Editorial

The cynical phrases "Vote early and often" are variously attributed to three different Chicagoans: Al Capone, the famous gangster; Richard J. Daley, mayor from 1955 to 1976; and William Hale Thompson, mayor from 1915-1923 and 1931-1935. All three were notorious for their corruption and their manipulation of the democratic process.
It is most likely that Thompson invented the phrase, and Capone and Daley later repeated it.

"attributed to three different Chicagoans". Why no mention of Obama?

He and Acorn have brought "Vote early and often" to a new level.

Your thought "Bill then read me the riot act about my responsibility as a citizen." Which was always follow the money. Trust me WB you are a good citizen.

Walter, Thanks for the tip.
I am truly disillusioned with politics, perhaps to my own detriment. I guess I just feel it's all a show, that the kingdom is sort of locked up in a system that could give two !@#%s about me, my thoughts, or my ideas to improve the nation. I'd really love to run for office despite this cynicism, but I remember the advice of elders when I was young and idealistic, that once you get a slice of the pie you're too enamoured with the taste to challenge its contents.(besides, I could never afford to run)
I guess what really gets me is the notion that we all are Americans, yet we are so preocccupied with labels, partisan bickering, conservative this and liberal that- No wonder we have such difficulty uniting. All energy is spent delineating and nurturing divisions rather than seeking points on which to agree.
Now obviously we are a diverse nation, and some dissent is required to keep us pure, but in any organization we draw the line when arguments taint our larger goals or hobble our progress.
I feel we need to reorganize American politics.(sigh)

While you're there, make them apologize for crossing the Yalu.

"Vote early and often" great slogan for ACORN

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Where's old Joe Kennedy when it came to vote early and often in regards to his politics?

Today's poll numbers are interesting.

What's so interesting? The yuks have it because its a dem state. Put up a poll asking who they will vote for in the dem race and the yuks will be small due to a lack of GOP votes. Not rocket science.