replica
Marketed by none other than the class act, Rapp Systems Corporation. Not familiar?! Same people that are behind Triad Governmental Systems, Inc. of Xenia, Ohio. Still not a bell-ringer?
...wrote the computer program that tallies the punch-card ballots in the centralized counting systems used in 41 counties in Ohio. Rapp, whose sons now manage the
family run company, is a generous supporter of the Republican Party and the presidential campaign of George W. Bush.
intrigued?! follow me...
really, is this a great GAG gift or just a truly bad joke?!
understandinglife has compiled links to a few diaries that touch on Triad's significance in the OH vote this year but as i followed them, i was first puzzled and then stunned to realize the audacity these private counters of our vote demonstrated in mocking the travesty of the 2000 presidential vote fiasco:
This item includes an exact replica of the
infamous Palm Beach County, Florida November 7, 2000 "Butterfly" Ballot printed by an elections company to look just like the real thing and 10 replicas of the Palm Beach County, Florida November 7, 2000 Long Stub Punchcard Ballot (The Official Ballot) so that
you can create your own hanging, dimpled, or pregnant chad.
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Still think they aren't mocking Palm Beach County Voters!?
- 1 Replica of the Palm Beach County, Florida "Butterfly" Ballot printed to look like the real thing. (Decide for yourself if it is too confusing.)
- 10 Long Stub Punchcard Ballots with the same wording as the Palm Beach County, Florida ballots. (Are they too difficult to punch through?)
To round out the enjoyment of your voting experience, you can fill all of your 2000 Palm Beach County Election needs at the The Elections General Store specializing only in replicating the supplies and equipment that changed the course of history for under $150.00!
Way cheap to own a piece of the joke, huh?! And what better way to make this a pleasant consumption experience, The unexpected pleasant surprise? The folks at Psephoscorp.com. They have been great! Prompt shipment... easy payment... super customer service. This is one race that is certainly not too close to call...
Copyright 2004 Rapp Systems Corporation
Am I right in feeling this the ultimate GOP insult on top of the historic travesty befallen us in 2000?! ...by the same company that may have turned the 2004 election?
Am i NUTS?! It's a JOKE!?!?! These guys count our freaking VOTES!!!!