Of VOTE, unemployment, election reform and the future

[Jo March]

Many of you who know me know that I believe there was massive election fraud in the 2004 (and 2000) elections. I was pretty active on DU especially right before and after the 2004 elections.
I truly believe that election reform is a fight that I need to join.

I have been working with others from this board to start VOTE, Voters for Open and Transparent Elections. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/VOTE_Group/ We are doing well although going a bit slow. This is not necessarily a bad thing. We have a bit of money (not much), some great folks working for free to get our website up and get our database designed and running.

(Our database will be a central repository for election fraud articles, research papers, election fraud information, media contacts including international, governmental contacts from President down to dogcatcher, other groups working for election reform, contact information for Greens, Libs, Dems, Progressives, election reform bills and - hopefully - a calendar of pending meetups, protests, rallies, etc. I want VOTE to link all of the existing election reform groups together and empower folks to fight. When people think election reform resources, I want them to come to one, centralized location: VOTE's database.)

I am humbled and blessed to be working with such great folks. I am also humbled when I get to speak to leaders of other groups who are fighting the good fight. I am amazed at how many people are working for election reform and for election justice.

As some of you may not know, I have been unemployed since Jan. 7th. The economy is so great that I have had only two prospects since then. This does hinder one's ability to kick election fraud ass. x( I am not giving up on election reform but hope to find a job soon so that I can funnel more money into VOTE.

The future holds more work on election reform. It holds more hard work and asking strangers for help and guidance. It holds more faxing, calling, emailing and writing.

I guess the purpose of this post is to reacquaint myself with DU, introduce myself to the newer DUers and let everyone know what VOTE has been doing.

Again, I have been so humbled and honored to work with DUers. I have seen more heart, more conviction, more willingness to work for something passionately than at any other place on the web. I hope that we can all continue to work together for election reform.

If not us, who? If not now, when?

Our cause is just and right. We will prevail.

[area51]

1. job

I hope you are able to find a job soon. I know all too well that this economy hasn't recovered, which makes it very difficult to find a job.

[Jo March]

3. I was informed about one hour ago that I have a job!

I interviewed for a position yesterday. Got the job and start on the 10th - as in 2 days. :) It's a bit of a whirlwind after 2 months of nothing.

I am scared to death, stunned, pleased, disappointed (it's a long story) but I'll be employed as of Thursday.

I hope that you find work soon as well.

[Helga Scow Stern]

2. Thank you, arnheim.

I have been meaning to get in touch with you.

[Jo March]

4. Send me an email anytime, Ojai Person!

Email me at my arnheim @ domainofarnheim dot com address. :) I'd love to hear from you.

Arnie

[Mister Ed]

5. Please let us know when and how we can donate to VOTE...

I'm only able to donate a tiny amount of money each week to various organizations working on the cause. (George Soros I ain't.) But I make sure to do it every week. We are all very grateful for your efforts.

[Jo March]

6. Thank you! We hope to start fundraising soon

We have a PayPal account already. We just need to get the website up and spread the word.

I'm really hoping to go to the National Election Reform conference in Nashville next month. VOTE can really work with these other groups.

I am not George Soros either. Wish I had his money!! :)