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A way to force quicker election returns

submitted by LiberalsAreMental to libertarian 7 monthsNov 9, 2024 18:16:38 ago (+4/-0)     (libertarian)

We need a law that says: Every vote must be counted within 12 hours of the polls closing, and must be re-counted by hand within 48 hours of the polls closing, or we throw out the vote and count every incumbent as having lost.


8 comments block


[ - ] xmasskull 2 points 7 monthsNov 9, 2024 18:27:53 ago (+2/-0)

The problem lies with the "integrity of the counter" that's the break-down.

[ - ] ArcturianDeathTrap 1 point 7 monthsNov 9, 2024 21:12:05 ago (+1/-0)

Agreed. Usually, quicker personnel processes are not as secure.

I can see the attractiveness of a quicker vote count, but like, an extra week for an accurate vote count, with robust error correction, double-counting, total livestream, electricity backups, staff isolation and rotation, et cetera, would be Best.

[ - ] x0x7 0 points 3 monthsMar 7, 2025 21:48:42 ago (+0/-0)

But if you do it fast and twice it will be secure. That won't give them time for shenanigans. A double count prevents fudging numbers.

There is an easy way to count that's faster and more accurate than people. Paper can be very precise in its weight. Just have them sort physical ballots and weigh them. Then you can hand count them as an independent check. That should come out 0.1% equal

[ - ] Thyhorrorcosmic103 1 point 7 monthsNov 10, 2024 06:03:03 ago (+1/-0)

How about we just ban incumbency. You were elected to public service, not to campaign for your next election.

[ - ] Tallest_Skil 1 point 7 monthsNov 9, 2024 18:40:53 ago (+2/-1)

count every incumbent as having lost

That seems meaningless and stupid. Just throw out the votes.

[ - ] lord_nougat 5 points 7 monthsNov 9, 2024 18:48:35 ago (+5/-0)

And execute all incumbents!

[ - ] eongoat 0 points 7 monthsNov 9, 2024 20:56:22 ago (+0/-0)

It's only part of the problem, let's not forget that there is 70m + people that believe that clown world is a good thing. at least some are leaving or offing themselves.

[ - ] TheodoreKent 0 points 7 monthsNov 9, 2024 19:14:28 ago (+0/-0)

We wouldn't be in this mess if we just executed all voters in the first place.