and other countries have denounced the election as rigged. Since these countries rarely see eye to eye on anything these days, it's hard to avoid the conclusion that Yanukovych, or pro-Russian elements within Ukraine, stole the election.Whether a combination of international pressure and internal protest will be able to reverse the result, I can't say.
In the spirit of the day, I'll avoid commenting on any suggestion that the situation compares in any way with Bush v. Gore. Happy Thanksgiving to all.