Prediction; It's not over yet, not by a LONG shot

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There is much more at stake here than the presidency, our entire democratic system is in danger. If corrupt manipulation within this system is tolerated, it sets a precedent for the future. America would be degraded to the status and level of integrity of a third world country.

I don't believe our judicial system will allow this to happen. They are going to dig deep into the heart of our Constitution and depend on its most fundamental purpose. This election is an unforeseen exception to the standard operating procedure when even thousands of votes can be considered insignificant in the end result. This time it is an extraordinary and unprecedented event, and the only way to ensure the integrity of our system is to follow through and make sure that all votes are counted.

It has become painfully obvious that there are serious problems with the way this is being handled by the individual states, in this case Florida. The U.S. Supreme Court is going to make sure that this is done right, no matter how long it takes. I will not be suprised to see the voting by the electoral college delayed if necessary, and even the inaugauration of the new president.

Our judicial system is going to make sure that American democracy remains strong, in fact they will make it stronger. The future of our country is at stake.

-- (that's.what@I.think), November 27, 2000

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Gore has had 3 recounts. He wants more recounts, however he's not insisting that the Military ballots be included. That makes Gore a two faced vote stealing bastard!!!! Enough is enough!

We the people have had enough with that cry-baby Gore. He has definately ruined his chances for 2004. Millions of investors have lost big time in the stockmarket these last 3 weeks because of Gore. They will remember in 2004!!!

Hey that rimes! Makes a good chant!

-- ... (...@...com), November 27, 2000.


With the eyes of the world watching us, it is my heartfelt hope that the U.S. Supreme Court will side with the voters who deserve to have their singular voices heard through the voting process and that we ultimately stand for fairness and integrity rather than graft and corruption.

-- I'm (Hopeful@Gore.com), November 27, 2000.

yes, it isn't over, until some folks go "belly up", and then those are who decide, they will not. Takes gumption. Takes research, you decide.

-- Church Fan (hand@waver.com), November 27, 2000.

@,

Lol, do you realize how foolish and infantile you sound? You got me laughing my ass off!

We're talking about the future of our country here. America will never except being second best to another nation, and I think we should all be thankful for that.

-- (strive.to@be.best), November 27, 2000.


Tell me I'm Hopeful, does your "heartfelt hope" extend to those of us in other states whose ballots may have been similarly discarded? What remedy for our obviously porous voting system do you extend now, for this election, to have OUR "singular votes heard"? This alleged search for fairness is fundamentally flawed.

Then there's the "corruption and graft" issue. I doubt you're talking about the parade of this administration's cabinet, so, tell me.

Waiting.

-- Carlos (riffraff@cybertime.net), November 27, 2000.



Carlos, the laws are very clear about whether a recount is needed in other states. I believe New Mexico was the only other one close enough to recount, and that has already been done. If it close enough to make a difference, your vote will be recounted. This hasn't been done yet in Florida where each vote does make a difference. Don't worry your pretty little head though, it will be done eventually.

-- :-) (don't.worry@justice.prevails), November 28, 2000.

You conviently ignore the point.

Still, if the very clear election laws of Florida had been followed this would have been over on the 12th.

Laws? You really want to talk about laws?

Naw, you want to talk about winning.

-- Carlos (riffraff@cybertime.net), November 28, 2000.


"Still, if the very clear election laws of Florida had been followed this would have been over on the 12th."

Oh really?

Care to elaborate?

-- (don't@think.so!), November 28, 2000.


Tell me, why doesn't Gore ever mention counting the military votes?

I can tell you why right now.

Gore is as two faced as they come.

He don't give a damn about the military votes, because most of them have voted for Bush!!!!

Do you really want another klinton?

Because that is what you get with Gore!!!!

-- ... (...@...com), November 28, 2000.


Then there's the "corruption and graft" issue. I doubt you're talking about the parade of this administration's cabinet, so, tell me.

Dearest Carlos: you have either come late to the party or you haven't been paying attention. Once more, with style, I offer you examples of voter fraud, corruption and Bush family graft. Your guy has been playing dirty at every turn to win, win, win this election at ANY cost. Would you care to comment on the link provided and tell me with an honest face that you condone such tactics?

Laws? You really want to talk about laws?

Naw, you want to talk about winning.

Please see above.

-- Pay (
Attention@EyesOpen.com), November 28, 2000.



Close link. (sorry)

-- Whoops (TypingToo@Fast.com), November 28, 2000.

LOL! Let's try that again.

-- once (more@style.com), November 28, 2000.

Time for bed, I guess. Would some kind soul fix this mess? Thanks!

-- TheDidn't (Work@HowCome.com), November 28, 2000.

no problem

-- (hmmm@hmmm.hmmm), November 28, 2000.

It's like having a twin!

-- (hmm@hmm.hmm), November 28, 2000.


Carlos-you said:

"Laws? You really want to talk about laws?

Naw, you want to talk about winning."

Do you REALLY want to talk about laws? When a "law" undermines the consitutional rights of the citizens, then that law cannot stand. Government derives their power from the people, in who it is vested. This is in article I of the FLorida Constitution. The will of the electorate is more cherished than the technical requirements of statutes; this is the conclusion of the Florida Supreme Court. And this is not unprecedented. I will not cite the hundreds of cases at all levels of the judiciary that have confirmed this.

Judicial review has been argued about since Marbury vs. Madison, and had been an integrgal part of our democracy since then. The justices of the Florida Supreme court are quite familiar with the process of judicial review, and when it is necessary. It is always the job of the judiciary to interpret laws, and to fashion remedies where statutes are in conflict, as they obviously were in Florida.

So if you want to talk about the law, friend, bring it in.

-- SydBarrett (dark@side.moon), November 28, 2000.


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