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Eric J in MN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 11:28 PM
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Should the new "Dean for America" organization address BBV?
Howard Dean said today that "Dean for America" will be transformed from a candidate-campaign organization to an issues-campaign organization, and that they want input on which issues to address.

Can a Dean-supporter suggest black-box voting as one of the issues?

http://verifiedvoting.org
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slinkerwink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 11:29 PM
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1. that would be a great start!
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farmbo Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 11:48 PM
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2. Don't forget media consolidation
Now that our candidate understands the stark power of media monopoly, this should also be part of our mission statement.

Plus, over 70% of the public (i.e. anyone who understands the media's reach) believes that media ownership should be restricted within media markets.
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Eric J in MN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 11:54 PM
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3. I agree. These are both (BBV and media-consoliation) popular issues
I agree. These are both (BBV and media-consoliation) popular issues which the politicians aren't doing enough about.
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feistydem Donating Member (994 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 11:55 PM
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4. Both are excellent ideas and critical to the survival of our democracy!
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drfemoe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Feb-18-04 11:58 PM
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5. Plus, over 70% of the public
Yes, I would like that to be one of the platforms also... Actually voting for the will of the People.
It goes without saying in some crowds. But lest we forget ...
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Eric J in MN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 12:10 PM
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6. kick
kick
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SaddenedDem Donating Member (447 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 12:18 PM
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7. It would be wonderful if they did
And, obviously, no one IN the Democratic party is going to.
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chocolateeater Donating Member (685 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 12:22 PM
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8. Yes.
That's a great idea. Trust in the ballot is at the heart of our system of government.
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Freddie Stubbs Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 12:24 PM
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9. Sure, now that he doesn't have to worry about it effecting his campaign
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drfemoe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 01:41 PM
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10. Some people are saying
they wish he had kept his mouth shut to the media about what he expected their fate to be if he was elected POTUS. SOME are even saying he should have kept his mouth shut about the voting records of "some" Democrats.

I'm much happier about the fact that he is honest to a FAULT (bless him). The effects of this particular strength/weakness on his campaign for POTUS proved to be deadly to that pursuit. But in the ability to continue his message campaign to reshape our government, it will serve him well.
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Eric J in MN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 03:44 PM
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11. When Chris Matthews said, "Do you want to breakup Big Media" or whatever,
When Chris Matthews said, "Do you want to breakup Big Media" or whatever, Howard Dean should have said No and then that he supports legislation to reverse the FCC.

Eventually, during that Hardball interview, he said that breaking up big-media may not be necessary, but he should have said it sooner.
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ibegurpard Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 03:45 PM
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12. Absolutely
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Eric J in MN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 08:21 PM
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13. kick
kick
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eridani Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 09:50 PM
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14. Is a bear Catholic?
Does the Pope shit in the woods?

Seriously, people, if this is not dealt with it doesn't matter who the nominee is.
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ProfessorPlum Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 09:53 PM
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15. A fantastic idea
BBV and restoration of the Fairness Doctrine should be our first two jobs.
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