Sensible people have been questioning the results of the 2004 presidential election since pretty much right after Bush "won" it. A year and half later, someone with a famous last name finally stepped up and did the same thing. Now, the Gray Lady has grouchily concluded that, yes, Kerry almost certainly would have won Ohio, and the election, if the Bushies hadn't lied, cheated, and stolen it.
Where do we go to get our republic back? And how do we stop R. Kenneth Blackwell, master election thief and actual Bible thumper, from winning the governorship of Ohio?
Oh, and surprise - the Repugs are doing to do the same things again!
tags: bush elections stolen election robert kennedy greg palast new york times blackwell kenneth blackwell ohio gray lady john kerry
PREPARE TO ASSIMILATE. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE. All your votes are belong to us.
Posted by: Fred | June 12, 2006 at 08:17 AM
Even if Kerry had won Ohio, he would have lost the popular vote bu taken the electoral college. Expecting this system to be fixed by 2008 is ludicrous. I guess we can all anticipate President McCain...
Posted by: Comandante Agi | June 12, 2006 at 08:21 AM
Does everyone have a passport? Thanks to Sesame Street, we know that if we can't put Mr. Blackwell and his ilk *inside* the Big House, we might have to go *outside* our own borders - begging the question: will Blogenfreude will look great in lederhosen?
Posted by: Tata | June 12, 2006 at 08:38 AM
will Blogenfreude will look great in lederhosen?
No. That's why I'm thinking Italy.
Posted by: blogenfreude | June 12, 2006 at 08:43 AM
Unfortunately, the NYTimes and others may bleat about the election, but they won't push for real action. And even if we got a do-over, Kerry would spend all his time cleaning up W's mess. Of course, I'd rather that cleanup start now than waiting another three years while things just get worse.
Posted by: Kathy | June 12, 2006 at 09:03 AM
Ever think of taking up bull fighting? Fairly dangerous occupation but it beats the shit out of spending the rest of your life in one of the new, exclusive Halliburton Hiltons by the desert. You might die in the dust of the afternoon but you would do it as a man and not on your knees. Or you could take up Flamenco singing. Lots of good looking birds in that line of work. Have to hang out in smoke filled bars a lot though.
But whatever, get out now because these bastards ain't gonna wait till after the Nov. elections.
Posted by: GRUMPY OLD MAN | June 12, 2006 at 09:53 AM
Ever think of taking up bull fighting?
Same problem as Tata's suggestion - silly looking pants.
Posted by: blogenfreude | June 12, 2006 at 10:03 AM
I'd probably move to Ireland if a President McCain happened. I don't think they make you wear funny pants there, except if you fall asleep in the pub.
Posted by: HelenWheels | June 12, 2006 at 11:47 AM
Funny pants beat the orange jumpsuit hands down - I mean, except for flare-leg capri pants. Dear God, have designers no fear of war crimes courts?
Posted by: Tata | June 12, 2006 at 12:11 PM
Some of us are preparing our six pointed yellow stars to sew onto our clothing. Seriously, we can all make light of this, but I believe the administration will do away with even the process of fair elections before 2008 -- and the cause will be the War on Terrorism. Dissenters will probably be "disappeared."
I'm a believer in Civil Disobedience. I'm also a believer in crossing borders if it comes to that.
Posted by: DivaJood | June 12, 2006 at 02:27 PM
Well, I ain't leaving unless I win the lottery or something
Posted by: Comandante Agi | June 12, 2006 at 03:25 PM
will Blogenfreude will look great in lederhosen?
We're going to Italy or England if worse comes to worst--the boys have EU passports and the languages shouldn't pose any problems. Plus, the only weird English outfits I can think of are the ones worn by Beefeaters and the Palace Guard.
London seriously rocks! And Napoli...mmmm...me so hungry.
Grumpy Old Man, we'll probably holiday in Spain, just like every other Brit. So save a few bottles of Rioja for me. I'll probably need them after travelling with all these boyz.
Posted by: litbrit | June 12, 2006 at 03:32 PM
Ya need a serious travel agent.
Posted by: DivaJood | June 12, 2006 at 03:36 PM
I wish everyone would stop being such Negative Nellys: at least we get to vote! It may not be for the person of your choosing, but you get to push the pretty buttons....
Posted by: Robot Buddha | June 12, 2006 at 03:40 PM
Ya need a serious travel agent.
I'm thinking more along the lines of Bekins. If Jeb ever wins, I'm leaving, and I mean it.
Posted by: blogenfreude | June 12, 2006 at 03:48 PM
It gets
betterworse. Blackwell owns stock in Diebold and got a $50,000 political contribution from a "Diebold operative". lol!!!1!!All this while Blackwell was in charge of Bush's re-election campaign in Ohio.
Posted by: spiiderweb | June 12, 2006 at 05:33 PM
BF, if Jeb wins, it's too late. I hate to tell you.
Posted by: DivaJood | June 12, 2006 at 07:16 PM
How typically Democrat to threaten to "cut and run" from this great country should an election not go in one's favor. England? Ireland? Germany? Italy? Having lived in 3 of those countries, I can assure you that not one of them has the balls to blatantly rig an election so that the ignorant electorate doesn't make a mistake it will later regret. Really, do you really want to live in a land that cares so little about its people?
Posted by: Rex Kramer, Danger Seeker | June 12, 2006 at 07:53 PM
Ever think of taking up bull fighting?
Same problem as Tata's suggestion - silly looking pants.
Huh? They wear pants while bullfighting????
Fucking Mexicans...my gashes STILL haven't healed....
Posted by: actor212 | June 13, 2006 at 01:00 PM
"while things just get worse."
In what way?
Posted by: Michael | June 15, 2006 at 01:10 PM
Wow! liberals talking about crossing borders, going to Ireland, Italy, Germany! Is it really that bad here? If so, I can think of some Republican groups that would probably provide you with a one way ticket!
Posted by: Michael | June 15, 2006 at 01:14 PM