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In reply to the discussion: If we all vote and all the votes are counted, the President will win this election. [View all]HopeHoops
(47,675 posts)26. I'm afraid "county by county" (or townships here in PA) will be the only path to success.
I don't see the state level being of much use, and the federal level is pretty much a joke in that arena. They don't have the authority.
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If we all vote and all the votes are counted, the President will win this election. [View all]
porphyrian
Oct 2012
OP
Agreed, but electronic voting machines are a reality in this election, as they have been since 2000.
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#7
Beyond that, you've got to have some faith that the machines haven't been fucked with.
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#18
It's easier if the election is actually close. I'm not convinced it will be. n/t
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#19
There's no indication that it will be close. That's why I said "only so much".
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#20
What I don't buy is the "paper trails are expensive" argument. That's bullshit.
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#22
It's been privatized all along. Diebold isn't exactly a charity operation and certainly not "gubmint
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#24
I'm afraid "county by county" (or townships here in PA) will be the only path to success.
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#26
I only say state level because of state laws. Local is the best place to start. n/t
porphyrian
Oct 2012
#27
I grew up in MD where EVERYTHING was at the county level. PA and NH were quite different.
HopeHoops
Oct 2012
#30