Get Real, Democrats

Just a quick reminder... Everyone (who's not a moron/Republican) seems to be getting excited about the prospect of taking back the H of R and maybe even the Senate next year (2006). Did all of you already forget that the Republican party still controls the vote counting??? Do you REALLY think that they aren't, right now, finalizing plans to steal all the necessary votes, and disenfranchise all the necessary eligible voters, in order to pull off more Floridas and Ohios??? Exactly how naive are Democrats becoming these days?



You can help yourself a little bit by knowing your rights as a voter (in California):

VOTER BILL OF RIGHTS You have the right to cast a ballot if you are a valid registered voter. A valid registered voter means a United States citizen who is a resident in this state, who is at least 18 years of age and not in prison or on parole for conviction of a felony, and who is registered to vote at his or her current residence address. You have the right to cast a provisional ballot if your name is not listed on the voting rolls. You have the right to cast a ballot if you are present and in line at the polling place prior to the close of the polls. You have the right to cast a secret ballot free from intimidation. You have the right to receive a new ballot if, prior to casting your ballot, you believe you made a mistake. If at any time before you finally cast your ballot, you feel you have made a mistake, you have the right to exchange the spoiled ballot for a new ballot. Absentee voters may also request and receive a new ballot if they return their spoiled ballot to an elections official prior to the closing of the polls on election day. You have the right to receive assistance in casting your ballot, if you are unable to vote without assistance. You have the right to return a completed absentee ballot to any precinct in the county. You have the right to election materials in another language, if there are sufficient residents in your precinct to warrant production. You have the right to ask questions about election procedures and observe the elections process. You have the right to ask questions of the precinct board and election officials regarding election procedures and to receive an answer or be directed to the appropriate official for an answer. However, if persistent questioning disrupts the execution of their duties, the board or election officials may discontinue responding to questions. You have the right to report any illegal or fraudulent activity to a local elections official or to the Secretary of State’s Office. If you believe you have been denied any of these rights, or if you are aware of any election fraud or misconduct, please call the Secretary of State’s confidential toll-free Voter Protection Hotline at 1-800-345-VOTE (8683).

Other than that, you're pretty much up sh*t creek.