Just agree with me, and save yourself the hassle of being wrong. (453 hits)
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Submitted by User10030 (View user info) at 2004-11-23 12:29:49 EST
It seems that, although the media repeatedly tells us everythig is O.K., there have been a lot fo errors at the polling stations this Nov.
Maybe it's just me, but I don't think the government is really trustworhy. I just don't think it operates with the what's best for the people in mind.
Maybe the vote counts aren't correct, maybe they are, but I think we seriously need to rethink our voting system. Here's a comprehensive layout of all the errors in the polls that were reported by the media. http://www.votersunite.org/electionproblems.asp?offset=0&catid=&showall=&sort=
There is also http://www.blackboxvoting.org/ which is using the freedom of information act to request poll records from the election. Apparently, some of the polling stations have been a bit less than willing to cooperate. The records that they have gotten have disagreed with what was reported. interesting.
Maybe John Kerry actually won the election, or maybe Bush really is the winner. But that's besides the point. I don't want a recount, I want to be able to know that my vote was counted the first time. I don't want there to be discrepency in elections. If 51% of the country likes Bush better than Kerry, great, let Bush lead. I just want to know for certain that Bush is my president because more people wanted him in office. Basically, I want democracy I can trust.
P.S. Replies I'm expecting to get from people without reading comprehension skills:
A. "You're unpatriotic! You hate America! You probably came in your pants when you found out Bin Laden was alive!"
B. "How come you liberals don't bitch when a democrat wins? Oh! I know! because you're all sore losers! losers!"
c. "Bush won, get over it"
D. "If you don't like it, leave."
If you think that this post was about Bush and Kerry, you're wrong. This was about our voting system in general, and my lack of trust in it.
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Submitted by mrloadinyourface (user info) at 2004-11-23 14:26:16 EST (#)
Ranking: -1
It's this type of mentality that will ensure that republicans win every presidential election for the foreseeable future. Keep thinking that it's inaccurate polling results and not the out of touch socialist candidates that are nominated.
Submitted by firefly (user info) at 2004-11-23 14:17:56 EST (#)
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No Comment
Submitted by WhatTheHell (user info) at 2004-11-23 14:07:01 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
Yes
Submitted by Bizdorph (user info) at 2004-11-23 13:20:19 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
(obeys)
Submitted by jgreening (user info) at 2004-11-23 13:14:07 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I'm a liberal independent...
I voted for Kerry...
BUT IT'S THANKSGIVING...
BITCH ABOUT SOMETHING POLITICAL *BESIDES* THE ELECTION...
I mean, damnit people... Even Kerry knew when to drop it...
Submitted by Davros (user info) at 2004-11-23 13:05:13 EST (#)
Ranking: 1
For making an interesting point.
-Davros
Submitted by The_Yellow_Dart (user info) at 2004-11-23 12:42:01 EST (#)
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Submitted by WhatTheHell (user info) at 2004-11-23 12:36:27 (#)
Ranking: 0
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do you ever review higher than a 0?
Submitted by strider (user info) at 2004-11-23 12:40:43 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
I thought there was chocolate inside ... Well, why was it wrapped in foil?
-- Homer Simpson
Mr. Plow
Submitted by WhatTheHell (user info) at 2004-11-23 12:36:27 EST (#)
Ranking: 0
I didn't read it.
Don't tell ME what to do!!
http://www.ubersite.com/m/52465
Submitted by Adamdidit2u (user info) at 2004-11-23 12:36:25 EST (#)
Ranking: 2
Even though bush won by a big margin, the fact that there were so many errors is still quite disturbing.
Submitted by BLITZKREIG_BOB (user info) at 2004-11-23 12:33:10 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
You can't exactly argue with a plurality of 3,000,000.
Submitted by Sassmasterr (user info) at 2004-11-23 12:32:21 EST (#)
Ranking: -2
A. "You're unpatriotic! You hate America! You probably came in your pants when you found out Bin Laden was alive!"
B. "How come you liberals don't bitch when a democrat wins? Oh! I know! because you're all sore losers! losers!"
c. "Bush won, get over it"
D. "If you don't like it, leave."
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