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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 08:38 AM Original message |
Man, I feel totally bitter and defeated today.... |
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TolstoyAndy (493 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 08:48 AM Response to Original message |
1. It's the machines |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 08:51 AM Response to Reply #1 |
3. Yes, it's all the machines..... |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:02 AM Response to Reply #3 |
8. The thing vi is, that how does anyone really know how close |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:08 AM Response to Reply #8 |
12. Not to mention the fact that you have poll place intimidation |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:12 AM Response to Reply #8 |
13. So the media, pollsters and voting machine companies are in cahoots |
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Media_Lies_Daily (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:35 AM Response to Reply #13 |
33. I guess you missed the 2000 presidential election, and the 2002... |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:50 AM Response to Reply #33 |
42. Actually Freepers have their own set of conspirators to blame |
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in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:50 AM Response to Reply #8 |
44. Bingo! |
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Wellong (219 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:43 AM Response to Reply #8 |
74. Voting machines |
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betio (27 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 12:45 PM Response to Reply #74 |
79. Thank you! |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 01:26 PM Response to Reply #79 |
80. If our only only response to losing is to scream "Fix" |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 03:04 PM Response to Reply #79 |
84. How many? And what county are your from? |
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Skittles (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 02:22 PM Response to Reply #74 |
81. no |
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Wellong (219 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 03:48 PM Response to Reply #81 |
86. And those voters |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:04 AM Response to Reply #3 |
10. Are we going to scream "voting machine" every time a Dem loses ? |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:21 AM Response to Reply #10 |
19. I will redirect you to my statement and question. |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:42 AM Response to Reply #19 |
36. Your analysis is entirely subjective |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:27 AM Response to Reply #36 |
53. What was the difference in the voting process? |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:39 AM Response to Reply #53 |
57. The Dems had the late momentum in 2000 |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:46 AM Response to Reply #57 |
60. You mean all of a sudden the people woke up and said "hey what |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:58 AM Response to Reply #60 |
66. I agree that terror and fear were decisive in '02 |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:41 AM Response to Reply #10 |
34. Deleted message |
in_cog_ni_to (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:54 AM Response to Reply #10 |
47. I am! |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:02 AM Response to Reply #47 |
48. If you have any evidence that votes are being flipped |
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loudsue (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:35 AM Response to Reply #48 |
56. Birdman....it's been proven time and again....Read BBV... |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:50 AM Response to Reply #56 |
62. Fine. Where's the "proven time and again" evidence |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:57 AM Response to Reply #62 |
65. How can we prove vote fraud when there is no way to audit. |
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recidivist (963 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 12:02 PM Response to Reply #62 |
76. You are correct. See my #50 below. |
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Mairead (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 02:44 PM Response to Reply #76 |
82. "all Democratic controlled at the state level." |
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birdman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 02:57 PM Response to Reply #82 |
83. Let's see now |
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recidivist (963 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 05:03 PM Response to Reply #83 |
89. Indeed. And it is a conspiracy of such subtlety ... |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:15 AM Response to Reply #1 |
15. what if it isn't? |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:25 AM Response to Reply #15 |
21. OK, I am willing to do that. I don't know where to start. So could you? |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:21 AM Response to Reply #21 |
51. if i had the answers i'd be screaming them from the rooftops |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:31 AM Response to Reply #51 |
55. maybe it has already been discussed on this board. |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:05 AM Response to Reply #55 |
68. i thought you were asking about the what if it isn't scenerio. |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:32 AM Response to Reply #68 |
73. You know bear, I am just like you. I don't have the answer, it is only |
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asjr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 08:50 AM Response to Original message |
2. bitter |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 08:53 AM Response to Reply #2 |
5. It is more than the media and the voting machines..... |
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BeFree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:19 AM Response to Reply #5 |
16. So...they're sheeple, right? |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:21 AM Response to Reply #16 |
18. Whatever you want to call them, they decide elections.... |
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BeFree (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:28 AM Response to Reply #18 |
26. Yeah, |
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spooky3 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 08:52 AM Response to Original message |
4. KY and MS were red states before, so to me, |
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Julien Sorel (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 08:55 AM Response to Original message |
6. The worm turns. |
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JohnOneillsMemory (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:50 AM Response to Reply #6 |
45. Great photo. Saved it. Wallpaper material. |
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izzie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:01 AM Response to Original message |
7. I like your passion and it is good I thing |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:02 AM Response to Original message |
9. The states are in idre financial straits... |
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JackSwift (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:05 AM Response to Original message |
11. Politics is hard work with many bitter defeats |
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Brucey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
14. I feel defeated too, and it's because I believe America has turned |
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JPace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 12:29 PM Response to Reply #14 |
78. "Heavy TV viewers tend to become politically |
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liberalmuse (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:20 AM Response to Original message |
17. This country is so deeply divided... |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
20. The First Step To Solving A Problem Is Admitting You Have One.... |
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Starpass (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
22. I think it's time for a TWO FACE approach--similar to the repukes |
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grannylib (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
23. I feel much of this is due to single-issue voting re: abortion |
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bleedingheart (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:26 AM Response to Original message |
24. Cheer up PA did really well and that right-ward shift we were on |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:28 AM Response to Reply #24 |
27. Top 3 PA elections have gone Democrat |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:30 AM Response to Reply #27 |
30. I would like to know what kind of voting equipment is used in |
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AlinPA (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:45 AM Response to Reply #30 |
39. I believe mostly low tech, pencil ballots and old voting machines. |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:39 AM Response to Reply #39 |
58. hmmmmm interesting |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:15 AM Response to Reply #58 |
69. damn straight |
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CWebster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:21 AM Response to Reply #30 |
71. voting machines |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:32 AM Response to Reply #27 |
31. The Dems Are Consolidating Their Power Where They Are Strong.... |
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QERTY (106 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:27 AM Response to Original message |
25. So You're Advocating Dumbing Down? Or Lying? |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:30 AM Response to Reply #25 |
29. Are You Talking About The Young Idealistic Voters Who Support Bush |
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Brucey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:42 AM Response to Reply #29 |
35. Young people are more conservative for a number of reasons: |
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MISSDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 04:05 PM Response to Reply #35 |
88. Can you explain, in a nutshell, |
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Brucey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:06 PM Response to Reply #88 |
90. A society has many needs, and money can't be borrowed to |
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vi5 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:33 AM Response to Reply #25 |
32. The younger voters are MORE CONSERVATIVE.... |
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AP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:43 AM Original message |
In CA recall, younger voters were more Democratic, contrary to media hype |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:53 AM Response to Original message |
63. I believe the fix was in for California. I have serious doubts |
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DemocratSinceBirth (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:46 AM Response to Reply #32 |
40. Did You See The Latest Gallup Poll |
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deutsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:30 AM Response to Original message |
28. I don't know that I feel defeated (yet) |
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bearfartinthewoods (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:29 AM Response to Reply #28 |
72. you are forgetting our secret ally,... our best asset |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:56 AM Response to Reply #72 |
75. from your lips to God's ears. |
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UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:43 AM Response to Original message |
37. This Other Thread Ought to Cheer You Up |
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LoneStarLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:45 AM Response to Original message |
38. Yesterday Got Me To Thinking...(long) |
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LoneStarLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:50 AM Response to Reply #38 |
43. Mods: Please delete |
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LoneStarLiberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:47 AM Response to Original message |
41. Yesterday Got Me Thinking (long) |
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DeepModem Mom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 09:52 AM Response to Original message |
46. I'm down, too, but trying to give our side a break.... |
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skippysmom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:08 AM Response to Original message |
49. I feel a bit defeated myself.... |
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Military Brat (999 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:00 AM Response to Reply #49 |
67. Little rural county in Oregon values education |
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recidivist (963 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:15 AM Response to Original message |
50. Voting machine reality check. |
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recidivist (963 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:26 AM Response to Reply #50 |
52. Oops. Me bad. |
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CWebster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:30 AM Response to Original message |
54. Live in PA and work in NJ |
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Bandit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:43 AM Response to Original message |
59. admit that there is at least some rightward shift going on in this country |
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hang a left (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 11:19 AM Response to Reply #59 |
70. The Corporate Owned Media. The consistent right wing propoganda, |
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DemLikr (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:48 AM Response to Original message |
61. Cuddle up with your pillow, then rise tomorrow to face another day |
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Kanola (392 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 10:56 AM Response to Original message |
64. I agree with you.. |
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JPace (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 12:18 PM Response to Original message |
77. I join you in your depression today...... |
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MISSDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 04:00 PM Response to Reply #77 |
87. Mississippi is going more and more |
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cap (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-03 03:24 AM Response to Reply #87 |
92. how can a state that is 25% black get more and more |
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ElementaryPenguin (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Wed Nov-05-03 03:43 PM Response to Original message |
85. He who controls television - controls America - PERIOD! |
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TBURNS (29 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Thu Nov-06-03 01:33 AM Response to Original message |
91. Defeated |
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