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If McCain wins.. look out America.

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

As much as no one wants the worst to happen, there are highly volatile implications if the race becomes close enough to be disputed. What if the turnout defies recent predictions of an Obama landslide?

What will happen then? The expectation level for an Obama victory has been supported heavily by the press to the point where if it turns out that McCain does win, we are likely to have a very bitter time ahead of us in dealing with it. If this happens, there WILL be court challenges, urban unrest, and accusations of racial prejudice to a level we have not seen in decades. We could even have urban riots on our hands.

To mitigate against this worst-case scenario, our 7 day virtual vigil invites all-comers to catalog their resolve in standing for civility at this time of potential crisis. There is a viable possibility we will need to pull together as a nation to see this through, so this site is open for more signups right up to election day and beyond, until a clear winner emerges… not just technically, but in national consensus.

It just takes 3 minutes to post your own individual AOV (Act of Vigilance)

———– Recent stories that reference strong concerns about a just, acceptable result ——-
From the right…

From the left…

Two days to go

Sunday, November 2nd, 2008

The most recent news coverage of the potential for voter fraud and the ongoing negativity in the Presidential campaign continues to be constant and consistent. No new claims of massive fraud have surfaced.  However I am seeing more comments about voter “suppression” (http://www.sltrib.com/opinion/ci_10875204) than before. I think this is a legitimate concern in many cases because the vote you don’t allow to be placed even by a registered citizen may be more powerful than the vote you try to manipulate in the courts.

The unprecedented early voter turnout also seems to be gong very well. There were a couple of cases where the people in line were being told they couldn’t vote because they wouldn’t get into the polling place in time but in each case the poll officials let it be known that anyone in line at closing time was going to be able to vote. Good civil democracy in action.

Keep your eyes open.

Polls tightening.. just as expected

Friday, October 31st, 2008

Many people have suspended concern over a potential ugly finish this year by figuring the victory would be a ’slam dunk’ for Obama. Well, this is not the case anymore, so I think the need for this VIGIL is going to become more apparent to many people very quickly as we enter into the weekend.

Here is CNN’s report from yesterdayalready filled up with tons of user comments.

United Methodist Bishops get a clear reminder about role of leadership in promoting civility

Tuesday, October 28th, 2008

The United Methodist Church leadership is reminded, like all of us need to be, that civility in public discourse is indispensable, and that the candidates need to candid about issues, positions, etc. instead of mudslinging.

This excerpt we find very well said…

Public discourse, especially in this season of presidential elections, has often deteriorated into acrimonious, disrespectful and divisive rhetoric. Such speech, in the interest of short-term political gain, will make it more difficult for the nation to unite to work together on the great challenges that face the United States and the world today.

We call on people of faith to raise their voices to challenge all political parties and leaders to embrace a public discourse that is free of divisive and demeaning rhetoric. Respectful, principled, and vigorous debate on the issues which demand attention is the only way to move into a future that offers hope and solutions to our common problems.

It really embodies what this vigil (insta-movement) is all about.


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