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Archive for September 22nd, 2008

Hello, Jennifer?

Here’s a picture that was taken earlier today (click on it to see it larger). It may look like any panel van that one would see making deliveries around the city. On the back window is something you may also see around the city considering that the nation is entering the final stretch of the presidential campaign.

But take a look at the logo on the front passenger door. Diebold. Yes, Diebold. I realize that its difficult to see, but that’s the logo of the company that makes the voting machines for Ohio. Might it be just a bit of a conflict for a Diebold van to be promoting a specific presidential candidate? Answer: YES.

Have a look at Diebold’s web site for a better view of their logo.

To be fair, it is Premier Election Solutions that is the “official” maker of these machines, but Premier is a division of Diebold. According to Premier’s web site,

Premier Election Solutions focuses on two priorities when delivering election solutions: the voter and you — the person responsible for making sure the election process runs accurately. We’ve developed a process that ensures your needs and the voting public’s needs are anticipated and met well before the first ballot is marked, and after the last one is counted.

“…anticipated and met well before the first ballot is marked…” now that’s really funny.

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While its never too late to start, Columbus should prepare for this in 2009.

The greater Helsinki metro area dropped transit fares by 50% to €1 today in observance of the day, as stated in this article.

I’ll be on the bus today, as well.

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