New form to spam your friends, w/ compiled links to info

You can use the following to solicit help. It includes a request to sign the petition to Congress, plus links to info about how to donate, how to volunteer, links to statistical analyses & good articles, plus a form letter and addresses for gov. and media types--all kinda-sorta succinctly. If you find this useful, pls spread word.

Dear Friends:

We need QUICK action--we need folks to sign the petition to Congress immediately, if they haven't already done so. The decision by Congress could come as soon as THIS MONDAY (Nov. 15th).

Please read the first part of this message about the petition, then eyeball the rest. If you are in general agreement, please let the FIRST thing you do be to FORWARD this to as many people as possible who might sign the petition.

NEXT, pls sign the petition yourself, if you have not already done so.

When you have done these things, pls then take a look at the additional, updated info and resources set out below. The form letter I sent before is included, plus EXPANDED contact info, and I've fixed some of the truncated webpage addresses.

As you will see, evidence of the need for investigation continues to mount. Meanwhile, our efforts to focus attention on that evidence are working! But we need to continue to expand our support and keep the pressure ON.

(Pls copy and paste the webpage addresses into your browser, and be sure to get the address--some extend onto more than one line.)

Thank you all! --Carolyn

If you have not already done so, SIGN PETITION HERE:
http://www.petitiononline.com/uselect/petition.html

From http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x47191:

"Six prominent members of Congress have requested an investigation into the integrity of the vote. The decision could come as soon as Monday. Sign our petition demanding a full investigation into whether the election was conducted honestly or not. Also, share your personal story if you have one -- members of Congress will use it in their call for an investigation"

“Then please invite your friends and colleagues to sign, as well. We need to show Congress that hundreds of thousands of Americans are serious about protecting the integrity of the vote.”

Why signing the petition is vitally important:
http://bellaciao.org/en/article.php3?id_article=4306

Here's the second letter from members of the House Judiciary Committee to the General Accounting Office requesting an official investigation (the petition is in support of this request):
http://www.house.gov/judiciary_democrats/gaoinvestvote2

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UPDATED INFO AND RESOURCES

DONATE to help fund efforts:
To donate SPECIFICALLY to fund the recount: www.helpamericarecount.org
There are other orgs you can donate that may contribute to recount costs, but as I understand, they are not obligated to put ALL the money toward the recount.
What I understand to be the best place to donate to fund FOIA requests: www.blackboxvoting.org

VOLUNTEER:
Great new site and task force:
http://www.ballotintegrity.org

GET THE WORD OUT:
If you scroll down far enough, you'll find a version of our form letter, expanded media and gov't contacts, and other info.

Some good questions for the media are at the following address. If you use these, I'd limit to highpoints and convert to calmer yet serious tone; but there's great material here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=47053&mesg_id=47053

Free image hosting:
http://www.imageshack.us
They'll store JPG, GIF, and PNG images, plus Shockwave animations up to a megabyte in size. Register at the site and you'll have more control over your images.

STATISTICAL EVIDENCE:

A Nov. 11 report on the "exit poll anomalies":
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=19390&mesg_id=19390

Research paper cited Nov. 11 as a BuzzFlash News Alert, PDF copy of paper posted at Buzzflash. Statistical study done by Steven Freeman, MIT PhD on faculty of Univ. of Pennsylvania, studies poll data from OH, PA and FLA. Title: The Unexplained Exit Poll Discrepancy
Link: http://www.buzzflash.com/alerts/04/11/ale04090.html
He calculates the odds against the observed exit poll anomalies in these three states as 250,000,000 to one.
Excerpt from his conclusion: Systematic fraud or mistabulation is a premature conclusion, but the election's unexplained exit poll discrepancies make it an unavoidable hypothesis, one that is the responsibility of the media, academia, polling agencies, and the public to investigate.

Reported at The Raw Story on Nov 8, statistical study done by former MIT math professor. Title: Odds of Bush gaining by 4 percent in all exit polling states 1 in 50,000; Evoting/paper variance not found to be significant
Link: http://www.bluelemur.com/index.php?p=405
Excerpts: ...A statistical analysis of exit polling conducted for RAW STORY by a former MIT mathematics professor has found the odds of Bush making an average gain of 4.15 percent among all 16 states included in the media’s 4 p.m. exit polling is 1 in 50,000, or .002 percent.....Anick reasons that there are four possible causes of the “Bush gains.” (1) Significantly greater lying or refusal to speak to pollsters in Bush voters versus Kerry voters; (2) Consistent/systematic errors in weighting demographic groups; (3) A surge of Bush voters after 4 p.m., in all states; (4) Systematic tampering/hacking of reported vote totals, in Bush’s favor.

Page with links to statistical analyses, inviting critique:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x47715

Another page w/ statistical info:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=19390&mesg_id=19390

OTHER SITES WITH INFO:

Greg Palast is writing great stuff: http://www.gregpalast.com

A good transcript featuring a couple of knowledgeable folks, as of 11/9: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x39912

A helpful new site: http://www.independentmediasource.com/evotingfraud.htm

An informal summary: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=203x46887

A compilation of some info (gathering some DU threads): http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=201&topic_id=1984#

If you're upset that Kerry conceded, go here: http://www.moderateindependent.com/v2i21election.htm

If you'd like to put heat on Diebold, go here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2666338

OLDIES BUT GOODIES:

http://www.blackboxvoting.org, site of Bev Harris, who spearheaded awareness of e-voting insecurity and who is now spearheading massive Freedom of Information Act requests and other investigatory efforts.

Common Dreams and Move On are also involved.

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INTRODUCTORY E-MAIL (use to forward form letter to friends):

Hi, there. Below is a form for a letter or e-mail that you can use, plus some new info.

As you may be aware, there have been numerous documented reports of problems affecting the recent elections. For now, we can't be certain whether there was significant, systematic tampering that actually changed who won; but unfortunately that possibility cannot be ruled out. However, thousands of dedicated, reputable academics, lawyers, and other good folks all over the country are working very hard to assemble and analyze the evidence.

We don't know what the results of an official investigation might be, but it is painfully clear that such an investigation is needed.

If you have speakers on your computer, you can see the first t.v. news on this matter at: http://homepage.mac.com/duffyb/nobush/iMovieTheater270.html. It does a pretty good job of covering some of the many known problems or discrepancies as of Nov. 9.

Another great starting point for info is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_U.S._Election_controversies_and_irregularities#Evidence_of_electronic_voting_bias

If there's a continuing outcry by enough of us, an official investigation will be commenced. Regardless of the outcome, we must find out more about what happened and how to fix the problems so we can be assured of the integrity of our system.

I think for now, the best thing we can do is to e-mail or contact both our governmental representatives (both federal and state) and the key media outlets. Many of these folks are already being flooded with e-mails and letters--probably the main reason that hints at the problems have finally begun to surface in the media. We've got to keep up the pressure.

Here is a form letter you can use (feel free to revise), and below is contact info for some people to e-mail or send it to. Even if you've never written such folks before, I urge you to do so now, and to continue to do so until our concerns about election integrity have been satisfied.

I will also include below in this message some addresses to webpages with additional info.

And IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION about any kind of problem in connection with the election, please report it to vri@dnc.org (this is per a request from Kerry's brother, Cameron Kerry) and at http://www.blackboxvoting.org (the latter is Bev Harris's site, the woman who spearheaded most folks' awareness of the problems with paperless machines).

PLEASE pass this on to everyone you think might help, and thanks!

FORM LETTER:

Dear _______________:

I am writing to urge you to call for investigation of possible tampering with the tabulations of votes in the recent election and other reported problems. (Information on these problems can be found at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_U.S._Election_controversies_and_irregularities#Evidence_of_electronic_voting_bias.)

Like most of us, I would be vastly relieved if I could be confident that no significant tampering or obstruction occurred.

But the problems and discrepancies appear so serious, that I believe thorough investigation and analysis are necessary (and as soon as possible), both in order to restore public confidence and to assure the future integrity of our election process.

Sincerely,

___________________

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CONTACT INFO FOR PEOPLE TO E-MAIL OR CONTACT:

SOME GOVERNMENTAL OFFICIALS:

Here's a site where you can find your representatives (scroll all the way down): http://www.buzzflash.com

To confirm who your current State representatives in Texas are, go to:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us

Senator Thomas Daschle: FX: 202-224-6603, 509 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20510-4103

Senator John Kerry: http://kerry.senate.gov/bandwidth/contact/email.html

Congressman John Conyers, Jr. (one of the signers of the Judiciary Committee's letters to the GAO requesting an official investigation): http://www.house.gov/conyers/letstalk.htm

MEDIA:

Here's a site where you can find contact info for your local and other print media:
http://www.mapinc.org/media.htm

The Atlantic Monthly
letters@theatlantic.com
Website: http://www.theatlantic.com
Feedback: http://www.theatlantic.com/letters/fdbk.htm
Address: 77 North Washington Street, Boston, MA 02114

The Economist
letters@economist.com
Website: http://www.economist.com
111 West 57th Street, New York NY 10019 (US office)
Fax: (212) 541 9378

Harper's Magazine
letters@harpers.org
Website: http://www.harpers.org
666 Broadway, New York, New York, 10012
Fax: (212) 228-5889

Los Angeles Times - http://www.latimes.com/services/site/la-comment-dcbureau,0,4392320.htmlstory
Los Angeles Times
202 West First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: 800-528-4637 or 213-237-5000
Fax: 213-237-4712
E-mail: letters@latimes.com

The New York Times - nytnews@nytimes.com, public@nytimes.com
New York Times
229 W. 43rd St., New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212-556-1234
Fax: 212-556-3690
D.C. Bureau phone: 202-862-0300
E-mail: letters@nytimes.com

The New Yorker - themail@newyorker.com

The Nation - http://www.thenation.com/contact/lett

USA Today - editor@usatoday.com

National Public Radio -
635 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20001-3753
Phone: 202-513-2000
Fax: 202-513-3329
E-mail: drehm@wamu.org; tavis@npr.org; ombudsman@npr.org

All Things Considered:
Phone: 202-513-2110
E-mail: atc@npr.org

Morning Edition:
Phone: 202-513-2150
Fax: 202-513-3329
E-mail: morning@npr.org

BBC News - http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/3281777.stm

More media contacts:

ABC News
47 W. 66 St., New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-456-7777
D.C. Bureau phone: 202-222-7777
General e-mail: netaudr@abc.com

ABC World News Tonight with Peter Jennings:
Phone: 212-456-4040
Fax: 212-456-2795
E-mail: netaudr@abc.com

Nightline:
1717 DeSales St., NW, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-222-7000
E-mail: niteline@abc.com

20/20:
147 Columbus Ave., 10th fl, New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-456-2020
Fax: 212-456-0533
E-mail: 2020@abc.com

ABC's Good Morning America:
147 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10023
Phone: 212-456-5900
Fax: 212-456-7257
E-mail: netaudr@abc.com

CBS News
524 W. 57 St., New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-975-4321
Fax: 212-975-1893
D.C. Bureau phone: 202-457-4385

CBS Evening News with Dan Rather:
Phone: 212-975-3691 or 202-457-4385
Fax: 212-975-1893

The Early Show:
Phone: 212-975-2824
Fax: 212-975-7133 or 212-975-2033

60 Minutes:
555 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019-2985
Phone: 212-975-2006
Fax: 212-757-6975

CNBC
2200 Fletcher Ave.
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
Phone: (201) 585-2622
Fax: (201) 583-5453
Email: info@cnbc.com

CNN
One CNN Center, Box 105366, Atlanta, GA 30303-5366
Phone: 404-827-1500
Fax: 404-827-1906
E-mail: cnn.feedback@cnn.com

CNN Washington Bureau
820 First St. N.E., Washington, DC 20002
Phone: 202-898-7900
Fax: 202-898-7923

MSNBC
One MSNBC Plaza
Secaucus, NJ 07094
Phone: (201) 583-5000
Fax: (201) 583-5453
Email: world@msnbc.com
also
Pls thank MSNBC for Keith Olbermann's work in being the first
to bring media attention to the problems, at: feedback@msnbc.com.

NBC
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112
Phone: 212-664-4444
Fax: 212-664-4426

Washington Bureau
4001 Nebraska Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20016
Phone: 202-885-4200
Fax: 202-362-2009

NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw:
Phone: 212-664-4971 or 202-885-4259 Fax: 202-362-2009 E-mail:
nightly@nbc.com

NBC News' Today:
Phone: 212-664-4602 or 202-885-4231
Fax: 212-664-4426
E-mail: today@nbc.com

Dateline NBC
Phone: 212-664-7501
Fax: 212-664-7864
E-mail: dateline@nbc.com

Public Broadcasting:
PBS
1320 Braddock Place, Alexandria, VA 22314
Phone: 703-739-5000
Fax: 703-739-8458

The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
3620 South 27th St., Arlington, VA 22206
Phone: 703-998-2150
E-mail: newshour@pbs.org

National Newspapers

USA Today
1000 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA 22229
Phone: 800-872-0001 or 703-276-3651
Fax: 703-247-3108
E-mail: editor@usatoday.com

Associated Press
50 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
Phone: 212-621-1500
Fax: 212-621-7523
D.C. Bureau phone: 202-776-9400

Magazines

Newsweek
251 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019
Phone: 212-445-4000
Fax: 212-445-5068
E-mail: letters@newsweek.com

Time
Time & Life Bldg., Rockefeller Center, New York, NY 10020
Phone: 212-522-1212
Fax: 212-522-0323
E-mail: letters@time.com

U.S. News & World Report
1050 Thomas Jefferson St., Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-955-2000
Fax: 202-955-2049
E-mail: letters@usnews.com

WEBPAGES WITH ADDITIONAL INFO:

Here's a great place to start looking at the info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2004_U.S._Election_controversies_and_irregularities#Evidence_of_electronic_voting_bias

A couple of charts:

Truth:

Fiction:
Here are some more interesting tables: http://ustogether.org/Florida_Election.htm <http://ustogether.org/Florida_Election.htm>

Here's a good starting point: http://www.commondreams.org/views04/1106-30.htm
"When I spoke with Jeff Fisher this morning (Saturday, November 06, 2004), the Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 16th District said he was waiting for the FBI to show up. Fisher has evidence, he says, not only that the Florida election was hacked, but of who hacked it and how. And not just this year, he said, but that these same people had previously hacked the Democratic primary race in 2002 so that Jeb Bush would not have to run against Janet Reno, who presented a real threat to Jeb, but instead against Bill McBride, who Jeb beat." Etc.
Jeb beat." Etc.