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In reply to the discussion: Federal judge ends Michigan presidential recount [View all]Scruffy1
(3,500 posts)If we had some sort of auditing system in place it would be easy, but the way it is set up it never accomplishes anything useful. The discrepancies involved are always small. If any real fraud occurs it is done by computer and nearly impossible to track. The real problem we should be working on is making sure that the equipment is in good shape and there is sufficient access for all voters. A large share of Detroit machines were broken. This is a trend that voters in poor areas have long waits and insufficient facilities while the Republican voters have shorter waits and nice facilities. When you are poor and have to deal with working off shifts, day care, and transportation these are big obstacles. Spoiled ballots balloon in Democratic areas also, but I don't have a cure for that. I can believe the under vote because a lot of people hated both candidates. Though I dislike Stein, I don't believe she'll keep the money. In the end, it was just about raising her own profile.
What we need to do is get over getting our asses kicked and go after the House in 2018. I played on a football team that go beat 63-7 once. We suited up the next week. And that is what we need to do. Quit blaming, come together and get back to work. The media won't help us so we have to do it the old fashioned way. Everyone of us should be focused everyday in bringing in new voters. Co workers, acquaintances, family, strangers, preachers, teachers, and anyone we can find. Educate and activate. There is no reason we can't duplicate in reverse 1994 and 2010. Study how the enemy did it and learn effective tactics. Our motto should be "Whatever it takes."