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[WileEcoyote]

http://strange.blosker.com/link/thai-politician-accused-of-viagra-votebuying-25015


Sayan Nopcha, a campaigner for the People's Power Party in Pathum Thai province just north of Bangkok, said the drug Viagra was being distributed to elderly male voters at social functions. In order to buy their vote.

Viagra is supposed to be used only on a doctor's advice, but is generally available over the counter in Thailand.



Makes me wonder how the early erec... I mean election results will be running.

[Fire Walk With Me]

1. Fools! Those people won't vote if they're busy!

[rug]

2. That's why it's called Bangkok.

[petronius]

3. They must use the old-style voting booths, where you close the curtain

and pull the lever of your choice...

[SoxFan]

4. Note to self

Forward this article to campaign manager for 2007...

[madeline_con]

5. Will there be an exit pole? eom

[WileEcoyote]

6. Polls?

While the candidate is still polling well below the major candidates recent support does seem to indicate that he's closed the gap somewhat with women voters.