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Thank you Jill Stein, for initiating the recount. (Original Post) milestogo Nov 2016 OP
I doubt they will file for a recount. nt CK_John Nov 2016 #1
who wont file and based off what info do you say this? Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #3
I am just glad SOMETHING is being finally tried officially Grey Lemercier Nov 2016 #2
Yeah I can't hate on her for this.. JHan Nov 2016 #14
Is an Audit included in a recount, anyone know? apcalc Nov 2016 #4
My understanding of the process is - KewlKat Nov 2016 #10
She's no Patriot in my eyes....far, far from it...She is a self serving minion. FarPoint Nov 2016 #5
If i could kick off the recount... lame54 Nov 2016 #7
I agree to some extent... FarPoint Nov 2016 #9
She is definitly a patriot in my eyes... wundermaus Nov 2016 #15
I sense..... FarPoint Nov 2016 #16
I sense that disappointment could well be felt by most of us here... wundermaus Nov 2016 #20
Except for the part where she tavalon Nov 2016 #25
Have no problem with her actions... Satch59 Nov 2016 #6
She's been forthcoming about the amounts. milestogo Nov 2016 #8
Just another con artist separating fools from their money. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2016 #11
I will definitely remember to quote you on that. milestogo Nov 2016 #12
Indeed, quote the hell out of me. Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2016 #24
I wish there was a rule on here about bashing other progressive/liberal leaders LiberalLovinLug Nov 2016 #13
For me...my intent is not actually bashing per Se.... FarPoint Nov 2016 #17
Jill Stein is a horrible human being. Nt Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2016 #23
Um, excuse me, I think you may be referring to Donald Trump... wundermaus Nov 2016 #18
No, referring to Jill Stein... Dr Hobbitstein Nov 2016 #22
She already filed tavalon Nov 2016 #26
There is no guarantee she will be able to even get recounts in PA and MI. LisaL Nov 2016 #28
They haven't yet, and I will be surprised if they do Recursion Nov 2016 #19
I doubt it's possible to file today, on Thanksgiving. Silent3 Nov 2016 #21
I am pretty sure deadline in WI to file is today. LisaL Nov 2016 #27
It is today, and I'm eagerly awaiting news that the filing has actually happened. Silent3 Nov 2016 #29
Thank you Jill Achilleaze Nov 2016 #30
man demtenjeep Nov 2016 #31
 

Grey Lemercier

(1,429 posts)
2. I am just glad SOMETHING is being finally tried officially
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 01:27 PM
Nov 2016

Not a Stein fan by any means, BUT, my opinion of her has shot up a lot.

JHan

(10,173 posts)
14. Yeah I can't hate on her for this..
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 04:13 PM
Nov 2016

If there was no recount or audit, there would be questions about this election forever and ever as if Russian interference wasn't reason enough to be suspicious..

Trump Camp should be grateful frankly.

KewlKat

(5,624 posts)
10. My understanding of the process is -
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 02:10 PM
Nov 2016

They will check samples of votes throughout the state and recount those. I guess a spot audit. If anomalies are shown then they'll do a full recount.

So - First they audit, then recount EITHER with diff machine or directly by hand. IF differences in the numbers then a full recount.

FarPoint

(12,447 posts)
5. She's no Patriot in my eyes....far, far from it...She is a self serving minion.
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 01:39 PM
Nov 2016

I don't trust her period.S he's exploiting our grief.... nothing here is sincere nor patriotic.

lame54

(35,326 posts)
7. If i could kick off the recount...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 01:58 PM
Nov 2016

I would

And so would many others

Unfortunately i am not in a position to do it

Fortunately Jill Stein is

She will definitely benefit from this but we might as well

This feeling of powerlessness is rough

FarPoint

(12,447 posts)
9. I agree to some extent...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 02:01 PM
Nov 2016

Just not by Jill Stein....we are probably being lead towards false returns wherein we have wasted hard earned money and valuable time.

wundermaus

(1,673 posts)
15. She is definitly a patriot in my eyes...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:40 PM
Nov 2016

Indeed she is selfless in her pursuit of an honest and accurate election.

I find her act noble as it serves no personal objective for her or her political party. On the contrary, the audit and recount of the states in question could only benefit Hillary personally and the greater good of our nation collectively. I am very proud to have voted for Jill and even more so now.

wundermaus

(1,673 posts)
20. I sense that disappointment could well be felt by most of us here...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:00 PM
Nov 2016

But then, I'm an optimist: hoping for the best and preparing for the worst.

Satch59

(1,353 posts)
6. Have no problem with her actions...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 01:55 PM
Nov 2016

Hope it gets done and at least will be a peace of mind that this was clean...or even better, not clean and let justice prevail...

Some here were saying she was deceitful in asking for 2.5 first and now more... She really wasn't: she stated the cost of the filing fees for the 3 states and maybe thought she wouldn't get it? Sure she's taking advantage of the anger out there but it benefits everyone so no harm in my opinion...

I say get this train moving...

milestogo

(16,829 posts)
8. She's been forthcoming about the amounts.
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 01:59 PM
Nov 2016

I don't think it would have been wise to start out by asking for a huge sum like $7million without knowing how much support there would be for it. Now that its going well and she knows there is a lot of support out there, she is going for the full amount it might take to do all 3 states - and its not an exact number.

 

Dr Hobbitstein

(6,568 posts)
11. Just another con artist separating fools from their money.
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 02:22 PM
Nov 2016

Jill Stein is a horrible human being. I don't, for one minute, believe she's going to do anything with that money aside from keep it.

LiberalLovinLug

(14,176 posts)
13. I wish there was a rule on here about bashing other progressive/liberal leaders
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 02:46 PM
Nov 2016

instead of limiting it to card carrying Democrats.

Try and separate the fact that any third party that leans left will be a thorn in the side of the Democratic party and what they actually are saying. Yes they are a pain to Democrats in regards to taking away votes. In a democracy, that's what happens, there is always someone or some party that thinks they can do a better job and have the right to ask the public if they agree.

And the Green Party is an international party that pushes for environmentally sensitive legislation and egalitarian society.

No, I would not have voted for her this election, as it was too important to dump trump. But that does not negate the fact the the Green platform meshes very well with the ideals of traditional Democratic members.
What part of their platform do you disagree with?

We need a world wide coming together of forward thinking, climate change aware, progressives. If you have something against a policy of hers, by all means share. We should be debating this.

But personal insults, calling someone a "horrible human being" I save for those that really are like the President-Elect.

FarPoint

(12,447 posts)
17. For me...my intent is not actually bashing per Se....
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:54 PM
Nov 2016

I just want to Warn fellow DU' ers that I sense this is a Pie'd Piper's path...in my gut feelings....

I support the mission, believe there was a series of voting shenanigans at a minimum...but we need a trustworthy leader. Jill Stein is not that person for me....Hang on to your money folks. We don't have a trust with Stein....

wundermaus

(1,673 posts)
18. Um, excuse me, I think you may be referring to Donald Trump...
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:56 PM
Nov 2016

Your description fits him almost perfectly. In fact I find them dead on accurate. I do however, take great exception to your assessment of the candidate I voted for, Jill Stein. Do you care to back ANY of your assertions or accusations up? I find your opinions to be inflammatory, false, and baseless.

tavalon

(27,985 posts)
26. She already filed
Fri Nov 25, 2016, 12:01 PM
Nov 2016

She's not Bev Harris.

I didn't vote for her but she is doing exactly what she promised.

Recursion

(56,582 posts)
19. They haven't yet, and I will be surprised if they do
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 05:59 PM
Nov 2016

Notice they're already backpedalling from "there will be a recount".

Silent3

(15,282 posts)
21. I doubt it's possible to file today, on Thanksgiving.
Thu Nov 24, 2016, 06:42 PM
Nov 2016

So while I appreciate some healthy skepticism, and have a good portion myself, we can't really draw any conclusion, positive or negative, from the filing not having happened yet.

Tomorrow, we'll see.

Silent3

(15,282 posts)
29. It is today, and I'm eagerly awaiting news that the filing has actually happened.
Fri Nov 25, 2016, 12:14 PM
Nov 2016

WIth the deadline being today, then long Thanksgiving or not, that should mean someone is on duty to acknowledge the filing.

 

demtenjeep

(31,997 posts)
31. man
Fri Nov 25, 2016, 12:52 PM
Nov 2016

people are throwing money into a black hole



People like me face losing everything because of disease and 50 K would make all the difference in the world but this effort is making millions and it won't change drumpth from being president


https://www.gofundme.com/pamelas-crohns-disease-relief

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