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My Vote Won't Count

By Lisa Von Domek

Real Estate Agent with Lisa Von Domek Team TX License #0552989

November 05, 2012 06:50 PM

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How many times have we heard this uttered by someone - I don't vote because... Don't miss the opportunity to make your voice heard today. Remember, if you don't exercise your right to vote - you can't complain about the outcome! Regardless of what you might think, every vote counts. Don't think that you might just be cancelling out a spouses vote, or that your state is already locked (Democrat or Republican). This is your time to make your voice heard, and to tell all of the politicians what you really think - EVERY VOTE COUNTS!

Not sure where To Vote in Texas?

On your Voter Registration certificate, you will see a precinct number. Your residence is located in a specific “precinct” or area within the county where you will vote on Election Day. In some cases, precincts may be combined to accommodate joint local elections, so always consult your County Elections Office in the days before an election for the address of the polling place where you’re to vote.

And, most newspapers print precinct polling places and addresses in the days before an election. If your county has supplied www.VoteTexas.org with its polling place information, you can also find that information by clicking here: County Precincts and Polling Place Addresses.

You will find more than just real estate at my website, www.LisaSellsTexas.com - discover more government links, local and nationwide information too at www.LisaSellsTexas.com.

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Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Sally and David,

Yes - we can borrow Nike's slogan for the day, (well done!) VOTE - JUST DO IT!

Nov 05, 2012 08:03 PM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Wayne,

Excellent point - we won't be able to dump the Electoral College until/unless the popular vote does its job. Everyone, GO VOTE!

Nov 05, 2012 08:05 PM

Sheila Anderson

Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ

The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Lisa. Like many who have heard this and tire quickly, I am with you on this. Vote or simply keep your mouth shut. Have a good one.

Nov 05, 2012 08:52 PM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Sheila,

I am not surprised that we agree (!) If someone is not going to spend the time to be informed and vote, then I simply do not have the time to spend listening to them complain!

Nov 05, 2012 09:08 PM

Broker Nick

South Florida Real Estate & Development, Inc. - Coconut Creek, FL

Broker Nick Relocation Broker Service

Yeah that's Right - Congrats on a job well done - Featured In Silent Majority!

Nov 06, 2012 01:36 AM

Steven Cook

No Longer Processing Mortgages. - Tacoma, WA

Lisa -- thank you for the very pertinent comments on this very important topic. For those who think their one vote won't make a difference -- we can look at the 1960 Presidential election, where the popular vote was about 118,000 difference between John F Kennedy and Richard Nixon. As there are more than 150,000 precincts in the US - one additional vote in each precinct for Mr. Nixon, would have given him the popular vote total, and may have changed the outcome of the election completely.

Nov 06, 2012 02:41 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Nicholas,

Thank you! Here's hoping for a big, decisive win where there is no question of the outcome.

Nov 06, 2012 02:57 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Steven,

Very true, there have been a number of close elections in many races over the years...every vote counts!

Nov 06, 2012 02:58 AM

Rob Thomas

Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN

Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Lisa ...Your vote always counts! Have a great night!

Nov 06, 2012 09:45 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Rob,

Have a great day!

Nov 06, 2012 06:51 PM

Conrad Allen

Re/Max Professional Associates - Webster, MA

Webster, Ma, Realtor

I hope you got some sleep last night.

Nov 06, 2012 07:36 PM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Conrad,

Yes, I did - we know what we have for the next four years and can now plan accordingly...

Nov 06, 2012 07:53 PM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

Lisa: Yes... we SHOULD know what we need to do for the next four years... and that is to make some meaningful compromises so our beloved country can move forward.

And... regarding Wayne's comment above... President Obama led in both the Electoral College and the popular vote. Two for two ain't bad.

Nov 06, 2012 11:38 PM

Mitchell J Hall

Manhattan, NY

Lic Associate RE Broker - Manhattan & Brooklyn

Lisa, After every election there is always a little discussion about the electoral college and eliminating it. In my opinion our founders were actually brilliant setting up the electoral college so the whole country is represented. I live in a big state and a big city with a large population. Eliminating the electoral college would be in my best interest and in the best interest of densley populated locations but not the best interest of the entire country. NYC has more people than 10-15 red states put together.

The same reason our founders gave every tiny little state two Senators (some people are opposed to that too) is the same reason for the electoral college. The entire country is represented.The founders gave extra power to small states as a buffer to population.

You're in Dallas Texas, I'm in NY NY without the electoral college there may not be swing states but the states with large populations NY, Texas, California and Florida would then be able to decide national elections with out the rest of the country.

Nov 07, 2012 12:48 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Karen Anne,

You may have thought I was being ungracious, I wasn't - simply stating we know who the winner is, and thank goodness it was decisive and not drawn out as elections past.

In regards to compromise, yes - that concept would be refreshing...as would be a President following the Constitution and putting forth a budget, among other things.

Nov 07, 2012 07:08 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Mitchell,

We will just have to agree to disagree, I believe (as do many) that the Electoral College is unnecessary and outdated. With modern technology everyone has a voice, and the popular vote should decide who oversees the nation.

Nov 07, 2012 07:10 AM

Karen Anne Stone

New Home Hunters of Fort Worth and Tarrant County - Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth Real Estate

Lisa: First of all, I did not think you were being ungracious. If I did, I would have plainly, yet politely, said so.

Secondly... compromise does NOT only involve one person... as you have suggested President Obama following the Constitution (which I believe he already does)... and about the budget. Compromise involves two or more sides, with EACH side giving up some of the things they really want... in order to be able to move forward.

Compromise is NOT the idea of telling someone to "be reasonable, do it my way."

Nov 07, 2012 10:49 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Good morning Karen Anne,

And plain speaking is one of the reasons we get along here in the rain!

Compromise does involve interaction with more than one person; however, the President has demonstrated that he is as woefully lacking in this trait as most politicians are on any side of the fence. As an Independent, I am tired of both of the so called "parties" as I believe both the Republicans and the Democrats have sold the American public down the proverbial creek.

In regards to the budget, you might find this article from CNN interesting: http://www.cnn.com/2012/04/29/opinion/johnson-budget/index.html

It points out that the President has been unable to get a single vote from his own party for his budget proposals, and continues to run our country without a budget.

Nov 07, 2012 09:11 PM

Liz Lockhart

Riverbend Realty, Cape Girardeau, MO - Cape Girardeau, MO

GRI, Cape Girardeau Real Estate

Every vote counts, whether you are voting for the "winner" or the "loser" or a third party candidate with no chance to win. Why? Because the act of voting is a vote for voting! Protect your right simply by exercising it.

Dec 01, 2012 11:21 AM

Lisa Von Domek

Lisa Von Domek Team - Dallas, TX

....Experience Isn't Expensive.... It's Priceless!

Hello Liz,

Exactly! We are blessed with the right to vote, and it is our duty to exercise that right!

Dec 01, 2012 11:33 AM