Democratic aggressors seek to strip Florida of its right to vote

[Zkribbler]

Originally posted by DinoDoc
I don't believe that it was the GOP that extracted a blood oath to flee from citizens not carrying checkbooks, Zk.

No. I believe it is GOP policy to deport them to Mexico.

[Ramo]

No. The DNC set its rules before FL voted to advanced its date. Recently the DNC decided to uphold its rules No appeasment to whining states. Though both decisions, within FL and MI, were bipartisan.

That horse left the barn awhile ago, Ramo

And it would've been far worse if Dean hadn't put his foot down while the GOP had their thumbs up their asses.

[DinoDoc]

I hope they follow through on it. It will be kinda funny to see the reaction in the various states effected when they find out Dean removed thier right to vote for their nominee. I'd also like to see Edwards flee from someone who asked him about healthcare.

[Zkribbler]

Originally posted by DinoDoc
I hope they follow through on it. It will be kinda funny to see the reaction in the various states effected when they find out the GOP once again removed thier right to vote for their nominee.

Fixed

I'd also like to see Edwards flee from someone who asked him about healthcare.

No problemo...Edwards: "My proposal for healthcare? Sure. [Blah, blah, yatta, yatta] Now, give me money."

[DinoDoc]

Two can play that game, Zk.

Originally posted by Zkribbler
No problemo...Edwards: "My proposal for healthcare? Sure, give me money first."

Fixed.

[Zkribbler]

Re: Two can play that game, Zk.

Originally posted by DinoDoc
Fixed.

I kinda missed the obvious there, didn't I?

[Apocalypse]

I am all for taking away Michigan's vote.

[Kuciwalker]

Originally posted by Zkribbler
If I understand the article correctly, the policy was already firmly in place when the Republican Legislature voted to advance the election date. Thus, it was not the Democrats who sought the disenfranchise Floridians at the Democratic Convention, but rather Republicans.

Of course if I make a threat, and you make me carry it out ( ), it's your fault.

[Aeson]

I think we should change the primaries to more resemble "Ninja Warrior". It would slightly reduce the absurdity of it all at least.

[Zkribbler]

Originally posted by Kuciwalker
Of course if I make a threat, and you make me carry it out ( ), it's your fault.

Is like when the State threatens me with prison if I rob a bank. If I rob the bank, it's not the State's fault I go to prison...it's my fault for disregarding the "threat."

[OzzyKP]

Solution ideas:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_primary#Reform_proposals

[Timexwatch]

Taking away the delegates gained from a primary election that a fraction of the November 7th electorate votes won't dissuade many people from voting democratic. It'll piss off activists and the usual Democratic constitutencies, but Grandma and Grandpa Snowbird from Long Island will still vote dem.

[DinoDoc]

Originally posted by Timexwatch
Taking away the delegates gained from a primary election that a fraction of the November 7th electorate votes won't dissuade many people from voting democratic. It'll piss off activists and the usual Democratic constitutencies, but Grandma and Grandpa Snowbird from Long Island will still vote dem.

If they are explicitly being told by the Dems that their votes won't matter, why would they?

[chequita guevara]

The law that made this happen, also stripped minor parties of their right to control who runs with their name. It also made it possible for us minor parties to have to pay for primaries if two or more people in the same district decide to run on our ticket. It was more or less a wholesale attack on democracy.

BTW, we've been hearing down here that the GOP is going to disallow Florida's delegates at the convention also.

[GePap]

I can;t think how any Florida Democrats would fail to come out to vote come election day becuase their primary delegation was ignored. I certainly don't think it will matter much to non-affiliated voters. Ergo, the effects on the general election, which is what matters, will be minimal if any.