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

MoJo2001, Kathy in Alaska and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

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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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[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

YOUR POST 400

[Diva Betsy Ross]

Hi Jinxy!

WOO HOO TO YOU #400

[Mudboy Slim]

"FReeper FRom Virginny!!"
(To be sung to Merle Haggard's "Okie From Muskogee")

FReepers smoked marijuana at Virginia...
We don't like threats to Liberty!!
We don't go burnin' OUR flag down on my street...
We like livin' Right, bein' FRee!!

An' we don't call our Prez'dent a "Big Dummy!!"
We like takin' stands an' whuppin' fools!!
We don't really care if you ain't fancy...
But we'd appreciate if yer not a Clinton TOOL!!

And I'm proud to be a FReeper from Virginia...
A place where history records Left's fall.
We salute ol' glory down at the Ballpark...
An' cold Icehouse's still MUD's fav'rite thrill of all.

My redneck roots disguises my guile and prescient wisdom...
FReepin' in my sandals 'cuz I'm FRee!!
Football is still just second-best each Sunday...
And our kids, they all go where good teachers TEACH!!

And I'm proud to be a FReeper from Virginia!!
A place where Liberty is really "ALL"!!
We salute Ol' Glory, down at the Ballpark!!
Yes, we're fightin' 'til all the Planet's FRee!!

An' cold Icehouse's still MUD's biggest vice of all...
In Ol' Richmond, Virginny, USA!!!
(Eeeeeeeee)

Mudboy Slim

[Fawnn]

Yes! I love baked sweet potatoes (with butter and sea salt)!!!

Tonight I'm just gonna nuke one. (In fact, it's nuking now. I cut off the ends, peel a strip across the top, puncture the potato a few times, put it in a deep dish, cover it all with plastic wrap or a lid, and nuke for 10 minutes minimum. Gets all nice and soft and squishy. Easy to peel, if you're careful not to burn yourself.) ;)

[HiJinx]

Thanks, Brother.

My youngest graduates HS this year, he is in their JROTC program. The Buena High School Colt Battalion had their annual change of command and awards ceremony today.

He was presented The Military Order of the Purple Heart's Academic Achievement and Service Award.

So? Proud Dad Bump!!

[Soaring Feather]

Good evening Captain. Lovely sunset guys. Thank you all for your service.

Thank you protecting the freedoms of the free world so that we may continue to enjoy these sunsets as a free nation.

[Fawnn]

(I'll slip in a subliminal message with yours.) ;)



HiJinx!!! #400!!!

[ladyinred]

So many of us love you here bogdan, and our hearts are breaking with yours. May God give you comfort although I know this is so hard to understand. We are here for you and your family, and we grieve along with you on the loss of your wife and her friend.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"He was presented The Military Order of the Purple Heart's Academic Achievement and Service Award."

That's great!
You must be a proud dad!

[HiJinx]

Wow, that sounds good.

I think we're having some kind of wild rice and chicken casserole for dinner, according to a conversation I overheard between my daughter-in-law and my wife...

[HiJinx]

Oh yeah! He's a big kid and will probably never join the military...but he has thoroughly enjoyed the cameraderie and discipline of the JROTC program.

He's cemented a lot of friendships and done much for his community through the program...

Yeah, I'm proud!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome home! Did you get lots of stuff done today? Did you have to drive in the rain? Are the kitties all accounted for? How about some ice cream to share with them? *HUG*

[Diva Betsy Ross]

ANNOUNCEMENT!

EVERYONE! please Welcome Colorado Slim to the Canteen. He has a Nephew currently serving on the Syrian border. He comes from a military family.

WELCOME SLIM!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Look at you, Jinxie.....#400!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Welcome to the Canteen!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Nice, sunny day, going and coming.
Did 2 vessel inspections in Bandon on way home.
Just waiting for my 5 PM PST to get home so I can call him.
All kitties at home! WOO HOO!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Slim. Please thank your nephew for his service to this great nation of ours.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ha! "Dad's home. He's gonna feed us."

[Fawnn]

My youngest ... was presented The Military Order of the Purple Heart's Academic Achievement and Service Award.

Congrats and good job -- to you and your wife for a job well done, and oh, ditto to your son, too! ;)