The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Nephythys]

A poll worker was arrested Tuesday and charged with assault and interfering with an election for allegedly choking a voter and pushing the voter out the door, an official said.
Election officials called police, and the voter wanted to file charges, said Paula McCraney, a spokeswoman for the Jefferson County Clerk.

"That about tops off the day," McCraney said.

It wasn't immediately clear what sparked the altercation. The name of the poll worker was not released and a Louisville police spokesman did not immediately return calls seeking comment.

Link

[Not Afraid]

That's too bad. But, so what? Yeah, there are dumb people who do wrong things and think intimidation is the way to go.

[Motorboat Cruiser]

I wish I could say that I'm surprised by that story but I suspect that today will be filled with story after story of people letting their emotions get the best of them today.

I suppose it is a good thing to see people so passionate about today's outcome but this election has really brought out the worst in everyone.

[wendybeth]

Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser

I'm sorry but when you put something in quotations, that implies that it is a direct quote, not a paraphrase.

It does matter.

I was going to point that out as well. As far as the Redstate snippet, you were right about it's reception, and right on to Scrooge for catching that. (I thought it was Rush, but I can only bring myself to scan FauxNews to see what the other side is up to and my Rush is rusty).

Why are you working so hard to make the Dems look like your side- so you can say "They do it too?"

[JWBear]

I thought you were dropping the subject, Nephy......

[BarTopDancer]

So, I went to vote today and I have a provisional ballot because they claim they didn't get my address change in time. I think it was a vast right wing conspiracy to prevent me from voting. stomp stomp stomp pout pout fakeyage its not fair stomp stomp.

[Scrooge McSam]

Originally Posted by BarTopDancer

stomp stomp stomp pout pout fakeyage its not fair stomp stomp.

Give that girl some cha cha heels!

[Nephythys]

"A man who reportedly believed Republicans were conspiring to steal today's election entered an Allentown polling site, signed in and proceeded to smash the screen of one of the electronic voting machines with a metal cat paperweight, poll volunteers said.

Michael Young, 43, of 375 Auburn St., will be charged with felony criminal mischief and tampering with voting machines, according to Ronald Manescu, chief of investigations for Allentown police.

Police gave no motive, but a source said Young, a registered Independent, believed Republicans had conspired to win the election by using electronic ballots. This is the first time electronic machines are being widely used in a Pennsylvania general election.

"He smashed it with the cat's ears," said volunteer Jim Govostis, who watched the incident unfold at Raker Center, a nursing home owned by Good Shepherd, around 12:30 p.m."

Oh lordie-

Link requires registration on Chicago Tribune website.

Voting went smoothly for me- just took over 2 hours- which is why I was not here enjoying such charming company.

[BarTopDancer]

Haven't you seen Man of the Year? They are conspiring to win with electronic voting machines! And they aren't counting my vote either! stomp stomp [hair toss]

[CoasterMatt]

Originally Posted by Nephythys

Oh lordie-

Link requires registration on Chicago Tribune website.

Voting went smoothly for me- just took over 2 hours- which is why I was not here enjoying such charming company.

Hey at least it wasn't a crazy cat LADY smashing the screen!