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Old 10-12-2012, 02:33 PM   #1
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Oops sorry. I went in to add a little edit and ended up doubling my post after your reply :p
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Old 10-12-2012, 02:36 PM   #2
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Old 10-19-2012, 11:02 AM   #3
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You're assuming they're smart enough to operate one. Yeah, I know it's easy for you and for me...but a lot of those guys aren't particularly bright.
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Old 10-19-2012, 05:49 PM   #4
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Recycle?? what are you, some kind of tree-hugging commie?
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Old 02-06-2013, 01:19 PM   #5
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This lead graphic in this NY Times article about the PEW Voting Study is going to raise a real STINK in Oregon...

NY Times
By ADAM LIPTAK
Published: February 5, 2013

Lost Votes, Problem Ballots, Long Waits? Flaws Are Widespread, Study Finds
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WASHINGTON — The flaws in the American election system are deep and widespread,
extending beyond isolated voting issues in a few locations and flaring up in states rich and poor,
according to a major new study from the Pew Charitable Trusts.

The group ranked all 50 states based on more than 15 criteria, including wait times,
lost votes and problems with absentee and provisional ballots,
and the order often confounds the conventional wisdom.
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From this graphic , you would think Oregon is dead last in all parameters.
But in fact, Oregon is in the top 4, 5, or 6 of all the (pct) parameters presented.

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The Oregon Sec of State will certainly have a letter off to PEW shortly...
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Old 02-06-2013, 02:09 PM   #6
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From this graphic , you would think Oregon is dead last in all parameters.
But in fact, Oregon is in the top 4, 5, or 6 of all the (pct) parameters presented.
That graphic isn't an aggregation of the other parameters. It's a different parameter altogether, so there should be no surprise that it doesn't line up with them. If you click it on the NYT site, it shows you similar graphics for other parameters, which call out other states.
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