4th November 2004, 2:09 PM
The problem with those maps, as ABF could also tell you considering he read the same math graph error I did I think, is as follows.
Basically, considering how close the actual election was, that graph "couldn't be right", except it is because it doesn't convey population density. A lot of those blue areas have populations in the bamillions. On the other hand, most of the red zones are devoid of life, and as such, human brains. One could very easily come up with a political insult against republicans. I won't, because this is a solemn occasion... well not really but you know.
Basically, considering how close the actual election was, that graph "couldn't be right", except it is because it doesn't convey population density. A lot of those blue areas have populations in the bamillions. On the other hand, most of the red zones are devoid of life, and as such, human brains. One could very easily come up with a political insult against republicans. I won't, because this is a solemn occasion... well not really but you know.
"On two occasions, I have been asked [by members of Parliament], 'Pray, Mr. Babbage, if you put into the machine wrong figures, will the right answers come out?' I am not able to rightly apprehend the kind of confusion of ideas that could provoke such a question." ~ Charles Babbage (1791-1871)