Chaos in Horry County Primary Elections 2008

[2Hertz4]

these guys are jokes....

[beachguy4fun2008]

From what I am gathering, HawkKI4HEE is trying to give some constructive criticism, but agrees with your info, not your methods. I believe the public needs to know alot about what goes on behind closed doors in this county, as I have been behind them for years, but above board. Keep up the good work, both of you. The more correct information the public has, the easier it is to make a well informed decision. Remember, good people make bad decisions with bad info.

[skrimpdaddy]

These guys are local heroes. Consider what they risk by putting themselves out there and risking their career,employment,harrasement etc.Councilwoman Liz Gilland treated them in an unprofessional manner. I am often embarrased by local council. And even more embarrased that we look po-dunk by being so unprepared for the vote. Horry County should be investigated for this and removed from the responsibility of vote preperation.

[Constitutional08]

Oops the machines are down. what now? of course.. not enough paper ballots OR a proper system to count them! why would they want to do that? simple. Mark Bennet.. like Ron Paul.. in a completely fair election.. WIN in a Landslide. the stranglehold of the elite will start to crumble. America Will Be Restored By Brave Souls like theese. I encourage everyone with likeminded views to run for offices at every level. and to ALWAYS vote on paper ballot with certified affidavid reciept. absentee if necc

[antiwarmom]

Not having enough ballots seems like a pretty big problem. The New Hampshire recount is pretty interesting too. The boxes weren't sealed, the tape was cut open, and the chain of possession is pretty questionable. The ballots were not in a vault and sat unguarded during MLK weekend.

[rurllythatstupid]

I guess your vote counts in SC but only if you don't live in Horry County.

[wbfree]

Pretty defensive councilwoman.

[sollycardy98]

America: Do you need any more evidence? GET OUT ON THE STREETS AND PROTEST!!!

[eekdog2005]

Demand they remove these voter fraud diebold machines. Refuse to use them!

[frostymxer]

Nice Work Matt! Get EM!

[knee0sapien]

So you admit that fault was found?

[madinhorrycounty]

No fault found. Chaos found.

[knee0sapien]

This question was actually in response to HawkKl4HEE:

"Your article is not the issue. Nowhere on this YouTube page do you direct anyone to your article. This amateurish video you release to the world is like giving a child a loaded gun to play with. It irresponsible. BTW if you're so driven to help Horry County, volunteer instead of just find fault."

For some reason, it didn't format itself underneath his comment, even though I clicked the reply button at the head of his post.

Strange.

[knee0sapien]

And the exact same thing just happened again.

Tech problems at YouTube?

[Febrile1]

good job!

[HawkKI4HEE]

All this video is, is just two kids playing "reporter" and spreading rumour without substance.

[HawkKI4HEE]

If you want to be considered a real journalistic entity you should GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT FIRST!

[madinhorrycounty]

If you would have taken time to READ our article, than you would have specifically known that we reported, just like CNN that 80% of the machines did NOT come up.

However, you did not take the time to do so, so GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGHT FIRST!!

[HawkKI4HEE]

Your article is not the issue. Nowhere on this YouTube page do you direct anyone to your article. This amateurish video you release to the world is like giving a child a loaded gun to play with. It irresponsible. BTW if you're so driven to help Horry County, volunteer instead of just find fault.

[madinhorrycounty]

We didn't link anyone to the article because we didn't make any accusations!

YOU ARE ALLEDGING THAT WE ARE MAKING ALLEGATIONS AND WE ARE NOT!

We are reporting what we heard FROM THE COUNTY!

[knee0sapien]

So you admit that fault was found?

[HawkKI4HEE]

You're image of a man writing on a legal pad is of Randy Weaver, head of Horry County Emergency Management, a man who has more personal integity than you can ever have.

[madinhorrycounty]

I am not saying he is doing anything wrong at all!

SPECIFICALLY, the opportunity for bad things to happen is there!

[HawkKI4HEE]

Oops, I mis-typed my earlier comment. The man writing on the notepad is Randy WEBSTER, not Weaver...note to self...never write comments when angry and PROOFREAD!

[HawkKI4HEE]

The machines where I voted at (Red Hill) in Conway were working fine. Your statement that ALL the voting machines in the county not working is WRONG.

[madinhorrycounty]

Read the article.

[HawkKI4HEE]

No one should have to read an article to get the message in a video. This video should stand by itself with out any further explanation. I applaud your dilligence, but I condemn your practice. Learn to EDIT! Accuracy, factuality, and Impartiality, are keystones to journalistic integrity. Otherwise your only fooling your public and yourself.

[knee0sapien]

I'm not sure what your issue is with this video. No assertions were reported. This video merely questioned the footage which was questionable. I see you are stressing accuracy, factuality, and impartiality in reporting, but how can questions go against any of these qualities? The counting of unofficial looseleaf ballots while the same looseleaf paper is being employed by the counters for...? That's fishy, and it needs to be exposed.

[HawkKI4HEE]

My issue is this. It is unpolite to put someone on camera and initate a argument just to provoke a reaction. It's unprofessional to show a unidentified individual stating incorrect information on camera. Its unjournalistic to point to some "guy" and allude to voter fraud. This may make great gonzo journalism, and the gang back at "Inebriated State" may love it, but it can also destroy honest careers. That's my issue! Fine, go report on the chaos, just do it professionally.

[madinhorrycounty]

We have NO intention in destroying anybody's career! Specifically we were reporting how chaotic and "unprofissional" the election process was conducted in Horry County.

Our goal isn't to be your typical News Channel 13 (who also reported that all the machines were eventually fixed because that is a LIE), but rather our goal is to just do the best we can!

We only put this video out just to get information out there. WE have more on the way!

Thanks

[HawkKI4HEE]

You may have no intention, but you have the potential by posting on a public forum. A child may have no intention of killing it's playmate, but give it a loaded gun to play with, the outcome becomes more certain.

I applaud your drive to better your county, but please understand that your actions carry with it responsibility and dilligance. Never consider yourself your local News Channel 13, YOUR BETTER THAN THEM, SO ACT ACCORDINGLY! You must assume some basic journalistic values.

[madinhorrycounty]

I have no regrets on posting this on a public forum as the officals of Horry County work for the public!

[HawkKI4HEE]

A childish retort, but typical considering the source. Look pal,just take a journalism 101 course SOON. I know you're above any advice, especially from a professional, but I'll tell you this, for what you are trying to do here & on your website, you need credibility. Without it your dead. But with it, the next time the county may actually take you serious instead of consider you a simple pest.

[madinhorrycounty]

I will admit, we are NOT professionals. Professionals get paid!

Sorry sir, but you are the minority as nobody seems to think the same as you on this one.

Thanks for the tips, however, I again have no intentions of being paid to give information to the public, period.

[madinhorrycounty]

I am also going to block your comments from this page as I have gave you the opportunity to share your thoughts with the world about this video and Make A Difference In Horry County.

Although, I completely disagree with you, your opinions are appreciated.

[prothink]

Also, post that sarcastic bitch's number up on this video info part so we can call her and tell her sarcastically how 'good' of a job she is doing. What a c*nt!

[prothink]

Good Job! We need MORE people to get out and get ACTIVE!!! It doesn't matte in what but get ACTIVE. And conduct yourself like this in a professional manner.

[the0prynce]

The councilwoman represents the number one problem I've seen in this county and my home county (Dillon) and that is anyone looking for answers beyond what is offered by those in charge are belittled, talked down to, and brought down by those in charge. Her smug demeanor angers me almost as much as the horrid way in which our votes are being handled.

-=The Prynce

[blakmira]

I don't like in SC but this whole election system is a JOKE. Thanks for keeping a watch out -- apparently the officials there think it's all a joke & want you to mind your own business. What do we have to do to get rid of these machines before the REAL election??? $500,000 reward for this information.

[gnoseologist]

Nice old f*ckin bitch, eh?!

Restore our Constitutional Republic!

USE YOUR VOICE OR LOSE IT!

[palehorsepalerider]

Im from south carolina (native) and I must say that YES, 'MOST' south carolinians are indeed this stupid. That office they went into with the fat stupid secretaries is THE model for every single government office in this state.

Not to say these people are the stupidest, because the Iowans are running a solid contest for that title.

This is however the most manipulated politics IN THE NATION, BAR NONE.

[republicmediatv]

The full story is also being covered at republicmedia(dot)tv

The home of true citizen journalists!

[break2mee]

Thank you to the journalists for covering this. True Americans.

[DennyMclain2008]

i love it guys. citizen journalist are the only way we can have any hope of an honest count. thank you for looking out for us in SC.

[emuadib]

we the people are the free media. take your cameras with you when you vote and get as much footage like this as possible. The Peoples media is on the rise... keep it up... Save the internet... Vote against internet regulations... Vote RON PAUL 2008