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In reply to the discussion: This is so messed up: Trump didn't win. [View all]Crash2Parties
(6,017 posts)39. Hand counting is far less accurate than scan tron.
I get the feeling you haven't actually seen our systems, or the procedures in place, or how they can be tested for accuracy and audited. In 2004, we revamped the system, including decertifying a number of voting machine models & systems that were insecure.
There's a chain of custody not only for the ballots and machines before the election, but after as well. We also are transparent about every aspect of the machines, including the programming and testing. For instance,
Each qualified political party may employ, and have present at the central counting place or places, not more than two representatives to check and review the preparation and operation of the tabulating devices, their programming and testing, and have the representatives in attendance at any or all phases of the election. (§ 15004(a).)
Any bona fide association of citizens or a media organization may employ, and may have present at the central counting place or places, not more than two representatives to check and review the preparation and operation of the tabulating devices, their programming and testing, and have the representatives in attendance at any or all phases of the election. (§ 15004(b).)
And, all of our transparency is up on the web so you can check it yourself.
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Color me jaded, I don't think that Benedict tRump, CO, will fold like a house of cards.
SammyWinstonJack
Feb 2017
#18
California's ballots are paper, tallied by computer. It is accurate, secure and can be audited.
Crash2Parties
Feb 2017
#5
The repukes can't win that way and they know that. They're the ones trying AND succeeding
SammyWinstonJack
Feb 2017
#20
California is almost 100% Democratic - that's why there's no fraud and every ballot
BlueCaliDem
Feb 2017
#10
Wow. Intl. brotherhood of mean-minded racist fucks. That one will stick wiith me.
C Moon
Feb 2017
#7
What upsets me the most is they don't give a rat's ass what THE PEOPLE want.
butdiduvote
Feb 2017
#8
THANK YOU! Some of us have been saying this from jump and gotten a LOT of flack for it
LaydeeBug
Feb 2017
#40