You better worry about this Presidential election

[cali]

If you're not listening to On Point today, you should listen later. The Republicans may have well screwed millions of democratic voters through voter id laws and voter disenfranchisement. Florida, NH, Ohio are some of the states where the republicans are rigging the game.

http://www.wbur.org/listen/live

[liberal N proud]

1. And then there is this...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10021442380

[gateley]

2. I often wonder how many of the people participating in the polling will show up on November 6

and find they've been stricken from the list.

[madokie]

6. I almost didn't get to vote a while back

I didn't have the proper identification on me and this is all new as we used to be able to walk in say our name they'd look it up and you'd sign next to it and get your ballot and vote, not so true here anymore.

Just for insurance I'm going to print out the rules for what is acceptable as ID for voting just in case. This last time the worker almost didn't let me vote even though I had a photo ID, VA card. One of the other workers says that they see me there all the time and I'm good to go so they gave me a ballot but I had to make a stand or I wouldn't have been allowed to.
Have to fight to vote, what kind of democracy is that anyway?

[orpupilofnature57]

10. You already fought so people could vote, No way to treat a Vet

sorry .

[madokie]

13. Thats pretty much what I said in the course of the conversation

15 months in Vietnam gave me this right to vote.
That person never got it though as the other worker is the one who got it and gave me the ballot

[porphyrian]

3. If we all vote and the votes are counted, the President will win.

We have to make sure everyone votes and stop republican attempts to prevent it. If I'm not mistaken, this is already under way, but we should continue to press officials from every possible direction to correct this and do everything we can in the next month to get people registered and voting.

[cali]

5. are you listening to this show? If so, you'd know that's NOT true.

[porphyrian]

9. I am not listening to it. What is not true?

If we all vote and all of the votes are counted, the President will win. That statement is true.

Are you saying no one is addressing voter disenfranchisement attempts? That's not what I heard, but if you know otherwise, you should be providing this information to the proper authorities immediately.

Are you saying the votes aren't being counted? This has been a problem since 2000. Despite it, President Obama won four years ago. What has changed? Again, if you have information suggesting illegal activity, you should be reporting this immediately.

I am not going to join you in hand-wringing, but I am concerned that all of our votes get counted. What is the solution this broadcast suggests? Or are we just supposed to worry about the election?

[cali]

11. simply that it's quite clear that all the dem votes will not be counted.

I'm saying there is a large web of new laws that disenfranchise democratic voters.

Why don't you just listen to the show later and become informed?

[porphyrian]

12. I don't know anything about the show or the credibility of those on it.

I am aware of all of the attempts to disenfranchise Democratic voters, and many of those are being challenged as we type. I don't want sit in a circle and complain about our doom, I want solutions. If they aren't offering any on the show, I will assume the show is just designed to demoralize us, and they can fuck themselves.

[cali]

14. It's credible. And the people on it are credible.

Do you take pride in keeping yourself uninformed?

On Point is a two-hour call-in radio show hosted by Tom Ashbrook, a former The Boston Globe foreign editor and reporter, author and Internet entrepreneur. It is produced by WBUR in Boston and syndicated by National Public Radio. The show addresses news issues, as well as arts and culture, health, technology, environmental, and business topics.

<snip>

The show has featured political guests such as former President Jimmy Carter; former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid; former House Speaker Newt Gingrich; former Secretary of State James Baker; and Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer.

n the run-up to the 2008 presidential campaign, the show interviewed Barack Obama, John McCain, Mike Huckabee, John Edwards, Ron Paul, Joe Biden, Chris Dodd and Sam Brownback. Election commentators included Donna Brazile, Tom Brokaw, Bob Shrum, Dana Milbank, Tony Fabrizio, Joe Klein, EJ Dionne, Pat Buchanan, Peter Hart, and Hendrik Hertzberg. The show traveled to both the Democratic and Republican conventions, broadcasting live in the morning and at night.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/On_Point

Reviews from listeners:

Great show
by Edwardo622 on Sep 20, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★

I am amazed by the quality reporting they do on this show. Tom Ashbrook does a great job. They get interesting perspectives on good topics. Give it a try.
Sets the bar high...where it belongs.
by Monsieurtrain on Sep 12, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★

Sharp and informative every day. Tom Ashbrook is inquisitive and poignant. He does not have patience for anything but a direct answer from his guests nor a direct question or worthwhile insight from the callers, forcing a lot of quality content into just under fifty minutes a show. I'm repeatedly surprised how they take a seemingly uninteresting topic and turn it into a fascinating, concise 50 minute show (actually two shows!) everyday. On Point is a top notch current affairs show that I wish other journalists/shows would attempt to copy. Cheers to the entire On Point staff.
On Point
by banannamom on Aug 19, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★

Consistently informative. Tom Ashbrook has the ability to take topics you cannot even imagine being interested in, and making them enormously fascinating. His warmth and authentic concern for the viewpoints of the callers puts this program into the five star category!
Literally the best news/culture program!
by James Diaz on Aug 5, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★

On Point is literally the best show on NPR and possibly throughout all mainstream media. Tom is a great interviewer, gets interesting an intelligent guests (mostly) and sea to really enjoy what he does. In depth political interviews, fun cultural explorations, and quirky topics with hilarious and inspiring people make his show a must-listen everyday!
Great Radio News Program
by Aaron Meyer on Jul 21, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★

I am an avid On Point listener and always tell people they need to give it a listen. I especially appreciate Tom's willingness to give listeners a voice while at the same time cutting off people when they go from commenting to preaching. Keep them coming
Informative. Good Selection of topics. Sometimes guests are not well prepared. But Tom is good.
by Nsahoo on Jul 12, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★

Great!
Consistently brilliant, far-ranging- the voice of reason
by Brahmin Kahuna on Jun 11, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★

Consistently brilliant, far-ranging & intelligent. The voice of reason.
A favorite
by Steve Alvarado on May 26, 2012
Rating: ★★★★★

One of the best sources for news, current events, and historical issues. Never one-sided. Always allows for an even debate. I try to listen daily. Thanks Tom and NPR!

http://podbay.fm/show/121534955/reviews

[porphyrian]

15. I'm not sure you're credible at the moment.

What is your intent with this endless brooding? Are you intentionally trying to keep Democrats who have not voted yet from bothering?

[cali]

16. It's clear that being well informed is not high on your agenda, dearie.

And what do you think I'm not credible about? Do tell.

I'm trying to be aware of what's going on and what republicans are doing to rig the game.

And take your insinuations and, well, just imagine where you can shove them.

I don't believe in emulating your stick your head where the sun don't shine philosophy.

[porphyrian]

18. That's very professional. n/t

[cali]

4. In Fla, half of provisional ballots in 2008 were rejected

This year there could be 10x that number due to new laws. It's been made much harder for minorities to vote in FL.

[brooklynite]

7. This is an issue the Obama Campaign and the State Parties have been aware of for months...

...and have been preparing for through legal challenges, strategies to get people proper ID and voter protection efforts.

[orpupilofnature57]

8. Well Well Well, No wonder they're not freaking,

and when they're not freaking out I am . Diebold has been shelved as far as conversation for the last couple of year's I hope Trust and Complacency hasn't replaced Checks and Balances .

[alcibiades_mystery]

17. I rely on you, cali, to worry for me

Indeed, I think your worry alone can allow up to 3,000 DUers to go worry free for the better part of the next 36 days. No doubt you'll keep your pace of 3-6 worry threads a day up, so that should about cover the worry of many others.

[cali]

20. Because there's no need to worry about repub voter suppression and intimidation

there's no need to to worry about the web of new laws making voting more difficult in 33 states. Nope, everything is just peachy and the repubs are our honorable opponents.

Keep telling yourself that.

[alcibiades_mystery]

22. I really do rely on you!

I'm not joking.

You worry, post multiple threads of all kinds of worries you have, and the world keeps spinning along.

Should I worry when you do it so well and frequently for the rest of us? Should Ipost thread after thread explaining my worry? Why? You are hitting all the issues that would cause worry, and seem to be well enough worried for everyone else. So, what are we supposed to do with all this worry you seek to produce? That's the question.

Since you seem terminally incapable of answering it, apart from noting that we should be worried, I'll just let you be worried, you post the endless worry threads, etc., while going on about my business of phone banking and door knocking, and otherwise supporting multiple campaigns at various levels.

But by all means, continue to worry. It's healthy and productive, to be sure. Just so long as you're the worry surrogate, I feel well covered in the worry department.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

19. Ah, the elephant in the room. I hope someone asks about this in the debate - and if RobMe agrees

with this travesty

[nolabear]

21. Never, ever be complacent, whether you thin there's widespread fraud or not.

Vote and get out the vote. Complacence loses. Complacence is what the GOP accuses the 47% of and they are imagining that we are too lazy, spoiled, unambitious, etc. to take them out. We cannot let them win this.

[HopeHoops]

23. Don't forget PA, but there's no chance in hell rMoney can win here even WITH the cheating.