Tim Bonham wrote: > This argument is seriously off base in two ways: > First, it says that "the DFL" is doing this. Quite incorrect. The bill > was proposed by one DFL elected official, but several posts opposing it > came from the DFL City party chair. Referring to "the DFL" as if they were > a monolithic block who always agree is a long way from reality! (DFL'ers > often disagree wildly.) As far as I know, no unit of the DFL party has > taken any official position on this proposal.
Once again I have to say, "This argument does not address the possibility that early elections may be more advantageous for the DFL than for the Greens." And, I must have missed it, could you please quote some of Mr. Melendez's statements in opposition to Ms. Khan's bill? And, the DFL does not have to be a monolithic block to manipulate the election codes in their favor. It just requires a cabal with power. We've seen that a committee can endorse candidates without approval from the party membership, why couldn't they take other actions to support the election of their candidates? After all, the function of a political party is to advance their agendas and elect their candidates. Whether they do so in an ethical and fair process is another issue altogether. > Second, the tricks that were used to steal the Presidential election are > far different from anything that has been discussed here. As far as I > know, the optical mark ballots used in Minneapolis elections are quite easy > for voters to understand, the on-site optical scanners work very well, the > voter registration lists for each precinct are generally accurate, there > seems to be no significant problem with the same-day registration process, I was not referring to chads, I was referring to the legal wrangling that occurred in the aftermath. That's what we're talking about legal and legislative tactics. > Statements like the one quoted above don't contribute much to the > discussion of this proposal. In your opinion. So let's discuss who stands to benefit more from early elections. The DFL leadership just doesn't seem to get it. People are getting sick and tired of politics as usual, and they're voicing their disgust with their votes. It's time to wake up guys. We're not as stupid as you think. Good, bye Campbell, good bye Cherryhomes; the two seats that you should have had a lock on. Now you want a second chance after the game is over and you lost. I don't think so, and I believe that many other residents of Minneapolis would agree with me. Fair is fair. Besides you still have a majority, what's the problem? Michael Atherton Prospect Park _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
