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In reply to the discussion: She Won, Part III: The Devil Is In The Data [View all]Metaphorical
(2,505 posts)1. There are statistical patterns here that are unlikely, and moreover, they are targeted to a set number of swing sets. Does it prove anything? No. However, it introduces a reasonable question of doubt.
2. Will it invalidate the election? No, probably not, especially given the current players behind the scenes.
3. However, if the discrepancies are NOT questioned, then the same method will be used in the next election and the next and the one after that. I think it is unlikely, but given this in context of everything else (Musk's buying votes, bomb threats, etc., this needs to be addressed, and if so, resolved.
4. This is not rocket science. If it can be demonstrated that it is possible, then it needs to be taken seriously.
5. Almost every authoritarian government comes into power through some form of vote rigging or similar shenanigans, and stays in power by continuing the charade, even when people are aware that the charade exists. However, by showing that the charade exists also undermines the legitimacy of that regime.
Also, for what it's worth, I am a statistician and a demographer. Yes, the data looks fishy as hell.
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