October 30, 2004
T-Minus 3 and Counting
I don’t know about you, but I find it ironic that P. Diddy’s latest voting campaign ad, “Vote or Die” was taken to new heights by Osama bin Laden yesterday. Not only is he taunting us to vote in his latest video, he threatens us with more acts of terror if we vote Bush back in office.
Hmmm, now let me get this straight, Osama – a well known terrorist, who yesterday admitted to being the mastermind and financier of the 9/11 attack which killed over 3,000, is threatening me with violence if I vote for Bush? Of course later he says that we will not be safe as a nation if we interfere with any Islamist nation, no matter who is president.
As any new yorker would say: “What is he… stupid!?” Does he think that I’m actually going to listen to what he has to say to me? Does he really think that I can threatened into changing my vote?
I just realized thatÂ’s the 3rd Islamist endorsement Kerry has received in the last 7 days. It seems that Kerry's sister Beth, was busier than I originally thought in getting ex-patriots and others oversease to campaign or vote for Kerry.
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Those who can, do.
Those who can't, make video tapes.
Just out of curiosity, what evidence is given that this tape is recent? I haven't heard that discussed anywhere.
I still think he's dead.
Posted by: Harvey at October 30, 2004 10:11 AM (tJfh1)
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There were 3 clear indications to me when I listened to the simultaneous translation of the tape. In it he mentions:
- Bush and Kerry as the presidential candidates.
- the total number of American casualties suffered by our forces. That number was reached last month.
- Allawi and Karzai's election, both of which happened within the last month.
Posted by: michele at October 30, 2004 10:46 AM (ht2RK)
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Good post. Let's Roll. The War on Terror and this election have morphed into one as of last night.
Click onto my name to learn how this speech fits into the Dems' October Surprise and how you can respond.
Posted by: salt1907 at October 30, 2004 10:59 AM (T8AyJ)
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At the very least, the English-language voiceover is recent.
As for the rest of the tape?
Posted by: Pixy Misa at October 31, 2004 03:06 AM (+S1Ft)
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Ok, he discussed current events.
Or someone dressed like him did.
He's been too quiet for too long. I'm still thinking dead :-)
Posted by: Harvey at October 31, 2004 10:48 AM (ubhj8)
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Bush had three years to get Bin Laden,
and he didn't.
Although he made big words around it right after 9/11.
His approval rate was above 90% back then.
Since then he started a different war.
And Bin Laden is still at large. He even said he would not be that concerned about him.
Posted by: Sam Miller at November 01, 2004 06:37 AM (OQbjB)
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Geez, Sam, didn't you get enough at Mike the Marines place? You gotta dump this same line everywhere you go?
Other than pure symbolism, what actual threat does Bin Laden pose? He hasn't been able to throw anything at us for the last 3 years except magnetic tape.
I'm more concerned with the live people handing out orders in Iraq. Let Bin Laden (or his body double) make all the fancy speeches he wants.
Posted by: Harvey at November 01, 2004 10:01 AM (tJfh1)
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Yeah, Sammy. I mean c'mon... the least you could do is keep the slop over in MY comments and not ooze all over Michele's place.
I hose down the decks on a daily basis - they ARE concrete and steel, after all. But just look what you did to Michele's carpet! That type of liberal guck NEVER really comes totally clean! Now she's gonna hafta replace the WHOLE thing...
Posted by: Mike the Marine at November 01, 2004 08:08 PM (PK/tF)
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October 16, 2004
On Things Electoral
With the DNC and Pres. Jimmy Carter, demanding that foreign observers be dispatched to our polls on election day, citing the 1965 Voting Rights Act; and with the Justice Dept. sending over 1000 election monitors nationwide, I expect November 3rd to be a contentious day in America, thanks to the unresolved issues over
provisional ballots and computerized voting. I took a look at
provisional voting earlier in the week, here are some news articles that discuss the issues surrounding these machines:
FoxNews, Christian Science Monitor,
What do you envision on Nov. 3rd?
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If it's not close, they can't cheat.
It won't be close. I'm not worried. 2000 was a freak-show statistical outlier voting event. Statewide elections being within 1000 votes are as unusual at when they split 60-40. Nothing this close had happened before in this country's history, and I don't expect to see anything that close again in my lifetime.
Posted by: Harvey at October 16, 2004 02:54 PM (ubhj8)
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I think there are a lot of precincts in the country where the races is sufficiently close than turnout dictates the outcomes. If it rains in Newark, look out. If it rains late in the day in Newark, really look out.
I'm quite certain that we're going to hear some people on November 3 claiming that because one guy in Boise had a flat tire on the way to the polling place, the entire election is a sham. What I'm not sure of is whether these people will be ignored by the overwhelming majority of the country — as in Afghanistan last week — or whether they'll remain a part of the public conscious for yet another four years.
Honestly? I'm starting to think that we're looking at a generational problem here. The people who insist that Bush stole the election — and who will undoubtedly insist that Bush stole this election, too — are never going to change their minds. They're never going to shut up about it, no matter how many times we sit them down and calmly and slowly explain the facts.
We're just going to have to wait for them all to grow old and die.
Then again, sometimes I tend toward the pessimistic. I usually get over it.
Posted by: Jeff Harrell at October 16, 2004 03:16 PM (UAuME)
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I think it's going to be very close, again. I know here in Florida the crap is already starting to fly. I am just hoping that we surprise everyone.
Funny enough - they are saying the biggest question mark down here is the I4 corridor. Hmmmm...that's ME!! I called to verify that my registration went through (since I moved) and to double check where I need to vote - I kept saying, this is important, this is important.
Lady laughed at me and said - Sweetie, you Republicans have really pulled together lately.
I'm hoping that means my little community - and the rest of the corridor are voting GWB.
Yeah, I'm cutting my day short so that I can be glued in front of the TV for the results. I hope I'm wrong, but I don't think it's going to be pretty.
Posted by: Tammi at October 16, 2004 04:28 PM (UOdfZ)
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If Bush wins narrowly, we can expect many lawsuits and hypocritical charges of fraud, intimidation, etc. But have we considered the possibility that Kerry will win narrowly? If Kerry wins several swing states by narrow margins, we will know that voter fraud is at the heart of the victory margin. What will we do about it? The RNC better be prepared to file its own lawsuits.
Posted by: salt1907 at October 17, 2004 11:08 AM (T8AyJ)
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On Health Concerns
The Commissioner for the NYC Health Dept said yesterday that the Federal Government was to blame for this flu vaccine disaster. He said more, but I wasnÂ’t willing to listen beyond this point as this alone made me angry. No blame was placed on Chiron or the decision of US drug companies to get out of the vaccine market years ago due to the federal constraints and interference.
Never mind that British officials were warning for almost a year now, that they might have to shut down Chiron, the 2nd largest flu vaccine maker in the world, for health and manufacturing violations. I get angry with this commissioner for laying blame elsewhere, when in this crisis could have been managed more effectively and with a more positive spin.
Instead of blaming George Bush, why not take responsibility for your failure to plan and find other alternatives, like educating the public to the flu mist option and urging people to observe safe health practices before and when they do get sick. Instead, they are creating panic and fear, which has caused dangerous situations in NY, Georgia and Florida. Of course, the media is doing a great job at helping to create panic and fear instead of disemminating good information. So I raise my coffee mug in salute to the harbingers of doom.
To get a different perspective on drug companies visit Laughing Wolf and read his post "On Merck, Drugs, and Medicine.
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Well, in all fairness, I think there
is a good argument to be made that the shortage is the fault of the federal government. It was the government that effectively drove other vaccine producers out of the business, after all.
Yes, there are plenty of places where this mess could have been averted. But the lesson to be learned here is that excessive government interference in free markets leads directly to situations where crises need to be averted. Better to avoid the whole mess entirely by keeping the iron fist of government regulation as far from industry as is practical.
Posted by: Jeff Harrell at October 16, 2004 03:10 PM (UAuME)
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October 14, 2004
Bush wins today's Hip-Hop Debate
Bush and Kerry endured a fierce battle today, Hip-Hop style. To see a replay of the action and the debate results view
this mini-clip. Once you've seen all their moves, you too can VOTE for your favorite candidate and make it a decisive victory!
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October 11, 2004
Provisional Ballots - the hanging chads of 2004
UPDATED 10-12-04 at 10:12pm: I have provided 8 new source links on this post to show the seriousness of the situation. In visiting a reader's site,
The Cassandra Page, I also came across this link to a
Powerline post that talks about a reently uncovered
voter fraud scheme in Wisonsin, relating to provisional ballots.
As if the 2000 elections were not bizarre enough, and the current political condition not tense or divisive enough, along come provisional ballots. What’s that you ask, “what are provisional ballots?” Well they are nothing more and nothing less than paper “ballots [made available to] voters if they cannot be found on registration lists, are in the wrong polling place or don't have proper identification but insist they are eligible to vote. Those people will be given "provisional" ballots that will be kept separate from others until their eligibility can be confirmed.”
Now lets see, if theyÂ’re at the wrong polling place, doesn't that mean that someone will check with the correct polling place that they didnÂ’t already vote there before counting it here? Funny, I made sure I was able to vote and check my polling place online. I also checked what documentation I will need to present in order to vote. Of course the democratic party here has also sent me voting information on my polling place. That was nice of them, donÂ’t you think?
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Heh. Just cast 'em all for Bush :-)
Posted by: Harvey at October 11, 2004 09:40 AM (tJfh1)
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I know that there is no such thing as a fool proof way to vote - but surely to goodness we can come up with something.
OK - let's just pretend that we are able to put a fire wall up that is strong enough to keep hackers out. Wouldn't it be nice if:
1) You register (always important)
2) You can vote anywhere that you are on election day
3) It's computerized based on the county & state you are registered with. You go in, punch in your SS # and the information for that area comes up on the screen. You vote, send and voila all done. No chads, no paper, no mailings. Just done.
I know I know - I'm in la la land with that thought, but hey a girls gotta dream.
Posted by: Tammi at October 11, 2004 08:53 PM (UOdfZ)
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Michelle:
Can you add my page (The Cassandra Page) to your links -
http://cassandra2004.blogspot.com/
I have added your link to mine. Thanks.
Posted by: salt1907 at October 13, 2004 10:00 AM (T8AyJ)
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October 10, 2004
Election results
No, I've not lost my marbles. I simply want to jump for joy over the Australian elections, which is a very important event. John Howard has won his 4th Consecutive election, and picked up 85 seats for the Coalition, to retain his position as Prime Minister of Australia.
Pixy of Ambient Irony, gave a detailed description or breakdown of how things stand per region. These elections were important because John Howard, is a strong supporter and an important member of the Coalition of the Willing in the Iraqi war. For some thoughts on what this means to Americans, visit Nicole at Potomac Ponderings.
Now, only one election remains for this year, ours. Let me say that from walking around NYC this weekend things do not look well for Bush in NY. Yes, despite having a Republican mayor and governor, the Democratic machine and celebrities have been out in full force these past 2 weeks.
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I think God has already answered those prayers in the form of the US & Coalition armed forces :-)
Posted by: Harvey at October 11, 2004 09:42 AM (tJfh1)
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October 04, 2004
The Lady WANTS YOU!
Yes, Lady Liberty wants you to register to vote or update your registration, if you haven't done so already. The deadline in some last few states is this week. For New York, it's October 6th.
If you haven't registered then you can still do so from the comfort of you're own home [and in your jammies if you prefer]. Just stop by the League of Women Voter's website. Simply follow the instructions and make sure you print and mail it by your state's deadline.
The representatives from the democratic party were all over New York City this past weekend. There were so many Kerry buttons around I was afraid I had stumbled onto a Kerry Convention. Almost hourly I was asked by someone if I wanted to register to vote. All were wearing Kerry propaganda items, I felt like a fish out of water, struggling for air. You should hear the fear they were putting in people's head's with their horrific statements. "If Bush gets into office again we'll have the beginning of WW3." I wanted to vomit when I heard that one!
BTW, how come no one is writing or speculating about the stolen laptops from Bush's campaign headquarters? Nothing else was stolen. Hmmmm, is this the start of Laptop Gate or Affair?
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I just checked to make sure everything was high and tight for my change of address and voters registration. I'm locked and loaded - but a great reminder.
I'll give you huge brownie points for hanging on to your temper with all that BS floating around up there. You are a classy lady - I need to sit at your feet and learn from you. I'm a bit too redneck at times.
As for the stolen laptops - I've been wondering the same thing. It's hard to find too much out there about it. Kind of surprising.
Posted by: Tammi at October 04, 2004 08:51 PM (UOdfZ)
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"If Bush gets into office again we'll have the beginning of WW3."
Beginning? It's been on for over 3 years now.
Posted by: Harvey at October 05, 2004 01:21 PM (tJfh1)
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October 02, 2004
Debate 1 Observations & Humor
This was the most painful debate to watch in my entire lifetime of watching debates.
The debate and rhetorical skills were unevenly matched as were the visuals. Those I give to Kerry hands down. However, the winner of providing the most factual information was Bush, although he missed a few opportunities to really do damage. I chalk that up to him trying to be a gentleman.
I hated the debate because it was too rigid. It forced the candidates to be too artificial or contrived.
The President's facial expressions kept reminding me of Mad Magazine's popular character, Alfred E. Newman [wait for all the pictures to load].
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President Newman :-)
I'm voting for the guy, but I still think it's funny, because it's true.
Posted by: Harvey at October 02, 2004 01:35 PM (ubhj8)
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THAT's who it reminded me of! Thank you - it was driving me crazy.
I agree 100% on your assessment of the debates. But would have to go one step farther and say that in my mind the contrived, artifical feel actually benefited Kerry.
GWB was being a gentleman, and I can understand why. It's his way, but I also believe that he will fight for what he belives (which he has more than demonstrated). He's gonna have to take the gloves off from now on out. Sometimes you can be a gentleman, and sometimes you just gotta throw that punch. And if I learned anything from my ex-husband is you better take them out asap, cause they are looking to do the same to you.
Posted by: Tammi at October 02, 2004 03:50 PM (UOdfZ)
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