READER COMMENTS ON
"Tribune Media Columnist Declares 'NO CONFIDENCE' in Busby/Bilbray Election!"
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COMMENT #1 [Permalink]
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oldturk
said on 6/14/2006 @ 6:59 pm PT...
Good job,.. good job,... getting the story out there.
Tick - tock,.. tick - tock,.. 11/2006 is getting closer.
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Ram
said on 6/14/2006 @ 7:06 pm PT...
Maybe now the networks will start to pick up on this.
Oh, wait, for a moment I forgot what third world government I am living in....
COMMENT #3 [Permalink]
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Duck of Death
said on 6/14/2006 @ 7:16 pm PT...
I given up being surprised or shocked at these stories, I'm even less shocked that the MSM is ignoring these stories. Fascism is here to stay folks, these elections are just a fascade and a way to keep the populace compliant. Remember the Roman Emperors kept the Senate around too.
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Arry
said on 6/14/2006 @ 9:43 pm PT...
I fear that democracy in the electronic era is in the hands of people who regard it as more trouble than it’s worth.
Isn't that the truth? A long time ago, I worked for awhile for an elections office where the boss was in a constant state of anxiety trying to plug up every possibility of manipulation and fraud during election time. He spent most of his time chain-smoking cigarettes and harassing the staff and election workers with details, details.
He made life rough at times, but we all held him in great respect because of his total commitment to the democratic process.
Who are these guys in vital elections positions now? "Nobody would do that." "Direct violation of the law? Well, I guess so. But nobody would do that." Pablum for brains. The Peter Principle gone wild.
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Larry Bergan
said on 6/15/2006 @ 2:06 am PT...
WHAT!
No comments from David Bear and Dr. Shamos!
Koehler even gives credit to Brad for his enlightenment. Somebody give this honorable reporter a raise!
COMMENT #6 [Permalink]
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Floridiot
said on 6/15/2006 @ 3:47 am PT...
Very good Brad, let me be the first to shake your hand,
(now how do I reach through this damn screen !)
COMMENT #7 [Permalink]
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Dredd
said on 6/15/2006 @ 7:23 am PT...
Arry #4
You noticed that too! I think it is a quote that should go down into the quote books:
"I fear that democracy in the electronic era is in the hands of people who regard it as more trouble than it’s worth."
(Robert Koehler, 2006). Because it is a glaring truth. I am reminded of the foresight of Dylan too:
... You got gangsters in power and lawbreakers making rules ...
They tell you, "Time is money" as if your life was worth its weight in gold ...
(link here).
Good article Mr. Koehler. And thanks for mentioning brad blog and black box voting!
COMMENT #8 [Permalink]
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Independent_one
said on 6/15/2006 @ 9:29 am PT...
I'm pretty literate, and I don't even know what the word 'maven' means!
Great job!
COMMENT #9 [Permalink]
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Floridiot
said on 6/15/2006 @ 12:01 pm PT...
.. Independent_one said on 6/15/2006 @ 9:29 am PT...
Use the lookup on the comment area, I'll even bet you can buy a maven on Ebay