Stroh Center supporters win BGSU vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Peregrinner · Post by **Peregrinner** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 7:43 pm

Those whiny, career victims are already trying to claim that the University's "propaganda" buttons and fact sheets 'confused' the students.

They also keep trying to say the "Stroh Yeah" t-shirts were paid for by the University. False.

What these whiners fail to mention is that in order to vote, you had to read a page that explained what a yes or no vote meant, then click through page by page of the USG resolution, then click your vote of yes or no, with each option explained again, then confirm your submission. If people messed it up, it's their own damn fault or they're functionally illiterate. Either way, it shouldn't have any bearing on the issue.

Bleeding Orange · Post by **Bleeding Orange** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:42 pm

Peregrinner wrote:Those whiny, career victims are already trying to claim that the University's "propaganda" buttons and fact sheets 'confused' the students.

They also keep trying to say the "Stroh Yeah" t-shirts were paid for by the University. False.

What these whiners fail to mention is that in order to vote, you had to read a page that explained what a yes or no vote meant, then click through page by page of the USG resolution, then click your vote of yes or no, with each option explained again, then confirm your submission. If people messed it up, it's their own damn fault or they're functionally illiterate. Either way, it shouldn't have any bearing on the issue.

You know that the only circumstance under which this lot wouldn't challenge the results would be if Jimmy Carter, the United Nations, and ACORN had been there to 'observe' every vote cast, and their side had won by a 9 to 1 margin. Anything short of that, and it's FASCISM, they'll say.

I wouldn't worry about it. You're dealing with children, and children throw hissy fits.

Edit: I did forget to add that this vote should help avoid any complications once it gets to the Board of Regents for approval. Not only did student government support it, but so did the students by popular vote in overwhelming fashion. You can't get much more of a rock solid case than that. This truly is a fantastic result!

bgsufalcon24 · Post by **bgsufalcon24** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:47 pm

Bleeding Orange wrote:
Peregrinner wrote:Those whiny, career victims are already trying to claim that the University's "propaganda" buttons and fact sheets 'confused' the students.

They also keep trying to say the "Stroh Yeah" t-shirts were paid for by the University. False.

What these whiners fail to mention is that in order to vote, you had to read a page that explained what a yes or no vote meant, then click through page by page of the USG resolution, then click your vote of yes or no, with each option explained again, then confirm your submission. If people messed it up, it's their own damn fault or they're functionally illiterate. Either way, it shouldn't have any bearing on the issue.
You know that the only circumstance under which this lot wouldn't challenge the results would be if Jimmy Carter, the United Nations, and ACORN had been there to 'observe' every vote cast, and their side had won by a 9 to 1 margin. Anything short of that, and it's FASCISM, they'll say.

I wouldn't worry about it. You're dealing with children, and children throw hissy fits.

Edit: I did forget to add that this vote should help avoid any complications once it gets to the Board of Regents for approval. Not only did student government support it, but so did the students by popular vote in overwhelming fashion. You can't get much more of a rock solid case than that. This truly is a fantastic result!

Couldn't agree more with both of you. This was a big victory for BGSU.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:51 pm

Simply awesome news!!! Go with Stroh!!!

Nice job, students.

murphdogg · Post by **murphdogg** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:51 am

Peregrinner wrote:Those whiny, career victims are already trying to claim that the University's "propaganda" buttons and fact sheets 'confused' the students.

They also keep trying to say the "Stroh Yeah" t-shirts were paid for by the University. False.

What these whiners fail to mention is that in order to vote, you had to read a page that explained what a yes or no vote meant, then click through page by page of the USG resolution, then click your vote of yes or no, with each option explained again, then confirm your submission. If people messed it up, it's their own damn fault or they're functionally illiterate. Either way, it shouldn't have any bearing on the issue.

Referendum on the referendum! Some people...

murphdogg · Post by **murphdogg** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 12:53 am

BgWaRrIoR wrote:Finally, we did not consider 14 responses where no “yes” or “no” vote was actually cast.

Wow, apparently there are at least 14 incredibly stupid people that are undergrads at BG (not counting all the people that voted "Yes"

)

BGSU33 · Post by **BGSU33** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 8:08 am

Article from The Blade:

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dl ... /903290338

NWLB · Post by **NWLB** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:48 am

BGSUfalcons wrote:I wonder if the losing side will claim that students were confused by the ballot and thought that 'No' meant 'Yes' and vice versa. After all, one can't expect students to be aware of such things, much like one can't expect students to stay abreast of the issues surrounding the Stroh, USG elections, and the like despite meetings, articles/notices in the school newspaper, signs around campus, etc.

DickE3 will of course plead this, in front of cameras, while wearing an Ohio State jersey.

EPIC FAIL CHILDREN!

BGSUfalcons · Post by **BGSUfalcons** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:15 pm

murphdogg wrote:
BgWaRrIoR wrote:Finally, we did not consider 14 responses where no “yes” or “no” vote was actually cast.
Wow, apparently there are at least 14 incredibly stupid people that are undergrads at BG (not counting all the people that voted "Yes" )

No, that can't be it. The most likely explanation is that the ballot was too confusing. I heard that 8 of those 14 voted "Patrick J. Buchanan".

NY-BG-FAN · Post by **NY-BG-FAN** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 1:30 pm

^ Now that was a smart topical joke.

always a falcon · Post by **always a falcon** » Sun Mar 29, 2009 10:22 pm

"We are connected to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve."

69% of the students who voted got this. I hope when they are old and creaky like me they will still feel the pride of what they did for their University.

I am so very very very thankful for everyone who took the time to come to the aid of the Stroh Center and supported the USG resolution. And I can never thank everyone for all of the support of our family.

After a busy weekend, I finally have time to breathe and really, the sense of relief is overwhelming.

Post by **ZiggyZoomba** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 6:34 am

always a falcon wrote:"We are connected to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve."

69% of the students who voted got this. I hope when they are old and creaky like me they will still feel the pride of what they did for their University.

I am so very very very thankful for everyone who took the time to come to the aid of the Stroh Center and supported the USG resolution. And I can never thank everyone for all of the support of our family.

After a busy weekend, I finally have time to breathe and really, the sense of relief is overwhelming.

Isn't that a great quote?? I read that across the top of the Union a couple years ago and it's been my signature line ever since.

h2oville rocket · Post by **h2oville rocket** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 8:29 am

ZiggyZoomba wrote:
always a falcon wrote:"We are connected to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve."

69% of the students who voted got this. I hope when they are old and creaky like me they will still feel the pride of what they did for their University.

I am so very very very thankful for everyone who took the time to come to the aid of the Stroh Center and supported the USG resolution. And I can never thank everyone for all of the support of our family.

After a busy weekend, I finally have time to breathe and really, the sense of relief is overwhelming.
Isn't that a great quote?? I read that across the top of the Union a couple years ago and it's been my signature line ever since.

Except yours says "whither".

murphdogg · Post by **murphdogg** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 12:24 pm

h2oville rocket wrote:
ZiggyZoomba wrote:
always a falcon wrote:"We are connected to this institution by invisible bonds that do not wither or dissolve."

69% of the students who voted got this. I hope when they are old and creaky like me they will still feel the pride of what they did for their University.

I am so very very very thankful for everyone who took the time to come to the aid of the Stroh Center and supported the USG resolution. And I can never thank everyone for all of the support of our family.

After a busy weekend, I finally have time to breathe and really, the sense of relief is overwhelming.
Isn't that a great quote?? I read that across the top of the Union a couple years ago and it's been my signature line ever since.
Except yours says "whither".

Maybe Dr. McDonald spoke in Middle English

murphdogg · Post by **murphdogg** » Mon Mar 30, 2009 4:57 pm

Am I wrong, or would the "Stroh Yeah!" shirts make great student section shirts once Stroh is completed?