We Don't Need No Stinkin' Recount

Mexico's Lesson In The Dangers Of The Paper Ballot

In the six years since I first began investigating the burglary ring we call "elections" in America, a new Voting Reform industry has grown up. That’s good. What’s worrisome is that most of the effort is focused on preventing the installation of computer voting machines. Paper ballots, we’re told, will save our democracy.

Well, forget it. Over the weekend, Mexico’s ruling party showed how you can rustle an election even with the entire ... Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by David Fox - Aug 8, 2006 - 2:02 PM PDT
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by Fabrice Florin - Aug. 9, 2006

Good opinion piece on election fraud, both abroad and in the U.S.

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by Ken E Haney - Aug. 9, 2006

Been following Palast for many years and I trust him. If you want to know his sources, e-mail him. As far as is the article fair, I know he attempts to gain access to opposing views. Covered the who, what, when, why, and where.

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by David Fox - Aug. 8, 2006

Although very one-sided, a compelling article of how Mexico's ruling class may be stealing the election by trying to do a partial recount.

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by Kevin Crosson - Aug. 10, 2006

Very biased reporting.

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by Jeff Ball - Aug. 14, 2006

The Mexicans protesting this fraudulent election make us look like a flock of sheeple. Hey, what's on TV tonight?

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