...ein ausgesprochen interessantes Foto! Wünsche Dir ein schönes Wochenende!

Yikes - it is coming up soon!!! Nice idea and capture Sig! ps - Like the new avatar!!! :)

very interesting !

It's a wonder folk don't crash!

Decisions, decisions..... great shot Sig.

No body has taste in political signs. It is all barrage bomibing.

Fantastic work

I already voted. But it is confusing to wade through all the local propositions, bond drives, local and national candidates that run for office, and choices one has. I like to think of myself as an educated man, but I have often difficulty in distinguishing the finer points between a 'yes' and 'no' vote. I wonder how many people actually understand the driving forces behind some of the issues. And I wonder how ones perceptions and (hidden) prejudices are part of the selections made. Anyway, now I just sit back and watch the mud-slinging on TV. But I wonder how this campaign, with all its accusations and counter accusations, is perceived by the rest of the world. It will be intereting to note how our standing (the USA) in the world will change, depending on who will occupy the White House the next four years. I don't get tired to see who can dig up another piece of dirt and sling it. It is amazing to what depth one can sink in an effort to win this coveted office. Man, and all those promises!!!

Interesting photo! :)

I often wonder what purpose this serves. Too much to take in and it would see that the biggest sign is the winner since its the only one you will notice as you whiz by. :-)

Great capture!!!

Hope you voted for the good one (smile)! Excellent idea Sig :)

Great capture...will certainly be interesting to see who will be next occupant of The White House.

@annie5. Yes Annie, I voted for the good one, whichever he may be.

Oh, well let me tell you how I see it. I am 57 years old and I have never, nor will I ever, vote. And don't get me wrong. I love my country, but I do not trust my government. My honest heartfelt belief is that all politicians are dishonest and a good number of them are just plain power hungry. Another big thing with me is these candidates are supposed to be upstanding citizens, not perfect by any means, but when the kid gloves come off, and as you know, the mud slinging starts what does that say about the CHARACTER of the candidates? Not a whole hell of a lot in my opinion. The candidates claim their opponent will raise taxes, etc, if they are elected. Seriously, with the big bailout, who do you think is going to pay for it? Not the rich politicians but people who don't get tax breaks. Do you realize there are people out here who make less than $12,000 a year? Those are the people who need 'tax breaks'! It literally makes me so angry, I almost get sick! When I hear people saying things like, "well, I need to vote for the lesser of two evils," I have to ask, what would happen if they gave an election, and no one voted? Personally, I think it would be interesting to find out, but sadly, that won't happen. Sorry about sounding off, and I am sure there are many people who disagree with my statements and that is fine too.

almost every city has laws against people putting garage sale signs, so why does it not apply to the crooks--ur I mean politicians?oh well same difference

Xcellent shot!!!

I REALLY hate these signs. They're all over here too, and I don't understand why...do they think people will vote for someone just because their name was on a sign? What about when there are 20 different names on signs? I'll be very glad when all this is over...just in time for the television ads for violent video games for Christmas... OK, rant over.

There are just some of the pawns names! Well done, Sig!

GREAT CAPTURE :)

Leandra i agree with you politicians can only talk.Oh and promises that they do not commit to.

Interesting image. Nicely caught... People who do not vote have no right to complain about anything to do with government. Now, I will shut up...

i agree fredster66 if we want change we must vote. great scene glad you voted my friend whoever you voted for

cool composition !

hmm yeah they can be a nuisance those signs... but about election I agree with fredster66, in those systems you can vote, go and vote, cause you have a chance to get your opinion heard to have at least a minimum influence to where the ship runs to. Over here in Switzerland we have a great influence on the politics and policies if we got vote. For example when the mayor of our village made the proposal to increase his salary, the citizens voted no, when they intended to buy a new artificial turf for the sports area in our small village for a horrendous amount of money, we the citizens voted no. It's similar on the canton level and on the level of state. For every decision to be made you get a coverage not only in the media but also in small folders send to you from the government side along with your voting papers. And in there you have the proposal the canton or state members make and why they make it and also what opposing iniatives say and think. Futhermore a citizen, interest group or party can start an initiative concerning a change in the constituion which has to be voted on by all swiss people if they collect 100000 voters signatures within 18 months. And with 50000 voters signatures you can start a referendum of a law within 100 days after it has passed. So over here you do have an influence on what is happening. I admit we have a special form of government over here, because our executive government is elected from the Bundesversammlung (similar to the US congress) and has 7 members equal in their rights and elected proportional to the parties in Switzerland. We have a chamber of cantons (2 members from each canton) similar to the senate and a chamber of representatives which together form the Bundesversammlung (congress). Those 7 people elected to be the national council and government do their duty beside working in their normal jobs in three sessions per year. By law they are committed to work together and not against each other and to find their decision in concordance meaning they have to come to a unified decision on every subject. The solely representative job of the president is a job rotated between those 7 people every year. And the chancelor an addional 8th person has an solely administrative and supporting job. So our government is somewhat similar but also in many parts different to the US government. I do admit I am not sure, a system like ours would work on the great scale like in the US. Concerning the US election I do think there will be a great impact on foreign countries concerning the outcome, which will either change the view on the USA from abroad or cement a rather unfavorable current view many countries have. And about this mudslinging in the campaign, I think this is something which is closely watched from abroad. Over here, it's percieved as a rather onesided and not successful strategy from one candidate. And about the promises, this is something all politicians do, but as far as I have heard and read and seen, there is one side, which says yes I will engage in making it like I envision it best, but I don't promise to be able to do that in a fingersnip or overnight and all american people will have to be part of it and work together. This in my opinion is true and a chance.

that is about right . not too bad here on the signs of local stuff. but you right on the yes and no votes. It hard at time as it is writen is a way that would have the sun comeing up in the west and setting in the east. lol cool shot

Yeah, we're about sick and tired of seeing those signs all over around here, too - a sign has NEVER had any impact on my vote. And I'm becoming heartily sick of all the mudslinging as well. As others here have said, I fully believe that voting is very important and if you can't bother to bring yourself to vote, just continue sticking your head in the sand, but quit whining when things don't go your way. You have no right to discuss it if you aren't even going to be involved. More importantly, get involved at the local level. Trickle-down theory didn't work, hopefully trickle-up theory might. Same thing in politics - start at the bottom and work your way up. I'm always amazed at the number of people who will vote in the presidential elections, but show no interest whatsoever in the LOCAL elections which actually affect you first and foremost.

very nice capture !!

@mermaid, jocko500, cherokee1961. I found it interesting to have this kind of response to this upload from someone OUTSIDE the USA. Thank you mermaid! Switzerland has always been a stand alone country when it came to politics, at least for several hundred years. I grew up during WWII in Nazi Germany and I lived in West-Berlin until 1960 and saw what happened in East-Berlin during the 1950s, including the uprising on 17 June 1953 when the East German populace rebelled against the Soviet occupation. I remember the pervaiding fear of speaking freely. FREE elections are something all Americans are taking for granted. They also take for granted that they can complain, speak out and have a right to an attorney. This country is far from perfect, but our system of government is being emulated throughout the world. So there must be something to it. For those Americans that are not voting, you don't know what a priviledge a FREE vote is.

will talk about signs?..well welcome to california..L..anyway great capture sig