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Dose of Politics
Nick Anderson of The Houston Chronicle
Mike Bloomberg for King ...
November 11, 2008
One could construe a total lack of preparedness and organization on the part of the New York City Board of Elections in light of Tuesday's elections as a thinly veiled, quasi-partisan effort to undermine massive and untapped voter turnout, particularly in minority communities citywide. The Board certainly could not argue that they didn't see the tidal wave of voters coming. What could they have done better? Lots of things. (READ ON)
November 9, 2008
The power of voter turnout even in a single assembly district is a force of nature, like a tsunami or a hurricane. The sheer intent of a group of people, jointly focused on creating a reality by casting their vote is the fulfillment of democracy's unstoppable promise.
Think of each portion of the American electorate as a much needed muscle, driving the functioning of the total US body, like an arm or leg muscle, say a hamstring or even the heart. Tuesday's election was the end of a marathon of sorts. It was the finish line of a race that thousands of volunteers, unions and grassroots organizations had prepared the American electorate for during a 20 month training camp. (READ ON)
November 3, 2008
Gosh darn voting machine !!! Maybe if I kick it and cry, it will start to work again. ..
Maybe. But probably not... That would be much too easy. Geez, guys, I hate to discuss this topic, but it is bound to happen everywhere. All the time. In every precinct. What if the voting machine in your polling place breaks down?
The levers will snap, the machines will jam, the numbers on the back don't clear out, the "X"'s won't come up, the curtain doesn't close... the list goes on and on. Stuff goes wrong. I don't have to tell you folks that. (READ ON)
November 2, 2008
A huge issue in minority communities, voter intimidation is as American as apple pie. But, few of us know what exactly counts as voter intimidation and what is simply a mere nuisance. Well, let me just start out by saying that voter intimidation is a "pernicious political activity" -- it is a crime. So, it's good to know it when you see it.
According to the New York Election Laws starting under code S17-150, voter intimidation is plain and simply an illegal attempt to interfere with a voter's decision whether to vote and if so, how to vote. It counts as voter intimidation if it is done through bribery, physical threat or through a promise of employment. (READ ON)
November 1, 2008
Happy Halloween, folks! Here's a spooky Election Day Voter Rights question for you. Ever seen someone in a costume that was so good, so completely transforming and authentic, that you had to ask: Who are you? Do I know you?
Sometimes, even hearing that person's voice from behind a terrifying Freddie Kruger or a spine chilling George Bush mask just isn't enough.
"Dude, you sound like Bob, but I simply can't believe it..."
Sometimes you actually want to ask them for some I.D., right? So, just to be sure you didn't just let W. into the party for $20, you press them for their driver's license. "Whew, thank God it's only Bob... you look and sounded just like W. for a second...." (READ ON... the rest is not so funny...)
November 1, 2008
When you get to the polls, if your name is not in the Poll Book and if you never received your Voter Registration Card, it doesn't mean you can't vote. It simply means the system failed -- again. Know your rights.
The huge number of newly registered voters is being vastly under reported this election year. Most voter protection officials, from lawyers to the actual Boards of Elections across the country, have little idea just how many people have been registered state to state. (READ ON)
Weekend Edition
October 25-26, 2008
So, whodayathinkyourlookinat buddy? Yeah, I live in New York City?
Yeah, we do whatever the heck we want? when we want? how we want? where we want? You got it, we take no prisoners and don't let anybody push us around. so ...ummm..... (READ ON)
October 1, 2008
The whining from the Republicans on Monday that Speaker Nancy Pelosi's speech felt more like a Democratic fundraising rant and less like a bi-partisan effort to persuade all involved to sign the dreaded $700 billion bailout into legislation, was quite disheartening. (READ ON)
Speaker Pelosi in a bikini, back in the day
(eat your heart out Governor Palin)
August 31, 2008
Shown shooting an assault rifle at a local gun range, armed with a beehive harido and quirky smart girl glasses, she is a caricature of the "successful woman." (MORE)
August 25, 2008
Joe Biden: Freshly Vetted and Ready to Rumble!!
There is nothing more anticipated than when a Presidential nominee selects a Vice Presidential running mate. I am going to have to admit that Obama's choice here is so completely and thoroughly and absolutely well thought out and strategic, it is going to be difficult for the Republicans to stand up against this dynamic duo. (More)
August 14, 2008
This week the Atlantic Monthly is printing an article that highlights the overall dysfunction and political treachery of the now dispersed Clinton presidential campaign. (More)
