state of the republic
Mark Crispin Miller addressed the Commonwealth Club about how the 2004 election was stolen. This was part of his book tour. I'm scared to read his book Fooled Again : How the Right Stole the 2004 Election & Why They'll Steal the Next One Too. I'm afraid I'll be too scared/horrified/pissed/ etc. Hearing his Commonwealth Club address just now on KQED was scary enough. Our republic is at stake. You can listen to/read Mark's appearance on Democracy Now. I looked up his blog and noticed that Monday, November 28th is the last day to make comments about California's Secretary of State desire to reinstate Deibold Voting Machines. One thing that is good is that Deibold is going to be cracked next week. I seriously hope that the mainstream media picks this up the results.ACTION #1 The "right thing to do." It just takes a minute.
The California Secretary of State's office will "accept" public comment on the certification of the Diebold TSx touchscreen voting machine only until Monday, November 28th.
Tell Bruce McPherson we demand an extension of the HAVA Deadlines and a rejection of Diebold equipment. Send him the CEPN "Seven Reasons" to reject Diebold. (see below) Cite the letter written to Congress by the National Association of Counties (see below).
Recommended: FAX: 916 653-3214 Paper gets a LOT more attention.
call (916) 653-6814 - press 6, then 3......
Least effective: email your comments to elections@ss.ca.gov
WE CANNOT STOP THERE. WE ARE FIGHTING FOR THE LIFE OF OUR DEMOCRACY.
ACTION #2 CONTACT Your Local, State and DC Representative, ROVS, and County Supervisors.
Tell them you require their attention to this situation, or WE ALL LOSE.
If you don't know your assemblyperson or California Senate Representative, look them up at: http://www.assembly.ca.gov/acs/acsframeset9text.htm
Put in your zip code to find specific info.
Contact your local county supervisor. Look them up in the White Pages of your telephone directory, or just "google" your county and "board of Supervisors." If your Registrar of Voters is appointed, s/he is responsible to the County Board of Supervisors. And they are responsible to you.
ACTION #3 Contact EVERY media outlet you can, DEMAND coverage of McPherson's machinations. BE OUTRAGED!! BE OUTRAGEOUS!
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/media/
Tell them they have a responsibility as journalists. Challenge them to live up to their mission. It's not too late to have the courage to make a difference. Remind them that a major reason they are losing readers and viewers is because they DON'T report the news! Bring to their attention, Thursday's piece by Bob Koehler: http://commonwonders.com/archives/col321.htm
ACTION #4 Activate the grassroots and netroots: tell your family, friends and neighbors
Expand your circle of influence: inform and arm ten of your fellow citizens with the information and tools provided here. Enlist their aid in protecting California election security.
A Report from the CALIFORNIA ELECTION PROTECTION NETWORK
Background and talking points: (it's all summarized here, plenty to choose from, no waiting)
A non-partisan organization of over 25 groups across California coming together to achieve their mutual election integrity goals. Posted at http://www.califelectprotect.net/home.html
Source
The California Secretary of State's office will "accept" public comment on the certification of the Diebold TSx touchscreen voting machine only until Monday, November 28th.
Tell Bruce McPherson we demand an extension of the HAVA Deadlines and a rejection of Diebold equipment. Send him the CEPN "Seven Reasons" to reject Diebold. (see below) Cite the letter written to Congress by the National Association of Counties (see below).
Recommended: FAX: 916 653-3214 Paper gets a LOT more attention.
call (916) 653-6814 - press 6, then 3......
Least effective: email your comments to elections@ss.ca.gov
WE CANNOT STOP THERE. WE ARE FIGHTING FOR THE LIFE OF OUR DEMOCRACY.
ACTION #2 CONTACT Your Local, State and DC Representative, ROVS, and County Supervisors.
Tell them you require their attention to this situation, or WE ALL LOSE.
If you don't know your assemblyperson or California Senate Representative, look them up at: http://www.assembly.ca.gov/acs/acsframeset9text.htm
Put in your zip code to find specific info.
Contact your local county supervisor. Look them up in the White Pages of your telephone directory, or just "google" your county and "board of Supervisors." If your Registrar of Voters is appointed, s/he is responsible to the County Board of Supervisors. And they are responsible to you.
ACTION #3 Contact EVERY media outlet you can, DEMAND coverage of McPherson's machinations. BE OUTRAGED!! BE OUTRAGEOUS!
http://www.congress.org/congressorg/dbq/media/
Tell them they have a responsibility as journalists. Challenge them to live up to their mission. It's not too late to have the courage to make a difference. Remind them that a major reason they are losing readers and viewers is because they DON'T report the news! Bring to their attention, Thursday's piece by Bob Koehler: http://commonwonders.com/archives/col321.htm
ACTION #4 Activate the grassroots and netroots: tell your family, friends and neighbors
Expand your circle of influence: inform and arm ten of your fellow citizens with the information and tools provided here. Enlist their aid in protecting California election security.
A Report from the CALIFORNIA ELECTION PROTECTION NETWORK
Background and talking points: (it's all summarized here, plenty to choose from, no waiting)
A non-partisan organization of over 25 groups across California coming together to achieve their mutual election integrity goals. Posted at http://www.califelectprotect.net/home.html
Source