Thought experiment

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Imagine Cuba (or some other dictatorship that conducts perfunctory elections) claims that the elections are free and invites observers.

What do you think international observers would say about these "features"?

• the only pre-requisite for voting is registering, which requires no ID
• the only requirement for voting is a signature, which requires no ID
• one can vote by mail, which requires no ID - and nothing at all

Do you think the observers will validate the elections?

PS. It is not enough to be honest, one must also look honest.