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Election Reform

L. Coyote

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5. The vote total changes when more votes are counted.

Reply to JimDandy (Reply #1)

Sun May 15, 2016, 08:53 AM

May 2016

It also means you don't know who wins until you finish counting the votes.

And, the one with the most votes wins.

And, some people are conspiracy theorists.

And, conspiracy theorist think every election is rigged.

And, Republicans want you to think the election is rigged so you stay home all depressed, feeling powerless.

In other words, in layman's terms, beware the bullshit you read online.

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