ProgressNowAction '08 Colorado Statewide Ballot Recommendations

Cell phones not allowed in polling places!

"Politics determines who has the power, not who has the truth." Paul Krugman, 9/2010

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by: parsingreality @ Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 17:53:31 PM UTC

Huh, I dunno

Are you sure it's just against TALKING on cell phones? In this context, the cell phone is more like a piece of paper.

And it's cool, too!

Yo quiero gobierno medio!

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by: JeffcoBlue @ Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 17:58:59 PM UTC

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Can't speak for CO, I don't recall

But the polling places here have NO CELL PHONE signs as you walk in.  I presume that would include talking and ringing of.

As to being a document reader, sure.  Theoretically.  My Nokia 9290 Communicator has a "Flight" function which really doesn't do anything more than turn off the phone.  I've been told by an attendant to turn off my "phone" but was OK when I explained that the phone is turned off, but not my PDA type functions.  But next time, who knows?

(I've also used my big nasty AMPS transportable phone pack way way back before cellular on board became an issue.  No one batted an eye and the plane didn't crash or land at the wrong airport.)

"Politics determines who has the power, not who has the truth." Paul Krugman, 9/2010

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by: parsingreality @ Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 19:55:36 PM UTC

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Well, better to be safe than sorry.

I hope someone can verify and update the diary about the cell phone issue. Better to find out sooner than later.

Good point, parsingreality.  

"I wouldn't characterize caloric intake as "professional development." c rork

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by: Middle of the Road @ Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 23:51:33 PM UTC

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From what I remember...

it's only poll workers that are actually named in the statute as not being allowed to have (or at least use) cell phones.  Voters themselves aren't actually mentioned.  

At least that's the version from 2005 that I have stuck in my head...  It might have changed...

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by: Dabee47 @ Mon Oct 06, 2008 at 06:29:42 AM UTC

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Thanks Alan

Excellent recap.

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by: Gilpin Guy @ Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 19:19:15 PM UTC

Sad to see

a progressive organization advocating a yes vote on 50.  Otherwise, quite sensible.

"Apple denies that, based on their common meaning, the words 'app store' together denote a store for apps"
-- Legal filing by Apple Computer

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by: cdsmith @ Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 20:35:53 PM UTC

Vote Yes on 50!

Most progressives are pro education and pro funding Community Colleges. Vote yes on 50. It helps students and Community Colleges without raising taxes. Heck, even the R's should like this one. This is a no brainer yes vote. Plus, I would like to go to Blackhawk and make a $20 or $50 bet on blackjack. This progressive is voting Yes on 50!  

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by: Thorntondem @ Tue Oct 07, 2008 at 06:37:51 AM UTC

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I agree...50 is NOT progressive

Amendment 50 caps the amount casinos can be taxed. Whereas casinos can currently be taxed up to 40 percent, if 50 is adopted, that amount will be limited to 20 percent.

So...

We'd have new, bigger, more profitable, round-the-clock casinos, but the state loses much of its cut. Sweet!

ProgressNow should go back and re-issue this otherwise useful guide, but with a "No" on 50.

If that tax cut wasn't in there, then sure, go ahead and let casinos run wild and make money (and give a teeny bit to community colleges).  

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by: ColoRabble @ Tue Oct 07, 2008 at 21:25:42 PM UTC

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50 was written for the casinos

IMHO the only reason the Community College funding is in there is to distract the voters.

"We're below sharks and contract killers." -- Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), speaking on Congress's 9% approval rating

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by: Phoenix Rising @ Tue Oct 07, 2008 at 21:51:15 PM UTC

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NO on 47, 49 and 54!

"Suddenly, it may be cool to be American again" - William J. Kole

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by: Go Blue @ Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 21:41:59 PM UTC

This is so helpful.

Alan, thank you. I'm printing off the PDF, since I don't own a cell phone and using it when my mail in ballot arrives.

This is invaluable. I'll be forwarding the link to friends.

Thanks, Pols, for front paging it. Really appreciate that.  

"I wouldn't characterize caloric intake as "professional development." c rork

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by: Middle of the Road @ Sun Oct 05, 2008 at 23:47:54 PM UTC

You don't have a mobile phone?

My hero. I'm liking you more and more every day.  I wish I could get away without having one.

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by: Laughing Boy @ Mon Oct 06, 2008 at 14:20:41 PM UTC

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I really don't.

I just hate answering the phone and having a mobile seems like a great way for people that I don't want to talk with to track me down. :)

"I wouldn't characterize caloric intake as "professional development." c rork

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by: Middle of the Road @ Mon Oct 06, 2008 at 14:41:07 PM UTC

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That's what's great about mobile phones

You don't have to answer them. I hate talking on the phone too, but it is nice to get a text message or something and call or text someone back when it's convenient for you.

I understand where you're coming from, though. For a long time, I hated the idea of having one.  

"Have a Bobby bar! My dad made them." --Jon Huntsman Jr.

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by: sxp151 @ Mon Oct 06, 2008 at 15:37:56 PM UTC

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I tell you, I think I may be the last person

on earth to own one and I think you're right about their usefulness. At this point, I'm just being stubborn about not having one. :)

"I wouldn't characterize caloric intake as "professional development." c rork

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by: Middle of the Road @ Mon Oct 06, 2008 at 17:38:33 PM UTC

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