Before the invasion of Iraq, Almadeus Star Gioeli
conducted a referendum in his hometown of Idyllwild, California (pop. 1000) to
allow the community to clearly express their will as the Bush administration threatened
and imminent attack on the government, nation and people of Iraq. The voter turnout
for Star's election was greater than the turnout for the previous presidential
election (in spite of the fact that the Riverside County Sheriffs on duty at the
time, illegally disrupted the election for three critical hours and forced Star
to move to a location that was less accessible). The Sheriffs were humiliated
by the article and conspired to retaliate. A few days after the local newspaper
printed an article about the election and police misconduct, Star was assaulted
by Riverside County Sheriffs, beaten in broad daylight, falsely charged and arrested.
All charges were subsequently dropped in court. The following election results
will be permanently posted on this site as a monument to the true democratic process
and as an indictment of the Bush administration for failing to conduct their offices
in a manner that represents the will of the people, the will of the constitution
or the best interests of national and international well being.
Election Results:
ELECTION
For ALL* Residents of Idyllwild, California
REGARDING
Endorsement or Not of an attack against the nation of, the governmnet of and/or
people of
IRAQ
_____________________________
"I DO
endorse and willingly support President Bush's intention to wage war against
the government, nation and people of Iraq"...39
votes (18%)
"I DO NOT endorse and willingly support President Bush's
intention to wage war against the government, nation and people of Iraq"...169
votes (78%)
Also
6 ballots unclearly marked (3%),
2 blank ballots (1%) and
6 ballots from non-Idyllwild
residents (representing the "rest of the world"),
100% opposed to war against Iraq.
Go to the Town
Crier web site
*Age, Gender, Genetics, Length
of residency are not discriminated in this election.
For further information
call (951) 659-0070
or email almadeusstar@hotmail.com