Early voting has started in Louisiana. It does not matter if the ballots are cast correctly. Congressman John Fleming is already using this window to spread claims of election interference. This is a standard tactic in the dismantling of democratic norms.

The goal is not to find truth. The goal is to ensure that no result can be accepted as legitimate. If the numbers do not favor a specific side, the system is labeled broken. We are watching the intentional demolition of public trust.

The features of this decay include these elements.

• The use of unverified claims to delegitimize active voting periods.
• The transformation of election integrity into a partisan weapon.
• The total loss of faith in the mechanics of power.