Comments on: You’re full http://www.saysuncle.com/2003/10/22/youre-full/ Remember, I do this to entertain me... not you. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:33:21 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Drake http://www.saysuncle.com/2003/10/22/youre-full/comment-page-1/#comment-1555 Drake Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 /?p=1189#comment-1555 In his book, Patriots, AJ Languth mentions that Washington was defeated in his initial run for the Virginia House of Burgesses back in the 1760's was soundly defeated because his opponent brought more rum than Washington to the polls. The next time he ran George brought enough refreshment to outfit an army, and won his seat. Apparently, back in those days, polling was synonymous with who brought the most incentive to the county seat. Apparently, the tradition of buying votes has a long history. In his book, Patriots, AJ Languth mentions that Washington was defeated in his initial run for the Virginia House of Burgesses back in the 1760’s was soundly defeated because his opponent brought more rum than Washington to the polls. The next time he ran George brought enough refreshment to outfit an army, and won his seat.

Apparently, back in those days, polling was synonymous with who brought the most incentive to the county seat. Apparently, the tradition of buying votes has a long history.

]]> By: Andrew http://www.saysuncle.com/2003/10/22/youre-full/comment-page-1/#comment-1556 Andrew Wed, 31 Dec 1969 19:00:00 +0000 /?p=1189#comment-1556 Thanks, Uncle! Mailbox still full, but I've blogged appropriately. Thanks, Uncle! Mailbox still full, but I’ve blogged appropriately.

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