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AndyTiedye

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37. They Programmed it This Way Because People Would be Less Likely to Notice

Thu Oct 25, 2012, 12:44 PM

Oct 2012

Last edited Thu Oct 25, 2012, 02:14 PM - Edit history (1)

It would be just as easy to flip individual votes, but people would be more likely to notice.

Our worst fears about Hart Intercivic are being realized.

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Do not vote a straight Democratic ticket. [View all] efhmc Oct 2012 OP

Never vote straight ticket! DearHeart Oct 2012 #1

I have preached this to the people in my precinct but many long time voters efhmc Oct 2012 #5

I couldn't, anyway. Hissyspit Oct 2012 #100

Similarly, in my congressional district . . . MrModerate Oct 2012 #112

I always do that. HappyMe Oct 2012 #2

Folks in a hurry. They think it is safe. efhmc Oct 2012 #6

Makes you wonder what exciting thing they have going on in the next three minutes Scootaloo Oct 2012 #114

When actually what is earth shaking is in their hands at that moment. efhmc Oct 2012 #118

Something on Facebook HappyMe Oct 2012 #119

this info has been passed down for three generations in my family now. efhmc Oct 2012 #128

I saw the same thing in Arlington,Texas w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #3

As if we don't have enough of an uphill battle. efhmc Oct 2012 #8

Thanks w8liftinglady. Jazzgirl Oct 2012 #33

I just sent you a PM, but wanted to include this info here as well! MagickMuffin Oct 2012 #41

which machines are these that are unhackable? robinlynne Oct 2012 #109

we used the Hart systems without the optional paper trail. w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #113

Hart is owned by HIG, which in turn is owned by Bain CApital investors, including Romney. robinlynne Oct 2012 #126

I've always personally felt more comfortable filling in the circle for bullwinkle428 Oct 2012 #4

Plus when there is no Dem challenger to the repug, I take efhmc Oct 2012 #11

Or, writing in. GoCubsGo Oct 2012 #86

Just don't vote for Lizard People davidpdx Oct 2012 #134

to add.... there is no paper trail to challenge this,either. w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #7

and NC you HAVE to vote for President separately Lex Oct 2012 #9

That is a marvelous way to do things. efhmc Oct 2012 #13

I'm in Texas. I gotta vote in races where there's no Dem running. sadbear Oct 2012 #10

I did the same thing w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #16

Well in Tn we had a dem running against Corker and I mean this guy is way out there. southernyankeebelle Oct 2012 #18

I've heard about that guy. sadbear Oct 2012 #21

I didn't vote for him in the primary. He really is nuts. southernyankeebelle Oct 2012 #34

There are some other Dem candidates as well...such as Park Overall. antigone382 Oct 2012 #51

Lincoln Davis was the Blue Dog tnlurker Oct 2012 #69

He was, but I don't think he was running this year. antigone382 Oct 2012 #89

I urge any Democrat to vote for Park Overall.... Bluenorthwest Oct 2012 #101

Yes I voted for Eric Stewart on the first day of early voting. southernyankeebelle Oct 2012 #84

Me too. efhmc Oct 2012 #19

Have the same thing here in NY-20 Rhiannon12866 Oct 2012 #70

Sorry, just be happy you have Kirsten. efhmc Oct 2012 #88

Ever think about running yourself? KamaAina Oct 2012 #122

As a last resort. sadbear Oct 2012 #123

But how do we know they couldn't flip individual votes just as well? progressoid Oct 2012 #12

Could, but more difficult. efhmc Oct 2012 #15

This is what I'm not getting. ProSense Oct 2012 #20

In one instance the machine does the picking (voting straight ticket). efhmc Oct 2012 #27

They Programmed it This Way Because People Would be Less Likely to Notice AndyTiedye Oct 2012 #37

It's always about power to them and not to the people. efhmc Oct 2012 #42

If a voter votes a straight Dem ticket and it is flipped formercia Oct 2012 #61

Do you think anyone is going to take the time or make the effort do that? efhmc Oct 2012 #90

If there are shennanegans, you can bet they will. formercia Oct 2012 #99

I like your attitude. Some say there is no hope. efhmc Oct 2012 #117

Today is a good Day to Die formercia Oct 2012 #124

I love your post. I know our county election administrator. efhmc Oct 2012 #125

Thank You for voting. formercia Oct 2012 #133

Well Robbins Oct 2012 #14

We don't even have straight-ticket voting where I live frazzled Oct 2012 #17

Where is that? I think the straight party ticket should go. efhmc Oct 2012 #22

I live in Illinois, but only 15 states actually allow straight ticket frazzled Oct 2012 #94

Maybe it will soon be history. Wonder how that can be accomplished. efhmc Oct 2012 #96

neither do we Samjm Oct 2012 #38

Ohio No Vested Interest Oct 2012 #53

Same in Illinois. ieoeja Oct 2012 #63

I don't understand meadowlark5 Oct 2012 #23

At the beginning of the ballot, there is a place to mark efhmc Oct 2012 #24

Ok, good. That's not what my ballot is like meadowlark5 Oct 2012 #26

All over the south. I am sure it is left over from when the dixiecrats were in efhmc Oct 2012 #29

OK, I see what you're saying. n/t ProSense Oct 2012 #28

some states have this option, but not all CreekDog Oct 2012 #49

Voted in San Antonio on Monday. Each race individually. hamsterjill Oct 2012 #25

You are right. I wish more people had your attitude. efhmc Oct 2012 #30

Excellent advice, efhmc! Also, in states with cross-filing, check your candidates! R's cross-file Mnemosyne Oct 2012 #31

Didn't even know that was possible. efhmc Oct 2012 #32

It is in Pa, not sure of what other states allow this crap. nt Mnemosyne Oct 2012 #103

I'm so sick of these lying, cheating rat bastards. CrispyQ Oct 2012 #35

Agreed. I have a cousin, a good and decent man but he is a efhmc Oct 2012 #43

Unless you are in Maine or Tennessee - Just vote for all the Democrats LynneSin Oct 2012 #36

Good analysis. Thanks. efhmc Oct 2012 #39

I knew about Maine with King but not about Tennessee. Jennicut Oct 2012 #44

EV has it leaning red but that was a 2006 poll LynneSin Oct 2012 #46

Never seen a republican or heard of a republican who was for the working man and his right demosincebirth Oct 2012 #40

You are right and they will do anything to make sure they, efhmc Oct 2012 #45

Not all states have a "straight Democratic ticket" option CreekDog Oct 2012 #50

Arlen Specter... LynneSin Oct 2012 #47

One out of 50 million in this country. demosincebirth Oct 2012 #106

I will have to go along with this posters statement The Last Democrat Oct 2012 #87

never flip the straight party switch--l like to say fuck you republicans with each lever dembotoz Oct 2012 #48

This country has definitely gone down the toilet. lexw Oct 2012 #52

Happened in Berkley County, SC Mary in S. Carolina Oct 2012 #54

I live in New Mexico.... vduhr Oct 2012 #55

I have never seen this. lalalu Oct 2012 #56

Minutes ago had an online popup questionnaire asking who I as going to vote for, and inamatteroftime Oct 2012 #57

US Government Elections Assistance Commission/EAC link + k&r bobthedrummer Oct 2012 #58

My advice would be Doc Holliday Oct 2012 #59

I never vote a straight ticket. Bake Oct 2012 #60

There were only republicans on two of my ballot choices . . . R. P. McMurphy Oct 2012 #62

Crap, I all ready did this barbiegeek Oct 2012 #64

No prob...just let others know. w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #66

K & R LeftInTX Oct 2012 #65

I have always heard of this xxqqqzme Oct 2012 #67

A bit off topic, can someone post this? I dont have enough post to do it litlbilly Oct 2012 #68

Your advice is sound, PMcDee Oct 2012 #71

I voted Monday in WI AAO Oct 2012 #72

You can't vote straight ticket in Wisconsin anymore. PeaceNikki Oct 2012 #105

You can, it's just a bit more work. AAO Oct 2012 #120

*Any* vote can be flipped, so always check before you cast your ballot. gkhouston Oct 2012 #73

call your local party MrsBrady Oct 2012 #74

As a Republican who's had the totally no qualms privilege of voting for Barack Obama twice..... marble falls Oct 2012 #75

Shout out from a fellow Texan w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #76

I am glad my vote wasn't wasted on a Blue dog. Thanks for the reassurance!...... marble falls Oct 2012 #92

I don't know where you got your "information" about Reagan, Art_from_Ark Oct 2012 #107

"We’re going to close the unproductive tax loopholes .................... marble falls Oct 2012 #108

Reagan was an actor Art_from_Ark Oct 2012 #110

I am not protecting a man I wouldn't vote for, but the words and actions support the claim made.... marble falls Oct 2012 #121

Sorry, but the actions do NOT support the claims made Art_from_Ark Oct 2012 #132

THIS should be reported in the MSM. Why are we talking about it under ground? SleeplessinSoCal Oct 2012 #77

Good advice last_texas_dem Oct 2012 #78

I plan on voting on Sunday oliverrams1 Oct 2012 #79

We need hard evidence, documented it, and demand an investigation JackN415 Oct 2012 #80

Wasn't reported to state. Trying to find out if it was even documented at the site. efhmc Oct 2012 #93

There was a whistleblower in 2004 w8liftinglady Oct 2012 #95

Straight Party ticket is okay so long as no "emphasis voting" Gothmog Oct 2012 #81

And some races are listed as non-partisan, even though there's a Democrat to vote for... cascadiance Oct 2012 #82

I Live In Florida (too bad) ChiciB1 Oct 2012 #83

Such a shame Catherine Vincent Oct 2012 #85

Got it and thanks.N/T GoneOffShore Oct 2012 #91

Straight ticket? Why? Both parties have individual candidates that suck! FarCenter Oct 2012 #97

There's no "straight ticket" option on our ballots in MineralMan Oct 2012 #98

I agree and vote for LGBT Democrats, as well! deaniac21 Oct 2012 #102

Thank you for the info. I didn't know that. But will definitely mark each vote. Tks n/t onecent Oct 2012 #104

I voted straight ticket LadyHawkAZ Oct 2012 #111

All evoting is vulnerable, not just straight ticket votes. This is pointless n/t TroglodyteScholar Oct 2012 #115

And your solution is? efhmc Oct 2012 #116

My solution is not to float bogus solutions. TroglodyteScholar Oct 2012 #131

Vote a paper ballot if you can as well. I wish I would have after hearing Bishop Willard's son owns Erose999 Oct 2012 #127

How do you know your paper ballot will be counted? randome Oct 2012 #130

A paper ballot at least exists in a material form. Your vote on a machine is just 1's and 0's that Erose999 Oct 2012 #135

I just received my absentee ballot. RebelOne Oct 2012 #129