Questions about Moore's facts.

[DanaC]

Having someone who had actively campaigned for candidate in Florida oversee a recount in a disputed result was more than the usual level of partisan conflict of interests

Oh and what the hell was going on here?

"""What Happened to African American Voters?
Even before Election Day was over last year, stories began to circulate about how the rights of black voters were being taken away. Florida, of course, got the most attention, and there were certainly many things that were questionable about the treatment of black voters there. Thousands of punch-card ballots, which were used largely in poor in minority districts, were thrown out. When the names of criminals were removed from voting lists statewide, many legitimate black voters' names were taken off as well, and these voters were turned away when they showed up at the polls. A very controversial police blockade was placed just two miles from a polling place in a heavily African American district. And there were many reports of intimidation and harassment of black voters at the polls themselves. As Florida Congresswoman Carrie Meek said, "The system is not working for us…again." """

From the Brainevent site
Disrimination at the Polls

[DanaC]

Y'know what though? It is about to stop mattering. Bush looks likely to win the next one fair and square .....The democrats are about to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory ....thats my prediction, but then I am in a glum mood

[ladysycamore]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Having someone who had actively campaigned for candidate in Florida oversee a recount in a disputed result was more than the usual level of partisan conflict of interests

Oh and what the hell was going on here?

"""What Happened to African American Voters?
Even before Election Day was over last year, stories began to circulate about how the rights of black voters were being taken away. Florida, of course, got the most attention, and there were certainly many things that were questionable about the treatment of black voters there. Thousands of punch-card ballots, which were used largely in poor in minority districts, were thrown out. When the names of criminals were removed from voting lists statewide, many legitimate black voters' names were taken off as well, and these voters were turned away when they showed up at the polls. A very controversial police blockade was placed just two miles from a polling place in a heavily African American district. And there were many reports of intimidation and harassment of black voters at the polls themselves. As Florida Congresswoman Carrie Meek said, "The system is not working for us…again." """

From the Brainevent site
Disrimination at the Polls

I wasn't surprised by this news in the LEAST. I remember when I heard of this right after the election and all I could do is shake my head. Ah well.. thanks for the site DanaC.