AfricanDave wrote:

Well, there was talk of extra candidates being added after all votes were cast. This isn't normal democratic practice.
It's ok though. We're all in agreement that no extra Darth Vadars are going to be added to the ballot.

But there are so many Darth Vaders -

There are so many Darth Vaders in the Rainbow
So many Darth Vaders in the morning sun
So many Darth Vaders in the flower
And I see every one

We shouldn't limit ourselves to one Darth Vader, you know

AfricanDave wrote:

Well, there was talk of extra candidates being added after all votes were cast. This isn't normal democratic practice.
It's ok though. We're all in agreement that no extra Darth Vadars are going to be added to the ballot.

Red Light District Darth lacks a certain ...ooh, panache, dare I say?

Sterling performance there, African Dave, well battled.

Bring back the DarthMan in Black, I say. We'll have no stony faced Taoisigh and none still in their short trousers. The right Manchine for the job, I say.

Kate P wrote:

Bring back the DarthMan in Black, I say. We'll have no stony faced Taoisigh and none still in their short trousers. The right Manchine for the job, I say.

Hear Hear

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

AfricanDave wrote:

Well, there was talk of extra candidates being added after all votes were cast. This isn't normal democratic practice.
It's ok though. We're all in agreement that no extra Darth Vadars are going to be added to the ballot.

Yep, I read a press release confirming that Dave. It's just the opposition trying to grab headlines.

And the opposition should know their place and remember to wear their paper bags over their heads in our presence.

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

Ard-Taoiseach wrote:

AfricanDave wrote:

That's good to hear.
I was starting to think this election was going to be some kind of sham.

*haughty splutter* Sham!? Never! I am a democrat and will do my utmost to represent the will of the people.

This election reflects this driving principle.

Did you get that from Gordon Brown ?

No. He got it from me.

24.5 hours to the close of poll.

Looking like the election will have to be declared invalid.

In which case An Taoiseach will be permitted under the constitution to adopt an avatar of his own choosing.

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

24.5 hours to the close of poll.

Looking like the election will have to be declared invalid.

In which case An Taoiseach will be permitted under the constitution to adopt an avatar of his own choosing.

You've got that right, EVM. It's looking unlikely that we'll reach the quorum on this vote. It's a pity. As I said before; 6 days, 6 candidates, 1 vote. Make it count!

This is the day the result will be announced. If you haven't voted yet, do it now, it's your right as Machine National citizens.

6 days, 6 candidates, 1 vote. Make it count!

Ard-Taoiseach wrote:

This is the day the result will be announced. If you haven't voted yet, do it now, it's your right as Machine National citizens.

6 days, 6 candidates, 1 vote. Make it count!

Vótáil mé sa doigh is go mbeadh comhscór ann.........an mbeidh toghchán deireanach anois muna vótálann duine eile...

SeathrúnCeitinn wrote:

Ard-Taoiseach wrote:

This is the day the result will be announced. If you haven't voted yet, do it now, it's your right as Machine National citizens.

6 days, 6 candidates, 1 vote. Make it count!

Vótáil mé sa doigh is go mbeadh comhscór ann.........an mbeidh toghchán deireanach anois muna vótálann duine eile...

Bhuel, is cinnte go bhfuil an toghchán beagnach críochnaithe. Faraor, níl dothain votaí atá ann. Tá votaí uainn.

An hour to go, can't wait for the hoopla at Machine Castle!

Machine TV are reporting a very poor turnout. However, I wouldn't jump to any conclusions until the ballots are counted.

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POLLS CLOSED.

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Boxes en route to Machine Castle.

......evm0197 enticed on a fake daliance...........frantic ballot stuffing.................individual inhaling on large cigar seen leaving vacinity.........

Right, is Auditor on hand to declare the result as Returning Officer?

Has MikeW ensured the reliability of the result?

From my reckoning it seems like we have an inconclusive result.

I think they all fecked off in case Mugabe's people came along

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

I think they all fecked off in case Mugabe's people came along

Ah, we wouldn't have that. Sure our mhíliste lads would fight off any attempts by the Mugabeans to wreck the thing.

As Deputy Returning Officer for the Nation of Machines, I declare the following result in the Taoiseach's Avatar Election 2008.

Electorate 112
Ballots 17
Spoiled Ballots 1

Total Valid Poll 16

As the valid poll has not exceeded the constitutional minimum, I declare the election invalid.

The Taoiseach is now free to adopt an avatar of his choosing.
There can be no appeals against this declaration.

EvotingMachine0197 wrote:

As Deputy Returning Officer for the Nation of Machines, I declare the following result in the Taoiseach's Avatar Election 2008.

Electorate 112
Ballots 17
Spoiled Ballots 1

Total Valid Poll 16

As the valid poll has not exceeded the constitutional minimum, I declare the election invalid.

The Taoiseach is now free to adopt an avatar of his choosing.
There can be no appeals against this declaration.

Go raibh mile, Deputy Returning Officer. Míle buíochas for counting that result up and issuing the declaration. On foot of this election result I announce that it is my intention to choose the Darth Vader avatar since it is the one I feel best represents the Machine Nation amongst those that were the candidates.

The avatar has entered into force.

Wey Hey

* Carries Darth Vader shoulder high through Machine Nation Main Street *

Well I'm happy with these results.
My faith in democracy has been restored

OOoooh Ard-Taoiseach, that is a relief. I would have missed that friendly familiar face.