[lit-ideas] Re: Vote!
- From: Eric Yost <NYCEric@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: lit-ideas@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 13:57:50 -0400
Stan writes: "However, I do want to remind you of the change made in the
voting schedule due to the unexpected large turn out this year.
Democrats will vote on Tuesday, November 2nd. Republicans will vote on
Wednesday, November 3rd."
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Unfair! In excluding important voting information, Stan's partisan side
is showing, his protests to the contrary notwithstanding. Therefore, out
of civic compassion I am obliged to supply the full information to
potential voters.
Republicans will indeed vote on Wednesday, November 3rd. However, to
have their votes properly registered, Republicans voters will need to
make sure they have handy:
1. a large washcloth soaked in vinegar,
2. four (4) 25.5 cm. x 100.12 cm rolls of parchment
3. a #2 pencil
4. a box of large-size paper clips
[IMPORTANT: Voting methods for Republicans result from the hypothesis
that November 3 ballots do not necessarily belong to the original voting
model, but rather to the convex hull of that model. If one were to use
the RNC bounds to predict the generalization behavior of GOP voting
methods, the fact that the convex hull is more complex than the original
model can lead to predicting worse generalization behavior for voting
methods. Therefore, Republicans are required to explain the good
generalization behavior encountered in practice when voting methods are
used, and need new theoretical tools other than straight VC bounds.
These need to be listed by the voter in clear printed script on two
sheets of 25.5 cm. x 100.12 cm parchment attached by paper clips (note
that staples will invalidate the vote as they cannot be counted) to the
BOTTOM LEFT side of the ballot. These must be mailed separately to the
address listed below.]
Republicans will exclusively use the parchment and vinegar ballot voting
method, one of the oldest in The United States history. On a paper
ballot, the name of each candidate is printed (by the voter) and a small
box (cardboard only) is placed next to each name. The voter just simply
rubs a vinegar-soaked cloth over the names of candidates they would not
like to vote for, and then, using the number 2 pencil, checks the box
next to the name of the candidate for whom they would like to vote.
Using the remaining two sheets of parchment (see above), the voter
presses the parchment to both sides of the ballot simultaneously to
create impressions of the de-selected candidates. These are put aside to
dry for approximately five minutes and then attached together with paper
clips on all four corners (failure to secure on all sides may invalidate
the vote so be careful on this one).
Voters must then mail the parchments to:
Registrar of Voters
Falls Church City Hall
300 Park Ave., 1st floor, East Wing
Falls Church, VA 22046
and to be counted, their mailing(s) must be postmarked no later than
Thursday, November 4.
It's important to make your voice heard, though any loud talking will
not be permitted. Thank you.
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