tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post4745497502670361991..comments2024-03-28T03:29:05.990-04:00Comments on Howard-Empowered People: An online community of Dean-inspired activists: What You Can Do: Twenty Lessons From Twentieth Century HistoryRenee in Ohiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01741974339127525003noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-70039530402101168842016-11-26T10:06:59.505-05:002016-11-26T10:06:59.505-05:00Only somebody who had standing as a candidate coul...Only somebody who had standing as a candidate could ask for a recount. Jill did, DFA et al did not. I really don't think they should pat themselves on the back for something they did not initiate. Now people who supported Jill are mad at her for "helping Hillary". That is not what she's doing. What she is doing is verifying that the vote we cast is the actual vote that gets counted, not flipped, not discarded, but counted the same way we cast it.<br /><br />And I still have to wonder why Hillary didn't ask for a recount. To heck with looking like a sore loser, Republicans do it all the time.Susan Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051952439640530956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-86401355907796065452016-11-25T23:58:00.477-05:002016-11-25T23:58:00.477-05:00Glad you found it helpful, Susan. I also thought i...Glad you found it helpful, Susan. I also thought it useful and very powerful. Certainly gives one food for thought.Catreonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959115298646880631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-17337574706199652102016-11-25T23:56:14.801-05:002016-11-25T23:56:14.801-05:00Haven't heard much about Rocky. He was on our ...Haven't heard much about Rocky. He was on our primary ballot and Sis and I were like, "Who's he?" :)Catreonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959115298646880631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-78710149367579267242016-11-25T23:47:44.425-05:002016-11-25T23:47:44.425-05:00Ah, phooey! Didn't realize that was so long. A...Ah, phooey! Didn't realize that was so long. And I should have placed the continuations in replies. Sorry.Catreonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959115298646880631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-66811720194576256892016-11-25T23:46:18.536-05:002016-11-25T23:46:18.536-05:00Concl.
P.S. This unprecedented campaign has a ...Concl.<br /><br /> P.S. This unprecedented campaign has a strong chance of succeeding because<br /> people like you are sharing it with their friends and family on<br /> Thanksgiving, at family gatherings across the country and on Facebook,<br /> Twitter, and other social media platforms. Once you've chipped in, please<br /> spread the word! You can [5]click here to share the recount fund link on<br /> Facebook, or forward this message to your friends.<br /><br />References<br /><br /> Visible links<br /> 1. https://act.democracyforamerica.com/go/24723?t=1001&refcode=g-recount1125.d-20161125.m-8675.s-27510&akid=8675.1791405.KQUsig<br /> 2. https://act.democracyforamerica.com/go/24723?t=1002&refcode=g-recount1125.d-20161125.m-8675.s-27510&akid=8675.1791405.KQUsig<br /> 3. https://act.democracyforamerica.com/go/24723?t=1003&refcode=g-recount1125.d-20161125.m-8675.s-27510&akid=8675.1791405.KQUsig<br /> 4. https://act.democracyforamerica.com/go/24723?t=1004&refcode=g-recount1125.d-20161125.m-8675.s-27510&akid=8675.1791405.KQUsig<br /> 5. https://act.democracyforamerica.com/go/24724?t=1005&refcode=g-recount1125.d-20161125.m-8675.s-27510&akid=8675.1791405.KQUsigCatreonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959115298646880631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-48158665118781439292016-11-25T23:45:07.491-05:002016-11-25T23:45:07.491-05:00Cont.
* Public trust in the integrity of ou...Cont.<br /><br /><br /> * Public trust in the integrity of our elections is a bedrock principle<br /> of our democracy. But a recount can happen in Wisconsin and Michigan<br /> only if a presidential campaign requests it. And the Clinton campaign<br /> hasn't acted. So the Stein campaign's effort is the only way to set<br /> all three recounts in motion. Triggering this process may also help<br /> pressure states to ensure they prioritize vote tally processes that<br /> can't be hacked and can easily be verified in cases of close races. <br /><br /> [4]No matter the outcome, supporting full recounts in these swing states<br /> is a critical action you can take right now to protect and preserve the<br /> health of our democracy. Join with DFA and MoveOn -- click here to<br /> contribute directly to the Stein campaign's recount fund right now.<br /><br /> Want to know more? Read the language on the donation page that the Stein<br /> campaign is updating constantly at the link above, which fully explains<br /> their recount plans and next steps.<br /><br /> Thank you for stepping up to take a meaningful action in this critical<br /> moment for the future of our democracy.<br /><br /> - Eden<br /><br /> Eden James, Political Director<br /> Democracy for AmericaCatreonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959115298646880631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-49240315586661511412016-11-25T23:39:19.160-05:002016-11-25T23:39:19.160-05:00Cont.
Cat --
What seemed nearly impossible...Cont.<br /><br /> Cat --<br /><br /> What seemed nearly impossible is now becoming a reality -- because of<br /> Americans like you.<br /><br /> Just 24 hours ago, the unprecedented movement to audit the presidential<br /> vote in swing states seemed like a "Hail Mary" pass -- extremely unlikely<br /> to happen, even if it served to raise awareness about the integrity of our<br /> elections.<br /><br /> But -- riding a sudden tidal wave of bottom-up grassroots activism --<br /> Democracy for America and MoveOn members demanded action, fueling momentum<br /> by signing petitions and calling decision-makers on the eve of<br /> Thanksgiving. <br /><br /> [2]This organic movement's "Hail Mary" was answered on Wednesday afternoon<br /> by Jill Stein -- a presidential candidate with legal standing to call for<br /> a full recount of election results -- when she unexpectedly announced that<br /> she will initiate recounts in three swing states if she can immediately<br /> raise the millions necessary to pay for it.<br /><br /> Fewer than 100,000 votes spread across three states -- Wisconsin,<br /> Michigan, and Pennsylvania -- separate Hillary Clinton and Donald<br /> Trump. To meet the deadlines for a full recount in these three decisive<br /> states -- which could cost $6-7 million, according to the Stein campaign<br /> -- Stein announced that she needed to raise $2.5 million to meet Friday's<br /> first recount deadline in Wisconsin.<br /><br />TBCCatreonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959115298646880631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-54315422084998203522016-11-25T23:36:02.369-05:002016-11-25T23:36:02.369-05:00From the inbox: Note that DFA and MoveOn could onl...From the inbox: Note that DFA and MoveOn could only jump on the bandwagon once Stein had gotten it rolling. :P<br /><br /> <br /> UPDATE: We're blown away. Since Democracy for America shared the following<br /> message with you on Thanksgiving, grassroots donors have increased Jill<br /> Stein's swing state recount fund by more than $1 million. According to the<br /> Stein campaign, the Wisconsin and Pennsylvania recounts are now fully<br /> funded and a new goal has been set to cover the costs of a final recount<br /> in Michigan. [1]Want to see all three swing state recounts happen? Chip in<br /> what you can right now. On behalf of everyone at DFA, thank you for<br /> stepping up today. -- Charles Chamberlain, Executive Director, Democracy<br /> for America<br /><br />TBCCatreonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959115298646880631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-56825746834886032272016-11-25T23:29:56.774-05:002016-11-25T23:29:56.774-05:00Nah, just knocking out WI, MI and PA would still l...Nah, just knocking out WI, MI and PA would still leave DT ahead in the Electoral College, from the looks of it.<br /><br />Alan<br /><br />P.S.: I see that Rocky de la Fuente also requested a recount in WI. In a case like that, do the application fees or costs get prorated?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-182657981736648092016-11-25T23:16:44.228-05:002016-11-25T23:16:44.228-05:00Rather a forceful list; ah, my....
I note that t...Rather a forceful list; ah, my....<br /><br />I note that the recount fundraising is currently at 5.5 megabucks; some folks find it fishy, presumptuous and otherwise objectionable. Tough, say I. <br /><br />And then there are <a href="https://politicalwire.com/2016/11/25/wisconsin-recount-will-need-move-quickly/" rel="nofollow">Deadlines! And Laws!</a> [Click] This recount business could become more fun than a barrel full of monkeys! What if all three states should fail to get their recounts done in time to have their electoral votes counted? I will check on that and get back to you shortly.<br /><br />AlanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-3236406483336016422016-11-25T18:44:38.883-05:002016-11-25T18:44:38.883-05:00That's a good list, Cat. I'm saving that ...That's a good list, Cat. I'm saving that one to read more than once.Susan Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08051952439640530956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15940389.post-67942365343920003912016-11-25T16:14:38.048-05:002016-11-25T16:14:38.048-05:00Be alert. Your country needs lerts. (A car sticker...Be alert. Your country needs lerts. (A car sticker seen many years ago. Silly but pertinent.)Catreonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15959115298646880631noreply@blogger.com