Jan 06 2012

Washington poll

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Pointless Poll

by PZ Myers

As long as we’re educating Washington state, here’s a poll on which they might appreciate getting our input.

Should gay marriage be legal in Washington state?

Yes 46.03%
No 53.97%

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fastlane

6 January 2012 at 3:38 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

The good news is the the original percentages have already reversed (and then some).

I do admit that I mostly like it here. I think this will be reality in WA soon.
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NitricAcid

6 January 2012 at 3:58 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Lost of comments from bible-thumpers in that poll.
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nataliebaldwin

6 January 2012 at 4:00 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

To be fair, that’s Wenatchee. Not exactly WA’s hub of enlightenment and education.
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jimmy60

6 January 2012 at 4:05 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Some days I hate that I’m so pedantic.

My first thought was NO, it should be legal everywhere.
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scaryduck

6 January 2012 at 4:06 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Well and truly Pharyngulated already
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Peter B

6 January 2012 at 4:16 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

http://www.wenatcheeworld.com/polls/… remembers IP address. I generally Pharyngulate voting 2 or 3 times. I wonder how long the IP address is kept….
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Rip Steakface

6 January 2012 at 4:34 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

As a Washingtonian, I was initially disappointed that the poll was initially against the sane side. Then I realized Wenatchee is in eastern Washington, which is basically the west’s brain-dead brother, and breathed a sigh of relief.
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Randomfactor

6 January 2012 at 4:43 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Tried but failed to sign up for account to point out that there is NOW a “right to marriage,” established in the Loving decision (loving that name). And opposed by the 60′s bigots these idiots are so faithfully emulation.
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boskerbonzer

6 January 2012 at 4:57 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

I just voted, and now that it’s properly where it should be at 89% yes and 11% no the poll is no longer pointless; it’s highly meaningful, scientific, and relevant.
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michaeld

6 January 2012 at 5:03 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

I don’t like this poll non of the really capture my opinion. Needs a hells yes… or fuck yeah or….
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Hairy Chris, blah blah blah etc

6 January 2012 at 5:07 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Heading towards Pharinguliodation….
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evilDoug

6 January 2012 at 5:31 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

a comment at the poll:
“In the course of 60 seconds the poll numbers changed from 1974 to 2134 in favor. Something’s really fishy.”

Tee hee.
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frankb

6 January 2012 at 5:35 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Some commenter at that website noted the sudden jump in favorable votes. They asked what’s wrong. HaHa, pharyngulated!
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stubby

6 January 2012 at 5:50 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

It’s up to 91% yes. BWHAHAHAHAHAH!!1
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Lycanthrope

6 January 2012 at 5:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

When will people learn that bestowing established human rights upon a minority group is not up for popular vote just because you dislike the group in question?
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jimmauch

6 January 2012 at 6:18 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Washington says yes to the tune of 92%. There goes the neighborhood. My neighbor Vern will probably be the first to sell his house to a gay couple. God knows what Vern is going to do now with his wrecked cars?
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Rip Steakface

6 January 2012 at 7:02 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

PZ, you’re from Washington, right? You know we’re good people, right? …Right?

>_<
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Cat's Staff

6 January 2012 at 7:41 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Here’s a promising one from the state of Jessica Alquist (who’s case the judge is still considering)…

Do you think R.I. needs more or less separation between church and state?

More: 46.8% (133)
Less: 47.5% (135)
I’m not sure: 5.6% (16)

http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2012/01/new-warwick-ri.html

Is there ever a case where you can need less separation of church and state?
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spamamander, hellmart survivor

6 January 2012 at 7:47 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Ahhh, Wenatchee. Home of the Wenatchee Sex Ring Scandal, one of the very last of the “day care sexual abuse hysteria” cases. (My cousin was working in the prosecutor’s office at the time, poor man.) Home of apples, and snow, and, well, not a hell of a lot else.

I really think full marriage equality will happen here in 2012. The current domestic partnership laws require that all marriage rights be given people in registered civil unions, we just have a DOMA law in effect. Governor Gregoire has come out (no pun intended) in favor of full marriage equality, and thankfully the Ouget Sound can outvote my ass-backward side of the state. Here’s hoping…
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feralboy12

6 January 2012 at 7:54 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

“In the course of 60 seconds the poll numbers changed from 1974 to 2134 in favor. Something’s really fishy.”

They’re on to us! Everybody run!
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Nerd of Redhead, Dances OM Trolls

6 January 2012 at 8:31 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Gee, got home, saw a poll that looked like like it needed help, but posted over 5 hours. Voted anyway, and not surprised by the turn around to progressive side. Go Horde!
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Hercules Grytpype-Thynne

6 January 2012 at 10:14 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

@Cat’s Staff:

They ask this question in Rhode Island, of all places? Roger Williams is spinning in his grave.
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Hercules Grytpype-Thynne

6 January 2012 at 10:15 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Something’s really fishy.

More like cephalopod-y.
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StevoR

6 January 2012 at 11:54 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Voted. (“Yes” natch.) Latest figures :

***

Thanks for your vote.

Should gay marriage be legal in Washington state?

Yes 4575 votes 92.74%

No 358 votes 7.26%

4933 total votes

***

I think we’ll see it happen. Hoepfully sooner rather than later as people wake up to the fact that its flippin’ 2012 already not 212 BCE.

Also to the fact that teh Gayz actually aren’t that bad & are just like well me & you.
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StevoR

6 January 2012 at 11:56 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

& :

Do you think R.I. needs more or less separation between church and state? (421 votes)

More: 54.9% (231)
Less: 40.9% (172)
I’m not sure: 4.3% (18)

Vote successfully recorded. Thank you.
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StevoR

6 January 2012 at 11:59 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

@ 18. Cat’s Staff :

Is there ever a case where you can need less separation of church and state?

Well there’s the laws that say Churches are separate from paying tax – & that they’re exempt from anti-discrimination laws.

A little less special separate status there might be an improvement!
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StevoR

7 January 2012 at 12:00 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

D’oh! Blockquote fail. Sorry. First line – quote, rest – mine.
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WMDKitty

7 January 2012 at 12:13 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Fucking Wenatchee… *SMH*

Sometimes I hate the eastern half of my state.
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legion600

7 January 2012 at 12:32 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Hey now all you people hating on Wenatchee. I lived in that town for 31 years and I can tell you that there is nothing wrong Wenatchee, WA that burning it to the ground, salting the earth it sits on, then paving over it wouldn’t fix.

Oh, and don’t blame its bigotry and idiocy on the Eastern half of the state. I live 20 miles from the state’s eastern border and we don’t claim those idiots either.
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autumn

7 January 2012 at 1:26 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Why the fuck is this question always presented as a “should” question? The only relevant question is an “is” question. Is gay marriage legal?

Yes, according to the Constitution of the United States. If two adults are allowed to enter into a contract with the State, the equal protection clause makes very clear the fact that any two adults may enter into the same contract with the State.

Fuck you, republicans.
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catnip67

7 January 2012 at 2:30 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

At 93%
The nos are clearly a fringe minority….
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catnip67

7 January 2012 at 2:34 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

I love the fact these US based polls want to know my antipodean opinion. It’s very inclusive of them :)
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catnip67

7 January 2012 at 2:38 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Even Rhode Island wants to know my views on their democracy. It’s very humbling!
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spamamander, hellmart survivor

7 January 2012 at 6:17 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

@ 29

Oh, I completely blame it on this half of the state. Between the nuclear radiation, the desert sun, and the fundies it’s a perfect recipe for insanity.

Wait, Wenatchee is up in the woods. what’s their excuse?
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Regular Joe

7 January 2012 at 11:40 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

Should gay marriage be legal in Washington state?
Yes 6268 votes
93.61%
No 428 votes
6.39%
6696 total votes

There, that’s better.
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theophontes, Hexanitroisowurtzitanverwendendes_Bärtierchen

8 January 2012 at 3:40 am (UTC -5) Link to this comment

By your leave, My Liege.

@ Regular Joe

93.61%

Now 92.82% yes. yahwe is fighting back…
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Bronze Dog

8 January 2012 at 12:45 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

I’m very late to the post, since I haven’t been reading my blogs, but I’m pleased to see the 92% yes at the moment.
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kristinc, ~delicate snowflake~

8 January 2012 at 8:15 pm (UTC -5) Link to this comment

I got over there after y’all Pharyngulated the crap out of it already, but when I saw that it was Wenatchee my immediate reaction was “well no wonder“. We in the Sound area try our best to keep a handle on those ignorant fucks on the other side of the mountains.