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Summary

Maricopa County, Arizona, has implemented enhanced security for the 2024 election, transforming its ballot counting center into a high-security zone with drones, snipers, razor wire, armed guards, and 24/7 livestreams in response to 2020 election-related threats and conspiracy theories.

Despite these efforts, some Republicans remain skeptical about the integrity of the election process. “It’s very hard to trust anyone today.”

With tight races expected, the county’s role is important, and results may take up to 13 days.

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[–] ikidd@lemmy.world 19 points 13 hours ago (2 children)

“It’s very hard to trust anyone today.”

Trusts convicted felon and serial liar.

[–] Thebeardedsinglemalt@lemmy.world 8 points 10 hours ago

But you can trust the person who...

  • Bankrupt his casino

  • All but admitted his university was a scam

  • His family isn't legally allowed to run a charity in at least one state because it was found to be a fraud and scam

  • Has 6 kids across 3 mothers he all cheated on...

  • ... including his latest wife with a porn star...

  • ...he paid hush money to and ultimately was convicted of 34 felony counts related to it

  • Awaiting a littany of convictions related to election fraud and attempts at election malfeasance including being on record asking states to commit actual fraud in his favor

  • Has had numerous lawyers and associates disbarred and or arrested in relation to said election

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 2 points 9 hours ago

It's weird how they cannot get their heads around the idea that the criminal cult leader they adore is hated by most normal Americans.

[–] RememberTheApollo_@lemmy.world 20 points 15 hours ago

“I still think it was rigged,” said Maleesa Meyers, 55, who like some Republican voters said her distrust in the process is too deep-rooted to believe the election could be fair. “It’s very hard to trust anyone today.”

Quoth the people that have done absolutely everything they can to break the trust in the election process.

[–] frezik@midwest.social 13 points 15 hours ago

Make Elections Boring Again.

[–] maxenmajs@lemmy.world 13 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

I'm glad they're taking it seriously. I was prepared to read about some MAGA militia shooting up a voter line.

[–] Boddhisatva@lemmy.world 11 points 15 hours ago

Day ain't over yet.... :(

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 1 points 9 hours ago

Look what the shithead qons have done to our country.

All of them are SUCH assholes.

[–] Nougat@fedia.io 100 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Despite these efforts, some Republicans remain skeptical about the integrity of the election process.

Uhh, the efforts aren't for "election integrity," they're to protect staff from the fascists.

[–] pearsaltchocolatebar 17 points 22 hours ago

You're repeating yourself

[–] dohpaz42@lemmy.world 33 points 1 day ago (1 children)

That’s some third-world shit hole dystopian shit right there.

[–] pearsaltchocolatebar 11 points 22 hours ago

The US has been a shit hole for 50 tests

[–] fubarx@lemmy.ml 21 points 1 day ago
[–] adespoton@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Who protects the voters from the drones, snipers and razor wire?

[–] Bonesince1997@lemmy.world 13 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] BlueLineBae@midwest.social 10 points 1 day ago

Those responsible for sacking the people who have just been sacked, have been sacked.