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Would I be pleased to see a recount? Yes.
Do I think there was fraud on a massive, nearly unimaginable scale? Yes.
Do I think that it will matter in the end? No.
Every time I have heard someone bring up the stats that showed that the Exit Poll data in areas with paper ballots were much closer to the actual count than in areas with electronic voting, they have been pooh-poohed off the air by the pudits. I have yet to hear anyone say anything that didn't amount to "vote rigging on that scale would be unimaginable". I have a very good imagination. I also know my way around Excel and Access. I also know that who votes is less important that who counts the vote. I am concerned.
I also know this is chapeau by Reynolds Wrap territory, so I'll take what I can get and be, if not satisfied, at least somewhat mollified by whatever comes of it.
I am hoping that some day soon Kerry can call up Bush and say, "I was man enough to concede when the votes looked like they were for you. Now that we know better, are you man enough to do the same?" It is not a big hope, but I make plans for winning the lottery too.
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