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In reply to the discussion: I Have a Suggestion: [View all]BlueKota
(1,860 posts)I believe Biden should win, and will win! I will vote, and encourage others to vote
BUT and it's a Big But - We cannot trust the other side to play fair in the election or honor the results even if the Biden victory is by an undeniable margin.
The Republicans no longer play by the rules and norms we have always lived by. Our Democratic leaders need to have a plan in place to deal with it, is my only point. My only reason for not believing blind optimism is going to be enough is because Republicans have shown us and hell outright told us they aren't going to let the Constitution stand in their way.
I am not saying you can't be optimistic, but don't assume those of us who are skeptical don't have legitimate reasons for our lack of trust that Republicans will play fair, or that they will be held accountable if they do cheat.
The old axiom hope for the best, but be prepared for the worst is the only point some of us are trying to make. Sometimes the best people win, sometimes the worst people win. That's just basic reality. It's the reason we put smoke detectors and security cameras in our houses. We aren't doing it because we are 100 percent sure a burglary or a fire will happen. We are just aware that both are a possibility, so that we can be prepared if they do. What is wrong with that?