US Politics Thread |OT| SAD TRUMP

[Tripon]

https://twitter.com/DavidWright_7/status/1224561796121534465

[Himu]

FUCK CAUCUSES

IM SO TIRED OF THIS FUCKING COUNTRY

[Cauliflower Of Love]

Am I hearing this correctly?

The entirety of the "app" is actually JUST an app? It's doesn't have backbone service running somewhere?

[Himu]

BAN MOTHER FUCKER CAUCUSES.

I SWEAR TO FUCK

[shosta]

We have the wait until tomorrow for the final results? Screw caucuses!

I wish they had a primary, where we'd have to wait until the next day to see results!

[Himu]

We have the wait until tomorrow for the final results? Screw caucuses!

I wish they had a primary, where we'd have to wait until the next day to see results!

Holy fuck did you not read that people are getting mixed results and unable to do final math? What is WRONG with you?

I cannot stand how every post you and others make is some sarcastic mother fucking shit.

[shosta]

What is WRONG with you?

We've all been working very hard to figure this out

[Cauliflower Of Love]

 I just want to cash out my .50 cents of stonks.

[Cauliflower Of Love]

Matt Blaze, a professor of computer science and law at Georgetown, said that introducing apps in the midst of an election posed many problems. Any type of app or program that relies on using a cellphone network to deliver results is vulnerable to problems both on the app and on the phones being used to run it, he said.

Imagine saying this in 2020 when banks, stock markets, era activism, and trillions of dollars get transferred without people losing their shit.

[who is ted danson?]

So is the problem with the app that Bernie won, or something else?

[james]

I am calling on president Trump to nuke Iowa

[Joe Molotov]

Biden Mod Captains, help!

[Cauliflower Of Love]

https://twitter.com/CANCEL_SAM/status/1224697662689226754

[shosta]

we have a statement

Last night, more than 1,600 precinct caucuses gathered across the state of Iowa and at satellite caucuses around the world to demonstrate our shared values and goal of taking back the White House. The many volunteers running caucus sites, new voters registering as Democrats, and neighbors talking to each other about the future of our country demonstrated the strength of our party.

We have every indication that our systems were secure and there was not a cyber security intrusion. In preparation for the caucuses, our systems were tested by independent cybersecurity consultants.

As precinct caucus results started coming in, the IDP ran them through an accuracy and quality check. It became clear that there were inconsistencies with the reports. The underlying cause of these inconsistencies was not immediately clear, and required investigation, which took time.

As this investigation unfolded, IDP staff activated pre-planned backup measures and entered data manually. This took longer than expected.

As part of our investigation, we determined with certainty that the underlying data collected via the app was sound. While the app was recording data accurately, it was reporting out only partial data. We have determined that this was due to a coding issue in the reporting system. This issue was identified and fixed. The application’s reporting issue did not impact the ability of precinct chairs to report data accurately.

Because of the required paper documentation, we have been able to verify that the data recorded in the app and used to calculate State Delegate Equivalents is valid and accurate. Precinct level results are still being reported to the IDP.  While our plan is to release results as soon as possible today, our ultimate goal is to ensure that the integrity and accuracy of the process continues to be upheld.

[TVC15]

I’m trying not to be too cynical about this election already but when the Democrats beef this one, can we finally disband this shitty party? Nobody and I repeat -NOBODY- has liked it in decades. Put the bitch out of its misery and come up with a replacement. I’ve basically voted straight dem my entire life but I’d be appalled if someone ever called me a Democrat.

[Joe Molotov]

Real talk tho, if our Democracy survived Bush v Gore, I think we’ll survive this too.

[TVC15]

If they’re worried about losing that oh-so-precious “Democrat” branding, they can pick something people actually like for the name, like The Bachelorette Party or something.

[Cauliflower Of Love]

we have a statement

Last night, more than 1,600 precinct caucuses gathered across the state of Iowa and at satellite caucuses around the world to demonstrate our shared values and goal of taking back the White House. The many volunteers running caucus sites, new voters registering as Democrats, and neighbors talking to each other about the future of our country demonstrated the strength of our party.

We have every indication that our systems were secure and there was not a cyber security intrusion. In preparation for the caucuses, our systems were tested by independent cybersecurity consultants.

As precinct caucus results started coming in, the IDP ran them through an accuracy and quality check. It became clear that there were inconsistencies with the reports. The underlying cause of these inconsistencies was not immediately clear, and required investigation, which took time.

As this investigation unfolded, IDP staff activated pre-planned backup measures and entered data manually. This took longer than expected.

As part of our investigation, we determined with certainty that the underlying data collected via the app was sound. While the app was recording data accurately, it was reporting out only partial data. We have determined that this was due to a coding issue in the reporting system. This issue was identified and fixed. The application’s reporting issue did not impact the ability of precinct chairs to report data accurately.

Because of the required paper documentation, we have been able to verify that the data recorded in the app and used to calculate State Delegate Equivalents is valid and accurate. Precinct level results are still being reported to the IDP.  While our plan is to release results as soon as possible today, our ultimate goal is to ensure that the integrity and accuracy of the process continues to be upheld.

This shit sounds like the very first responses Hillary gave about email bleaching.


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How the fuck does this square?

We have every indication that our systems were secure and there was not a cyber security intrusion.

While the app was recording data accurately, it was reporting out only partial data. We have determined that this was due to a coding issue in the reporting system. This issue was identified and fixed. The application’s reporting issue did not impact the ability of precinct chairs to report data accurately.

Also, is the "APP" really the only way they had to interface for data entry?

[shosta]

You probably need an app for the preference ballot.

[TVC15]

Anyway, I’m loving this because I’m already cynical about the election and this guarantees a spicy news day that will make work go by fast which is nice because I failed to sleep last night

[Flannel Boy]

https://twitter.com/GallupNews/status/1224699143408496640

 

[Mandark]

FUCK CAUCUSES

IM SO TIRED OF THIS FUCKING COUNTRY

Bernie did way way better in caucuses than in primaries in 2016.

[Flannel Boy]

FUCK CAUCUSES

IM SO TIRED OF THIS FUCKING COUNTRY

Bernie did way way better in caucuses than in primaries in 2016.

How much of that has to do with where most of them took place (in west, midwest, mountain, New England states)?

[Mandark]

Washington state and Nebraska each had caucuses as well as (non-binding) primaries. He won the caucuses and lost the primaries in both states.

[Himu]

Anyway, I’m loving this because I’m already cynical about the election and this guarantees a spicy news day that will make work go by fast which is nice because I failed to sleep last night

Between the impeachment, the state of the union, and now this I'm honestly just tired of the drama.

[Cauliflower Of Love]

Imagine if hillary & co  is still interfering with the 2020 elections.

[Tripon]

https://twitter.com/taraemcg/status/1224591572458668032

https://twitter.com/Ravagiing/status/1224608821055836161

https://twitter.com/scapelliti/status/1224625750487203840

https://twitter.com/Aftermath8/status/1224593636349710336

 

[Himu]

Imagine if hillary & co  is still interfering with the 2020 elections.

https://www.latimes.com/business/technology/story/2020-02-04/clinton-campaign-vets-behind-2020-iowa-caucus-app-snafu

[TVC15]

Imagine if hillary & co  is still interfering with the 2020 elections.

I wonder if the DNC even bothered to fix their cybersecurity after 2016. They clearly aren’t taking this election seriously. They probably think complaining about the Russians publicly was all they needed to do and they’re all good now.

[Cauliflower Of Love]

All that shuffling reminds me of the distributed owner ship of era llc.

[benjipwns]

What is WRONG with you?

We've all been working very hard to figure this out

Well, we've not ALL been working very hard...

[Cauliflower Of Love]

They only had access to the apps a day before.

[benjipwns]

FUCK CAUCUSES

IM SO TIRED OF THIS FUCKING COUNTRY

BAN MOTHER FUCKER CAUCUSES.

I SWEAR TO FUCK

Only Iowa, Nevada and American Samoa still use caucuses as of this cycle. Iowa's may be dead after this and 2012.

That said, the caucus itself process didn't cause this. (Not even the Democrats viability standards.) A brand new reporting system with known problems that shockingly failed did. The Republicans did their caucus just fine in 2016 and this year. They didn't make anyone do any math. Just count the written "straw poll" ballots and do the county convention delegate selection.

[Transhuman]

Real talk tho, if our Democracy survived Bush v Gore, I think we’ll survive this too.

Sometimes I forget how crusty you guys are, gramps

[benjipwns]

I’m going to say that right now, realistically, there’s like a 75% chance the Democrats manage to not nominate anyone in time for the election.

This is what the Convention is designed to prevent.

[Occam]

Real talk tho, if our Democracy survived Bush v Gore, I think we’ll survive this too.

Spoiler: It didn't. That was the beginning of the end. The finale was televised on 31 January 2020.

[ToxicAdam]

It's time to privatize the election process. I'm sure there is a division within Halliburton or Diebold that can help facilitate this.

[TVC15]

It's time to privatize the election process. I'm sure there is a division within Halliburton or Diebold that can help facilitate this.

I’ll do the dems proud and put in a low bid to build our national voting web app with Flash.

[Cauliflower Of Love]

David Plouffe: Well now, we gotta see who can make the jump from 10/12/22 % to 48% or more, and THAT person will be the nominee.

Brilliant!

[benjipwns]

Quick, get the app to New Hampshire!

[curly]

I hate that rat bastard so fucking much

I'll take Biden over that smarmy little spook

[Joe Molotov]

It's time to privatize the election process. I'm sure there is a division within Halliburton or Diebold that can help facilitate this.

I’ll do the dems proud and put in a low bid to build our national voting web app with Flash.

https://himuro-plinko.firebaseapp.com/

Just rename a few options, and you're good to go. You don't even have to replace Gay or Jewish.

[Mr. Gundam]

FUCK CAUCUSES

IM SO TIRED OF THIS FUCKING COUNTRY

BAN MOTHER FUCKER CAUCUSES.

I SWEAR TO FUCK

Only Iowa, Nevada and American Samoa still use caucuses as of this cycle. Iowa's may be dead after this and 2012.

That said, the caucus itself process didn't cause this. (Not even the Democrats viability standards.) A brand new reporting system with known problems that shockingly failed did. The Republicans did their caucus just fine in 2016 and this year. They didn't make anyone do any math. Just count the written "straw poll" ballots and do the county convention delegate selection.

Fuck caucuses. They're a symbol of privilege and disenfranchisement.

With that said, it sounds like some developers built an app from a list of targets given to them by stakeholders and assumed that it worked just fine and never bothered to test it with real people who aren't developers.

This is why user experience is sometimes a good thing.

[benjipwns]

The Iowa Democratic Party told the 2020 presidential campaigns that it plans to release a portion of the caucus results at 5 p.m. Eastern time.

[Tripon]

could u keep those conspiracy tweets out of the fucking thread, thanks

The conspiracy of a company claiming no relationship?

[Joe Molotov]

The Iowa Democratic Party told the 2020 presidential campaigns that it plans to release a portion of the caucus results at 5 p.m. Eastern time.

[Trurl]

Is Biden complaining about a fuck up as a way to drag this out and minimize the effect of his loss?  Is that what's happening?

[Cauliflower Of Love]

Per CNN just now, Biden campaign reportedly mulling seeking court injunction to halt this afternoon’s partial release of Iowa results

[Joe Molotov]

https://twitter.com/NateSilver538/status/1224743294401421313

[TVC15]

The Iowa Democratic Party told the 2020 presidential campaigns that it plans to release a portion of the caucus results at 5 p.m. Eastern time.

Haha, this shit is funnier than Gallagher!

This whole ordeal, it’s like getting to see the Three Stooges on a rare bad night where a rogue eye poke from Moe inadvertently lobotomized a Curly.

[VomKriege]

Nevada should consider TikTok.

[BisMarckie]

That whole thing can’t be that hard. Here, I solved the dems problem. Please pay me my consultant fee.
https://www.strawpoll.me/19346451

[Cauliflower Of Love]

When asked about pete's speech last night:

I don't know how anyone declares victory without any official count

 

[Transhuman]

If the results are accurate does it really matter of they are incomplete? Isn't results being incrementally updated as they come in how pretty much standard in election vote reporting?

Can't imagine what legal argument Biden's team is "mulling over".

[TVC15]

Because they honestly probably don’t have accurate results and they’re trying to figure out the best lie.

[Tuckers Law]

I imagine a lot of it is Biden is so out of touch that he couldn’t ever believe their internal numbers showing how sick of the establishment’s shit that the electorate at large is now.  I.e. the principal skinner argument.

[Cauliflower Of Love]

Probably the rounding/splitting of whole number delegates thing is what they're trying to figure out.


Also, most likely the reason weaver is out there give three point decimal counts.

[Trent Dole]

There's a debate on Friday. That's gonna be a fun one.

[Raist]

I see you guys are still trying to figure out how to count votes. Cute.

[VomKriege]

https://www.theonion.com/serbia-deploys-peacekeeping-forces-to-u-s-1819565829

Still funny 20 years later.