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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party

whereisjustice

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1. voting process is critical... how can we allow these machines with no paper backup

Reply to merrily (Original post)

Sun May 3, 2015, 11:03 PM

May 2015

and for-profit companies funding candidates also getting contracts to supply the machines?

It is insane!

The attack on Acorn was shameful.

Agree with protected time off for voting.

Should be as important as protected as time off for jury duty.

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What are populist priorities? I say the vote is priority one. [View all] merrily May 2015 OP

voting process is critical... how can we allow these machines with no paper backup whereisjustice May 2015 #1

That's an excellent start merrily Phlem May 2015 #2

If DiFi's husband has not bought them up or they have not been converted to condos, sure. merrily May 2015 #3

More education seems to be the key to me. Phlem May 2015 #4

I agree. You have a great night as well. merrily May 2015 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author Cosmic Kitten May 2015 #6

Get people elected or seated who can influence the voting process Cosmic Kitten May 2015 #7

Many thought they had done exactly that in 2006 and 2008. merrily May 2015 #8

Right. ugh. Weak "leadership" Cosmic Kitten May 2015 #9

Maybe. merrily May 2015 #10

Great post, merrily. Enthusiast May 2015 #11