I have been hearing for many years that the elections are not actually fair and open. There have been concerns over the use of electric voting machines, hangchads and the like. Some have said that the elections are decided not by the voters or the electoral college, but by forces that are "behind the scenes," and that the elections are an "illusion." I used to be skeptical, but as i pay attention and see the things that are going on the "Illusion" of free, open, and honest elections now has weight with me. Here is just some of the evidence:

 http://thebrennerbrief.com/2012/10/26/breaking-news-ohio-voter-fraud-and-intimidation/



http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Politics/2010/0924/New-Black-Panther-Party-voter-intimidation-case-Bombshell-for-Obama

https://www.oag.state.tx.us/oagnews/release.php?id=4199