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DJ Synikus Makisimus

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5. The annoyance and an impediment factor IS the issue, I think.

Reply to EdmondDantes_ (Reply #3)

Mon Mar 16, 2026, 08:50 PM

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Annoyance and an impediment tends to lower voter turnout, which is already in critical decline. After all, what is the SAVE America Act about? Mail-in ballots were SUPPOSED to INCREASE turnout, back when that was bipartisanly popular. It's not anymore. And when turnout is low, who benefits? Historically the GOP. It's not like un-cast ballots from annoyed and an impeded voters count as "none of the above," unfortunately - probably should, though.

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Change in USPS postmarking policy will affect mail-in ballot counting. [View all] DJ Synikus Makisimus Monday OP

Been discussed repeatedly here. All you need to do is to take your ballot inside and get it hand stamped. Ms. Toad Monday #1

Except you have to get there during Post Office hours. DJ Synikus Makisimus Monday #2

It's an annoyance and an impediment EdmondDantes_ Monday #3

The annoyance and an impediment factor IS the issue, I think. DJ Synikus Makisimus Monday #5

Correct - but I would NEVER trust something as important as a ballot Ms. Toad Monday #4