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Where Were You In 1976?
Me

Posted on 10/17/2004 7:52:00 PM PDT by bjcoop

It was Carter Vs. Ford, so where were you during the course of that election and when Carter claimed his victory(unfortunately). It was a pretty close race.


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To: bjcoop
I don't remember what I was doing during the election, I just knew that my parents were really unhappy about Carter's win. I was nine that year. The only thing I remember about that year was taking a trip to Yellowstone National Park earlier that summer...and celebrating the Bicentennial. I think one of my uncles got married that summer as well.

Anyway, the Carter/Ford election was the first one I remember, so I guess its significant in that way.

381 posted on 10/18/2004 7:01:43 AM PDT by Alkhin ("We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose." G.W.Bush)
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To: bjcoop

I was in Ahwaz, Iran at that time. Didn't even know what was going on. I was a kid. But when I moved to Saudia at the end of 1976 and saw the cover of Time Magazine in the spring of '77 with Carter's picture on it, I thought, "My G*d, HE'S our new President? What were people thinking?"


382 posted on 10/18/2004 7:03:22 AM PDT by Freedom Dignity n Honor
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To: bjcoop

Unfortunately, I was not "political" back then. I didn't cast my first vote until 1980 when Ronald Reagan ran. I was 32 years old with two children and believe me we suffered under Carter. I haven't missed an election since.......too much at stake to be apathetic.


383 posted on 10/18/2004 7:10:23 AM PDT by Dawgreg (Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.)
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To: bjcoop

1st Grade


384 posted on 10/18/2004 7:13:12 AM PDT by TigerTale (What Iran really needs right now is $1.05.)
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To: bjcoop

I was a student at University of Wisconsin Madison. I was hoping Ford would win and disappointed that he didn't. I remember walking through some hotel in Madison where the RATS were holding their celebration. They were all happy and I walked through going "bah bah bah" i.e. anticipating the phrase the "sheeple" but something like 25 years. Some things you did when you were that age you wonder "how could I be that stupid" but in this case it's more like "how could I have been that smart"!


385 posted on 10/18/2004 7:15:00 AM PDT by 2 Kool 2 Be 4-Gotten
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To: bjcoop

Berlin, Germany. My own first oportunity for a Presidential vote. Most of us Army folks were sorely disappointed in Ford's loss, knowing we would now be working for peanuts.


386 posted on 10/18/2004 7:20:14 AM PDT by Blue Collar Christian (Drivers of SUVs without brush scratches should be horsewhipped! ><BCC>)
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To: Clintons Are White Trash

Love your tagline! LMAO!


387 posted on 10/18/2004 7:22:45 AM PDT by wjcsux (Don't be a girly man! Vote Republican!)
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To: bjcoop

11 years old living in Mobile AL at the time.


388 posted on 10/18/2004 7:24:42 AM PDT by ßuddaßudd (7 days - 7 ways < Preserve America ! >)
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To: bjcoop
I was 27.

I voted for Ford. But the country was tired of the scandal and it's aftermath and Carter seemed to offer relief to many. Also people had an uncomfortable feeling about a President who had never been elected even as VP. I think that is why Carter won.

Just my personal recollection.

389 posted on 10/18/2004 7:26:34 AM PDT by Protagoras (When your circus has a big tent, you can fit a lot of clowns inside)
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To: Alkhin
Actually...I dont think we went to Yellowstone afterall...because I distinctly remember being at thie Disneyworld parade...for some reason. Mom has pictures in her photo album of the parade.


390 posted on 10/18/2004 7:34:00 AM PDT by Alkhin ("We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose." G.W.Bush)
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To: Alkhin
And then of course there was Schoolhouse Rock!


391 posted on 10/18/2004 7:37:24 AM PDT by Alkhin ("We are not this story's author, who fills time and eternity with his purpose." G.W.Bush)
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To: daguberment

"I was thinking about creating an Internet site, focused on discussions of the ideals of liberty and freedom. Couldn't get it done and then years later this guy Jim Robinson stole my "idear". That's my story and I'm sticking with it."

LOL! Give yourself some slack, A.Gore hadn't invented the internet yet.


392 posted on 10/18/2004 7:38:42 AM PDT by Blue Collar Christian (Drivers of SUVs without brush scratches should be horsewhipped! ><BCC>)
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To: spodefly

hahaha...too funny...


393 posted on 10/18/2004 7:49:33 AM PDT by dakine
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To: bjcoop

At the time I was arguing daily with two leftist colleagues about why Carter would be a disaster as president. I admit I was entirely correct, but little did I know that he would be chosen as a Nobel Peace prize winner! That is so amazing I cannot but conclude that the Norwegian prize committee are all idiots like Carter, but they didn't do as much harm to America as he did. Carter rates among the lowest of the low among some pretty bad leaders, but Klintoon was worse.


394 posted on 10/18/2004 8:00:39 AM PDT by Paulus Invictus
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To: bjcoop

Fort Dix New Jersey.......

Then Ft Devens with the Army Intellegence school.
I don't think I voted till Reagan in 80..


395 posted on 10/18/2004 8:05:47 AM PDT by The Mayor (The Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.)
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To: bjcoop

Yes, everybody provide personal information to help the LA Times track you down like "Buckhead", if you ever say anything important :-)


396 posted on 10/18/2004 8:26:37 AM PDT by UnbelievingScumOnTheOtherSide (Give Them Liberty Or Give Them Death! - Islam Delenda Est! - Rumble thee forth...)
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To: UsnDadof8

I stayed in Newport News - about two miles from the gate.


397 posted on 10/18/2004 8:27:25 AM PDT by R. Scott (Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink.)
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To: bjcoop

I was probably just done with potty training. First election I remember is 1980 when that nice looking man beat that scary looking old man.


398 posted on 10/18/2004 8:57:31 AM PDT by HungarianGypsy (John Kerry for President of FRANCE)
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To: bjcoop

I was only 13 at the time but I could tell you I would have voted for Carter solely because of Ford's idiotic "The Soviets do not dominate Poland" comment in the debates.


399 posted on 10/18/2004 8:58:54 AM PDT by dfwgator (It's sad that the news media treats Michael Jackson better than our military.)
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To: bjcoop

I was probably just done with potty training. First election I remember is 1980 when that nice looking man beat that scary looking old man.


400 posted on 10/18/2004 8:59:20 AM PDT by HungarianGypsy (John Kerry for President of FRANCE)
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