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Nick Szabo· 2025-11-12 05:11
RT zcash enjoyoor 🛡️ (@zcashenjoyoor)@SuperhwySurfer @NickSzabo4 Voting makes no sense. People are close to retarded. How are they supposed to look at a piece of paper and go “cool I’m picking Slappy McDickface for my local fire department.” They know nothing about the candidates. The entire system makes no sense the more you think about it ...
Democrats Break Ranks to Try and End Government Shutdown
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-10 19:06
Do we expect to see voting tonight in the Senate. How quick in John Thune get this done. So he needs consent from all 100 senators to move this along.We're expecting some folks, including Senator Rand Paul, who who typically holds these things up to do just that, which would then essentially put the brakes on. They have to ride out a clock, take another procedural vote, right out the clock again. So it could be days instead of hours.But this morning, Senator Thune was saying he's hoping it's the hours measu ...
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Nick Szabo· 2025-11-05 19:28
RT Fred Krueger (@dotkrueger)Voting should have a cost (I recommend $1,000) and a qualifying test (like the DMV).The "free" model isn't working. ...
California voters show up to vote on ‘Prop 50’ in spite of Trump’s threats over election monitors
MSNBC· 2025-11-04 22:35
Election Overview - The election is considered a major test for the second Trump administration and a barometer of the national mood [1] - Proposition 50 in California, concerning redistricting, has national implications and could help Democrats gain up to five US House seats [2][3] - The Department of Justice sent election monitors to six counties nationwide, with five of them in California [4] Political Commentary - Donald Trump cast doubt on the legitimacy of voting in California, alleging a "giant scam" and "rigged" voting without evidence [4] - Gavin Newsome emphasized the election's importance for the future of the country and democracy [7] - The election is viewed as a response to Republican-led redistricting efforts, particularly in Texas [3][19] Voting Process and Concerns - California offers both in-person and vote-by-mail options [13][14] - Concerns exist regarding the potential for violence and a lack of faith in the election results, fueled by Trump's claims [25] - The California Secretary of State will certify the election, and a slow vote count ensures safety, fairness, and accuracy [27]
New Yorkers show ‘a ton of enthusiasm’ at the polls for contentious mayoral race
MSNBC· 2025-11-04 20:55
Election Dynamics & Voter Sentiment - Strong youth turnout surprised Democratic strategists, potentially benefiting Mumani's campaign [3][4][9] - Voters express dissatisfaction with the Democratic establishment, blaming figures like Hillary Clinton and Chuck Schumer for Trump's resurgence [7] - The election is driven by both policy and a desire to send a message to established political figures [8] - Some voters are crossing party lines, with registered Republicans supporting Cuomo due to his experience [12] Key Election Factors - Staten Island could be a crucial "spoiler" in the race, potentially influencing the outcome [22] - High voter enthusiasm is evident, with early voting turnout reaching nearly 750,000 people [16] - Total votes might approach 2 million, reminiscent of the Dinkins vs Giuliani election [18] - Mumani's ability to activate new voters is seen as a positive aspect of the election cycle [24] Candidate Analysis - If Mumani breaks 50%, it would be a significant mandate [19] - Cuomo's experience is a key factor for some voters, even those who typically vote Democrat [13][14]
NJ Attorney General Says Polling Places Are Safe After Bomb Threats
Bloomberg Television· 2025-11-04 16:06
Well, first off, I want to reassure every voter that we are not going to tolerate anyone trying to interfere with our elections. Voters should have full confidence that today's elections will be free, fair, and they should be able to cast their vote safely. We received by email earlier this morning a number of threats to polling places across about eight counties.Law enforcement responded immediately at each polling place. They've secured the polling places and voters can vote safely. At this time, there is ...
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Elon Musk· 2025-11-04 12:37
RT Insurrection Barbie (@DefiyantlyFree)If I need to show my ID to get Sudafed at Walgreens, you need to show your ID to vote.If Florida and Texas can count and report vote totals the night of, so can every single other place. ...
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Tesla· 2025-11-03 14:10
3 days left to vote your Tesla shares – instructions belowTesla (@Tesla):Tesla’s Annual Meeting is coming up on November 6 & we need your vote!Voting is quick and easy – you can vote online, by mail, by QR code or by phone@Tesla_Optimus can show you how https://t.co/OM5UwtkJWx ...
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TechCrunch· 2025-10-28 19:11
Technology & Media Industry Trends - Viewers can vote during live content, impacting the outcome on TV or mobile devices [1]
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Ethereum· 2025-10-24 23:02
RT Shutter 🛡️⚔️ (@ShutterNetwork)Permanent Shielded Voting is coming to ⚡SnapshotLast week, crypto’s most widely used DAO voting protection, Shielded Voting, turned 3. Now it’s getting a major upgrade.Shutter & @SnapshotLabs are bringing permanent private voting to all DAOs and millions of voters.🧵1/5 ...