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In reply to the discussion: If we don't vote... [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)29. Ah contraire mom ami
Last edited Sun May 4, 2014, 05:10 PM - Edit history (1)
What they fear is an engaged citizenry that will take to the streets, demand real change and organize.
You don't believe it? Look at Occupy for the most recent example of that.
They hate and fear that shit because they know people who are that engaged are paying attention, are willing to do more than just talk, and will vote to boot.
Nah, they prefer you. You will vote for whoever is put in the ballot as long as there is a D. Your all and complete participation is just voting. And don't be bothered with policy, social justice and yes, demanding that
The 1% loves your type. They really do.
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I hope you are not calling DUers "rotten fruit". That would be disrespectful in the extreme.
riqster
May 2014
#50
Yep. Right below your post is an excellent example of what we are up against here.
riqster
May 2014
#30
"run a "dog person" against a "cat person," to increase excitement for the pageantry" LMFAO
L0oniX
May 2014
#112
Excellent point. The "Voting can't change anything" arguments don't stack up - voting's our best
Chathamization
May 2014
#34
So telling people to *get involved in the system is voter suppression?*
nadinbrzezinski
May 2014
#84
Even when you do vote, we still end up with those idiots in office or worse
Exposethefrauds
May 2014
#47
With D's like Pryor, Landrieu, and Manchin the 1% does not even have to own all the D's
Exposethefrauds
May 2014
#49
Agree more people need to be involved early on and be ready to be attacked by those who
Exposethefrauds
May 2014
#55