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In reply to the discussion: If it was so easy for Musk to rig the last election for Trump [View all]stopdiggin
(15,410 posts)36. NO. Apples and oranges. Where 'record turnouts' (as 'final numbers') were reported
the vote tallies reflected that. Heavy voting in certain areas, lighter in others. Also 'record turnout' - is often either a 'loose description' (generalized, non-numbers based) terminology ("long lines, people waiting"
, or a description rendered for early voting (and incomplete) numbers. So, no - those two things are not the contradiction that you think they are.
And, no - you also did not see large numbers 'turned away' at the polls ... Show me an actual election official / poll worker that supports this version of events.
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Of course! Because of the iron clad veracity that we find in all of his pronouncements ....
stopdiggin
7 hrs ago
#33
They are corrupt , wealthy, and highly motivated. It would be surprising if they didn't try to steal it.
Blues Heron
6 hrs ago
#37
'Would not be surprising' - - doe NOT pass for evidence, in any kind of fact based system
stopdiggin
6 hrs ago
#39
It's enough to take a serious look at the tabulators he specifically mentioned
Blues Heron
6 hrs ago
#44
Sometimes it's worse- "I'll just tear down the facade of the East Wing" next day BOOM! whole thing gone
Blues Heron
5 hrs ago
#47
NO. Apples and oranges. Where 'record turnouts' (as 'final numbers') were reported
stopdiggin
6 hrs ago
#36
Because people saying it was rigged are just as smooth brained as the MAGA cult
FascismIsDeath
8 hrs ago
#22