Randi Rhodes just said on her show that she has been pressured...

[VTGold]

... not to discuss voting.

[alittlelark]

1. I heard that too....

I wonder who is pressuring her?

[propagandafreegal]

19. Al "Conformist" Franken perhaps???? nm

[Left Brain]

23. Awwwww Randi... really?

If it's true (haven't had a chance to listen to her today), let's hope it's for the sake of preserving the evidence, developments and/or plans in the works for exposing the fraud and having justice served. Pick any number of reasons why this might have happened, including the whole Bev Harris situation. Randi has been a staunch supporter of Bev.

If it's another gag order to take the focus off of the issue so that it will fade into the woodwork, well, I can't even begin to think about that.

[Ladyhawk]

66. I have to admit I am furious with Bev.

She undermined the credibility of election fraud with her shenanigans. :mad: :( :( :( :( :( :(

[MarkusQ]

70. I'm withholding judgment

If Bev is to be judged by the standards of investigative journalism (as Keith Olbermann suggested), she is doing an awful job by playing things too close to the chest.

If she is to be judged by the standards of a law enforcement officer, she is also doing a awful job by grand standing and leaping about.

But Bev is neither of these. She isn't Ghandi or M. Moore either. She's Bev Harris. A new thing, which may turn out to have great social value (as did, say, Martin Luther King) or blow away in a gust of sound and fury (as did, say, Pee Wee Herman). How good is she at being this new thing? I have no idea. Will being her self in such an insistent and public way turn out to have been brave or foolish? Only time will tell.

--MarkusQ

[goclark]

75. Well said MarcusQ

The fish that we have to fry with this election are BIG FISH and we don't have time for the craps in the barrel scenerios.

Let's keep the focus where it belongs, on VOTER FRAUD.

And if anyone, I mean anyone, can help us, let them HELP!!!!

GWB is the Enemy here!

[Twist_U_Up]

2. WTF the media in the Ukraine spoke up

the pussies should too

[SueZhope]

3. I just turned her of

because i heard nothing on the hearings.....
she really said that just now?

Is that all she said about it?

[budkin]

51. She has tons of coverage now...

Lots of sound bytes.

[propagandafreegal]

4. Is that all she said? Is she going to comply?

[keithjx]

Know what she should say to that??

VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD!!!!!

[signmike]

13. Election Fraud, not Voter Fraud

The voters did not fraud anything -- it's the election that has been frauded. "Voter Fraud" is a Rovian spin term to turn the responsibility back onto the voters.

[Stand and Fight]

29. Thanks for clearing that up! Seriously. n/t

[karlrschneider]

63. Maybe a compromise..."votING fraud"?

just sayin'...

[pbartch]

58. YOU GO Randi!! VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTE

VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD!!!!!

VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD, VOTER FRAUD!!!!!

[Stephanie]

5. Wow.

Who can tell me what is going on? I don't understand it. Why is AAR unwilling to discuss vote fraud? Franken won't, Maron won't. WTF?

[Generator]

6. Yeah nothing like having a political show that can't mention voting!

Is there somewhere to bomb them with e-mails?

[jamboi]

7. Did she say she was resisting? I would think so. n/t

[quiet.american]

8. On the other hand....

....sometimes silence is golden, if you know what I mean.

Just thinking back to the quote "Elizabeth Edwards" posted right after the election.

[Twist_U_Up]

9. Dean holds a Rally ?

nothing about election fraud ? MMoore ??????

WHERE THE FUCK IS CLINTON , KERRY ???????

UNREAL, WE ARE IN A DICTATORSHIP FOLKS

[VTGold]

10. She didn't elaborate.. they're on a commercial break right now n/t

[mod mom]

11. She'll have to take her show off shore: AIR CUBA

A sad day in our country.

[mod mom]

12. She'll have to take her show off shore: AIR CUBA

A sad day in our country.

[Darknyte7]

14. Relax...

She's talking about it now...

[Helga Scow Stern]

15. Steve Rosenfeld, AA Sr. Producer, at the hearing: "old school thuggery,"

he said, one of my favorite lines. It wasn't just the electronic manipulation, there was also "just plain old school thuggery" in not allowing people to cast a vote by not providing enough machines.

They didn't need to beat people up, like they supposedly did in the Ukraine. This was still "old school thuggery," just more subtle and disguised.

So maybe his comments bothered someone at the top?

[Straight Shooter]

18. I heard that, too. Maybe they're realigning who is to address the issue.

Maybe they want Rosenfeld to be the spokesperson.

But it's wrong if they expect RR not to say anything. I mean, honestly, that's why a lot of people tune in, because she speaks her mind.

Jeebers.

[clutchcargo]

73. Old School Voting Please read total flawed thought process

I am sick at the election results,however--- I work as a democratic volunteer at our polling precinct--- We who work there ask all of you folks,who is responsible for providing more machines than what had been there before------If there were the same amount of machines as in the previous election then there is no Thuggery---I am from a heavily democratic district and we had voter turn out that was heavier than expected and created waiting problems for voters--I cannot say for sure but I expect that the two hour long wait discouraged many voters- but, we did not set out to disenfranchise voters when we ordered voting machines over the years---our Democratic party administrates everything here including getting new machines when needed---I just do not think the Nazi-republicans are far thinking enough to plan five or seven years ago to not buy enough machines in order for draft-evader boy to win now---I wish it were that simple

[personman]

16. WTF is the point

of there even being an AAR if it's just as censored and controlled as all the other media?

[proud patriot]

17. at the top of the hour news update they mentioned Conyers

and the hearing :shrug:

[tex-wyo-dem]

20. Curious

This is one of the things that I have found the most curious post Nov. 2. The voices that you think would be screaming about this issue constantly have been for the most part silent...eriely silent. Very suspicious if you ask me.

Bad/depressing explanation: Silence is due to fear of retribution, fear of being discredited, fear of the "conspiracy theory" label, not enough hard evidence, etc.

Good explanation (at least the one I'm hoping for): Higher ups in the Dem party have instructed the more vocal people on the left to keep a cork on it until further notice.

[Quakerfriend]

25. Yes, It seems they've been told to put a lid on it

for the benefit of the party. I know in my heart that neither Dean nor Moore would be quiet because they were feeling defeated or afraid of the neocons. The perfect storm will occur.......I can feel it. My prediction is Dec. 11-13th.

[tex-wyo-dem]

32. Good point about MM and Dean...

And wouldn't that be a perfect ruse for MM to go on Leno's show all cleaned up and in a suit like a perfect neocon soldier, only to be part of this perfect storm when his damning video of polling places is used as evidence in a lawsuit to disqualify the OH electorate.

[Patsy Stone]

59. Amen, Sister...

That's why I wrote that essay, and I saw you there, so I don't have to tell you. :)

This is a shameless plug:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=203&topic_id=113203&mesg_id=113203

[mod mom]

26. couldn't someone send us a cryptic hint?

wishful thinking is getting a little old here in Ohio. We've been busting our butts for what seems like an eternity. Most of us still working on this are footing our own bills. I wish someone would give a little glimmer of hope.

[garybeck]

43. yeah, like a wink would be enough

I wish Michael Moore would have winked at the camera when he was on Leno or something. Just wearing a suit and appearing to roll over wasn't enough to convince me that something is going on.

[slay]

33. I think you are right

I tried talking about the hearing in a chat room online today, and a guy who I know pretty well "laughed at my conspiracy theory", and used that label as an excuse to ignore any real data that suggests election fraud. We must stand firm on this and not back down though. Every "fact" was once a "theory". As I told the chat room, we are not asking that Kerry blindly be appointed president, what we are asking for are fair elections where ALL votes are counted correctly. If you agree with this statement, then there should be no problem in making sure this election was fair and that the votes were counted correctly.

[TexasChick]

39. Hmm...could be but I wonder if it could also be those fascists thugs

in the WH doing some pressuring too? :shrug:

[VTGold]

21. When she came back from break - she TALKED!

Nothing we don't already know - about Diebold and ES&S but still - she said a proverbial "bite me" to her suppressor

[Vidar]

50. Got to love that woman.

[Sandy_0]

22. What if it's our side

who requested that Randi "cool it?" What if there is more going on than we know? Could it be that there is a plan in the works and it's Rove that should be kept in the dark? If that's the case, Randi really shouldn't discuss it. She doesn't sound upset about it.

[tex-wyo-dem]

24. Exactly what I was thinking n/t

[JPZenger]

30. Questionable Sources

I could understannd if people at Air America asked Randi not to over-publicize questionable sources of information without any verification. I also could understand them telling her to talk about other topics too, because talking about one topic too much becomes repetitious.

However, if anyone tried to prevent her from talking about the issue at all, that would be a reason for an uprising. Man the barricades!

[garybeck]

47. she's talked about other issues a lot ....n/t

[JoMama49]

48. Bingo!

I agree that the pressure must be coming from "our side." Remember, right this minute, Karl Rove is out there "roving" for the best way to discredit and debunk the growing momentum of the election fraud. Let's not give him any more ammunition -- let's not do his job for him this time! The only way we'll ever get the best of this regime is to keep them in the dark until the very last minute!

[bunny planet]

49. Agreed, they would never have gotten Randi to stop discussing this

unless they assured her something was going on and she might compromise it by being too vocal too soon. She would never agree to be silent for any other reason. She was instrumental in starting the radio station, not Franken, he was just the poster boy. I don't think anyone at the station told her to be more 'reserved' in her election coverage, more likely it came from some of her contacts in government outside of the station. After all, she is an honorary member of the Congressional Black Caucus!

[SueZhope]

27. more about this on her forum

http://forum.therandirhodesshow.com/index.php?act=ST&f=22&t=40908&s=2027228372cf5f43860b46ec901542de

[Gloria]

28. There's another thread which reports that she said it was Clear Channel...

If so, it points out why Air America is in a precarious position if it lets Clear Channel air its programs.

Hundreds of FM stations up for auction....in the South and West. Why isn't Soros or someone else with deep pockets gobbling them up before more RW preachers and hate shows take them?????

[DancingBear]

36. Gloria - could you expand on the FM stations/auction?

You can PM me if you'd like - I'd like more info re: which ones, web sites, clearinghouse info, etc.

[mod mom]

40. Whatever happen with Gore getting investors to start a progressive network

[propagandafreegal]

45. How much can Soros do? nm

[pbartch]

61. With his W-E-A-L-T-H....................he could do anything he wanted!

We need his $$$$$$$$$$$$$ to start funding recounts, getting progressive congress & sentators.

I have ideas what I'd like to do with that kinda $$$$$$ but there is no way in polite company I'd mention my ideas!!

HELP IS ON THE WAY
KERRY / EDWARDS

[SueZhope]

31. COOL

...GO RANDI GO

she is playing clips

[proud patriot]

34. She's Playing sound from the Hearing RIGHT NOW ..WOO HOO

:bounce:

[Cadence]

35. I was just going to say that WOOO HOOOO!

Go Randi!!

:kick:

[momzno1]

42. she's really going at the disenfranchisement now!!

You go Randi!!!!

[BR_Parkway]

37. And she has just the right sound bytes

they are short, concise and clearly make their points. If only the MSM would do the same, if mainstream American's heard nothing else but those sound bytes, they would be all over this.

and she's also making it clear that there were NO republicans in attendance.

[Rhapsody in Blue]

41. Just got chills hearing this!!

I couldn't listen to the hearings, so this was the first time I heard them .... WOW. I absolutely have to listen to the archives.

And played against "It's My Life" in the background .... chills......

Just shine a light into the dark holes and watch these cockroaches scatter !!!!!!

[momzno1]

46. One woman said this:

"you expect my son to die for this country and my daughters to wave the flag?" she said this with a choke in her voice, and I couldn't help but cry. I have 2 sons and a daughter - my oldest son will be 18 in May, my other son is 15 and daughter is 11. I will NOT ever sacrifice my children for this fascist country!

[pbartch]

62. I cried when I heard that mom say that..................

She was sooooooooooooo sincere.

I wish she could say that in front of BUSH, an audience of 25,000 moms and dads........... and then she slaps his face.

Of course.........my fantasy is played out where this is filmed and shown on the 6 pm news and we get to see the audience give the mom A STANDING OVATION!!!

Help is on the Way
Kerry/Edwards

[SueZhope]

38. she is totally into talking about the hearings

......Im very confused ..
any other confused people?

[JPZenger]

44. Clear Channel's Evil Empire

Randi apparently said that Clear Channel were the ones who told her to cut back on talking about election fraud.

Clear Channel is one of the owners of XM Radio, which is one of the major carriers of her show - for most of the country who cannot receive it over broadcast radio.

XM's liberal radio channel won't carry all of Air America's programming. For example, they replace the 10 pm. EST programming with squirrel-like Combs, whose radio show is produced by Fox News. XM during much of the day also replaces Air America's news broadcasts with right wing "USA News."

[SueZhope]

53. thanks!!!

it seems that she is not listening to them and did what she needed to do.
Good for her..go Randi

[capi888]

54. Sirus Radio Carries ALL of Air America

So if your thinking of getting satellite radio...Look into Sirius...They also have a boombox, and I have it in my car, then take it in the house and listen...Its great and don't have to have a special radio in the auto, any radio works...love it.
I must disclose I am a Dish Network Dealer, and we sell Sirius too!
Go to your local dealer...and also sold at Radio Shack. and on the Web...

[Maat]

56. Question about that.

I've had Sirius for a year and love it. I've got the Kenwood unit. I know that the Audiovox unit had a boombox, but all of the stores are out of it. Does anyone know where I could get one?

2) I've had DirecTv for many years, and want to switch. I have five boxes and a Tivo dealey-bob for my main TV. How difficult would it be to switch to Dish?

3) Sirius is on Dish, but are the Sirius talk shows on Dish?

[capi888]

57. Maat I know!!! Dish Network

You can change to Dish Network and get up to 4 rooms free!! IF you have never been a DISH customer. You also can get a DVR (tivo type) that will record on two tv's in which you can record and switch the recordings to either TV. DISH Network is a BLUE company, compared to Directv which is owned by Ruppie Murdoch. I have been in the Satellite industry for 8 years and I can tell you DISH's equipment is totally better, more for your money, and equipment can be upgraded with new equipment after a period of time with a great savings to the customer. I am a local dealer, that takes pride in taking care of my Customers. I recommend you find a local dealer..so you get service. The dealer that puts you in is responsible to take care of their customers. I am one of the top customer service dealers in the U.S. as we are all rated nationally. I am not big, but good.
Now Sirius, is new to dealers. However, you may want to check your local dealer...or...go to the Web...If you have questions just ask?
E
ECHOSTAR: DISHNETWORK....SUPPORTED THE DEMS AND IS A BLUE CORPORATION.

[Maat]

60. Thanks!

n/t

[NMDemDist2]

74. I love my DishNetwork and be sure to catch FSTV and LinkTV

best left wing programming available on the air

[ClarkUSA]

65. How about the Pittburgh region for Dish Network?

I live an hour east of Pittsburgh in the Chestnut Highlands.

[capi888]

69. Hi fellow Clarkie.

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[Maat]

55. That's why I listen on Sirius.

I believe that Sirius is more committed to freedom of expression. I have had it for a year, and believe me, the hosts on Sirius Left have been very uninhibited.

[Left Brain]

64. POO on them!

POO on Clear Channel for trying to stifle her. May they rot.

[neohippie]

72. That is why I bought Sirius Satelite Radio

IT carries the full AAR broadcast, screw clear channel and XM, If I am willing to pay for the content they damn well be ready to deliver to me.

[n2mark]

52. Just a thought though

could this be the reason streaming Air America has been difficult the last few days? "We'll just cut you off." Freedom of speech? What is that?

I also posted someplace else that the ARR lawyer is involved with checking out the election fraud. That could be a reason.

Hush Randi? I don't know that one.

[pattyloutwo]

68. glad Randi's back

It's interesting that I couldn't get into Randi's message boards for two weeks - I was getting directed to the Clear Channel homepage. The silence from Randi Rhodes and Michael Moore is deafening. I'm certain it's for a (good) reason. Michael Moore doesn't shut up because of pressure from the other side. I've been checking out DU since the day after the election. It's been awesome!

[klebean]

67. click on "breaking news" at AAR

for the interview w/Curtis.
I listened to the edited version.
They're working on getting the whole 17 min version up

[buddysmellgood]

71. The day the democrats stop talking about election fraud is the day I

find a new party.