"Hacking Democracy" am I missing something?

[HCE SuiGeneris]

Why is this program only aired on HBO; excluding the majority of the populace? Why 2 years after 2004 is this now public? While I feel there is sensationalism in this production, why are questions that are directly related to the validity and trustworthiness of our election process, not explored by the gov't (public) institutions with more fervor and scrutiny? Why hasn't the Democratic party acted with more fervor and intensity on our behalf? Where is our representation? Or, is it all a bunch of BS? Please tell me!

[blogslut]

1. HBO

...has 28 million subscribers. While it's not a majority of the populace, it's enough to generate buzz.

[BattyDem]

3. I wish HBO would have one of their "free preview" weekends and show this again.

:-(

[tsuki]

6. They will, Batty, they will. Anyone that can tell Diebold up yours, will

show it again.

[Pokey Anderson]

7. HBO will show it again numerous times. Schedule here.

Hacking Democracy
Schedule:
http://www.hbo.com/apps/schedule/ScheduleServlet?ACTION_DETAIL=DETAIL&FOCUS_ID=633258

[Tellurian]

12. Thanks, Pokey..bkmkd...nm

[Lydia Leftcoast]

14. HBO is also subscription-only and doesn't need to please advertisers

That's why it can show daring, creative, and uh, earthy dramas like Deadwood or Oz or The Sopranos, as well as documentaries that don't pull punches.

Most stations, even on cable, are beholden to advertisers, who can withhold support if they don't like the content of a program.

HBO can show what it wants as long as the subscribers are happy.

[rurallib]

2. I'll try

1) HBO is pay and as such about the only one that would play it - even though they are owned by Time/Warner.
2) The filming took place over a couple years and then there is post production etc. And I am sure HBO timed it for max effect. Would you have watched it last June?

[HCE SuiGeneris]

4. I can only hope that if this info is valid...

Americans, as a whole, act in unison against this piracy.

[tsuki]

5. Gott Sei Dank... für HBO. This has been known to DU'ers for two years.

The only TV network with the love of that idea that is America to give voice--is HBO.

[valerief]

8. HBO *and* Comedy Central. Don't forget America's major real

news channel.

[upi402]

9. media traitors betray America for corporatism

repeat as necessary

[Quixote1818]

10. Are you just checking in from freerepublic? nt

[HCE SuiGeneris]

11. Are you asking me if I'm a Freeper Quixote?

I'll imagine that you are since the thread line leads to my original post. My choice to question why this information (provided it is true) has not been better explored by the Dems, or anyone with interventional powers not belonging to the repukes, makes me a concerned citizen. Your insinuation that my exercise of freewill constitutes the arrogance of a Freeper, is also cause for concern. Get over your paranoia and think for yourself. Our country has been falling down... yet only the Republicans are at fault? Democratic leaders, and the people as a whole, (myself included), are intricately complicit in allowing the democratic infrastructure to crumble through our inaction and apathy.

Granted, it is likely that I am impatient and fault the political process itself for churning at such a slow pace. I am also extremely pissed off that my vote is so undervalued as to not be protected for this length of time.

[Quixote1818]

18. I apologize, I should have read your post from beginning to end

I saw you were kind of new and I read the first couple of lines and I thought you were questioning if the show was legit because it wasn't on any of the major news channels. After reading it closer, it's clear you were expressing disbelief that it wasn't being covered by the main stream press.

Sorry about that.:hi:

[HCE SuiGeneris]

19. Forgotten and forgiven... plus we both have Emerson quoted in our footers and he

is always a light that shines through dark times. Let's make Tuesday a proud moment, and a momentous start to the restoration of our liberty and dignity.

:thumbsup: :dem: :hi:

[keopeli]

13. That's a little harsh.

The Democrats do carry a burden in their failure to respond adequately to the hacking of our democracy. The timing of this release is what makes us more reactionary, and I think that's a good thing. A low post count doesn't make one a freeper. :)

[keopeli]

15. Welcome to DU! You're indignation is understandable.

What a powerful presentation that show was, eh? I got mad, mad, mad while I was watching it. I also had a lot of "I told you so" moments.

But, overall I'm pleased with the documentary. It was simple to understand, it was as unbiased as it could possibly be in a nations where Republicans have won the past 3 elections decisively, and it was timed to get as much attention as possible.

The fact that the American people have not yet fully awakened to the reality of our elections being hacked can be attributed to blind-partisanship and propaganda.

Democratic leaders, in my opinion, have been negligent in pursuing this issue. Maybe that's because they want to take advantage of the system later or maybe it's because they are just complacent. At best, they are so distracted with the horrors of our current situation that they have failed to recognize the seriousness of the problem.

Maybe, just maybe, some Democratic leaders have helped to plan this story's release to have the most powerful impact on the population. It's nice to think so.

But, the bulk of the blame lies at the feet of Bush and the Republicans. They sued Gore to "stop counting the votes" in 2000 and they won! Basically, they said that cheating doesn't matter and scrutinizing ballots and votes is un-American. They've lined the pockets of companies like Diebold, contributing to the problem.

Peace!

[HCE SuiGeneris]

16. Cheers Keopeli

I appreciate your greeting, and response to my questions. :toast:

Your take on the timing is heartening, and we can all see the swelling tide that should help to clean our sullied shores. The filth that calls themselves our leaders (*, Ro, Che, Rum... etc.) have seriously undermined my faith and trust in leadership. That, and my possibly naive belief that most people are mostly good at heart. The "corporism" infiltration of our political process is not new, but its influence (operating for maximum profit, supposedly on the legal edge of law) has been paralytic in allowing Gov't to operate for the welfare of the majority of its citizens.

[HCE SuiGeneris]

17. Thanks to all for taking the time to help me understand!! n/t