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Re:Vote.org is a non-profit that wants to get the U.S. to 10... by reddytowns on Wednesday May 18, 2016 @06:03AM (#11720820)
The problem is not "being a certain way" leads to not raising enough money to compete, and/or being ignored by the media.

It's not an equation, but rather one gigantic shit show designed to stir emotion, bought and paid for by those who have money, and they give it to both sides.

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Re:Vote.org is a non-profit that wants to get the U.S. to 10... by e40 on Wednesday May 18, 2016 @10:56AM (#11722403)
And you are not using the only power you have. The shitshow is designed to get you not to vote. When fewer people vote, it's easier to control the remaining minority.
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Re:Vote.org is a non-profit that wants to get the U.S. to 10... by reddytowns on Wednesday May 18, 2016 @07:47PM (#11726943)
Do you really think that just getting enough people to vote is going to fix the situation?

It's like a 140 lb weakling being squashed by a 300 lb sumo wrestler and you're telling him to just squirm more.

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