty sure Hillary is going to win, just since Bush/Gore there is always that little bit of doubt that's always there.
I have been hearing that Trump needs to flip a blue state to win.





That's what I've heard, like MI or NH and have FL too - I'm just not seeing that happen.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 19:31:12
Watching the Live Stream of the Veada lawsuit. They are disgusting.

Comment by Scoopster on 11/08/2016 19:32:48
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
Quote by Raine:
Quote by wickedpam:
omg friend I know from fandom is driving me nuts about Ohio going Red and is she loses OH she's gonna lose everything.

Was I that bad? If I was, I apologize.
That is simply not true.

Scoop? Can you back this one up?

I'm pretty sure Hillary is going to win, just since Bush/Gore there is always that little bit of doubt that's always there.

I have been hearing that Trump needs to flip a blue state to win.

Well he's certainly trying with that shitty Nevada lawsuit.

Comment by Scoopster on 11/08/2016 20:01:33
Well that was laughed out of court rather quickly.

Comment by wickedpam on 11/08/2016 20:06:24
Hey Mondo - DC is voting on a statehood ref to be prepared should they ever actually become a state - new name - New Columbia. We will be native Columbians

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 20:52:59
Quote by Scoopster:
Well that was laughed out of court rather quickly.

That judge was outstanding.

MEanwhile in Florida: WTF!





Comment by Scoopster on 11/08/2016 20:56:54
Just to give you an idea about the lax voter ID laws here in RI.. office dog has returned from the polls!

https://scontent.fzty1-1.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14963167_10100958878471919_6672118692221053266_n.jpg?oh=abd18ca211bf8ba3d82154dc9aaa1530&oe=58921ED5


Comment by livingonli on 11/08/2016 20:58:04
Quote by Raine:
Quote by Scoopster:
Well that was laughed out of court rather quickly.

That judge was outstanding.

MEanwhile in Florida: WTF!




Hope someone notified on this.

Comment by livingonli on 11/08/2016 21:00:27
BTW, DirecTV has a Election screen channel with running tallys o the Electoral College with the Senate and House positions and a split screen of CNN, BBC World News, MSNBC, and Fox News.

Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/08/2016 21:32:01
After I did some housework, I voted.

I voted for Hillary Clinton for President, John Gregg for governor (he is narrowly favored here in Indiana), and Evan Bayh for U.S. Senate.

It will be a long night. So, let us hope that everyone who wants to vote can do so. (I was prepared to call 1-866-OUR VOTE if needed.)

Locally, an election judge said we had a steady stream of voters.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 21:35:14



Jackass.

Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/08/2016 21:44:25
Quote by Raine:



Jackass.



Raine, Donald Trump would have to be very kind to people for a logn time to be raised to the level of a jackass.


Comment by Will in Chicago on 11/08/2016 21:47:45
Andrew Sullivan on Trump: America and the Abyss.

I fear that Trump's movement may still be here long after the election. The alt-right is encouraged by his candidacy.

Comment by Raine on 11/08/2016 22:22:58
It's now closing in on an hour. The phuckers:





Comment by livingonli on 11/08/2016 23:11:42
Voted an hour ago. Voted straight Democratic. No ballot initiatives this year. There was a line, but only had to weight a few minutes. It was split by alphabet, and it was all M through Z. Only three whose last names were A through L came in during that time.

Comment by TriSec on 11/09/2016 02:03:51
Hi all.

Just home from the polls. No shennanigans were observed in my little corner of the election.

Unofficial results from Waltham Precinct 2, ward 1:

Clinton - 1186
Trump - 567
Johnson - 74
Stein - 14
Blanks - 23
Write Ins - 43 (Being Massachusetts, these included Bill Belichek, Tom Brady, and Theo Epstein)

It looks like Question 4 will pass.

And my friends Tom Stanley and Peter Koutoujian will be returning to their local offices.



Comment by wickedpam on 11/09/2016 02:24:52
What the fuck is happening!!!!!!! How is it even possible. I guess I've underestimated the bigorty and hate that people still hold in their hearts. And the GD Johnson Stein voters. I am so upset at this moment.

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