Will elections have to be videotaped, from now on so NeoCons won't cheat?
966807
Yes, this is the only way to keep them from cheating, but they always find another way. Something to consider: under congressional testimony a Diebold executive remarked about how his machines could be remotely accessed. Isnt that also cause for alarm?
432194
Bush's Spying Plan just might get repealed by a free Democratic Congress in America this Fall. Our next worry is the Evangelist Conservative NEO_CON'S that are forcing the "CONSTITUTION RESTORATION ACT", That takes some more Civil Rights away, from the Bill of Rights, and the Constitution of the United States of America. Remember that NEO_CON'S can't seem to remember Richard Nixon's impeachment, and all the criminals going to prison. Nixon snitched on them to keep his rear out of prison, and America allowed him to resign for snitching.
854631
All you have to do is PROVE it, with FACTS not sound bites, political ads, or forgeign propaganda. Does obstructing "honest" elections mean making it harder for the dead in Chicago to vote or guarranteeing the U.S. military votes WILL be counted? CIA agents (she was a analyst, not a female James Bond) are not allowed to use assets for private or poltical gains, as her husband was doing, "outing" her instead of a reprimand was not right, but better than "silencing". The U.S. Constitution does not guarrantee any rights to non-citizens, especially not ones plotting to attack this country or helping those that are. AND you have to show his actions are different not only from any predecessor in the White House, but democrats will be very careful not to impeach him for anything they might want to do themselves. Lying under oath in his depsotion in the Kathleen Willey/Gennifer Flowers sexual harassment suit about Monica Lewinski, and the dress surfaing to prove he lied under oath and thereby thwarted justice, was a criminal act they could PROVE. It was not to defend the country from terrorism, it was to defend Bubba's poor judgement and being arrogant enough to think he was untouchable by justice. Clinton bypassed Congress all the time with things like the "Kyoto Treaty" which since Bush was elected (YES he won, no matter how many times they recounted and punched chads out for Gore) has been called the "Kyoto Accord" because Clinton tried to enforce it without ratification of Congress, wait and see if democrats pass it, because it gives an unfair advantage to bigger polluters like China and India and gives money to undeveloped countries by allowing them to sell "pollution credits" to polluting ones, it penalized the USA more than anyone else, naturally they all want it.  Impeached means put under congressional review. Jim Carville, Al Franken and Bob Shrum are very effective political spinsters, they are not telling "facts" they are trying persuade undecided and reaffirm the left wing and democrats for political purposes, that is their job, what they say is not reality, it will not hold up in court .  Compared to things democrat Presidents have done in the past, you would have a hard time presenting your list in court, double standards for dems or reps only works in the media. Havn't you noticed the great concern for exposing Mark Foley or the  Valerie Plame matter can wait for years until an election is coming to be disclosed by the press? It is as much propaganda as anything you accuse Bush of spreading. Stick with facts, learn the history of each President, such as Lincoln, who did more to tamper with the balance of powers than anyone else before or since. The Katrina disaster began with a mayor who had been given billions in federal aid to develope a plan and repair floodwalls but had spent it on a lot of talk and studies and shoddy contractor repairs, that was not Bush's fault, maybe help should have got there sooner but New Orleans was not the only place impacted and both mayor and state governor declined help at first and even while critizing federal response later couldn't coordinate where they needed help, shelter, food supplies or law enforcement , local planning is the job of local officials, the feds will send in what they are asked for where it is needed, but they need to be told first. The locals have to ASK the Feds to come in, and have a plan for the response that fits the specific characteristics of their community. That is what your local taxdollar supported politicians are SUPPOSED to be doing in office. The sad thing is New Orleans  will be no better prepared if hit again tomorrow. It also proved the folly of sending money, aid and resources to tsunami relief in Indonesia and earthquake relief in Pakistan when we had our own disaster and could have used those supplies and donations right here at home. The Commander in chief can d
858802
i think with these electronic machines it is possible to rig the elections.it makes me want to puke that the fact our votes aren't even safe is a question.i believe if they can be hacked or tampered with they shouldn't be used.and the fact that both sides in this election are letting this happen is inexcusable and makes me sick.we should have all marched in the streets against these machines and demanded our votes be safe and secure.no wonder some countries in this world think we are a joke.if they do get caught fixing these elections it will be another sad day in our country.the people who are caught should be punished severely.and i don't mean put in a cushy federal prison.i mean severely.
921913
It seems quite possible that this will be the case (though it really depends on who the election seems to favor).  It certainly would not be the first instance in recent memory where questions concerning absentee ballots and voter machines turned the election into a sleazy media debacle.  \n\nNo doubt, whoever comes out on top will immediately take steps  to "fix" the system (which has apparently become too complicated for the folks charged with counting the ballots), and prevent any future confusion.
715483
It is very disconcerting to hear that many of the new voting machines do not give receipts, or copies to the voters, or to anyone else.  If there is a malfunction or fraud, there will be no way to verify the results and there will be no possibility for a recount.  This may cast a big cloud over the election for voters in either party, but especially for the losers.  I don't like that news.
949808
The margin is dropping like Dubya's approval rating.  If it's half of one percent or less a recount is automatic.  I hope it doesn't come to that and Webb can pull it out.
150333
Well, obviously they didn't approve electronic surveillance at all, seeing as electionics didn't exist then. They DID, however, spy on Americans, but at the time there weren't any laws against them. In Bush's case, there is clearly a law (called FISA) that specifically doesn't allow electronic surveillance without a warrant.
883320
absolutely--in fact, we had a voting rights conference in Ohio 2 weeks ago where we had a skit on taking the machines home for sleepovers..\n\nhttp://freepress.org/vrrc/videos.php\n\n (also see the comic cheated about what happened here in 2004 (home page) and here Granny D's moving speech on video page)\n\nBev Harris of blackboxvoting.org had on and changed memory card in a few minutes with a screwdriver.\n\nHere the testimony of 40 year Republican whistle-blower sworn before us congress on how he designed vote rigging software for speaker of the house and Jeb Bush ruining mate, Feeny (who Curtis is now running against in congress.\n\nVERY worthwhile film.  Curtis also passed 2 lie detector tests. \nWhy would he lie under oath..he got death threats and 2 of his dogs were killed.\n\nhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEzY2tnwExs&mode=related&search= \n\n57,000 voting irregularities in 2004 reported by poll workers (all favoring Bush)\n\nAlso it was shown on TV with Howard Dean by Bev Harris how the votes could by changed using Diebold's own gems program with no detection from election officials in 90 seconds.\n\nSo easy to hack, a chimpanzee does it.  see here.\nhttp://www.bbvforums.org/forums/messages/2197/2368.html?1144138741
866258
I certainly hope so.\n\nI have been sick and tired of hypocrites winning in politics only because they mention their gawd every time, to be hiding their corruption under their cheap shield
884349
not necessarily,, but your mostly right,,, Democrats have taken power at a different time in American history; however, we made history,,, and with the technology we have now,, the Congress will be closely scrutinized,, their every move will be recorded,,, the crooks will quickly be thrown out,,, I hope Democrats will retain power forever,, or at least my lifetime,, because I truly believe they are on the most part,, the better direction for America
1110934
What you mean is will the repukes rig another election, or will the democratic and American response be great enough to over come these atrocity's, I sure hope so. We need to restore checks and balances to the government.
812821
It is so hard to believe how many American's do NOT understand that this country has most likely NEVER had honest elections or a legitimate political process! Only public claims by political insiders that it is legitimate! The cheating did not start with E-voting machines rather this method makes who gets paid off cheaper when producing the numeric results regardless of what method of cheating has taken place! If banks & credit card companies can find ways to curtail fraud surely we can do like wise with a voting system, But i do not think it should be keept secret & you need a record of the ballot plus post it publically on a county website for all to see & access in attempt to keep things honest!
797187
Pay-per-view will make money, but CNN may show first for free.\n\nIf all else fails, I am sure it will be on the internet.
774258
No.  Because voting polls are open between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM and then the votes have to be tallied.\n\nIf the Reps win, we will know for sure that the elections are rigged.  That would not surprise me after all that I have seen in my years on this planet.  Sad.
471763
As many repuglicans that are going to jail for coruption, I don't know if there will be enough left to run for office. Yes they did rig the last election and the one before that so I would suspect that they will do this one two. Maybe the UN needs to step in and watch our elections to make sure that they are fair.
874967
I think so. But if the GOP had squeaked out a victory all we would hear is the liberals talking about voter fraud.