My new policy on voting is to always vote out an incumbent, unless I've been especially happy with his performance.
That is how I feel, but, I'm taking it a step further. If there is a do-nothing incumbent running against a candidate who is a complete hypocrite (demonstrated by past offices held or changed party affiliation in an attempt to get elected, as is the case in my district), I'm writing in my own name and getting a few friends to do the same. And keeping track of the numbers, of course.
Be interesting to see how the results are counted.
Whether you use the machine verified paper ballots or all-electronic systems, you need people comfortable with equipment to make them work right. And we don't have enough. By all means suggest better ways to do the job.
Taking your suggestions a step further, people who are comfortable and knowledgeable about the equipment should be able to have more input into its use. Another thing to consider is that many in this country are computer-phobic.
Taylor dismissed a separate claim by the ACLU over data-mining of phone records by the NSA. She said not enough had been publicly revealed about that program to support the claim and further litigation could jeopardize state secrets.
A campaign needs to identify its supporters, and then needs to follow up with them at least a couple times before and on election day for the message to sink in.
I tell a campaign worker that I am or am not interested--that identifies me. If I wanted to volunteer or give a donation, I'd contact whoever and let them know. Instead, campaign workers think that voters are too stupid to remember and have to constantly be told a candidate's views. A recorded phone call just tells me that a candidate has more money to spend on getting elected than he/she knows what to do with, staff that feels they are above all, and most importantly is not interested in really listening the voters. When I go to vote, I've already decided who I am going to vote for. If I am forced to hear more of the same by campaign staff as I walk into the polling place, all that does is antagonize me into possibly voting for a different candidate, or not voting for anyone for that office. Hope that is clear.
I got a telemarketing call from one of the major parties the other day. I politely thanked the caller, said that I understood how important fundraising was to a candidate, then mentioned that I was a member of the Green Pary and asked if the caller like to make a contribution. THEY hung up on me!
"There is no way to build a completely secure electronic system. All I'm trying to do is make sure the machines are kept honest."
This one's even better!
Senator Trent Lott, the Republican chairman of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee, suggested attaching printers to existing DREs could cause equipment problems on Election Day. "I'm leery of attaching [a printer] on the side," he said. "It seems we're adding a level of complexity."
WTF? You get a reciept when you use an ATM!!! Sound like some are getting nervous about their next election.
I'm in the exact same spot, dammit! Liberal Arts degree, self-taught, no certifications. I keep hearing that the best thing for me to do would be to get ANY certification. (I also learn best hands on.)
And you're right, the labs at some, not all colleges are full of people who don't really know or give a damn about what they're doing.
I disagree with you because I think the whole point of these machines is to conceal real fraud, in real elections. I believe the fraud has happend, and will continue to happen until people wake up and accept that it's going on.
More and more people are starting to realize it. The reaction to RFK Jr.'s article about the 2004 election wasn't as stong as I personally would have hoped for, but from a few things that I have read, I get the impression that it's far from over.
Seriously, that is the type of job that you have described. No pressure, a decent salary and benefits, doing research that no one pays outside of your department pays any attention to.
And w/a Ph.D.--hell, you're a shoe-in. Talk about job security! It would also fit in beautifully w/your writing skills!
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That is how I feel, but, I'm taking it a step further. If there is a do-nothing incumbent running against a candidate who is a complete hypocrite (demonstrated by past offices held or changed party affiliation in an attempt to get elected, as is the case in my district), I'm writing in my own name and getting a few friends to do the same. And keeping track of the numbers, of course.
Be interesting to see how the results are counted.
NEVER being permitted to go online again!
Think about it--what is more important--the questions about the 2004 vote or copying a CD?
The governor and her administration are milking this one for all it's worth!
Didn't think much of what he had to say, after describing himself as "semi-competent".
A campaign needs to identify its supporters, and then needs to follow up with them at least a couple times before and on election day for the message to sink in. I tell a campaign worker that I am or am not interested--that identifies me. If I wanted to volunteer or give a donation, I'd contact whoever and let them know. Instead, campaign workers think that voters are too stupid to remember and have to constantly be told a candidate's views. A recorded phone call just tells me that a candidate has more money to spend on getting elected than he/she knows what to do with, staff that feels they are above all, and most importantly is not interested in really listening the voters. When I go to vote, I've already decided who I am going to vote for. If I am forced to hear more of the same by campaign staff as I walk into the polling place, all that does is antagonize me into possibly voting for a different candidate, or not voting for anyone for that office. Hope that is clear.
Won't happen, unfortunately. Bush ignores laws that he doesn't like.
I got a telemarketing call from one of the major parties the other day. I politely thanked the caller, said that I understood how important fundraising was to a candidate, then mentioned that I was a member of the Green Pary and asked if the caller like to make a contribution. THEY hung up on me!
I'm just starting to realize that.
This one's even better!
WTF? You get a reciept when you use an ATM!!! Sound like some are getting nervous about their next election.
I'm in the exact same spot, dammit! Liberal Arts degree, self-taught, no certifications. I keep hearing that the best thing for me to do would be to get ANY certification. (I also learn best hands on.) And you're right, the labs at some, not all colleges are full of people who don't really know or give a damn about what they're doing.
Seriously, that is the type of job that you have described. No pressure, a decent salary and benefits, doing research that no one pays outside of your department pays any attention to. And w/a Ph.D.--hell, you're a shoe-in. Talk about job security! It would also fit in beautifully w/your writing skills!
Really. Have had nothing but trouble w/M$ updates.
>I'd vote for the green party if I felt they had a chance of winning If everyone who felt that way voted Green, they WOULD win!
I blame Diebold!
The customer using the machine totatlly freaks!
2) Some think they are good writers (and aren't) and enjoy writing.
3) Some like to read and can differentiate between 1 and 2.
4) Some who like to read can't differentiate between 1 and 2.
5) Some enjoy the interraction.
6) Some like to get obnoxious and argue with everyone. See 2.
7) Some can learn something.
8) Some think they know everything. See 6.