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Originally Posted by westopher
The idea of election meddling I don't think is beneficial no matter what side wins. It sows division and distrust in the democratic process, which we have seen the consequences so far. It's going to tear countries apart beyond what has already happened and makes the me vs. You mentality far worse.
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Personally, at this point I don't even think we need foreign interference to lose faith and seriously distrust the democratic process because domestic actors, vested interest, and the politicians themselves have already done a mighty fine job to severely erode our trust in the system. Speaking from first hand experience / observation, I've seen it recur often enough at all 3 levels of our gov. And in the US' case, Trump is already the king of sowing division and distrust.
Maybe it has always been like this, but I know I am nowhere nearly as jaded nor cynical 10 years ago.