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Exit poll: The post referendum thread. No electioneering.

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  • #212
    darem93
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 200 ✭✭darem93


    Voted Yes this morning.

    I had the weirdest mini panic attack when I was leaving the polling station that I put the 'X' in the wrong box.


  • #213
    baldbear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,629 ✭✭✭baldbear


    Id say Roscommon will vote no & probably Longford. What ever way it goes I hope there is no whoop whoops and rubbing it in the other sides face.


  • #214
    keano_afc
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,711 ✭✭✭keano_afc


    Proud to have voted No.


  • #215
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    theyoungchap wrote: »
    Regardless of how they are voting, people deciding what they want to vote in and when is exactly the reason we have the same old same old governing us.

    If people want change, like they say they do, there is no point turning out today in huge numbers and not setting foot in a polling booth at the next general election and waiting until the next referendum that interests them to vote again.

    The status quo know to look after the old fogy's as they know they are the only guaranteed voters - this is causing more problems than we think.

    If we have another general election later this year (which is likely), people need to vote then as well.

    I did a quick vox Pop the other evening with some of my younger colleagues. One fella said he wasn't registered to vote and then said "fook the government". I don't think he grasped the notion that to change things he needs to register and use his vote. Another wasn't even sure if he was on the register.
    Anyhow,I digress.
    Even my normally conservative thinking mother is voting Yes.


  • #216
    Cina
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,395 ✭✭✭Cina


    Ashamed to say I'm 30 and this was my first time voting in Ireland, disgraceful, I know.

    But I did finally register and I did finally get off my lazy arse and vote Yes because it's important to me that the women of our great country make their own choices when it comes to their health and lives, and I think this one will be close. Fingers crossed.


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  • #217
    seamus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68,190 ✭✭✭✭seamus


    darem93 wrote: »
    Voted Yes this morning.

    I had the weirdest mini panic attack when I was leaving the polling station that I put the 'X' in the wrong box.
    Every. Time.

    When I'm actually standing there looking at the ballot, my brain panics for a sec to make sure that I'm marking the correct box.

    This is why campaigns always go for a simple "Yes" and "No" message.


  • #218
    pgj2015
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,017 ✭✭✭✭pgj2015


    im heading up to vote now, its a no for me.


  • #219
    theyoungchap
    Closed Accounts Posts: 522 ✭✭✭theyoungchap


    There are people in Kerry wondering why there is no "Healy-Rae" option on the polling card.


  • #220
    c68zapdsm5i1ru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭c68zapdsm5i1ru


    eviltwin wrote: »
    Feel free to put in a complaint if it doesn't go your way

    Childish reply from someone who has been complaining about the 'dishonesty' and 'lies' of the No campaigners.

    It seems that you apply one rule to yourself, and another to those you don't agree with.


  • #221
    dublincelt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 418 ✭✭dublincelt


    Yes


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  • #222
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,141 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Mavis Some Insignia wrote: »
    I think it will be a Yes win, but are childish and rude statements like this one really necessary?

    Rude, me? I even helped one down the steps with her Zimmer frame. I was the model of decorum, thank you! :)


  • #223
    c68zapdsm5i1ru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭c68zapdsm5i1ru


    seamus wrote: »
    Indeed. My polling station is my old primary school but also my duaghter's current one. I enjoyed the symbolism of us both using the same building to secure her future.

    Well, no. Presuming that someone has been registered in good faith - i.e. without falsifying or omitting information, then they do not have to do anything further to ensure they're entitled to vote.

    If they have the voting card they are entitled to vote.

    No, they aren't. If they have not been living in Ireland during the required time scale they are not entitled to vote, regardless of whether or not they mistakenly received a voting card.


  • #224
    gmisk
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34,381 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Yes very early this am, quite busy hopeful for a yes!
    All depends on turn out


  • #225
    Garrigai
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 172 ✭✭Garrigai


    theyoungchap wrote: »
    There are people in Kerry wondering why there is no "Healy-Rae" option on the polling card.

    The Healy Rae's against water charges, https://www.irishtimes.com/news/politics/danny-healy-rae-calling-on-owners-of-wells-not-to-return-forms-to-irish-water-1.1973455
    then this
    http://www.radiokerry.ie/healy-rae-plant-hire-paid-e1-34m-irish-water-since-beginning-last-year/

    Will we see them campaign for a No and then build/open an abortion clinic?


  • #226
    antiskeptic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭antiskeptic


    darem93 wrote: »
    Voted Yes this morning.

    I had the weirdest mini panic attack when I was leaving the polling station that I put the 'X' in the wrong box.

    It's alright, it's alright, it's all right. She moves in mysterious ways


  • #227
    Gloomtastic!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,141 ✭✭✭Gloomtastic!


    Mavis Some Insignia wrote: »
    No, they aren't. If they have not been living in Ireland during the required time scale they are not entitled to vote, regardless of whether or not they mistakenly received a voting card.

    I know the rule is meant to be attack the post, not the poster but what is your problem today? Polls not going your way? :rolleyes:


  • #228
    _Dara_
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,971 ✭✭✭_Dara_


    seamus wrote: »
    Indeed. My polling station is my old primary school but also my duaghter's current one. I enjoyed the symbolism of us both using the same building to secure her future.

    Well, no. Presuming that someone has been registered in good faith - i.e. without falsifying or omitting information, then they do not have to do anything further to ensure they're entitled to vote.

    If they have the voting card they are entitled to vote.

    This simply isn’t true. People are left on registers for years erroneously. If ordinary residence isn’t held in addition to citizenship, the person is not eligible to vote.


  • #229
    antiskeptic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,555 ✭✭✭antiskeptic


    theyoungchap wrote: »
    There are people in Kerry wondering why there is no "Healy-Rae" option on the polling card.

    ☺


  • #230
    Technocentral
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,111 ✭✭✭Technocentral


    I consider women equal to men so obviously Yes! Proud to be part of dragging Ireland out of the dark ages.


  • #231
    c68zapdsm5i1ru
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,709 ✭✭✭c68zapdsm5i1ru


    Gloomtastic! wrote: »
    I know the rule is meant to be attack the post, not the poster but what is your problem today? Polls not going your way? :rolleyes:

    I said yesterday that it will probably be a Yes vote. I am pointing out that the overall result could be jeopardised by people who are not entitled to vote coming over to Ireland to cast their vote.

    Is that too complex for you?


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  • #232
    Donnielighto
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,761 ✭✭✭Donnielighto


    bubblypop wrote: »
    I'm home for the week to vote.
    And I am entitled to.

    I presume your residence is out of the country for less than 18 months and and won't exceed that so. If that's the case I've no issue but if it is then you're abusing our voting system.


  • #233
    myshirt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,245 ✭✭✭myshirt


    _Dara_ wrote: »
    This simply isn’t true. People are left on registers for years erroneously. If ordinary residence isn’t held in addition to citizenship, the person is not eligible to vote.

    As Lionel Hutz highlighted, there is the law, and "the law".


  • #234
    Bret Hart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭Bret Hart


    No.


  • #235
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    ted1 wrote: »
    Because you get to excercise your democratic right which is not afforded to may people around the world and was hard fought for.

    You also get to show the establishment that you do not agree with either situations and in future votes they may offer an alternative

    Choosing not to vote is also exercising one's democratic right. In the case of a voter who is ignorant of the issues, not voting is a more civically-minded, responsible thing to do.


  • #236
    kunst nugget
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,375 ✭✭✭✭kunst nugget


    Voted just after 7 o'clock this morning as I won't get a chance to get to the polling station later on. Voted Yes. I'm forty now and I've waited all my adult life to have a chance to vote on this issue.


  • #237
    redarmy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,858 ✭✭✭redarmy


    Yes


  • #238
    AtomicHorror
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,888 ✭✭✭AtomicHorror


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Choosing not to vote is also exercising one's democratic right. In the case of a voter who is ignorant of the issues, not voting is a more civically-minded, responsible thing to do.

    I think, at best, it is the less irresponsible thing to do.


  • #239
    C__MC
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,255 ✭✭✭C__MC


    An emphatic no for me!


  • #240
    Nettle Soup
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,312 ✭✭✭Nettle Soup


    Mavis Some Insignia wrote: »
    I said yesterday that it will probably be a Yes vote. I am pointing out that the overall result could be jeopardised by people who are not entitled to vote coming over to Ireland to cast their vote.

    Is that too complex for you?

    Have patience Bella. It will not be that tight that a few rogue voters from abroad will make a blind bit of difference.


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  • #241
    hardCopy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,969 ✭✭✭hardCopy


    o1s1n wrote: »
    Aren't you an edgelord.

    Voted yes myself. Polling stations were a lot emptier than I expected.

    My first time voting at my new address but the place was like a morgue compared to my experience at previous polls.


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