Obama Campaign Sues to Restrict Military Voting

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HomerJS

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http://www.americanthinker.com/blog...oting_by_military_comments.html#disqus_thread

President Barack Obama, along with many Democrats, likes to say that, while they may disagree with the GOP on many issues related to national security, they absolutely share their admiration and dedication to members of our armed forces. Obama, in particular, enjoys being seen visiting troops and having photos taken with members of our military. So, why is his campaign and the Democrat party suing to restrict their ability to vote in the upcoming election?

On July 17th, the Obama for America Campaign, the Democratic National Committee, and the Ohio Democratic Party filed suit in OH to strike down part of that state's law governing voting by members of the military. Their suit said that part of the law is "arbitrary" with "no discernible rational basis."

Currently, Ohio allows the public to vote early in-person up until the Friday before the election. Members of the military are given three extra days to do so. While the Democrats may see this as "arbitrary" and having "no discernible rational basis," I think it is entirely reasonable given the demands on servicemen and women's time and their obligations to their sworn duty.

The National Defense Committee reports:


[f]or each of the last three years, the Department of Defense’s Federal Voting Assistance Program has reported to the President and the Congress that the number one reason for military voter disenfranchisement is inadequate time to successfully vote.

I think it's unconscionable that we as a nation wouldn't make it as easy as possible for members of the military to vote. They arguably have more right to vote than the rest of us, since it is their service and sacrifice that ensures we have the right to vote in the first place.

If anyone proposes legislation to combat voter fraud, Democrats will loudly scream that the proposal could "disenfranchise" some voter, somewhere. We must ensure, they argue, that voting is easy and accessible to every single voter. Every voter, that is, except the men and women of our military.

Make no mistake, the Democrat lawsuit is intended to disenfranchise some unknown number of military voters. The judge should reject it with prejudice.

Since Florida is cutting back on early voting just what are you bitching about???

Do Florida citizens deserve less consideration then soldiers when it comes to voting?
 

IGBT

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at the same time he assures illegal aliens are safe to stay and vote as often as they like.
 

shadow9d9

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Yes, all this shows is that you have to resort to personal insults when you cant handle the truth

The OP was completely debunked. It was false information. You came into the thread, didn't read it, didn't do research, and just supported the op. You are a caricature and define what is wrong with the political landscape. You just accept the lies fed to you.
 
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The OP was completely debunked. It was false information. You came into the thread, didn't read it, didn't do research, and just supported the op. You are a caricature and define what is wrong with the political landscape. You just accept the lies fed to you.

Either way, barrack whosain obama is a horrible president and just a contination of george bush, to say otherwise is complete partisan hackery
 

Jhhnn

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I know what this man barrack whosain obama is capable of which is why I made my comments

You don't seem to "know" much of anything, other than what you *believe*. Understanding that there might be a difference is where Righties' thinking collapses into denial.

Incorruptible? Hardly. Faith corrupts reason, and you appear to function on Faith alone.
 
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You don't seem to "know" much of anything, other than what you *believe*. Understanding that there might be a difference is where Righties' thinking collapses into denial.

Incorruptible? Hardly. Faith corrupts reason, and you appear to function on Faith alone.

I do know except you guys refuse to believe it, remember when I warned about the mb having supporters in the administration of barrack whosain obama
 

Hayabusa Rider

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Another reason that pos brack hussein obama needs to be kicked out


If a complaint is valid and a person plays a role in it then blame is legitimate. In this case it would seem that neither is the case. I may object to Obama on several levels, but not for this. Guilt belongs to the guilty assuming the charge is true.
 
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If a complaint is valid and a person plays a role in it then blame is legitimate. In this case it would seem that neither is the case. I may object to Obama on several levels, but not for this. Guilt belongs to the guilty assuming the charge is true.

barrack whosain obama has done horrible things and will do what it takes to win
 

umbrella39

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Is there no topic that you won't go great lengths to demonstrate how clueless and inept you are?
 

shadow9d9

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Either way, barrack whosain obama is a horrible president and just a contination of george bush, to say otherwise is complete partisan hackery

No, not either way. You ate the bait, hook line and sinker. You don't care to get facts. You just want things to fit your preconceived ideas. You aren't interested in the truth. You define partisan hackery.
 
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No, not either way. You ate the bait, hook line and sinker. You don't care to get facts. You just want things to fit your preconceived ideas. You aren't interested in the truth. You define partisan hackery.

No partisan hackery with me, I am against barrack whosain obama and willard romney
 
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I read the OP's blog. Let me see if I understand this. I'll assume, for the sake of argument, that what the blog discusses is factually true. The administration opposes a law that provides special voting preferences to members of the military, one which gives them more days to vote, a preference which can only be intended to give the GOP an advantage in the Ohio vote.

This isn't disrespecting the military. It's asking that they obey the same rules as everyone else.

And the author's attempt at arguing hypocrisy with voter ID laws is a joke. The administration is not trying to disenfranchise people in the military. It's asking that they have the exact same set of rules applied to them as everyone else. This is not inconsistent with opposing voter ID laws.

I'm not sure that using the same laws for voting isn't discriminating those in the military because they may not have a chance to vote without special circumstance regulations.

I don't know how the US does this but i know how we do it and we do get the benefit of special circumstance regulations when it comes to voting. (very early votes or a few days late)
 
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When you jump into threads, don't read anything, agree with a false article and then can't even admit your partisanship.. that makes you a hack.

He's probably honest though, the only viable candidate for him would be someone who won by burning down the parliment, declare Christianity the religion and white people the master race.

He's a stormfronter idiot, pay him no attention because he deserves none.
 
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He's probably honest though, the only viable candidate for him would be someone who won by burning down the parliment, declare Christianity the religion and white people the master race.

He's a stormfronter idiot, pay him no attention because he deserves none.

I am not a racist, yes I have controversial views but I dont hate minorities

I am against stormfront, they believe in white supremacy which goes against my belief in Freedom since I want freedom for everyone