Navigating Uncertainty and Election Integrity

People increasingly recognize that there’s often more to every news story, yet many feel uncertain and cynical about what to believe. This 'Cartesian crisis'—the inability to be sure of anything—leads to two detrimental responses: blind acceptance of misleading information or complete withdrawal from the political process. Such withdrawal inadvertently benefits those in power by decreasing voter participation. The response to this uncertainty is critical, especially highlighted by the 2020 elections, where the legitimacy of the outcome is frequently questioned alongside the acknowledgment that voter fraud exists to some degree. This often meets resistance from authority figures who insist on the sacredness of electoral integrity while punishing dissenting voices. The transition from traditional in-person voting to more accessible mail-in voting has complicated the ability to verify fair election practices, reducing the effectiveness of exit polls. The lack of secure checks raises concerns about potential election tampering, as it seems unrealistic to believe that integrity prevails among those who engage in deceit in other areas. The narrative that Democrat victories are necessary to 'save democracy' further complicates the landscape, as skepticism around election practices continues to rise.