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Wdg's avatar

At least now we know why they want to preserve “democracy” which of course is a rigged voting system. Is there a legitimate “leader” in the entire western world? Everything appears to be fake.

Radio Far Side's avatar

You hit the nail on the head -- the entire world is saccharine. There is nothing genuine or sincere to be found. We've been reduced to choosing how much bullshit we're willing to put up with, and apparently it's a lot.

Kat's avatar

Some of us can no longer be fooled. I'm glad you are one of them!

Radio Far Side's avatar

As per my magician metaphor, once you see how the trick is done, you can never unsee it. Glad to know you are among the few, the proud, the unfoolable!

Vince Perfetto's avatar

Thank you for bringing more attention to this topic.

Below is another lead for you. There are other groups who are working hard to get non-Americans to vote in American elections:

https://x.com/LeadingReport/status/1837671185732993028

https://www.votefromabroad.org/voter-support/

Notice the footer of that website says: “Public service provided by the Democratic Party Committee Abroad (Democratsabroad.org).”

And if you go to *that* site, it says: “Democrats Abroad is the official Democratic Party arm for the millions of Americans living outside the United States.”

So, now you know *exactly* who’s behind all of it.

Radio Far Side's avatar

There are two organizations, Democrats Abroad and Republicans Overseas, that target expats, and they've been around for a while. The CUSVA appeared in 2022, best I can tell, and seems to be dripping with money without revealing the sources, and they always mention "voters" and not "citizens". Their site makes it sound like anyone can register and vote, even via email, which sounds a lot like mail-in voting overseas, where there's less visibility, oversight and direct control. In particular, they say "even if you've never lived in the United States". More concerning is the CUSVA>ActNow>UN connection, along with the recent Pact for the Future I just wrote about. I've never seen any country or organization spend this much money on getting people to vote, and it reeks of fraud.

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Sep 28, 2024
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Radio Far Side's avatar

thank you Lew, and the weekend edition, too. That's like making the Sunday Times. The spelling of the title was probably a poor choice, but I figured the censorship Al Gore Rhythms were good at character recognition, but couldn't sound out phonetically. One of the fun aspects of English is the ability to make the same phonemes with different spellings, such as found in any set of homonyms.

Great poem, by the way.

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Sep 25, 2024
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Radio Far Side's avatar

The only person I've ever voted for was Ross Perot. I learned my lesson and realized the system is stacked against reformers and outsiders.

I've heard good things about Keaton's new flick. I was very impressed by "Birdman" and apparently he hasn't lost his touch in the new Beetlejuice rehash (though the rest of the flick is unimpressive). I will check it out.

Vonu's avatar

Ross Perot was a spoiler, not a reformer or outsider.

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Would you vote for RFK Jr. if he re-entered the race?

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I have only voted once in my life, and I learned my lesson with Perot. I no longer have any desire to participate in my own indentured servitude, regardless of who the candidate is.

Vonu's avatar

If you have ever applied for any government benefit, you have already, irreversibly, signed up for indentured servitude.

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Radio Far Side's avatar

We're all on that road, buddy, fast or slow. P.S. - certainly will, or as we say around here "yakin dong".

Vonu's avatar

You voted for Dr. Ron Paul when he running for re-election to Congress?

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Interestingly, Paul was my father's protegee way back when, and as much as I like his politics, I still wouldn't vote for him.

Vonu's avatar

Who was your father?

Vonu's avatar

And he taught Dr. Ron Paul what he didn't learn from the Mises Institute?

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Sep 25, 2024
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Vonu's avatar

He didn't run for the presidency after 1988. He was running for the nomination of the Republican Party in 2008 and 2012, and didn't get close to getting it either time. I spent the warm part of 1987 circulating petitions in four states to get him on their ballots as the Libertarian Party's candidate for president, the only time he ever was a presidential candidate.

Christian Thomas's avatar

Aren't we lucky that Kamala didn't have to jump through those hoops? 😉😂🤣

Vonu's avatar

Snakes don't have to jump through hoops. They sliver.

Vonu's avatar

That's slither. Spellchecker psychosis.

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By this reasoning, that makes Kamala a "real" presidential candidate, since she didn't run in the primaries either.

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By which reasoning?

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Sep 25, 2024
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Vonu's avatar

It was printed on the ballot in 1988, after my efforts to get it there succeeded.

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Going online gives information to the government.