Tue
Apr 29 2008
02:12 pm
Chris Kromm is tracking reports of robo-calls in NC that may be attempts at identity theft but more likely aimed at voter suppression (see here).
Also, the latest foreclosure reports are out, and the U.S. housing market continues its downward spiral.
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Speculation
Let's see now... which political party uses voter suppression as a common tool during elections?
Is this Operation More Chaos from Rush's buddies/financiers?
"When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro."
Hunter S. Thompson