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OT Disenfranchised North Carolinians
Take a look at the Federal Register
http://www.archives.gov/federal_regi...vote_2000.html and you will see that the Green Party was "omitted" from the official tally in Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming. Being disenfranchised after the "vote", which is apparently what happened in North Carolina, should give all of us the heebie-jeebies. -- Ken Fortenberry |
OT Disenfranchised North Carolinians
Ken Fortenberry wrote:
Take a look at the Federal Register http://www.archives.gov/federal_regi...vote_2000.html and you will see that the Green Party was "omitted" from the official tally in Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming. Being disenfranchised after the "vote", which is apparently what happened in North Carolina, should give all of us the heebie-jeebies. As I understand it, NC Statutes currently require a petition of at least 60,000 registered voters to constitute a "third party" and afford a "third party" candidate a place on the ballot. I also believe this is a "left-over" from the days of Democratic Party rule in NC when similar numbers were used to suppress Republican voters. While I don't have a specific numeric preference, I'd like to see this relaxed to the point that any group, (2 or more voters) wishing to form/constitute a party anywhere within the visible spectrum should be able to do so without interference. For example, hot-pink or mauve might be the next rave, needing only a popular slogan and a few bucks to satisfy the Secretary of State. Being ever-so mindful of political correctness in these restless times, I wonder if "party-colors" outside the visible spectrum should be excluded. For example, I *do* have a preference for near-infrared. Should I feel disenfranchised if *that* is not allowed. Wondering and deeply concerned in NC.......well, sorta.. Tom |
OT Disenfranchised North Carolinians
"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message y.com... Take a look at the Federal Register http://www.archives.gov/federal_regi...ular_vote_2000 ..html and you will see that the Green Party was "omitted" from the official tally in Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Dakota and Wyoming. Being disenfranchised after the "vote", which is apparently what happened in North Carolina, should give all of us the heebie-jeebies. -- Ken Fortenberry I voted for Wavy Gravy and my next door neighbor. |
OT Disenfranchised North Carolinians
Lennie wrote:I voted for Wavy Gravy and my next door neighbor.
I see where Kinky Friedman is running for governor of Texas and has endorsements from both President George Bush and Molly Ivins. I think I can see the need for a bumper sticker for the new Hemi. Big Dale |
OT Disenfranchised North Carolinians
"Big Dale" wrote in message ... Lennie wrote:I voted for Wavy Gravy and my next door neighbor. I see where Kinky Friedman is running for governor of Texas and has endorsements from both President George Bush and Molly Ivins. I think I can see the need for a bumper sticker for the new Hemi. Big Dale kewchie! kewchie! kewchie! waitriss! when a jewish cowboy gets elected governor of texas, THAT's diversity. |
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