This occurred to me while reading Allenfire's Diary I am an angry Republican in Indiana. Allenfire actually has evidence of several people planning to engage in Operation Chaos tomorrow in Indiana. Some of this I posted in a comment in that diary.
So what if, in precincts across Indiana, people were challenged pro forma on their voting intentions? Could it be possible for Operation Chaos (O.C.) participants to be caught in the sting, run off for fear of felony charges, or convinced to stay home on the chance they might get caught?
I think it's not only possible, but likely that Limbaugh will face felony charges, Operation Chaos will be summarily kneecapped, and Wingnuts will henceforth be cowed into obeying the law, with just four simple steps--following one jump by all of us.
Edit: I changed the title for those who didn't get the cultural reference. Prison rape is bad. I reject and denounce prison rape.
Seriously, these things need to happen in Indiana tomorrow:
- Whenever honest people overhear die-hard 28%ers talking about working Operation Chaos, they need to document the conversations or evidence. Thatevidence could include yard signs, clothing, bumper stickers, anything that ties the person to McCain support. It would likely also be good to get recorded conversations of people stating their intentions for the primary, if possible, or their bragging after the fact. The loose lips in Allenfire's office would be damning.
- In as many precincts as possible, voters should challenge the next person in line, under the law, in a matter of fact fashion. It could be indicated by poll watchers to the people entering the polling place that this is simply a precaution, so as not to alarm honest voters. Either the person will be an honest voter, will refuse to sign (and vote) if in O.C., or will sign the affadavit under penalty of perjury and break the law if in O.C.
- Any evidence gathered under (1) should be turned in to the auditor or commisioner of elections, with the name and address of the person who indicated complicity in O.C., for investigation of perjury. The key here is that all that needs be corroborated is an affadavit signed by the person who is evidenced to be a McCain supporter or Wingnut, matched up with the name, address, and evidence gathered. Since many times the person's residence will be know,it would be quick work to check and see if that person actually did sign an affadavit. If this were done in only a few precincts, it would be enough of a sting to send shivers into those who would be contemplating such a move.
- Any applicable law should be used to indict Rush Limbaugh for conspiracy to commit election fraud.
That oughta do it. The truth is, these types of underhanded actions undermine our democracy, which is just swell for an imperialist like Limbaugh, but not so good for you and me. God I hope this nails even a couple fakers, so they can flip on ol' Fat-Fuck himself.