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"LIVE 'Special Election Night Marathon Coverage' on NovaM Radio Network All Night Long Tonight!"

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COMMENT #1 [Permalink]

... what now toons said on 11/4/2008 @ 11:33 am PT...





No matter what anybody says about Obama being ahead, get out and vote. If people think he's already won, it could be our undoing, we need to overwhelm the electorate, make it impossible to steal. That and to give Obama an unmistakable mandate to take this country back to the time before this GOP madness that has handed our country to the corporate masters, It's time for we the people to set a new positive direction for our beloved country.

ve a new get out and vote animation, here it is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkiUVH8MF8s

COMMENT #2 [Permalink]

... Marzi said on 11/4/2008 @ 11:37 am PT...





Here in New York our voting machines with levers worked beautifully. You hand in a card with your vote number and then choose and push the lever. No need for high tech cheating machines. BUT, was alarmed that our congress person, Carolyn Maloney, who was a staunch supporter of the Iraq war until her constituents went ballistic, and who voted for the phony bailout, was on the ballot. No e-mails or brochures that she was even running!!! Just stealth - trying to run on Obama's coattails, thinking we wouldn't notice.

COMMENT #3 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 12:00 pm PT...





Oh my, what a choice! Here in Prague it's already 9:00, and I'm way too keyed up to catch a catnap, so it's gonna be a long night. Please, people, wrap it up for Obama early! This guy's gotta work tomorrow (yawn)...

COMMENT #4 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 12:06 pm PT...





Whaddya mean, Brad? America is one big free-for-all these days.... Bippy! Hi!

COMMENT #5 [Permalink]

... Cindy said on 11/4/2008 @ 12:28 pm PT...





For God/ess's sake, get out and vote!

if you Twitter follow 866ourvote.

This election can not and will not be stolen by the Bush and Co. Crime Family.

Vote, people!! Vote!!!

COMMENT #6 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 12:29 pm PT...



COMMENT #7 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 12:53 pm PT...





They took TIM ROBBINS off the voter rolls! He had to go get a judge to let him vote!

COMMENT #8 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 2:37 pm PT...



COMMENT #9 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:11 pm PT...





99 lays in wait....

COMMENT #10 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:22 pm PT...





NOTE: This item set to 'Stay-on-Top'. Scroll down for latest items! Last time I checked in it was down there! Had me all confused!

COMMENT #11 [Permalink]

... Phil said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:22 pm PT...





Man, what a weasel. Why did you all allow the first interview, the first congressman on the show being interviewed, weasel out of those questions like that?

COMMENT #12 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:24 pm PT...





Who can I kill? Only in America where the published results are used to correct and verify the exit polls! The other way around in the rest of the world.

COMMENT #13 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:24 pm PT...





I think Brad's head must have been exploding.... BB2, I moved it up because it was worse confusing staying down the page.

COMMENT #14 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:27 pm PT...





Hey 99! Hey BB2! Hey all! Good going, Brad! I missed it - didja get to vote today? They shouldn't oughta mess with ya. And good on Tim Robbins!

COMMENT #15 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:28 pm PT...





BB2, I moved it up because it was worse confusing staying down the page. I know - actually that helps. I'm hoping I can get the San Fran station on my way home - at work now unable to listen and probably won't get on line until later this evening at home.

COMMENT #16 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:29 pm PT...





Whom can I kill, 99!

COMMENT #17 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:29 pm PT...





I'm freaking about this exit poll malarkey on the MSM! They must be consciously trying to turn this into a fascist state. That is just kaleidoscopically outrageous! WE GOTTA HAVE THE EXIT POLL NUMBERS! Take screen shots wherever you find them tonight because the fiends will adjust them to match the UNVERIFIED returns. That's sociopathological. Who can I kill?

COMMENT #18 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:31 pm PT...





czaragorn Hey, how's it going - long time away here - My vote is in, but who knows where it has gone? Sigh!

COMMENT #19 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:32 pm PT...





Bippy! I can't use the word "whom" sometimes, even when I'm supposed to, because sometimes it just doesn't stop sounding wrong.... At least I don't say "that" when it should be "who"....

COMMENT #20 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:32 pm PT...





Hiya Czaragorn sweetie! Good to *see* ya again!

COMMENT #21 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:36 pm PT...





Hey BB2, I've been behind the scenes, mopping up every day, but have rarely had the time or inclination to post - but I've come through the darkest hours of my own personal torment, and I'm still kicking. Tonight's kinda special. It kills me, watching people punching buttons and touching screens as if it meant anything...

COMMENT #22 [Permalink]

... Brad Friedman said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:38 pm PT...





Glad you're out there (way out there!) Czaragorn! Stay up! What could possibly go wrong?!

COMMENT #23 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:41 pm PT...





What's with this electronic crap, anyway? Is it nothing more than instant gratification? I want my results now, dammit! What a bunch of babies! Afraid of paper cuts or something from hand counting ballots as they do in civilized countries? Wh-appened to that good ole "CanDo" attitude? You're all invited to join me in the heart of Europe any old time...

COMMENT #24 [Permalink]

... Phil said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:43 pm PT...





Greetings 99, BB2.. Friends. I am getting ready to go vote. got my camera, orange shirt, ID, keys and coffee. PS: that first congress weasel guy, said (Paraphrasing) "that the machines can't be nationalized cause each state does their own thing." Someone should have countered him with "the Help America Vote Act of 2002 was pretty much nationalized." Anyway, I hate it when they weasel like that. Not to mention the Mail in ballot nonsense.. Brad got that good enough..

COMMENT #25 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:43 pm PT...





What's the weather like in your location, Czaragorn? If they steals this one I'm looking for a new country.

COMMENT #26 [Permalink]

... Brad Friedman said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:44 pm PT...





I *did* get to vote today, Czar! Yeah!

COMMENT #27 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:45 pm PT...





Hey Brad, you're sounding great! We're all pulling for you as you set out on your marathon. Keep up the fine work, and try not to let your wonderful sense of humor slip away. Just give me weed, whites, and wine, and show me a sign...

COMMENT #28 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:49 pm PT...





Kira, the climate here is a lot like Boston's, except it doesn't get so cold here in the winter, and we hardly get any snow in Prague (although we get lots in the mountains. The nicest thing is that the authorities leave us alone to do with our lives as we see fit. I've been here for 18 years, and could be of great help to anyone who wanted to make the transition. Nice to hear from you again, too, and congrats, Brad, for getting your ballot in, for whatever that's worth...

COMMENT #29 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:50 pm PT...





Hey Phil... and Kira... and Brad of course.

COMMENT #30 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:51 pm PT...





I find it extremely insulting [if I heard it right] for the Dem lawyers to slur Brad by calling him just a Liberal blogger. Let's crush their tiny heads [à la Kids in the Hall.]

COMMENT #31 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:52 pm PT...





Kind of like the old 2004 crowd tonight!

COMMENT #32 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:53 pm PT...





How big is your house in Prague??????? Do you know any wealthy socialist Czech gentlemen? I'm on the market for a good one... preferably a TiVo expert, wealthy socialist gentleman....

COMMENT #33 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:53 pm PT...





Big *FIST-BUMP* BB2, Phil, 99, Czaragorn, Brad, Marzi & Toons & Cindy! Good to see all again.

COMMENT #34 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:54 pm PT...





Ydeah, noogies!

COMMENT #35 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:56 pm PT...





99 - I can always get a bigger house

COMMENT #36 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:57 pm PT...





Yup, This is the place I first met all you guys. Even though I haven't commented much lately I have been checking in from time to time. Hey, Where's Big Dan?

COMMENT #37 [Permalink]

... Barbara Bellows-TerraNova said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:57 pm PT...





REPORTING: (Duplicate posted under John Gideon's news today. Sorry, but I needed to post it earlier, but this thread hadn't started yet.) https://bradblog.com/?p=6623#comment-371140

COMMENT #38 [Permalink]

... Floridiot said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:58 pm PT...





Just put a new drive in the old Tivo today, from a 40 to 192 hours now

COMMENT #39 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 3:59 pm PT...





I guess I might be able to re-condition to Boston-ish weather. I'm a Southerner and kind of a weather wimp However, if the McFailin Party wins I think I can adjust weatherwise. Good-hearted folks makes everyday warmer anyways.

COMMENT #40 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:00 pm PT...





You guys are a nice bunch, sure enough

COMMENT #41 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:01 pm PT...





Brad? I can't believe you said, "not necessarily nefarious"! The ONLY way to get an indication of the integrity of the returns is to have the actual exit polling data NOT adjusted to conform to the tallies. None of them are stupid enough to suppose that's not wrong.

COMMENT #42 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:03 pm PT...





Hey Flo BB2 - it is almost the same crew gathering tonight. Big Dan's probably foraging for more of that great NEWS he manages to find hiding under the radar. He's pretty remarkable! Great show Brad!

COMMENT #43 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:08 pm PT...





**Prague has the highest standard of living among all capitals in post-communist countries, according to a survey by Swiss bank UBS, Lidové noviny reported Aug. 10. The bank evaluated prices, incomes and purchasing power in 71 capital cities around the world. Prague's advantage is its central location in Europe, which lowers corporate transport costs, according to the report.** 99 - Lifestyle of the rich and eligible Lukačovič, a sexy Seznam billionaire, prefers home life By Katya Zapletnyuk

Staff Writer, The Prague Post

COMMENT #44 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:08 pm PT...





Flo, yer just tryin' to make me miserable that you're married! Bippy, good, because I think you might be getting quite a few of us if things don't turn around. And me maybe even if they do....

COMMENT #45 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:11 pm PT...





We were in such a universe of hurt 4 years ago. May we all have a happier tomorrow!

COMMENT #46 [Permalink]

... Floridiot said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:12 pm PT...





Hey Kira, everyone, at this time 4 years ago I was parked with my motorhome on Key Largo... facing east looking over the open water...

COMMENT #47 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:15 pm PT...





What a lovely image - Key Largo. Delicious salt breezes, lapping waves, fresh caught snapper on the barbie ... wah ... I wanna go.

COMMENT #48 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:15 pm PT...





99 - It looks like Vermont or New Hampshire here, but a gentler climate here (but the colors aren't as vibrant in the fall) - the only drawback is the lack of an ocean

COMMENT #49 [Permalink]

... Chris Hooten said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:17 pm PT...





Brad: Only an idiot doesn't know to vote today this year

COMMENT #50 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:18 pm PT...





So, Bob ... how far to South of France from Prague?

COMMENT #51 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:18 pm PT...





Yeah, Floridiot, I'm green with envy, landlocked old salt that I am...

COMMENT #52 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:23 pm PT...





A long day's drive, Kira, or a short flight and a short TGV ride. How's about some bouillabaisse in Marseilles?

COMMENT #53 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:24 pm PT...





Chris Hooten - yer durn tootin'

COMMENT #54 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:27 pm PT...





But Kira, Croatia is much closer, not to mention cheaper, less crowded, and stunningly beautiful

COMMENT #55 [Permalink]

... Big Dan said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:27 pm PT...





Hey, I'm here! The four of us voted. Is this a sign? My 5 characters I had to type in that little box in order to post: "2BDBD", I'm not kidding!!!

COMMENT #56 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:29 pm PT...





Hey BD!

COMMENT #57 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:29 pm PT...





Prague is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. We could get a fountain and play sounds of the surf on the stereo....

COMMENT #58 [Permalink]

... Chris Hooten said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:30 pm PT...





Who could have possibly anticipated all those black people wanting to vote? After all, this isn't like a totally historic moment in black history or anything... Errr. Sheesh! How stupid do they think people are?

COMMENT #59 [Permalink]

... Big Dan said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:31 pm PT...





I noticed on our local propaganda talk radio show, a bunch of callers called in and said their votes flipped from McCain to Obama on the e-vote machines. But, guess what? Just like Mark Crispin Miller said about that one report of it happening: they didn't contact authorities, they contacted the media instead...AND had no proof that it happened! Not that it means it didn't happen, but....funny those who say their votes flipped from McCain to Obama always have NO PROOF and contact the media instead of witnesses while it's happening, no video, etc...

COMMENT #60 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:31 pm PT...





Yes, 99, Prague is gorgeous! I'm still astonished that Disney hasn't bought Old Town Square yet. It's really a great place to live.

COMMENT #61 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:34 pm PT...





It's a date, sweetie. Escargot, bouillabaisse, confit, foie gras & shrimp scampi ... stop me, Help me somebody!!!

COMMENT #62 [Permalink]

... Big Dan said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:35 pm PT...





Notice, the EXIT POLL propaganda: they never distinguish between the exit polls and the projection polls. There's a big difference, right? Exit polls are asking people about an event that just happened: "Who did you just vote for?" Something historical. The other "polls" are projections of the future. They lump exit polls in with "polls", and say, "the polls" aren't accurate. But exit polls ARE accurate! Just like they don't distinguish between vote fraud and voter fraud. Same thing.

COMMENT #63 [Permalink]

... Chris Hooten said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:36 pm PT...





Sounds pretty awesome, Mr. I don't know how to pronounce your name. (Czar...)

COMMENT #64 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:37 pm PT...





It's OK, Kira, they probably won't let you on a plane anyway

COMMENT #65 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:39 pm PT...





Hey Chris, I don't know either...

COMMENT #66 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:40 pm PT...





Exit polls ARE so accurate representatives from the USA have been using them FOREVER to prove election fraud ... like '04 ~~~~~UKRAINE~~~~~ pushed by the [ahem] REPUBLICANS. DUH.

COMMENT #67 [Permalink]

... old turk - AKA said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:40 pm PT...





Why,.. why,.. I'm so exasperated,.. I could just write a book. Is there a word limit one is restricted to here in the comment section ????? Would you mind if I publish my book here ????? old turk,.. AKA,.. z from the other thread.

COMMENT #68 [Permalink]

... Big Dan said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:41 pm PT...





I went on HuffPo on two of their live bloggers this afternoon, and that Bob Cesca, who I like, said not to believe the exit polls, do you believe that? And I like his columns! And he linked to an article that's making the rounds today, which I happened to see Bluebear comment on, ironically, that said "10 reasons not to believe exit polls" (or something like that). BB2: I saw you comment there. Pretty funny!

COMMENT #69 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:42 pm PT...





Here are some pics from a tradition I started 17 years ago (blush):

http://prague.tv/galleri...gallery=chicken-day-2005

COMMENT #70 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:42 pm PT...





You know - I need to update my passport so I really don't know if they've put me on the no-fly list or not. Why would they do that?

COMMENT #71 [Permalink]

... Chris Hooten said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:43 pm PT...





Brad: I want a country that respects my privacy rights and doesn't attack other countries. That's the change I want. And energy research and development.

COMMENT #72 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:45 pm PT...





Hey Z ... long time, eh? Why, I feel just like you said.

COMMENT #73 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:45 pm PT...





Kira - they might ground all BradBlog denizens - who knows?

COMMENT #74 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:48 pm PT...





Then we must dig a tunnel to Canada.

COMMENT #75 [Permalink]

... old turk - AKA said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:48 pm PT...





Charts and graphs to keep track of the election results you may find useful,.. Try them out and explore before the results start coming in,.. Drag over each state to get results,.. http://maps.google.com/h...elections/#2008_election ====== Chart by each state,.. http://content.usatoday....ion2008/results-all.aspx ===== Electoral count to each candidate,.. http://www.electoral-vote.com/ =====

COMMENT #76 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:49 pm PT...





WTF? Where's Peter and Brad? ?????????

COMMENT #77 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:50 pm PT...





Hey Chris, I don't know either... LOL

COMMENT #78 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:51 pm PT...





Croatia's fine ... I'm ordering Skampi Buzaru.

COMMENT #79 [Permalink]

... old turk - AKA said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:53 pm PT...





Hey Kira,.. https://bradblog.com/?p=6618#comment-371223 Keeping health and in shape ???? http://www.247weight.com/Amazon-Donna-blonde%20(2).jpg

COMMENT #80 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:54 pm PT...





Brad and Peter going to synch back up with NovaM at the top of the hour.

COMMENT #81 [Permalink]

... Big Dan said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:54 pm PT...





If Obama wins, get ready for the "See? All those liberals said e-vote machines aren't secure!" ...as if that was the point all along, to get a Democrat to win...that's all we wanted!!! That's what they'll say, you watch.

COMMENT #82 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:56 pm PT...





My dh just called from the road & said NPR reported several poll challengers have been confronted by people from Obama campaign because they were only challenging Democrats. One of the challengers ran off before they could get to him. SCUM.

COMMENT #83 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:58 pm PT...





I recently got a passport to go to Mexico. I was half expecting to have it denied. On the way back, coming through Phoenix, my wife stepped through the metal detector at TSA security before her luggage passed through the X-ray machine - it had got hung up in the machine - and the guard totally freaked out screaming at her to get back! They even had me run my straw hat through the X-ray machine - we need to watch out for those straw bombs you know! Done with work now, time to head home, see you all sometime later.

COMMENT #84 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 4:58 pm PT...





Zackly, BD - we're all being played for chumps, I fear

COMMENT #85 [Permalink]

... Chris Hooten said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:00 pm PT...





Brad probably has to drain his peter.

COMMENT #86 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:01 pm PT...



COMMENT #87 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:05 pm PT...





Drain. That's the best word to describe this Election cycle. Starting with McPlunger's campaign. Joe the Plumber ... perfect mascot for the in-the-toilet campaign.

COMMENT #88 [Permalink]

... Brad Friedman said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:05 pm PT...





Back with NovaM at top of hour. Lost ISDN link, and must wait until top of hour to synch back up.

COMMENT #89 [Permalink]

... Bluebear2 said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:05 pm PT...





This is strange - I just checked the map at Raw Story http://rawstory.com/news...lection_Day_08_1104.html and they show South Carolina for McCain, yet if you hover on the state in the map it has McCain 44% and Obama 55% - McCain is check as the winner.

COMMENT #90 [Permalink]

... Big Dan said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:08 pm PT...





From HuffPo: The states looking good for Obama: Florida: 52 percent to 44 percent

Iowa: 52 percent to 48 percent

Missouri: 52 percent to 48 percent

North Carolina: 52 percent to 48 percent

New Hampshire: 57 percent to 43 percent

Nevada: 55 percent to 45 percent

Pennsylvania: 57 percent to 42 percent

Ohio: 54 percent to 45 percent

Wisconsin: 58 percent to 42 percent

Indiana: 52 percent to 48 percent

New Mexico: 56 percent to 43 percent

Minnesota: 60 percent to 39 percent

Michigan: 60 percent to 39 percent The states where McCain is leading in exit polls: Georgia: 51 percent to 47 percent

West Virginia: 45 percent to 55 percent

COMMENT #91 [Permalink]

... Big Dan said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:09 pm PT...





...those NOT TO BE TRUSTED JUST YET...according to HuffPo...

COMMENT #92 [Permalink]

... old turk - AKA said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:10 pm PT...





Other link not working ? Try this one. Hi Kira,.. keeping healthy and in shape ??? === Recent photo of Kira,.. at the beach to kick sand in Republican voter's faces and flex a little too - just for the crowd,.. because they alway beg her to do so. http://thumbsnap.com/v/VYAy1Vf9.jpg

COMMENT #93 [Permalink]

... Lottakatz said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:11 pm PT...





Hey, Hey- Great news and awful news from St. Louis;

It's going good in South County where I vote short to no lines but St. Louis gives out grief based on demographics so I'm just a little surprised: I waited almost 2 hours in '04 but no wait today. The Central Corridor, North County and some outlying suburban townships have 4 to 8-9 hour waits, yep, voting while black/poor. The video of the lines are a prima facia case for discrimination. Typical. Bastards. Still, if results from those areas come back less than 75% Obama there will be a paper trail. Assuming one of those lawyers we keep hearing about takes notice. GOOD NEWS: I just saw a member of the Election Commission on the local news and he was kind of pissed. He said that he was being told from his precincts that there were local activists ***with their own agenda*** that were telling people at the precincts not to use the touch screens and everybody was asking for paper ballots. That was why the lines were so long. Yeayea, that's a part of the problem but it's great news nonetheless. WooHoo, just turned on to another station and they had the same story and a follow-on that a group of lawyers had negotiated in one of the 'problem' precincts that would allow people to fill out their paper ballots at tables that were set up in order to speed up the process. the touch screen machines were not being used. This was done also in a school auditorium and people are being allowed to sit in the bleachers to fill out their ballots. No privacy but... When I voted during the primary I asked if we would be able to use the paper ballots for the November election and was told no, just touch screens. When I visited the SoS website thereafter it said the same thing so I expected to get to the polls and have to use a touch screen and be pissed off all day and evening but I guess that decision was changed to everyone's benefit. Since The actual polling place I use is inside a school gym the party workers handing out sample ballots cluster around the building door so thick that you have to walk around or through them in a very close fashion. You have to walk toward them with attitude if you don't want to have to slow down (to courteously decline their offers of samples etc) as you enter. So I just approached them briskly and when I got close threw up my arms and said exuberantly (stole Craig Ferguson's line) "It's a great day for America" and they moved back while saying 'yes it is and laughing. One of them said to another "We know who she's voting for." The didn't impede me at all. It was a good vote, I enjoyed it. IT'S A GREAT DAY FOR AMERICA!

COMMENT #94 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:11 pm PT...





Weird it is, BB2. MSNBC calls SC for McCain But this is posted on that site: Obama Dem 3,579,897 53 76

McCain GOP 3,075,595 46 34

Others 52,873 1 0

COMMENT #95 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:15 pm PT...





Jeebus ... Palast's report. Holy mother of god.

COMMENT #96 [Permalink]

... Bamboo Harvester said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:16 pm PT...





Wilburrr... Pour me another shot . . .

COMMENT #97 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:17 pm PT...





Z - yu're hilarious! Better not make me spit coffee on my monitor tonight.

COMMENT #98 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:20 pm PT...





Oh wait ... my #94. I guess those figures are totals, not just SC. O gawd I'm a bundle of nerves tonight.

COMMENT #99 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:26 pm PT...





The numbers for GA are looking seriously wrong. There's gonna be a lot of work for data crunchers tonight & tomorrow.

COMMENT #100 [Permalink]

... Phil said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:27 pm PT...





I wasn't allowed to video my vote. Joan O keif denied me, refused to say why on tape. What's the deal with video your vote? You have to be media (I am) and you have to have prior approval? Anyone know if this is true? At this point my paper ballot went into the Auxiliary tray of the diebold scanner. I have no evidence.

COMMENT #101 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:27 pm PT...





You're not the only one, Kira...

COMMENT #102 [Permalink]

... Chris Hooten said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:32 pm PT...





That sucks Phil. Sounds like BS also (from the election workers, not you). You should be able to video YOUR OWN VOTE.

COMMENT #103 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:34 pm PT...





Lottakatz - Will they actually count the paper ballots ... or even look at the provisionals?

COMMENT #104 [Permalink]

... Phil said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:37 pm PT...





Oh well, I guess California does not allow video your own ballot. Call me extremely pissed.

COMMENT #105 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:44 pm PT...





Phil, I guess you just have to 007 it - mebbe next time (if there is a next time)...

COMMENT #106 [Permalink]

... Kira said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:45 pm PT...





Chris Hooten, in GA it's they say illegal to carry a video camera or have a cellphone ON when you get inside the room with the dastardly machines.

COMMENT #107 [Permalink]

... Brad Friedman said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:50 pm PT...





I'm on PeterBCollins.com until top of 9pm ET hour now, back with NovaMRadio.com

COMMENT #108 [Permalink]

... czaragorn said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:50 pm PT...





Geez, Brad, it's almost 3:00 am here, and I just heard you tell me I'll be here until noon! Thank goodness it's the greatest celebration of our time, even though I suspect O'Bama et al. are working for Cheney Corp. Oh well...

COMMENT #109 [Permalink]

... old turk said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:52 pm PT...





Another election results map from CBS,.. http://election.cbsnews.com/election2008/

COMMENT #110 [Permalink]

... Agent 99 said on 11/4/2008 @ 5:55 pm PT...

