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    Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam

    So, What's Jake's Favorite Flavor of Ice Cream?
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    Image of nyphotog nyphotog
    11/03/08

    In reply to Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam
    Does Ben & Jerry's have a Muslin flavor? 'Cause that's what I want.
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    Image of Smitros Smitros
    11/03/08

    @nyphotog:
    Even to even think of making ice cream out of religious minorities is sick, I tell you, sick.
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    11/03/08

    @Smitros: Yes, but jam bands taste awful.
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    11/03/08

    @nyphotog:
    But the quantities are seemingly endless.
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    Image of cupcakes cupcakes
    11/03/08

    In reply to Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam
    This is all bullshit for absentee voters. I get no sticker. I get no goodies. I hate you all.
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    Image of KarenUhOh KarenUhOh
    11/03/08

    In reply to Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam
    I'm a lawyer and I don't care if I know what I'm talking about.
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    Image of JulesNoctambule JulesNoctambule
    11/03/08

    In reply to Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam
    I wish someone was giving away free liquor. The ice cream and the doughnut will help, but my nerves are going to require something a little stronger this time around!
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    Image of Smitros Smitros
    11/03/08

    @JulesNoctambule:
    As you may well know, giving away liquor was a fine American tradition for a while. Shoot, in many cases the liquor was given away and ingested in copious quantities before individuals voted, with interesting results.
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    Image of BookishLookish BookishLookish
    11/03/08

    @Smitros: Well, since we have thrown term limits in the toilet in NYC, I expect a full-on Boss Tweed beer-and-a-shot dealie.
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    Image of inflammatorywrit inflammatorywrit
    11/03/08

    @JulesNoctambule: I think everyone should get a milligram of Xanax, a fifth of Jager, and a carton of Marlboros.
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    Image of BookishLookish BookishLookish
    11/03/08

    @inflammatorywrit: When are you putting your name on the ballot, Inflam?
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    Image of Smitros Smitros
    11/03/08

    @BookishLookish:
    Sounds groovy. In DC we will be tanked for Obama.
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    Image of curlyqtips curlyqtips
    11/03/08

    In reply to Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam
    I wasn't given the option of an "I Voted" sticker when I voted weeks ago... does this mean I can vote again?
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    11/03/08

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    In addition, wouldn't this be discrimination towards underage people and non-citizens?


    ...and ex-convicts!?

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    Image of braak: You are, as usual, completely correct. braak: You are, as usual, completely correct.
    11/03/08

    @lobstr: Also the lazy and apathetic.
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    Image of LipstickLibrarian LipstickLibrarian
    11/03/08

    In reply to Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam
    But I already have a permit for my kissing booth!
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    Image of llamalash★ llamalash★
    11/03/08

    In reply to Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam
    MSNBC is reporting that Babeland is giving SEX TOYS for voting! You New Yorkers should take advantage of that one.
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    Image of LipstickLibrarian LipstickLibrarian
    11/03/08

    @llamalash: I like to take mine with me when I vote.


    Polls Gone Wild!

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    11/03/08

    @llamalash: I would take this as a sign McCain was winning/would win - under the Republican Theocracy, said sex toys shall be banned.
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    Image of BookishLookish BookishLookish
    11/03/08

    @llamalash: When the drug dealers start handing out free dimebags, then we'll celebrate.
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    11/03/08

    @overunderover: Sex toys are still illegal in Alabama. You have to go to the Georgia or Florida border, where there are little old men in a black raincoats to hook you up.
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    Image of Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith Vivien Smith-Smythe-Smith
    11/03/08

    @BookishLookish: That's so crazy, when did the State pass that little gem? 1956? How pointlessly oppressive!

    (And are they just illegal to buy, or can you be charged with possession? Cos if so, I'm thinking it's worth the long-haul flight!)
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    Image of JinxyMcDeath JinxyMcDeath
    11/03/08

    In reply to Hippie Corporations in Illegal Gifts-for-Votes Scam
    Actually, when Ben & Jerry's announced their free scoop they explictly stated that they could not base it on whether someone voted due to the "voter bribe" statute, and therefore EVERYONE could get a free scoop. Apparently Krispy Kreme (who is requiring an "I Voted Sticker") needs new general counsel...
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    Image of ElvisWorley ElvisWorley
    11/03/08

    I think you're right. But, could there be an argument made by KK that this is just an advertisement (which may not be considered under contract law an "offer"), as an offer may need to be made between KK and the individual customer? @JinxyMcDeath:
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    Image of JinxyMcDeath JinxyMcDeath
    11/03/08

    @ElvisWorley: Well, if I were KK's general counsel, I would make the argument that an "I Voted Sticker" is readily available without the need to actually vote and could likely be purchased on the internet, or even home-made. And I would liken it to promotions such as Chipotle's where on Halloween they give out free lunch to peopole who come in dressed as burritos.


    But, it's easier to just not require anything and merely request that people do the right thing and vote.

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