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To: gao seng who wrote (98337)	12/2/2000 12:53:29 PM
From: chalu2	Respond to of 769667

In the category of "Things Only a Democrat Would Say With a Straight Face," a Democrat woman on CNBC explained that some voters meant to vote but didn't actually punch the ballot (undoubtedly for Gore) because -- I quote -- they were "afraid to hurt the machine." This article is disingenuous. The woman interviewed was not talking about this election; she was a state representative from Texas who was being interviewed as to why the Texas recount law allowed for looking at chads for evidence of voter intent. She said that the law was enacted after taking of considerable testimony, and that some voters testified that they didn't fully punch through for fear of damaging the equipment. Others said they were weak, or that their hands were unsteady from arthritis, etc. All this poor state rep did was talk about the Texas law, and the testimony received in Texas. Now she is branded a lying bozo by this "columnist." Coulter should look up the word "defamation" in her Journalist's Desk Reference.

To: gao seng who wrote (98337)	12/2/2000 12:54:11 PM
From: TigerPaw	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 769667

Ann's article is a different propaganda form than the usual attack dog piece. There are arguments on both sides. Democrats and Republicans are both just playing politics. The basic message is still the same, "You can't trust anyone but me, democrats in particular are all liars". She then gives some simple responses to complex questions. Again the idea is less to explain than to keep the reader from believing any explanation and thereby remaining in a rage long enough to stall. A few talking points like Gore lost but refused to concede are tossed in without evidence just to keep the rage fueled. TP