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RaulVB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:26 AM
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Why is it that releasing poll data is such a big deal for the US "media"?
Read how the TV networks reacted after stonewalling the release of the 2002 election data.

http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0NTQ/is_2003_Sept_3/ai_107185041
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DCdem87 Donating Member (70 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:28 AM
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1. Because
they have to make sure they do it in such a way that they keep the sheeple watching the television continuously....and that's so you dont vote or your so braindead you vote for bush (or in this case whatever fundy congressman running for re-election in 2002).
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flordehinojos Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:29 AM
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2. Because if they do .......
the public will be informed as to just how much and where GWB stole election 2004 by.
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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:32 AM
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3. I think they don't care because it is not a breadwinner for em
like so many other things (like the posts I made today from the senate record). They need fast filler and fluff. The real things get buried because it does not seem glitzy.

News is entertainment now. Best way to get news is to go digging for it yourself.

But don't blame the media. I made about 6 posts tonight straight from senate record - things we need to look after. Hardly a reply on them, except the one where feinstein was bitching about the CA golden bears not going to the rosebowl. Maybe we here as well need glitzy fast paced news and such...
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knowbody0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:36 AM
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5. hey straight story
i read all your posts. you gather valuable information that is much appreciated. i don't always comment, especially when i cannot add anything.
thanks
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The Straight Story Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:39 AM
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7. Thank you very much
I am glad the message gets out even if ratings are low :)

Over the next few weeks I will be working harder on some projects to get more info out to people. Gonna be home a few weeks alone, have to revamp computer room and add a rack or two but after that I hope to get cooking!
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RaulVB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:42 AM
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8. Was it on this forum?
Why don't you kick your posts to the surface again, please?
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knowbody0 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:34 AM
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4. they've drawn the line
shown their colors. misinformation is their true function.
it is a big FUCK YOU to any requests for truth
let them die a slow and painful death
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UL_Approved Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 12:36 AM
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6. They had to have time to "compile" data
They needed ample time to correct (revise) the data to show a somewhat realistic picture of voting so people wouldn't have a fit. This is a really subtle process, and the non-believers for election fraud just don't get it. This has been in the works since the Goldwater days, and it is finally coming to fruition. At least some here are not afraid of the blinding light reflected off of tinfoil. The exit poll data in many areas is right on for local and state data, but is way off for national elections.
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txindy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 01:02 AM
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10. The purpose of polls is to guard against fraud, like in Ukraine
And in the United States. Soon. Very, very soon. The data will be subpoenaed and those responsible for the fraud will be imprisoned.
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RaulVB Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 01:15 AM
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11. Drop it, "dude"...
Go back to finish with those leaves...
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Shalom Donating Member (832 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 01:35 AM
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12. Because It Will Show BusHITLER Stole the Election
You can imagine the pressure from Bushitler at this moment....
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tandem5 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Dec-10-04 01:54 AM
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13. God, what a fake world we live in...
fake elections, fake presidents, fake wars... all with real consequences.
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