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Clickofheels -> RE: Counting the votes in Iowa (1/4/2012 9:01:44 AM)
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As a native and current resident of Iowa, I am POSITIVELY OUTRAGED to read the sorts of cheap shots you are taking at my state due to the outcome of the caucuses last night...especially from people who call themselves informed, educated, adult posters!!
If you are pissed at the outcome of last night? Fine! If you are disappointed that "your candidate" didn't qualify? Ok. But to drag my state through the mud because of it? Inane and unfair!
One poster who claims in profile that they are "extremely slow to anger and have an even temper" makes the nastiest comment:
"Extremes of the season combined with the dullness of the landscape drove most Iowans insane a long time ago."
Perhaps that same person should take their own advice? "It's not thoughtful, it's not any kind of real analysis, and it's nowhere near truthful. It's just rubbish."
I wonder how many of you have actually ATTENDED an Iowa caucus? You can't, unless you are a registered voter here. As a matter-of-fact, you wouldn't be allowed in the door. So who are you to say what goes on and why?
Someone mentioned voting slips being put in a bucket? Yes! They are! There are no voting booths at a caucus; this isn't like voting in a presidential election.
And trust me... voting is STRICTLY MONITORED, the caucus is RIGIDLY run, and it's no free-for-all in some cow pasture! Those who caucus are VERY SERIOUS about being there.
Caucuses began in the 1840's as an easy way of voting since people lived so far apart. What makes Iowa so special that they lead the nation in this? Nothing! They simply worked to gain that right. Your state could have gained that right too, if they wanted it bad enough. So don't blame it on Iowa.
As for Iowans being "bat-shit crazy?" No. They are only honest, hard-working people who supply YOU with 88% of the corn that either ends up on your table, makes your life easier through various products you use every day, and supplies you with ethanol to aid in protecting the environment. (Not to mention other things produced here.)
And if you think the seasons have dulled our senses, (LMAO) you ought to see just how frisky a 50 below zero windchill can make a person! And for dull landscape? Ill be glad to take you on a little drive through the hills and valleys of my state, and along the bluffs of the Mississippi River! I guarantee, they will take your breath away!
Regards from Iowa!
MsClick
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