I have a big problem with this whole voting discussion right now, and that problem is fear, blame and shame being used to get people to vote.
What about asking them to vote?
How about there being something positive, compelling to vote for?
The whole frame is odd. Votes are expected, but not required, yet we tell people they have to vote whether or not they find their vote meaningful.
No confidence, opposed to policy visions on the table is a completely valid position to take.
For others, who may be impacted in a negative way to blame people already being impacted in a negative way for refusing to approve or consent, validate more of the same happening is pretty fucked up.
Why are we not having a discussion about why people are not voting in large numbers and what would bring them out to vote for?
Vote against is dominant right now. While that does tend to give us a way to move away from the worst, it does not give us a way to move toward better, just less worse.
Do not get me wrong, I have a full ticket vote lined up.
But, I am doing OK too. I have a clear vote againat argument to work with.
An awful lot of Americans do not. That simply is not clear to them, or it simply is not true.
I will point to the ever growing number of us in economic trouble as to why.
Seems to me leadership is not performing for way too many.
Debate that all you want. I may even agree with you.
It isnt about us. It is all about those people who have had enough, who do not experience the motivation to vote.
Slapping them with fear, blame and shame hardly seems productive.
I know how I respond to those things, and it is not pretty. How about you guys?
There are people out there trying to advance vote for, more positive politics. I think they are onto something personally.
What's wrong with saying that? Do you think someone's account should be banned for saying they don't trust democracy?
If you want to blab on Twitter about your awesome plan to not vote, I doubt you’ll have any issues from Twitter itself. Some of your followers might think you’re a little dopey, but that’s entirely their right.
Key word: automated.
All propaganda, or just some specific kinds?
(I'm not saying either side is better)