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Why one vote almost never decides a major election

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Standing in the rain to push a button is statistically an act of pure stubbornness. The paradox of voting notes that the mathematical probability of one ballot breaking a massive civic tie is virtually zero, meaning the act is entirely driven by social duty, not impact.

Why one vote almost never decides a major election
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