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In reply to the discussion: Clinton: 'Nobody's Talking About Contesting The Election, Including Me' [View all]SoCalMusicLover
(3,194 posts)Do I need any more proof that elections are worthless? Essentially, this is more proof that it does not matter if you cheat or commit treason in order to win the election. What matters is the election returns on election night.
That makes 3 elections in 16 years, where fraud by the repubs, resulted in Presidential victories for their party.
It took the Supreme Court ruling where they have no business being involved, to install Shrub back in 2000. It took Ken Blackwell, and his "machines" in 2004, giving Shrub a re-election win, even though his favorability was below 50%.
And now it appears that collusion with Russia probably swung the election away from an almost certain Democratic victory. Even if that were to come out, it is comforting to know that nothing would or could come of it.
So why are elections worthless? Because there is no reason for these frauds not to continue in the future. Perhaps we should admire repubs, since they know that it pays to do whatever it takes to win, regardless of the legality or ethical standard. Worry about any inconsequential consequences later, what matters is the victory.