The Hero with a Thousand Faces -
Why do we keep telling the same stories over and over?
quote [ A growing number of academics and activists are calling for US authorities to fully audit or recount the 2016 presidential election vote in key battleground states, in case the results could have been skewed by foreign hackers.
The loose coalition, which is urging Hillary Clinton’s campaign to join its fight, is preparing to deliver a report detailing its concerns to congressional committee chairs and federal authorities early next week, according to two people involved. ]
Yeah, I know. I should probably accept the results of the election and get on with my life. But really, if I've ever been worried about the little grains of truth behind a possible conspiracy theory, it's now. If you can hack the U.S. elections, what CAN'T you hack?
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midden said @ 5:22pm GMT on 23rd November
"I don't know about a recount but a spot check before the results are verified would seem to be in order. "
I hope spot checks are standard procedure, regardless of anyone contesting results. However, I can imagine the argument that it's just an unnecessary expense if the results are definitive and coincident with expectations.
midden said @ 5:24pm GMT on 23rd November
"I don't know about a recount but a spot check before the results are verified would seem to be in order. "
I hope spot checks are standard procedure, regardless of anyone contesting results. However, I can imagine the argument that it's just an unnecessary expense if the results are definitive and coincident with expectations.
But, yeah, with Nate giving it the all-clear, it seems unlikely to yield any significant discrepancies.
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midden said @ 5:22pm GMT on 23rd November
"I don't know about a recount but a spot check before the results are verified would seem to be in order. "
I hope spot checks are standard procedure, regardless of anyone contesting results. However, I can imagine the argument that it's just an unnecessary expense if the results are definitive and coincident with expectations.
But, yeah, with Nate giving it the all-clear, it seems unlikely to yield any significant discrepancies.