So you are hearing about Republican “caging lists” and are worried? Well you should be. The Republican machine will do everything in its power to make sure that some voters are denied the vote.

Now, before you go and open a vein in despair, there is something you can do. It will take a phone call and a trip to your local county registrar.

The thing to remember here is that it doesn’t matter who or what you are. You can be “caged” if you are white/black/hispanic/rich/poor. Doesn’t make a difference. Assume that you will be struck from the voting rolls and act accordingly.

Here is Susan’s step-by-step plan to screw up caging lists. Use it if you think it’s worthwhile.

1. Call the local county seat/election registrar’s office. Find out the cutoff date to register to vote and still be eligible to vote in the General Election. The other thing you will need to find out during this call is what kind of documentation (drivers license, birth certificate, etc) you will need to register to vote. No, I’m not crazy; there is a method to my madness.

2. Once you know the cutoff date for voter registration, two weeks before that date, toddle down to the county registrar’s office and ask to check your registration status. If there is no trouble, great! If your name has been struck from the rolls, go to step 3.

3. When you are told you are not registered, then you should re-register right away! Whip out your documentation (which you will have brought with you) and re-register. If possible get confirmation of your re-registration in writing.

With luck the Republicans will not have time to strike you from the voting lists again. Good luck!