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In reply to the discussion: Dear President Obama, Glad You Won, But Can We Fix The Voting Machines Before 2016? [View all]Lint Head
(15,064 posts)3. It's wonderful when I see these types of articles in noted magazines and websites but
does it really make any difference if the President does not see it? It does say 'Dear Mr. President' but that doesn't mean it was actually sent to him. It seems he points out personal emails and letters before articles.
We need to inundate the White House and our Representatives with correspondence to demonstrate how vulnerable and weak our voting system is.
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Dear President Obama, Glad You Won, But Can We Fix The Voting Machines Before 2016? [View all]
Zorra
Nov 2012
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Maybe after SCOTUS regains a liberal majority, President Obama could issue and EO,
Zorra
Nov 2012
#7
I'm really exhausted with NOT talking about our inadequate and dangerous voting systems.....
northoftheborder
Nov 2012
#8
It's wonderful when I see these types of articles in noted magazines and websites but
Lint Head
Nov 2012
#3
Agreed, but using methods of communication to inform others is primary to assembling
Zorra
Nov 2012
#18
Okay. I can see that. Instead of opting for one of two possibilities, use both.
randome
Nov 2012
#12
Many highly respected experts in the field have serious problems with the machines.
Zorra
Nov 2012
#20
Bingo! Thank you! Great point! And people like Karl Rove, Ken Blackwell, Katherine Harris,
Zorra
Nov 2012
#22
Interesting idea. I have a feeling we'll never really know, as this will never be
Zorra
Nov 2012
#31
Uh-huh. You *conveniently* fail to mention that paper ballot counts cannot be manipulated en masse,
Zorra
Nov 2012
#24
I'd be happy if the feds required a certain number of machines in each precinct.
JohnnyRingo
Nov 2012
#13