Sacramento might have to pass another post facto law to correct them. No Hand Counted Ballotts Allowed . It's a threat to global election integrity and transparency !!!!
Posted on 12/02/2023 2:54:53 PM PST by DFG
The Philippine Commission on Elections has banned Smartmatic Philippines Inc. from the nation’s elections, ending 13 years of the company being the main provider of election technology to the nation.
The decision revolved around allegations of bribery that claim commission chairman Andres Bautista was paid off to ensure Smartmatic won the contract for the 2016 elections, according to the Philippine edition of CNN. Bautista has denied the allegations.
Although Smartmatic argued it has followed the rules, noting that there are nothing but allegations against it, the commission was unmoved.
“Although these allegations, stemming from incidents potentially spanning at least three election cycles, have not been conclusively proven, their gravity and potential to damage public trust warrant the Commission (En banc’s) proactive measures to safeguard the integrity of elections and democratic institutions,” the commission said in a published decision.
According to the Manila Times, a U.S. government request for information that could be linked to possible violation of American laws was a factor in the decision. The Times report said charges being investigated included violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, conspiracy, wire fraud and money laundering.
“It is noteworthy that Bautista, who served as the Chairman of the Commission, was formally charged in September 2023, in connection with allegations of receiving bribes in exchange for awarding a contract for election machines to Smartmatic Corp,” the commission wrote.
The commission said the charges cast a cloud over the voting process.
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Sacramento might have to pass another post facto law to correct them. No Hand Counted Ballotts Allowed . It's a threat to global election integrity and transparency !!!!
Even JFK taps box on that fact.
The democrats found a new supply of voting machines for 2024.
Well, his dad certainly worked the Daley Machine for him. From what I’ve read great pains were made to keep that fact from him until after he assumed office. It’s all brain matter scattered to the winds of history now.
Where did you get the idea he knew nothing about it?
He made public jokes about his dad buying election victory. His primary victory over Hubert Humphrey in WV is a good example. (Supposedly gave him the momentum to win the Rat primary!)
Where did you get the idea he knew othing about it?
He made public jokes about his dad buying election victory. His primary victory over Hubert Humphrey in WV is a good example. (Supposedly gave him the momentum to win the Rat primary!)
Probably from some nabob on the History Channel. If I’m wrong so be it. I DO believe he was probably the last Democrat motivated more by patriotism than partisan politics. Hence Presidents no longer wave from open vehicles.
Since learning that was yet another DNC propaganda tool I ceased letting that play as background noise while doing chores. My apologies.
Disagree! He was motivated by being a political success and by his father’s expectations.
It’s all brain matter scattered to the winds of history now.
Yes he didn’t conform to the party’s rules it comes with a price.
Vince Foster and many others tap box.
The party is just as dangerous off screen as on it.
I hear you. Gave at the office so no longer affected by fear. Thanks.
Good deal
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