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Pwn the vote
Meet 1ickTh3P0l3. He can vote. But why tell him that? When Rock the Vote comes to Xbox Live on Monday (the start of the Democratic National Convention), it won't find the disempowered young citizens eager to be mobilized it's expecting. In fact, the Xbox Live community is a conglomerate of well-organized sub-divisions - or "clans" - which communicate through a modified, verbalization of "133t speak" with a large admixture of derisive language; including racial, ethnic, gender, sex, and religious slurs. These nihilistic hatemongers shoot first, typically with rocket launchers, and top it off with a teabag over your dead body. Oh wait, these are just the Xbox Live users under 18. Imagine how the ones of legal voting age spend their nights and weekends ... And you want them rocking what now? Meet 1ickTh3P0l3. He can vote. But why tell him that? When Rock the Vote comes to Xbox Live on Monday (the start of the Democratic Nat... more
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ID Thieves Carry Out Voter Registration Scams
As we get closer to the 2008 presidential election, a variety of organizations may be working to register more voters.
But be careful because identity thieves have started posing as voter registration campaigners, according to the Better Business Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission.
These identity thieves may promise to register you to vote and ask you for personal information such as your Social Security number or financial information and then turn around and use it to steal your identity.
How do scammers contact you? Through unsolicited e-mails and phone calls. And some really brazen ones will try in person, say when you're going to the grocery store.
"The importance of registering to vote allows you to participate in the electoral process and gives you the power to make a difference in deciding who will serve elected office. That right should not be impacted by those scammers looking to take advantage of people wishing to vote," says Steve J. Bernas, president & CEO of The Better Business Bureau of Chicago and Northern Illinois.
What should you do if a potential scammer contacts you? Turn in the scammer's information to the FTC via ftc.gov or 1-877-FTC-HELP. If you're worried you may have been scammed, contact the FTC and visit ftc.gov/idtheft.
If you want to register to vote make sure to do so through a reputable organization. Contact your local board of elections. Often libraries or state motor vehicle agencies have voter registration forms. You can also check out this site: www.eac.gov/voter - the site offers a form accepted by numerous states, according to the BBB.
Now's a good time to register to vote. The clock's running out and some localities have time constraints about how soon before the election you should register. As we get closer to the 2008 presidential election, a variety of organizations may be working to register more voters. ... more -
Obama staffers register Dark Knight fans in line
Obama for America staff and volunteers helped register voters this weekend as they turned out to see the "Dark Knight" at theaters across the country, including Baco Raton, FL and Wilkes-Barre, PA.
For Giacomo, a 24-year-old Organizing Fellow in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, registering younger voters had proved difficult in his region. The "Dark Knight" premiere provided a creative opportunity to reach his targeted demographic on their own turf.
By the end of Saturday, Giacomo and his three colleagues had registered 72 voters. Counting another Organizing Fellow who was independently registering voters the first night, they left the theatre with 83 new registrations. Obama for America staff and volunteers helped register voters this weekend as they turned out to see the "Dark Knight" at th... more -
Citizen Kate Gets to the Bottom of Strange Voting Myths
Oh, now I know why a lot of people don't vote. Good thing I made this piece on voting myths in my attempt to register people to vote.
Youtube News and Politics editor David McMillan tagged me to get someone to register to vote, well, I have to say, I was more successful than he was. But it took some work.
I tag you Current members to go out and register friends to vote. I swear, it's not evil. Oh, now I know why a lot of people don't vote. Good thing I made this piece on voting myths in my attempt to register people to v... more -
The Bush-McCain Challenge
Political ads just get more funny every day. Take the MoveOn.org McCain-Bush Challenge. Can you tell them apart?
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Florida Obama rally draws record crowd
May 23rd. Sunrise FL
According to Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida, this was the largest number of people ever assembled in the state of FL for a political rally! With a capacity of about 23,000, the Bank Atlantic Center in Sunrise FL nearly filled for the event. Obama just keeps setting records with voters. People waited in downpours for hours to get into this event! Part II, the actual speech can be can be found at the link below.
Part II of the video (the actual speech) can be found at the following link http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-30922036873814... May 23rd. Sunrise FL ... more -
Voter Registration Drive "Historic"
Governor of Kansas calls it the most exciting voter turnout campaign she's ever seen.
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MAY 10th: National Voter Registration Project
On May 10th, Barack Obama is launching Vote for Change, an unprecedented 50-state voter registration and mobilization drive. More than 100 events will be held across the country that day. Obama volunteers will register new voters as the start of a six-month voter registration drive.
So if you have not yet registered to vote, keep an eye out for local volunteers from the Obama campaign in your area who will be glad to help you get registered, no matter what Party or candidate you prefer! If your state has already held its primary and/or caucus, you will be registering for the general eelction In November when Americans will choose the next President of the United States.
REGISTER TO VOTE: It's not only your right and privilege as citizens of a Democracy, it's your duty as Americans! On May 10th, Barack Obama is launching Vote for Change, an unprecedented 50-state voter registration and mobilization drive. More than... more -
Forward Montana
I got involved in politics this year to re-register voters in Missoula, MT after the city council switched to a vote by mail system.
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