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Let the Lawsuits Begin

I mentioned earlier a report that the Democrats are preparing to sue if they lose. Well, it looks like the lawsuits have begin - a Washington Times story describes nine lawsuits filed by the Democrats in Florida in regards to voting (via Drudge). And now comes another report that armies of lawyers are being prepated by both parties to challenge the votes if the election doesn’t go their way. To me personally, it sounds like a horde of locusts ready to descend, but that’s just me.

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If you Don’t Get Elected … Sue!

In another bizarre twist of American politics, the Democracts are prepared to declare victory on Election Day even if they lose and then sue to get it (via LGF):

Unlike the former vice president, who lost a recount fight and the 2000 election, Kerry will be quick to declare victory on election night and begin defending it. He also will be prepared to name a national security team before knowing whether he’s secured the presidency.
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While the lawyers litigate, political operatives will try to shape public perception. Their goal would be to persuade voters that Kerry has the best claim to the presidency and that Republicans are trying to steal it. Democrats are already laying the public relations groundwork by pointing to every possible voting irregularity before the Nov. 2 election and accusing Republicans of wrongdoing.

Whatever happened to good old honorable defeat?

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John Kerry - Something for Every Voter?

According to an “Inside the Beltway” article (via LGF):

New research by Burke’s Peerage reveals that Mr. Kerry is the only presidential candidate in U.S. history who has genealogical descent from Muslims, Jews and Christians.

Among the most interesting parts is that John Kerry is a direct descendant from the prophet Muhammad. Of course we already know that his grandfather was a Jew. And of course being a Catholic senator from Boston, the Christian aspect is not disputable.

Of course the underlying message of these “facts” is that “no matter what religion you are, you are free to vote for John Kerry since he is one of you”. Sounds kind of desperate if you ask me.

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Stealing Elections 101

Microsoft Windows 2000: $200
Microsoft Access 2000: $200
PC: $500
Hiring an embezzler to put in three set of election results into your voting software controllable by a hidden combination of keys known only to you: $60,000
Changing the election results in favor of your candidate: priceless

“Of course, there are some elections that money can’t buy. For everything else, there is Diebold.”

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