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2009-11-05 -Lurid Crime Tales-

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Posted by Fred 2009-11-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 Yeah, like THAT's gonna happen. Should I begin holding my breath waiting for that miracle to occur now?

Posted by USN, Ret. 2009-11-05 00:10|| 2009-11-05 00:10|| Front Page Top

#2 "investigat[ing] allegations in writing under oath or affirmation relating to deprivations because of color [or] race ... of the right of citizens of the United States to vote and have votes counted."

These laws were written to be used against whites, and civil rights activists are aghast that they are being used against blacks.

Posted by gromky 2009-11-05 02:54|| 2009-11-05 02:54|| Front Page Top

#3 May I suggest that if this is successful, a couple of Master Sergeants get together to file on behalf of troops whose properly requested absentee ballots were not sent in time... and a second case on behalf of troops whose absentee ballots were rejected for spurious reasons?

Posted by trailing wife">trailing wife 2009-11-05 04:25|| 2009-11-05 04:25|| Front Page Top

#4 I second TW's suggestion.

People, Abbie Thernstrom has big brass balls. Do not mess with her. She is one hell of a force. I fully expect her to follow through wherever this leads.

Posted by Whiskey Mike 2009-11-05 06:25|| 2009-11-05 06:25|| Front Page Top

#5 The more effective approach would be to play a little payback. Start pressuring the Trunks in Congress to initiate legislation to declare our military to be a protected group, thus giving them standing as other 'special interests' group before the courts. That would allow existing organizations to file civil rights violations on behalf of our military personnel in instances when pols decide to screw with their votes. The Trunks can use the same tactics the Donks use' in beating their opponents at every turn about not supporting the troops and their sacrifices if they drag their feet on the legislation. It's just like the racist card the Donks play regularly. This could be entertaining.

Posted by Procopius2k 2009-11-05 06:58|| 2009-11-05 06:58|| Front Page Top

#6 While I also second TW's motion, I'd prefer that we not politicize our military. History has some lessons in that regard. It doesn't end well.

Posted by Steve White 2009-11-05 08:00|| 2009-11-05 08:00|| Front Page Top

#7 This military wife agrees, Steve.

Posted by lotp 2009-11-05 18:53|| 2009-11-05 18:53|| Front Page Top

#8 I'd just as soon we didn't have to fight with Democrat machine politicians who try to disenfranchize military votes every friggin election. Where is the outrage and shame?

Posted by Frank G">Frank G 2009-11-05 18:56|| 2009-11-05 18:56|| Front Page Top

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