Where would we be now, if Bush lost then?
That’s one of the questions Roger Stone is asking himself these days. “Consultant Roger Stone, the notorious political hitman who helped George W. Bush prevail in the 2000 Florida recount, tells The Daily Beast that he wishes he hadn’t.”
Mr. Stone talks about his conscience and regret over the 2000 presidential election results. Read on for quotes from The Daily Beast!
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A Bittersweet Victory
My girlfriend and I jumped up and down with joy when it became clear that Obama was going to be our next president. However the night was bittersweet for gays and lesbians across the US.
Finally, we democrats are not on the losing team. Not only did we win the presidency, but we won a majority in the house and senate! I was proud that Alan Grayson beat out Ric Keller for congress here in Orange county Florida.  Some of you may remember that the homophobic Keller had made it into office last election cycle with the help from Dick Cheney who raised $250,000 for the candidate.
But Alas those tears of joy turned into anger and frustration. From California to Florida and few states in-between the GLBT community was theoretically given the middle finger.
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Obama wins!
Nationalise voting, just like the healthcare!
Here’s some food for thought:
Would our voting process simplify and improve if we were to nationalise the voting process itself? If the entire country had either the paper ballots or the electronic machines, or only one type of ballot, would it be easier to prevent voting mistakes and confusion? And of course, why not have the government register voters when they become of age or submit change of address forms?
There are enough problems voters face at the polls. Some are being turned away because the names on their IDs do not precisely match the DMV database. Others’ votes are refused due to a pen mark or a scratch on the ballot from the voting machine.
Although nationalising the voting system will not rid us of all the election time headaches, it just might make it less confusing. And just like universal healthcare, it might be better!
Read more to find out why a national voting system may be a solution for 2012!
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