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stellanoir

(14,881 posts)
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 11:16 PM Nov 2012

"If they can rig 'em. . .maybe we can fix 'em"

"If they can rig 'em. . .Maybe we can fix 'em" (revised)

Pssssssssst. . . .

This may seem irrational but here's something very simple we all can do. . .

Every time you feel the intense sorrow, anger, or frustration about anticipating the possibility of yet another contrived defeat, consider stiffening your spine, focusing your mind, and saying aloud or thinking really loudly and firmly. . .

"I'm creating with spirit that any malicious code implanted or hidden in the vote tally counting software be neutralized during this election, and any malfeasance, example gratia : suppression, flipping, or spoilage, that does occur be so blatant that it will be detected, exposed and corrected immediately, so that the true will of the people will be revealed and truly representative leadership may be re inspired."

Or perhaps, "I'm creating with spirit that the results of this election will be fair and inclusive of each and every vote cast."

(feel free to modify as you feel is appropriate)

You see very simply, if they can rig 'em maybe we can fix 'em. . .with our hearts and minds.

If there is any facet of technology that could be influenced by consciousness it would more than likely be computers. Most of us have personally experienced inexplicable technical anomalies in the past.

Of course this suggestion may sound irrational but so are those who are determined to thwart the will of the majority and the long term greater good. They have consistently refuted all rational tools and arguments, even when based on heaps of compelling evidence, and have done so with presumed impunity. "Fact checkers be damned."

They simply dismiss and marginalize our claims as being "reality based." TRANSLATION: They are using low level magic and mind control. They are masterful at "group think." We have not been so but perhaps we can focus at least for the next 48 hours or so. Theirs' is based on greed, falsity and fear whereas if we draw from truth and love and humor, can you imagine what may be possible. . ?

Having approached the issue of election integrity from every imaginable traditional angle for nearly 4 years, and having written to every pundit, plutocrat, and politician of whom I could think, to virtually no avail, this may be one method of recourse that won't take years of legislative and legal wrangling to remedy this most precarious situation.

ENOUGH ALREADY !!!

This is an alternative to worrying and at the very least, can dispel a whole lot of angst amongst each and every one of us.

Oh and it was suggested to me that I include a visualization for those who are more visually oriented as well. One of our wiser scribes suggested a visualization as well.

Consider envisioning the most mindful, honest, and reverent steward of our country and by extension, our planet, being inaugurated in January.

DISCLAIMER: This suggestion is supplementary to more conventional forms of activism and is by no means intended to replace those intrepid and thoroughly essential efforts.

FYI: This was revised from the '06 midterms. "Oooga, Booga, Smooga, Woooga" to all those who participated in that utterly hilarious thread.

"nam-myoho-renge-kyo"

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"If they can rig 'em. . .maybe we can fix 'em" (Original Post) stellanoir Nov 2012 OP
I was thinking and visualizing along similar lines when I voted last week. kentauros Nov 2012 #1
here ya go. . . stellanoir Nov 2012 #2
. stellanoir Nov 2012 #3
People all over the world are praying Obama wins... OneGrassRoot Nov 2012 #4
K & R SalviaBlue Nov 2012 #5

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
1. I was thinking and visualizing along similar lines when I voted last week.
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 01:39 AM
Nov 2012

Thanks for posting this!

And I know about computers and "inexplicable technical anomalies in the past" although the were often expensive anomalies. All too often I had a technician tell me "I've never seen this kind of problem in my entire career! That'll be $400 please."

And since we need more hilarity around here, how about a link to that older thread? Sounds like uber fun!

stellanoir

(14,881 posts)
2. here ya go. . .
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 06:43 AM
Nov 2012
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x2589421

I hesitate to post this because if you notice the time stamps on the replies, the thread evolved beautifully and the detractor chimed in much later so it sorta alters the feel of it. Still. There is some funny stuff in there and some of our great old friends are represented.

OneGrassRoot

(22,920 posts)
4. People all over the world are praying Obama wins...
Tue Nov 6, 2012, 08:44 AM
Nov 2012

we have a lot of positivity and good vibes on our side!



Thanks, stellanoir!



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