Almost. Not only does someone need to get the passphrase protecting the key, he/she needs to get the key itself. The passphrase is useless without the actual key. If you wanted to be paranoid, you could keep your private key on an unmounted medium, and mount it only when you wanted to use it.
Not to say that this couldn't be done, but it makes things more interesting for the attacker.
The article about the mathematics of the EC was an interesting read. Sadly, I don't see any link to the actual proof anywhere on the page.
I am curious as to how third parties affect the Electoral College. My problem with the US electoral system is not the EC, but rather the fact that candidates can win entire states with a plurality rather than a majority. Are there any math geniuses reading this that can provide a quick answer?
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Almost. Not only does someone need to get the passphrase protecting the key, he/she needs to get the key itself. The passphrase is useless without the actual key. If you wanted to be paranoid, you could keep your private key on an unmounted medium, and mount it only when you wanted to use it. Not to say that this couldn't be done, but it makes things more interesting for the attacker.
I am curious as to how third parties affect the Electoral College. My problem with the US electoral system is not the EC, but rather the fact that candidates can win entire states with a plurality rather than a majority. Are there any math geniuses reading this that can provide a quick answer?