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In reply to the discussion: Long-timers: What was the deal with the election in 2004 [View all]B Calm
(28,762 posts)6. Follow the paper trail.
Oh, but the voting machines don't give us a paper trail, never mind. . .
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Smarttech may have been it...I'm gonna do some digging on them later. Thank you! n/t
silvershadow
Oct 2012
#9
Thanks so far guys...It's late and I'm tired. I know about Diebold, I was a trainer for those
silvershadow
Oct 2012
#8
Kerry conceded while people were still standing in line to vote in some places
Lydia Leftcoast
Oct 2012
#19
2004 was also the effect of th Help Amaerica Vote Act of 2002 which was the result of what
patrice
Oct 2012
#34
I think the idea of paper ballots, marked by hand and providing a receipt for the vote with
patrice
Oct 2012
#46
Great idea! Do you have a name for said holiday? Bet that would help spread the meme quickly...
silvershadow
Oct 2012
#47
Should think about that. Imagine! walking into a counting site & presenting your receipt &
patrice
Oct 2012
#59
I know, right? Sorry. Trust me, I've been wanting to hang my flag in distress mode since
silvershadow
Oct 2012
#48