How to vote?

[Dar08]

Can anyone tell me how Americans can register and vote here?

Thanks

[tweek]

I don't think you can register and vote here in Singapore for the US election. As far as I know - and what I did in 2004 and have done recently is to download forms from the state where I am registered to vote and send them in requesting an absentee ballot. If you are not already registered in the state you lived in before coming here, you may have missed the boat because there are usually time limits in place for being registered in order to vote in the next election. But, you'll have to find the info from your state as to whether or not you are eligible for an absentee ballot. Start by looking at the US Embassy in Singapore's website and the American Association of Singapore's website for links on where to find the forms you need. I'd also get on it very, very quickly because you have to send your request in and wait for the ballot in the mail and get it back with a postmark of Nov. 5. Good luck.

[Dar08]

Thanks tweek. I looked into this. I am registered in my state and someone did forward me a site where I did request an absentee ballot.
Thanks for your help

[Vulcanl]

Just under a month to go!  If you haven't already be sure to get your absentee ballots ASAP from your state.  Some states will allow fax balloting.  This election is just too important to avoid.

[vistula]

It maybe too late. For many states October 6., is a deadline to register for absentee ballots. 
I got mine 3 days ago - I am in CA right now - and have already voted. As you said, PP, it is too important not to vote.

[tweek]

Just sent our ballots back via Speedpost this morning. Should be an interesting result on Nov.5...

[Old Mike]

 While walking down the street one day a US senator is tragically hit by a
truck and dies. His soul arrives in heaven and is met by St. Peter at the
entrance.

'Welcome to heaven,' says St. Peter. 'Before you settle in, it seems there
is a problem. We seldom see a high official around these parts, you see, so we're not sure what to do with you.'

'No problem, just let me in,' says the senator.

'Well, I'd like to, but I have orders from higher up. What we'll do is have
you spend one day in hell and one in heaven. Then you can choose where to spend eternity.'

'Really, I've made up my mind. I want to be in heaven,' says the senator.

'I'm sorry, but we have our rules.'
And with that, St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes

down,
down,

down

to hell.

The doors open and he finds himself in the middle of a green golf
course. In the distance is a clubhouse and standing in front of it are all
his friends and other politicians who had worked with him.

Everyone is very happy and in evening dress. They run to greet him, shake his hand, and reminisce about the good times they had while getting rich at the expense of the people.

They play a friendly game of golf and then dine on lobster, caviar and
champagne.

Also present is the devil, who really is a very friendly guy who has a good
time dancing and telling jokes. They are having such a good time that
beforehe realizes it, it is time to go.

Everyone gives him a hearty farewell and waves while the elevator rises ..
The elevator goes

up,

up,

up

and the door reopens on heaven where St. Peter is waiting for him.

'Now it's time to visit heaven.'
S o, 24 hours pass with the senator joining a group of contented souls
moving from cloud to cloud, playing the harp and singing. They have a good time and, before he realizes it, the 24 hours have gone by and St. Peter returns.

'Well, then, you've spent a day in hell and another in heaven. Now choose your eternity.'

The senator reflects for a minute, then answers: 'Well, I would never have
said it before, I mean heaven has been delightful, but I think I would be
better off in hell.'

So St. Peter escorts him to the elevator and he goes

down,

down,

down

to hell.

Now the doors of the elevator open and he's in the middle of a barren land
covered with waste and garbage. He sees all his friends, dressed in rags,
picking up the trash and putting it in black bags as more trash falls from
above...


The devil comes over to him and puts his arm around his shoulder. ! 'I don' t understand,' stammers the senator. 'Yesterday I was here and there was a golf course and clubhouse, and we ate lobster and caviar, drank champagne, and danced and had a great time. Now there's just a wasteland full of garbage and my friends look miserable. What happened?'

The devil looks at him, smiles and says.......

'Yesterday we were campaigning. Today you voted.