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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe system is "rigged" but be sure to go and vote...??
Why vote if the system is "rigged"? What difference does it make?
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The system is "rigged" but be sure to go and vote...?? (Original Post)
kentuck
Oct 2016
OP
It does seem strange. It lends credence to a process they've already rejected . . .
Journeyman
Oct 2016
#2
the sensible thing would be for them to stay home in protest, I think.
Warren DeMontague
Oct 2016
#3
Skittles
(152,967 posts)1. he assumes everyone will vote for him
any vote not for him = rigged
Journeyman
(15,001 posts)2. It does seem strange. It lends credence to a process they've already rejected . . .
It seems it would be better to encourage your supporters to stay home, to deny the "crooked system" their participation and tacit approval.
Warren DeMontague
(80,708 posts)3. the sensible thing would be for them to stay home in protest, I think.
STICK IT TO THE MAN! SCREW VOTIN'!
sotheyclaimDem
(32 posts)4. Simple. It's only rigged if he loses!