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>Is there any evidence this is a widespread problem? Of course not. Because the system is set up such that such evidence can't be gathered. Periodically some
by tsotha 12y ago
>Is there any evidence this is a widespread problem?
Of course not. Because the system is set up such that such evidence can't be gathered. Periodically someone will get stupid and talk out of school. Then what we hear is "Well, there's no evidence this is a widespread problem." We have no idea how widespread the problem is, and Democrats are fighting tooth and nail to prevent us from finding out.
>You might try taking Democrats at their word that the reason they oppose voter ID laws is that they disproportionately affect the poor and minorities who may not have a driver's license, for instance, and for whom obtaining an ID might be a hassle and expense.
I don't buy it. If Democrats really thought this was the problem they'd put their efforts into making sure poor and minority voters have ID instead of making sure just anyone can vote.
- iak8god 12y agoAh yes, as with any good conspiracy theory the lack of evidence is itself evidence. If Republicans are so concerned about the integrity of our democratic system, their efforts would be much better spent fighting the outrageous gerrymandering[1] that so often benefits them. Or why don't they put THEIR efforts into making sure poor and minority voters have IDs? [1] http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/05/15/americas-most-gerrymandered-congressional-districts/ http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/05/15/a...
- tsotha 12y ago>Ah yes, as with any good conspiracy theory the lack of evidence is itself evidence. Like Nixon and his deleted tapes, it's pretty clear to everyone what's going on here. The evidence is Democrats have deliberately blocked any attempt to determine how much fraud is happening.
- iak8god 12y ago> it's pretty clear to everyone what's going on here It's not clear to everyone. You believe it's clear because you've stopped listening to anyone who disagrees. In any case, I hope we can all agree to expect each party to act mainly in promotion of its own electoral success. I'd encourage you and anyone else who is technologically inclined and concerned about the integrity of the electoral process to focus on spreading awareness of the dangers of unauditable black box electronic voting machines.
- tsotha 12y ago>It's not clear to everyone. You believe it's clear because you've stopped listening to anyone who disagrees. Oh, I'm listening. I just think people on the other side are being deliberately obtuse because it benefits them politically.