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peace13

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6. The theft always happens when most are asleep.
Fri Nov 9, 2012, 11:47 AM
Nov 2012

Too many people witnessing the computer go down in Ohio would draw attention. That is why KKKarl was so upset. They didn't give time for the flip!

they needed to make sure the margin of victory was beyond the reach of theft. unblock Nov 2012 #1
Wasn't it 11:15? MgtPA Nov 2012 #2
You are correct, got central time and eastern time mixed up. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #9
I agree! As soon as MSNBC called Ohio for Obama, I switched to Fox in order to watch the tears, MgtPA Nov 2012 #20
Yes, it was 11:15 p.m. EST.... DonViejo Nov 2012 #10
They were in denial. madaboutharry Nov 2012 #3
OH hasn't even counted 200,000 provisional ballots yet. LisaL Nov 2012 #12
it wasn't lost just because of Ohio --it was lost when Ohio no longer mattered CreekDog Nov 2012 #24
They had to use a defibrillator on him. lalalu Nov 2012 #4
I think there was a reason for not writing a concession speech. TwilightGardener Nov 2012 #5
The theft always happens when most are asleep. peace13 Nov 2012 #6
Actually NOT = They were waiting for votes to be counted Coyotl Nov 2012 #7
I agree. Third Doctor Nov 2012 #11
There was enough information to know Obama had won. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #14
And in 2000, they came to conclusion Gore won FL. LisaL Nov 2012 #15
But they did not call the election for Gore at that point. Besides, they were yellowcanine Nov 2012 #17
NOT! There was enough information to infer Obama had won. Coyotl Nov 2012 #22
If it was up to OH, Romney wouldn't have conceded to this day. LisaL Nov 2012 #8
Votes decide the presidency: concession was not necessary Bad Thoughts Nov 2012 #13
Question of courtesy - not necessity. All the more reason why he should have conceded. yellowcanine Nov 2012 #16
GOP called foul when Gore retracted Bad Thoughts Nov 2012 #18
Romney lost gravity Nov 2012 #19
he was busy cancelling the staffers credit cards leftyohiolib Nov 2012 #21
Simple. He didn't have one written. All he could squeak out was a sub-5 minute speech. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #23
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