I just went for my coffee, and our fog has lifted to reveal a gorgeous day: not a cloud in the sky, bright sun, warm but not too hot. Now this as a metaphor, I can get behind.
We have optical scanner machines, which I think are ideal: easy to use, counted electrically but with a clear paper trail. Given that you live in such a solidly Democratic district, I doubt that Diebold will try anything funny. Much easier to get away with it in precints that could go either way.
I would agree with your contention that it's harder to get away with shenanigans with so many people alert to the possibility, but I would have said the same thing in 2004. :< Well, we shall have to see. And agitate, if necessary. And continue to hope for the best.
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We have optical scanner machines, which I think are ideal: easy to use, counted electrically but with a clear paper trail. Given that you live in such a solidly Democratic district, I doubt that Diebold will try anything funny. Much easier to get away with it in precints that could go either way.
I would agree with your contention that it's harder to get away with shenanigans with so many people alert to the possibility, but I would have said the same thing in 2004. :< Well, we shall have to see. And agitate, if necessary. And continue to hope for the best.