Posted on 10/15/2008 10:17:42 AM PDT by DCBryan1
As a hard working, tax-paying, honest citizen, I am alarmed at all the current goings-on by ACORN and associated leftist organizations actively trying to defraud the modern voting system, and put at risk, the very tool which makes us free...the power to pick our elective representatives.
When Mickey Mouse votes for leftist, socialist, communists, trotskyist, progressives, etc, multiple times, it nullifies the traditional American voter and his/her intention. With all the alleged fraud in over a dozen states (and more states trying to keep it quiet), mostly in the "battleground states", it has become apparent that a "nightmare scenario" of fraud, deceit, and tomfoolery will destroy the fundamental trust that we honest citizens may have in the electoral process and government in general.
I have seen alot of intelligent postings on FR on how to stop voter fraud, but I feel that a VERY dangerous situation is brewing, and that no matter who wins, as long as the current situation is developing, could lead to a disasterous loss of confidence in whatever administration wins. Both parties and staff will cry foul and violence may erupt between "blues" and "reds", something that I do NOT want to see.
I want to know what you think of the following proposals. I feel that it is a fundamental right of every American to vote ONCE and that right needs to be protected by using every tool available to federal, state, and local officials.
I would propose that the President take unprecidented executive action THIS election. The actions I would like to see is (and of course you can add yours):
1) Make voting day (NOV 4) a national holiday.
This would let millions of people whom would normally not be able to get away from work, be able to take all day to vote, if necessary.
2) As CINC, the President calls all drilling National Guard/Reserve Soldiers to Federal Active Duty.
Troops will conduct a mutual unit training activity (MUTA 5)under Title 10 funds. Soldiers would report to their drilling stations on SUNDAY afternoon and begin temporary mobilization. Monday morning, the soldiers would be breifed on federal, state, and local election laws to include the Federal Civil Rights Acts, Constitutional Amendments, various State and local laws, etc. Monday afternoon, three to five (3-5) soldiers (unarmed execpt for SQD/TEAM leader with M9) are sent to each polling station to act as "election assistants" and would perform several roles:
i) Set up and secure observation of polling equipment with local officials in a MSCA role (Military Support to Civilian Authority)to prevent tampering and ensure the integrity of the voting proess.
ii) Overnight, set up traffic (foot) control points (TCPs) for routes of voters. They will also set up and set up communications with local law enforcement if they spot anything they think is fraudulent (Under MSCA, law enforcement still enforces law, military simply provides support to local election officals).
iii) Assist local officials with voter verification with the precinct registrar to verify identity of voter in compliance with the various local laws. Once the potential voter is verified, on the roles, and legal to vote, the soldiers will administer PURPLE INK either before or immediately after voting. Using a heavy, easily viewable purple ink stained-finger is simply the best physical barrier to double voting.
iv) After voting closes, the troops will guard and transport votes and equipment until the elected officals/boards count and certify the votes. Troops will be released on TUE night, (or can extend as local officials see fit) after the votes are offical.
3) Disallow early voting, vote from home, and other avenues that are easily abused. This would mandate that if you want to vote, you go to the polling booth on Voting Day. If Congress can make absentee voting tamper-proof, I would like to see that being the ONLY way to vote away from the booth since it is used by Americans working/serving overseas.
4) All federal law enforcement, and DOJ lawyers will be on hand to assist any local law enforcement officals and state attorney generals to rapidly respond to any fraudulent voting irregularities or non-compliance in troubled districts.
5) Work with Congress to have a new voting rights amendment added to the Constitution or a new Civil Rights Act that will set stiff penalties for election fraud by individuals, groups, or other nations.
In conclusion, I think that we are on a dangerous precipice with all of the voting irregularities we are hearing of. I think that using troops would add credibility and stabilization to the election process, and allow everyone to VOTE ONCE, to ensure that we truely elect those whom the people want to represent them at the various levels of government.
If the National Guard can be called up for six (6) month tours to assist the USBP to guard the borders, why can't we activate them for 72-100 hours to protect our most fundamental right to make sure that our votes count!?
I have a better idea, seek a federal court injunction to postpone the election until ACORN can ascertain the validity of everything it’s helped register to vote. Do it in one State, the rest of the country follows.
I love the idea of the purple finger.
just my thought.
Knowing Democrats, you ought to make those FINGERS on both hands. Better yet, a big purple dot placed squarely between the eyes!
What about presenting your photo ID?
Election day should be 24 hours long.
Polling places should be opened at midnight FRIDAY and close at midnight SATURDAY.
Anybody who wants to be an “observer” can be with a week’s advance sign up.
Absentee ballots should be given two weeks post election to arrive, regardless of post mark date.
Overseas military voters ballots must be specially handled and delivered to APOs by military escort.
Voters must present photo ID when voting in person, with signature on file for comparison.
Campaigning within 100 yards of polling places should be illegal.
Exit polling should be made illegal.
Very good ideas. Its sad when we have to contemplate using the military to protect our votes from militant leftists.
Shouldn’t Jimmy Carter be involved, too? /s
No military involvement. Nope. Not ever.
A 1-day holiday would be good though, lots of folks would love to sign up to be judges if it didn’t conflict with their jobs.
Multiple observers and judges should be encouraged AT THE END of the day, this is when shenanigans like voting phony registrants usually take place (that’s why you often see reporting “held back.”). The crooks are busy after closing time voting the phony names plus the real names that didn’t show up.
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