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babsbunny Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 05:06 PM
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an update from VelvetRevolution
We are now less than 24 hours away from Election 2008! Velvet Revolution would like to remind you of a few things happening over the next couple of days.

Today, Monday November 3, Mike Connell, known as the Republican IT Guru, will be deposed in Cleveland, Ohio at 12:00 noon EST. This is part of a long-standing voting rights violations lawsuit, King Lincoln v. Blackwell , which has been previously covered by The BRAD BLOG and by Velvet Revolution Election Protection Strike Force here and here . Mr. Connell's company, GovTech Solutions, created Ohio's 2004 election results computer network. Connell will be questioned on many topics, including Man in the Middle attacks, remote trojan horses, threats from Karl Rove, and Triad's manipulation of the election. The judge has ruled that information considered to be trade secrets of Connell's company will be under seal, as will any information gathered about witness intimidation, specifically the allegations of Karl Rove sending word to Connell that unless he "takes the fall" for election fraud, Rove will see to it that Connell's wife, a lobbyist, will be brought up on money laundering charges. Hopefully, all other questions and answers regarding all other topics will be available on Monday afternoon. Regardless of what happens in this deposition, it will likely be a dramatic day with many revelations and will help ensure that Connell and his cohorts
have not rigged this election.

On Election Night, Brad Friedman of The BRAD BLOG will be anchoring Nova M Radio's coverage from 3:00 p.m. to at least Midnight (and possibly later), PST. Our coverage will be not of the horserace, but of the track conditions, with stories of disenfranchisement, voter suppression, long lines, last minute legal rulings, any challenges that arise, etc. The networks and cable won't give any attention to these issues, but you know we will! We 'll have up-to-the-minute information and a number of live guests. Listen live at this link . Find a radio station broadcasting the show here .
This election we are working closely with Video the Vote to make sure that people with video cameras are present to document problems with the election. VR is one of the VTV east coast coordinators. Check it out a www.videothevote.org and if you see something going wrong, call 1-866-OURVOTE.

We are also working with a new organization called The Uptake, www.theuptake.com , which is doing something similar to VTV but more instantaneous. The UpTake uses video phones to take footage and give audio reports that feed directly into the Internet. Nokia has donated video phones to them for use in this election and VR helped to fund this new technology. We expect to have UpTake reports coming in all day.

Also, remember to call our fraud hotline if you have a tip you want investigated, 1-888-VOTETIP. And check our Election Protection Strike Force for the latest election news.


Also check out our affiliate www.truevote.us and sign their most recent petitions:

Urge Media To Archive All Exit Poll Results
Petition for International Election Observers
Stop Vote Flipping in West Virginia
Take Action: Help Ensure All Who Want to Vote Can
Lastly, on Election Night and in the days thereafter, we want to remind you that while the race for the White House is foremost in many people's minds, the down-ticket races for House, Senate, Governorships, propositions, and your local races are important; they deserve your attention. No matter who's in the White House, the makeup of Congress will determine much of what happens in this nation over the next four years. Propositions and local races impact our everyday lives. So don't forget to vote on all the down-ticket rac es on your ballot.
All the best,
VR






We can't do this without you!
If you want to be part of election protection, then please DONATE TO VR TODAY!

If you prefer to send check or money order, you can mail it to:
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bobbolink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 05:10 PM
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1. Thanks for posting... really important info!
"specifically the allegations of Karl Rove sending word to Connell that unless he "takes the fall" for election fraud, Rove will see to it that Connell's wife, a lobbyist, will be brought up on money laundering charges. "

It's too much to hope for, but wouldn't it be GREAT to see Rove actually convicted of CRIME?!
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dmr Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 11:05 PM
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8. You and me both
I wasn't too happy when I first read that the judge ruled any information gathered about witness intimidation, specifically the allegations of Karl Rove sending word to Connell that unless he "takes the fall" for election fraud, Rove will see to it that Connell's wife, a lobbyist, will be brought up on money laundering charges.

But, maybe that's a good thing, because any specific information released is info smug Rove and his attorneys manufacture against. I want his criminal ass in jail where he should have been sent a very long time ago. I don't doubt Rove's threat was very real.

America would be very, very different today if Rove hadn't been allowed to wreck his havoc.

What kills me, Rove was given top secret clearance - don't know how deep a clearance, but a clearance nonetheless. How could he have been honestly vetted? (Rhetorical question.)




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FamousMortimer Donating Member (33 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 06:14 PM
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2. I love all of you there
Please keep up the good fight and know how appreciated it is.
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bobbolink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 09:45 PM
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3. This is so important, and doesn't deserve to sink!
Rate this up, DUers!
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glitch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 09:58 PM
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4. Most helpful post, thank you. K & R nt
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bobbolink Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 10:16 PM
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6. thank you for the boost to the top..... this is important news!
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arthritisR_US Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 10:04 PM
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5. too important not to K & R! n/t
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midnight Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Nov-03-08 10:19 PM
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7. Very important information..... But what is the reason behind
this decision. The judge has ruled that information considered to be trade secrets of Connell's company will be under seal, as will any information gathered about witness intimidation, specifically the allegations of Karl Rove sending word to Connell that unless he "takes the fall" for election fraud, Rove will see to it that Connell's wife, a lobbyist, will be brought up on money laundering charges.
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liberalla Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-04-08 02:01 AM
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9. kick & rec
:kick:
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Senator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-04-08 06:40 AM
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10. K&R&Impeach Now
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