FReeper Canteen ~ Get Out The Military Vote! April Thread! ~ April 29, 2004

MoJo2001, Kathy in Alaska and FRiends of the Canteen

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We will be running a "GET OUT THE MILITARY VOTE" thread once a month until September.   Today we have decided to do a thread on getting the vote out for our military heroes and their families. While many of you have already taken care of this issue, there are still quite a few that have not. With that in mind, we decided to help you out. The FReeper Canteen does steer clear of politics as much as possible. We believe that you should be able to visit the Canteen to get away from all the dramas in your life. We include politics as one of them. However, we believe strongly that as you are defending America so bravely around the world and at home; it is important that your voice be heard for the upcoming Presidential election. We will try to keep everyone informed about any changes that may occur throughout this process. Links will be provided around this thread with the locations of where you can register. If you are able to get to a computer, you will have no problems doing this. If you have loved ones that can help you with this process, we hope to make this as easy as possible for them. As always, if you have any questions please email us at canteenusa@canteenusa.com . Or please put the questions on the thread for possible answers or help. You fight so bravely and valiantly on our behalf. It is the least any of us can expect that your votes are counted and not disregarded because of politics. The way around this is to get the information on absentee ballots as soon as possible. Don't wait to do it. If you have a few minutes on the computer after "visiting" with loved ones, it should be a simple step. If you have any problems, please email us at the above email. We will try to help as much as we can. Thank you. By the way, we are kicking off our own Presidential campaign today. Check below for further information. If you want a man for all people, then you won't want to miss this!     What if I am in the military? Military personnel may apply for voter registration and/or request absentee ballots with a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) which may be obtained from the Unit Voting Officer. If the FPCA is not available, phone, send a written request to the Supervisor of Elections Office, or use the on-line request form. Spouses and dependents are considered to be of the same category of absentee voter as military members and generally should follow the same rules. Click on the logo for more information!   Do you know who represents you in Congress? If you don't have any idea who represents you, please click below. U.S. Senate U.S. Congress Things To Remember: 1. Most officials on the state elections boards are very helpful and will not hesitate to provide as much information as they can. 2. They are not allowed to persuade you to vote for any specific political party. They are there to provide a service to you, not to promote campaigns or political parties. 3. Many States allow you to register to vote when you renew or register for a driver's license. You can find out more information here from the DMV. 4. You must be a US citizen to vote in any election. It is illegal and prosecutable by law if you are caught voting as a non-citizen. 5. Many states require that you have a picture identification when you vote. So? Keep that in mind when you go to the polls to vote. 6. If you are stationed overseas, please click on the "Service Voting Web Sites" on the left hand side. Your commands should have someone on staff to help with any voting issues that may arise. If not, please visit your "home of record" (your home address when you entered the military) to find the information. 7. Postage is important. As soon as you receive your ballot, please vote and then mail it back as soon as possible. Don't wait too long or your ballot may not count. Every vote matters. 8. If you are a dependant, you can help alleviate any registration problems by calling, emailing, or mailing the service member's home of record. Most of the time they will mail out the voting registration information and you will have to send it back to them as quickly as possible. 9. There are deadlines for having absentee ballot registrations filed or returned. Check to make sure that you have plenty of time to file and return your ballot. 10. Your voice. Your vote. Stand Up and Be Counted!
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~ BURKA MAN ~ The Man Of The People!!!     A Vote For Tomkow Is A Vote For: Chaos Insanity More Chaos More Insanity Beer Beer More Beer More Insanity Did we forget anything?

[HiJinx]

Ping to #317, a very dear FReeper FRiend and his brother-in-law are in grave need of prayer right now.

Bogdan and Jaroslaw, please know that we are all praying so very hard for your dear ladies. May our Lord give you Peace and Grace in this time of need. In Jesus' most Holy Name I pray, Amen.

[txradioguy]

If you know anyone in Iraq/Afghanistan warn them if they get a "penpal" letter from someone they don't know to be VERY careful. Again the source for this crap is Indymedia.org.

Adopt a Soldier - Stop the War

author: jimmy

Write a letter to a soldier to let him/her know what people really think of this war. Send a photo of a dead Iraqi civilian. Send a photo or message about an anti-war protest.

I found this organization Soldiers Angels maybe there are others. Outreach to soldiers is the best way to persuade them to stop killing civilians. Maybe they will even begin fragging (killing their officers) like in Vietnam. It's worth a try. At least send your newly adopted soldier some real news instead of the Stars and Stripes propaganda they hear 24/7.

Here's a suggestion: Make nice the first time you contact your soldier. Then send anti-war information or whatever. Once you have the address/name and build a relationship your mail will get through. The first time it may not if it's clearly anti-war that's why it might work best to make nice at first.

http://www.soldiersangels.org/

[blackie]

Prayers on the way for some very good people.

[Soaring Feather]

Dear bogdan,
May heaven hear our prayers.

[darkwing104]

May God take care of you and yours in a time list this. Jaroslaw, you never need to apologize to us. Here hoping for some good news.

[MeekOneGOP]

Oh my gosh, Bogdan ! Prayers for you, your wife and your family.

[Johnny Gage]

Healing prayers to the Almighty God on the way.

Wherever 2 or more are gathered, I am there also says the Lord.

[txradioguy]

Prayers from my family to yours Bogdan and Jaroslaw

[Fawnn]

Oh, Bogdan! Of course you have my prayers!

Thank you for relaying the information, beachn.

[Fawnn]

LindaSOG!!! #200!!!
beach4fun!!! #250!!!
tomkow6!!! #300!!!

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Prayers are sent. For you, your wife and your family

[MEG33]

May God give you strength.Prayers are going up .We are praying for miracles.Bogdan and Magda are special here and so is his family.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT!!!!!!

[Fawnn]

Bogdan and Jaroslaw Rypinski:

It is beyond sad to read your heart-wrenching account of the senseless accident that's cost you so much.

Our prayers continue for you, that God may grant you the peace, strength, and understanding you both need during this ordeal.

Prayers for healing lifted for Magda and Agnieszka.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Jaroslaw, thank you for signing on for Bogdan and bringing us up to date.
Prayers are being doubled for Magda and Agnieszka. And prayers offered for
both you and Bogdan, and your families, as well as the doctors.

We are here, Bogdan, for you, Magda, Mom, Adam, Piotr, Grzegosz and Monika,
as well as Jaroslaw and Agnieszka. May God hold you all in his hands.

[bogdanPolska12]

Dear madam or sir.

I have received call from Bogdan again. My girlfriend Agnieszka has passed away, Magda did passed away at 15:27 . The injuries were so severe, doctors tried to do their best, but they could not safe them. Bogdan told me to bring all family there. I am going there madam or sir.

Magda regain conscious for a while, though she couldn't talk, Bogdan told me it was her last goodbye. How he will be able manage this I really don't know.

Sincerely with respect
Jaroslaw Rypinski on behalf of my brother in law Bogdan

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Goddess, for this story of the WWII Memorial. So important for history to be learned and remembered. G-d bless the men and women of World War II.

[Fawnn]

You are in my heart during your time of grief.

Prayers and condolences for you and your families.

May Magda and Agnieszka rest in God's peace.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good link, DBR. I read a little, and will read the rest later. Thanks.

[MEG33]

My sincere condolences.Prayers for strength for all of you .God bless you.I am so very sorry.