Be sure to read Wednesday's post if you haven't already before you read today's.
Background of US/OSCE relationship:
According to CNN online OSCE is the world's largest regional security organization and exists for the purpose of conflict prevention and postconflict rehabilitation. Based in Vienna, Austria, over the last ten years it has sent 10,000 observers to monitor 150 elections in 30 countries. Next month the international organization will send a team to Washington DC to "assess the size, scope, logistics and cost of the mission" and determine how many observers will be required. Instigated by 13 Democrat congressmen, one of which was Rep. Barbara Lee of California who said, "This represents a step in the right direction toward ensuring that this year's elections are fair and transparent. I am pleased that the State Department responded by acting on this need for international monitors. We sincerely hope that the presence of the monitors will make certain that every person's voice is heard, every person's vote is counted." Yeah, well, we've heard that mantra over and over, but did you know that in November 2002 OSCE sent 10 observers to monitor the U.S. midterm elections, as well as the California gubernatorial recall election last year? If you don't agree with an international body overseeing our elections then make your voice heard. Comment here and on other blogsites, both conservative and liberal, and get the word out. Write letters to the editor, but most important contact the White House, State Department and Congress.
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Quick Links - More Information
CNN - International Team to Monitor Presidential Election
WorldNetDaily - Administration Yields to 13 Democrat Congressmen
American Policy Center - International Election Monitoring Headed by Impeached Judge
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