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Hello, I wanna see the video. But the I had message that the video is no longer available. I'll try see it in youtube. Thanks. Regards. Seno.
Thanks for letting me know, Seno. I changed the video.
b
Bassam, as anyone following the election integrity issue knows, the gop/rove/gonzales justice department was caught red handed during the DA scandal preparing for the upcoming election by the firing of DA's who would not go along w/bogus legal manuvuerings based on nothing to imply democrats were involved in voter fraud.
here is a wrap up of some current events taking place in nevada.
another wrap up w/good links can be found here @ On "Voter Fraud".
the go to place for all voter fraud, caging, election shenanigans IS bradblog run by Brad Friedman
"Brad Friedman is one of the Paul Reveres of [the Election Integrity] movement."
-- Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.,
i recommend everyone stop by bradblog for state by state shenanigans. dems have known for a long time obama would have to win by very large margins to prevent another stolen election. i am still placing my bets mcCain will be the victor due to the tactics and efforts but things are looking better and better all the time for Obama, the people may finally have their say w/this election.
who knows. one thing is certain, this stands to be a historic election which ever way it goes.
an obama presidency, goes without saying what a change it will be for all kinds of reasons.
a mcCain win would be seen by many, certainly myself, a blatant overthetop theft of democracy. i simply don't know how most rational people could ever believe a withered old angry mcCain could gain the votes of the majority of americans. for what reason? it truly baffles the mind. will people take it sitting down?
i think not.
So are you a New York Yankees fan Bassam, or do you just love the city? I am looking at your hat. :)
Still no fast internet here. I know, I should stop making excuses and do something about that. ;) Anyway, I think this video is probably a humorous portrayal of the dangers of electronic voting. Here in Indianapolis, we use a scanner that reads paper ballots. We use black ink to fill in the circles on the paper ballots and the machine reads them. I think it is the best system. It is fast, but extremely safe as the paper ballots can be easily read by people if necessary. Electronic machines with no paper backup really scare the hell out of me! It could be so easy to steal an election with those machines.
hehehe! I bought this hat when I went to NYC last winter. I love it :)
Thanks for the links and your opinion.
b
hey bassam,
i put a link here, it's to the blog of a dutch guy, a friend of me, who has been very interestingly investigating voting-machines.
http://rop.gonggri.jp/?p=55
cheerio!
Bassam, i have come hear to post another OT report i wanted to call to your attention due to past conversations we have had here on this blog.
and i think it is really important.
the other day i was very alarmed when mcCain responded to the 'accusation' Obama was an arab w/the retort, 'no, he is a decent family man'. although it was reported in the news the overall response was 'McCain defends Obama.'
i was so upset about it i posted a diary @ daily kos and over the last few days many other people on that board have been discussing this, and the racism it implies. so, you can imagine my excitement to run into this new diary right now on the recommend list at the most trafficed liberal blog on the internet.
CNN's Campbell Brown (on mainstream media, w/video!)is asking: "So what if Obama was Arab or Muslim? So what if John McCain was Arab or Muslim? Would it matter?
When did that become a disqualifier for higher office in our country? When did Arab and Muslim become dirty words? The equivalent of dishonorable or radical?"
it is about time! had not this involved a presidential candidate speaking at a highly publicized rally during the month before the election i don't think this would have gotten nearly so much attention, but i've been watching the boards these lst few days and people seem genuinely disturbed this anti arab/muslim racism is becoming part of our culture.
i just wanted to tell you about it. this diary is 3 hrs old and has almost 500 comments and over a thousand recommends already. it really makes me proud to be part of the liberal community.
and here is part of the transcript from CNN's website
Now, I commend Sen. McCain for correcting that woman, for setting the record straight. But I do have one question -- so what if he was?
So what if Obama was Arab or Muslim? So what if John McCain was Arab or Muslim? Would it matter?
When did that become a disqualifier for higher office in our country? When did Arab and Muslim become dirty words? The equivalent of dishonorable or radical?
Whenever this gets raised, the implication is that there is something wrong with being an Arab-American or a Muslim. And the media is complicit here, too.
We've all been too quick to accept the idea that calling someone Muslim is a slur.
I feel like I am stating the obvious here, but apparently it needs to be said: There is a difference between radical Muslims who support jihad against America and Muslims who want to practice their religion freely and have normal lives like anyone else.
There are more than 1.2 million Arab-Americans and about 7 million Muslim-Americans, former Cabinet secretaries, members of Congress, successful business people, normal average Americans from all walks of life.
These are the people being maligned here, and we can only imagine how this conversation plays in the Muslim world. We can't tolerate this ignorance -- not in the media, not on the campaign trail.
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Of course, he's not an Arab. Of course, he's not a Muslim. But honestly, it shouldn't matter.
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What's the mood like in Philadelphia Bassam? Does it seem like the city will vote heavily for Obama?
Hi David,
Unfortunately, I'm no longer in Philly! I live in Washington DC now!! Crazy, isn't it?
I didn't know you had moved to Washington DC Bassam! I suppose there is a certain irony that you came from Baghdad and ended up in DC. ;) I hope you will write some about your new home. What's it like from your perspective? I will look forward to hearing about your continuing adventure. :)
Bassam, watch powell's endorsement and press conference.
he nails it
David,
Yes, it's really amazing to be in DC during this crazy time the US and the entire world is going through. I can't wait to see how the elections turn out.
Annie,
Yes, I saw Powell this morning on CNN. I don't like the guy (because of his continuous lies about the WMD in Iraq) but I think this is news that a republican like him endorses a democrat. Good for the Dems!
Bassam, i am not a big fan of powell, and it wasn't for the endorsement itself i was impressed with, it was the reasons why. especially what he spelled out very clearly @ the press conference. Plus, i don't know if powell ever identified as republican, although he served in the bush administration. he is a military man, by tradition they have no party while they are serving the country.
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