I would like to make tiny procedural point before things go any further, if I may, please don't let this stop the philosphical distractions going in any way (though perhaps better suited in their own thread).
Since there is going to be such a short interval between the vote concluding, and the results being announced, is it the presumption that no due diligence needs to be adhered to with regards to vote fraud, and sock-puppets are explicitly allowed to vote?