Election Reality TV - First in series

[okayillgonow]

Whta happened between 06:50 and 07:12?!?

[madzndean]

Fantastic idea

[ancestralblue]

Unfortunately, most of the comments below are absolutely true. Any voting is managed. We have never really had any choice at all.

[djjimi]

I would have to disagree with you in part...

We haven't had a "choice" on a National level in over 40 years.

We must do away with the idea with both the electoral college and the party delegate system if we are ever to become a true democracy. The powers that be have figured out how to control both.

Ironic that a Republic would be pushing the ideals of Democracy. The truth has been revealed, and now we as Americans must take our country back at all costs.

[ancestralblue]

You, my friend, are absolutely right. That was a conversation I had been having for a while. My feeling is that the electoral college is managed by the very same people who "pick" the candidates and manage to marginalize anybody who would be a threat to their agenda. It seems that the electoral college is there to eliminate the possibility of any sort of popular vote win by breaking vote counts down to a win within each state instead of a countrywide win.

[djjimi]

The Electoral College served a noble cause and was necessary prior to the communication age. Unfortunately, due to our own ignorance and pride, the college is exactly what served our enemies as their trojan horse.

The first step in winning our country back, is to abandon the electoral process - and allow for the first time in American history the majority rule, just as a true Democracy should dictate.

[ancestralblue]

How do we tackle that?

[djjimi]

All local and state elections are determined by popular vote. This is our only true power in this country so long as elections aren't rigged. Using this power to change Federal law has proven quite effective in the past.

Unfortunately I believe that we've let this go too far, and it may be too late for such a peaceful resolution.

No, I'm afraid the only way out of this mess at this juncture will be through public revolt and a bloody revolution.

[Slavesrevolt]

The votes don't count. The Puppetdents are Selected not Elected.

[cycimian]

If each ballot box had both incripted and visible numbers signed by the offical ellection ballots. This would help defure the Massive Fraud happening accross the states and Canada as well.

[andrewhoult]

Well done, nice demonstration of how useless the press are. I doubt many will see through the crap, apathy is something we have excelled at for a long time ;)

[nowellian]

Anyone who thinks this country practices democracy is a fool!

Impeach Bush/Cheney, the entire Senate, and most of the House of Representatives. They are war criminals!

This country is a dictatorship of the corporations.

Peace.

[Tinfoilhatlady]

Thanks you so much. Very good video.

Please do more and share :) GOOD WORK Ladies :)

xo

tfhl

[mailbrian]

Wow, is this comedy TV, or is this really the way the US elections are run? Why are the ballots not carried in Armored trucks or at least uniform metal locked boxes with chain of custody on keys? Should not the feds mandate this for elections which involve the fed? Presidential elections with ballots falling out of boxes...

[69SLASH]

LOL @ Butch & Hoppy.

[justapeon2003]

OMG!! This looks awful. How can the officials feel comfortable with the job that is being done with the ballots? At the very least have uniform cardboard boxes with definitive seals that are secure on all areas that are open. What ever happened to ethics and respect for our Republic?

Thanks BBV for your work. Truly patriotic Americans wanting to insure that elections remain a sacred thing here in our USA!

Peace.

[miketheday]

Why do these officials have such a problem with public viewing? Those "seals" on the boxes are a big joke too. This looks like a comedy. If it were not so sad of what they do to our elctions it would be laughable. This is sickening and I'm amazed that the mainstream media does not even give it a second look. Thank you for hard work and diligence Bev and friends!

[crippled82]

This is proof that voting isn't taken seriously :(

[dnHooligan]

Watch "Uncounted" and "Hacking Democracy" on Google Video. Why should anyone take this joke of 'faux' democracy seriously.

[stupidgirl816]

It's too depressing.

[dnHooligan]

Sure is. It's a hard pill to swallow. The media has such a tight grip on our perceived reality, it really is sad.

[stupidgirl816]

Yeah, it is bad when the truth is even worse than what they sell you on TV, which I would say is more than bad enough for most people. I know why people continue to keep their collective heads in the sand. I know better or I would do the same.

We can't let this make us feel hopeless and then just disengage. WE have to take action to create change. Alas, the game is rigged, as are our elections. We need more people to get informed. That's why I know you and I are trying to spread truth

[dnHooligan]

I'm working on a curriculum for a class this summer. I sure as hell hope S1959 falls, without getting passed. It would certainly eliminate some stress.

[stupidgirl816]

I know what you mean. That is one of the big issues stressing me out right now.

[rodgerdodger5]

This video does rock and the people doing this are awesome. I have full respect for people wanting to take time to do this. Please also be respectful of the public servants in future investigations. Using nicknames like "Butch" and "Hoppy" doesn't really do anything for your cause. I am sure it provides much needed comic relief in jobs like this but detracts from your film.

[DABIGRAGU1]

You rock Bev.

[huckyville]

If these videos were not true they would truly be comical. something right off saturday night live. The problem is what you mean by the word seal is some type of tamper proof tape or devise and what they mean is the little round SOS seal at the bottom of the white non-stick-stickers.lol google "huckyville" and read the story I wrote in the blog about this situation. I would agree with them that the legal requirements for the SOS seal has nothing to do with sticking to a box.

[sargesmom]

Would you happen to know if the "Important Instructions" box was #67172? There's just something about its record sheet that doesn't look right. Maybe it's just me, but the clerk's printed name and signature doesn't look like the rest.

Thanks for all your hard work. You're a very inspiring person.

[xkjdhdglksh]

LBJ can tell you all about transporting ballots.

[JesusEinstein]

Butch and Hoppy look like very respectable gentlemen.

[crippled82]

yeah, possibly neo-con handlers

[JesusEinstein]

SARCASM ALERT

[thetimman00]

It's the Butch and Hoppy show, starring the devastating duo at work, for you.

[TheBigHo111]

Awesome job!!! ***** FAV

[UnderseaCaveman]

Imagine if "we" handled things that are radio-active in this manner....LOL.... The one truly empowering thing a citizen can do (VOTE) is handled like business-as-usual!

[ironladmr]

Sign me up!!!!!!! Time for a Revolution.

[CinetopiaNet]

In real elections, all ballots are manually and transparently tabulated (not just counted) at each voting precinct in full public view. In addition, legitimate elections have instant-runoff voting (IRV), accessible public financing, balanced media coverage, real debates, and enforcement of anti-bribery and anti-terrorism laws. Write and number your choices on a paper ballot, and if the elections are not legitimate, have your law enforcement employees arrest unelected politicians and their pimps.

[derksmail]

I hate my government

[crikeyuncle]

There should be someone doing this at EVERY county across the country and trying to catch people in the act!! Come on people we should all step and and do this. Leave no county censored. GREAT JOB once again. Can't wait for the next one.

[rlh68]

It's 2008, do you know where your ballots are?!

Great work, thanks!

[weneedhelp]

Good for you. Gotta see the Butch & Hoppy Chase.

[Myaucat]

Thanks for doing this awesome job Bev!!! I'm actually kind of shocked at how unorganized and insecure this entire ballot process seemed to me. It looks like it's just so vulnerable to some type of fraud.

[HikaruYamamoto]

Is there a way to watch the ballots even closer? Like perhaps use hidden cameras on people? Myabe thats a bit too risky for you, but i would totally do it :) I wish i could like put a hidden camera on one of those boxes just to see everywhere it goes and who handles it ect.

[BlackBoxVoting]

Well this comment reminds me of something that citizens did in NH that made me laugh. Walter Reddy, of Liberty Broadcast Network, and Massachusetts citizen Carolyn Vessey Sharpe got two-way radios and when ballots were put in the vault one night, stuck one in there. The battery only lasted for an hour, so it was of limited value, but the idea is not only quite funny, but rather a good one ...

[WAMMYSISCOOL]

Thanks so much.

[DennyMclain2008]

awesome job Bev... thank you. i wish more people knew and understood just how important this is.

[BlackBoxVoting]

FYI - I'm not dropping the mass notifications of this video until the next one (Butch & Hoppy Chase) is up, which I am putting together right now. Thus, don't expect large viewership on this one immediately. Oh -- and OHIO -- pay close attention to every word in these Chain of Custody videos. Your state, particularly Cuyahoga County, is going to change procedures and transport all ballots to a central location BEFORE counting them at all. Starting mid-day March 4 during the election, I believe.

[ThisBoyTV]

What you are doing is awesome..

[johnreon]

Great job not only do you care, but also watch and then inform...

Behind the ostensible government sits enthroned an invisible government owing no allegiance and acknowledging no responsibility to the people.

Theodore Roosevelt

[greenback001]

I will

[WindHarps]

Thanks again, for all of your wholly positive efforts.

[VampireZIM]

Keep up the great work, voters need more people like you.