I might regret this . . .
. . . but let's give it a shot. If push comes to shove, the delete button is at hand. Seeing as how our election is ten days away and that it's generated interest around the world as never before, let's try a Purists poll. Not a secret ballot, as outlined...
It needn't end badly if we all participate . . .
. . . as true and trusted Purists. I'm a pessimist by nature, but I also believe civility is possible when people make an earnest effort. Hopefully, Art
The idea is to see how the Purists community compares . . .
. . . against the actual result on November 8th. Let's see how we do. (And to all: please, no further comments. I'll be editing them from here on out.)
I'll be voting here at 7:58 pm on November 8th . . .
. . . to eliminate any prospect of tilting our election. We can do this, Damjan. We, as a global community, can choose to behave civilly. Or not. In which case, the delete button is on hair trigger alert.
Fair enough, Filip. After all, support . . .
. . . isn't necessarily borne of conviction; it could just as easily be a matter of indifference, distaste, or Hobson's choice. Best, Art
Point being....
Change is what the world needed and change is, thankfully, what the world got. Whichever way that may lead.... Cheers, Filip
A primary motivating factor for this thread, Bruno, was . . .
. . . to allow Purists who aren't able to vote in our election a way of expressing themselves. We'll dissect our PuristSPro election on Nov 9th, at which time commentary from the community will be allowed so long as it remains civil.
Well, let's have a quick look at the number of people...
who are affected by the US election. "A" citizens, around 320 millions. "G" citizens, around 7'000 millions or 7 billions! Simple
. . . and that's why . . .
. . . I felt this exercise worthwhile, François - to give everyone a chance to register their opinion in a free and fair election, especially those of you who aren't able to participate as citizens. Art
I'll be tabulating our results on Election night . . .
. . . after the polls close here in California. The broader answer to your question is yes, we do have the capability to host a poll, but I decided against taking that route in view of the contentiousness of the contest. My hope was that this community wo...
Your vote won't be tallied as this is your first post . . .
. . . on PuristSPro. I should've outlined a minimum qualifying post count originally, but didn't in the hope that it wouldn't be necessary. In all fairness, it's unreasonable to accept a vote by a participant who isn't an established member of the communi...
T/A. All votes cast with a time-stamp . . .
. . . prior to 8 pm at GMT -8 will be tallied tomorrow. Damian has sent a mail-in ballot, which will be announced and counted if he doesn't get his posted ballot in on time, provided he approves. Art
I guess it is all over! Will we be able to explain our reasons for voting for one or the other candidate?
I am thinking especially for the non US residents or citizens. Cheers Francois
Yes, so long as the conversation . . .
. . . is temperate. We can begin discussion now, within this thread. Art
Ah! Fake, I totally agree. I call it hypocrisy. A grappa, oh yes, where, when?...
I'll bring a good bottle, or two, or..... from the Bassano del Grappa region. My grand parents region. Where?...... in January; Cheers, Francois
That will have to wait for another day . . .
. . . as it's time to leave for my weekly pool tournament. Priorities, priorities ;-) . . .
There were 42 votes cast, including your mail-in . . .
. . . and excluding one from a person who had registered on our site in order to participate in the tally.
The American vote split . . .
. . . went 5/4 in Trump's favor, while the Global divide was 17/16 in Clinton's. We've just uncovered a key demographic for pollsters - the Purists community!
