The CNE says the No won 58% to 41% with 94% of the results in. If OAS and Carter says this is true, then that’s it we lost. But I think this will drag on. Supposedly nither Smartmatic, nor carter nor OAS back the results so far. This is the worst possible scenario in terms of peace for Venezuela..
Confusion reigns, CNE Board split
August 16, 2004Two CNE Directors say they do not agree with CNE announcement that is upcoming, that no audit has been performd and that the people that are supposed to approve totals have not approved and that record used for results is not the one that is supposed to be used. They also said that international organizations do not back the announcement. This is very bad. I dont know which side to belive, but why is the announcemnet being made if two Directors do not agree and totals are not the way they are supposed to be? Why not wait? CNE Director Mejias said that is all material is not at CNE how can they make the announcement. Confusing and depressing.
Contradictory Information
August 16, 2004
I hear now that the CNE is getting ready to announce the No won by 5% 52.5% to 47.5%, very confusing.
The Independent gets it, does Reuters?
August 16, 2004
The Independent in the U.K. may have been the first international newspaper to project the results of the recall vote in Venezuela.
And how about Reuters:
Light crude oil for September delivery (CLc1) rose 27 cents to $46.85 a barrel — the highest since the New York Mercantile Exchange launched oil futures 21 years ago — in ACCESS electronic trading.
“Energy markets have been worried about disruptions to Venezuela‘s oil exports if the referendum provokes social unrest and opposition strikes.”
You learn something everyday…
Closing time, soon we will know officially, some signs…
August 15, 2004Chavez’ campaign command center is empty. Foreign Reporters and international observers are all in the Coordinadora’s Headquarters. Members of Chavez’ campaign command have visited the private TV stations they have not visited in almost six years. Only two people from the Government have claimed victory, both were part of the failed Comando Ayacucho and excluded from Comando Maisanta. The Coordinadora has said they will give out projections after the CNE amkes an announcement. You be the judge of what is happening…
Anatomy of a line
August 15, 2004
It all began back here, almost a mile back, some decided to get some reading done, because the line was so big
Very peaceful smiles all over, many brought chairs, hats, reading material, this is the final lap, around the bend
and you are at the door with only 200 voters ahead, these friends I made at the line were happy with their blue fingers, while this guy was making sure he pushed his correct choice in the machine.
August 15, 2004
Carter and Gaviria are telling voters to stay in line that the polls will be opened as long as people are in line. But the Chavistas are blocking people from voting. In one state three voting centers have been closed for three hours by the Chavistas. The CD met with Carter and Gaviria and they made an announcement that polls could be open all night if necessary. Thus, it is tension time, the goal is close, call your friends in line and tell them to hang in there!!!
August 15, 2004
Carter and Gaviria are telling voters to stay in line that the polls will be opened as long as people are in line. But the Chavistas are blocking people from voting. In one state three voting centers have been closed for three hours by the Chavistas. The CD met with Carter and Gaviria and they made an announcement that polls could be open all night if necessary. Thus, it is tension time, the goal is close, call your friends in line and tell them to hang in there!!!
August 15, 2004
Carter and Gaviria are telling voters to stay in line that the polls will be opened as long as people are in line. But the Chavistas are blocking people from voting. In one state three voting centers have been closed for three hours by the Chavistas. The CD met with Carter and Gaviria and they made an announcement that polls could be open all night if necessary. Thus, it is tension time, the goal is close, call your friends in line and tell them to hang in there!!!
The Devil's Excrement 