Cuyahoga County, OH Official: ‘We Should Sue Diebold!’

Share article:

From Crain’s Cleveland Business

Cuyahoga County commissioners are annoyed at the growing cost of the county’s electronic voting system, and they vented their frustrations with the county’s election process at their meeting today.

“We should sue Diebold,” said Commissioner Jimmy Dimora, referring to Premier Election Solutions Inc., the new name for the Diebold Inc. subsidiary that sells electronic voting machines. The company sold the county electronic voting machines that have played a role in Election Day problems in recent years.

Bravo, Mr. Dimora. Of course you should!

But, ah, here’s the rub…

[A]ssistant county prosecutor David Lambert questioned the wisdom of suing a vendor whose support the county relies on to maintain its voting machines and computer systems.

“We need Diebold to fix (the machines),” he said.

We’ll leave you to parse the phrasing of that last quote as you may.

The article goes on to point out that Dimora wants to “scrap the Diebold touch-screen system” after it turns out the county paid “$6.5 million above the $1.9 million originally budgeted for extra help and training before the November 2006 election.”

Yes, but think of all the trees they saved! (That would be irony. For all of you Republicans following along.)

Share article:

Reader Comments on

Cuyahoga County, OH Official: ‘We Should Sue Diebold!’

6 Comments

(Comments are now closed.)


6 Responses

  1. 1)
    Grizzly Bear Dancer said on 9/7/2007 @ 6:22pm PT: [Permalink]

    yeh diebold won’t boldly die until they fix more machines and ultimately another election.

    Human indecision..click clock click clock

    Should we let this bunch of common criminals who OWN computer voting software to continue to have a hand in rigging and controlling the vote of the people in US elections?

    Let me rephrase the question. Humans are the deadliest species on this planet and their efforts to pollute and destroy the place we all call home. We Americans should have the right to hold electons and verify the legitimate winner to a position of political power. These individuals represent the voice of the American people in a democratic government.

    So do we allow diebold to use their equipement they sold us that have helped steal our elections so we continue to have people like the inbred treasonous cheney administration who blatently cheated to win in 2004 and more Nancy Pelosi as Speaker of the House?

    She should MAYBE be allowed to cook dinner for a rightful SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE. Someone who stands up for the people and leads the HOUSE out an illegitimate war. A real patriot who would impeach the entire cheney administration for clearly demonstrating their CRIMINAL involvement with fixing elections.

    A regime responsible for causing 9/11 to inflict the terror card with the help of the corporate mass media.

    To destroy our constitutional form of government, and the biggest loser leadership under president of the senate cheney for reversing over 250 environmental laws allowING the BIG POLLUTERS, American policy, and the American people to carelessly destroy our home during this human caused crisis.

    yeh Keep Diebold equipement running the sh*t.

    They will fix it alright.

  2. 2)
    Floridiot said on 9/8/2007 @ 3:51am PT: [Permalink]

    “COST”!!! That’s what I’m talkin about…yeah.

    Technical shit can be talked about amongst the ‘in’ crowd all day long but this is where we’re gonna git ’em out IMO

    Use their tactics, nuances don’t work most of the time.

  3. 3)
    phil said on 9/8/2007 @ 4:30am PT: [Permalink]

    “We should sue Diebold,” said Commissioner Jimmy Dimora, referring to Premier Election Solutions Inc., the new name for the Diebold Inc. subsidiary that sells electronic voting machines.

    No I think he got it right the first time. SUE Diebold not Premier (the NEW Shill specifically setup to be a target. That should be a CRIME in itself!!!)

    But if your gonna do it, JUST DO IT.
    YOU GOT MY PERMISSION RIGHT NOW PAL, JUST DO IT!

    I don’t wanna hear about this crap dragging on in court for the next ten years. We don’t have another ten years. We won’t have an America in ten years.

    JUST DO IT! or step down from office as a unqualified leader.

    Simultaneously you better get your butt in gear and roll out paper ballots.

    I swear, I don’t understand why the whole electronic voting machine manufacture industry can’t be just locked up for compromising our national security.

    Who at NSA/FBI/DHS is sleeping on this issue?

    Domestic terrorism seen in a whole new light.

  4. 5)
    Pat said on 9/9/2007 @ 6:48pm PT: [Permalink]

    “We need Diebold to fix (the machines),” he said.

    Just like we need the government to fix the government.
    🙂
    And if hemp was legal, who needs to cut down trees?

  5. 6)
    Lev said on 10/15/2007 @ 7:10pm PT: [Permalink]

    “We need Diebold to fix (the machines),” he said.

    Yeah, they’ll fix them alright. Fix them like the 1919 World Series. The whole thing is a sham.

(Comments are now closed.)


Thanks to you, The BRAD BLOG has been trouble-making and muckraking for … 22 YEARS!!!

Please help The BRAD BLOG, BradCast and Green News Report remain independent and 100% reader and listener supported in our 23rd YEAR!!!

ONE TIME
any amount...

MONTHLY
any amount...

OR VIA SNAIL MAIL
Make check out to...
Brad Friedman / BRAD BLOG
7095 Hollywood Blvd., #594
Los Angeles, CA 90028

RECENT POSTS

The BRAD BLOG Reborn…

And it only took 20 years or so...

‘Green News Report’ – April 30, 2026

With Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

Corrupt SCOTUS Undermines U.S. Constitution, Guts Last Remaining Protections of Voting Rights Act: ‘BradCast’ 4/29/2026

Guest: Redistricting expert Dan Vicuña of Common Cause; Also: Comey's dumb new indictment; E. Jean Carroll wins again; More new lows for Trump approval...

Trump’s Activist Rightwing ‘Originalist’ Judges Strike Again in Texas: ‘BradCast’ 4/28/2026

Guest: Jay Willis of Balls and Strikes; Also: Dem takes polling lead for U.S. Senate in TX as Repubs brace for 'sour, ugly, bad, bleak' midterm elections...

‘Green News Report’ – April 28, 2026

With Brad Friedman and Desi Doyen

Trump, Repubs Exploit Failed Assassination Plot to Advance Ballroom Blitz: ‘BradCast’ 4/27/2026

What we know about the alleged shooter, Trump's opportunist response, corrupt contracting for the ballroom, fury at being described as a 'pedophile'; Also: Callers ring in!...

Sunday ‘So Much Winning’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Punch Drunk ... Kash Poor ... Forever War ... The Shadow Docket Knows! ...

So Much Losing: ‘BradCast’ 4/23/2026

In Iran, in public opinion, at the ballot box, in the courtroom...

‘Green News Report’ – April 23, 2026

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

‘A Scammer’s Treasure Trove’: DOGE Bros Stole Your Social Security Data: ‘BradCast’ 4/22/2026

Guest: Nancy Altman of Social Security Works; Also: 'Yes', Virginia, there is a new U.S. House map! (For now)...

Insiders Making a Killing Betting on Trump’s War: ‘BradCast’ 4/21/2026

Guest: Craig Holman of Public Citizen; Also: Judge blocks Admin scheme to prevent wind, solar development; Another TACO Tuesday for Iran...

‘Green News Report’ – April 21, 2026

With Brad Friedman & Desi Doyen...

Week 8: Iran War Lies Continue from Sundowning Gaslighter-in-Chief: ‘BradCast’ 4/20/2026

Also: Approval rating plummets; More Dem overperformance in NJ; VA voters voting; CA primary election chaos; Callers ring in...

Sunday ‘WWJD?’ Toons

THIS WEEK: Paging Dr. Jesus ... Strait Outta Hormuz ... It's What's for Dinner ...

U.S. Middle Eastern ‘War Crimes’ Then and Now: ‘BradCast’ 4/16/2026

Guest: Attorney, former U.S. Army Captain Keith Barber; Also: Eastman disbarred; ICE official charged in MN...

About Brad Friedman...

Brad is an independent investigative journalist, blogger and broadcaster. Full Bio & Testimonials… Media Appearance Archive… Articles & Editorials Elsewhere… Contact…

He has contributed chapters to these books…
…And is featured in these documentary films…

BRAD BLOG ON THE AIR!

THE BRADCAST on KPFK/Pacifica Radio Network (90.7FM Los Angeles, 98.7FM Santa Barbara, 93.7FM N. San Diego and nationally on many other affiliate stations! ALSO VIA PODCAST: RSS/XML feed | Pandora | TuneInApple Podcasts/iTunesiHeartAmazon Music

GREEN NEWS REPORT, nationally syndicated, with new episodes on Tuesday and Thursday. ALSO VIA PODCAST: RSS/XML feed | Pandora | TuneInApple Podcasts/iTunesiHeartAmazon Music

Media Appearance Archives…

AD
CONTENT

ADDITIONAL STUFF

Brad Friedman/
The BRAD BLOG Named...

Buzz Flash's 'Wings of Justice' Honoree
Project Censored 2010 Award Recipient
The 2008 Weblog Awards