Ask yourself: Why is Bernie the only one who wants the people involved after election day?

[Skwmom]

Besides needing the people to enact his agenda?

[guillaumeb]

1. And he must repeatedly tell people that political engagement means more

than just voting. If the GOP retains even one chamber of Congress, they will use the same obstructionism and gridlock as they have done for 7 plus years with President Obama.

[arcane1]

2. The prime reason we Can't Have Nice Things is because we sit on our asses all year long.

The few who even bother to vote will do so, and then do nothing but complain that nothing is being done.

Our systems was founded on the assumption of an informed and engaged citizenry.

Instead, our citizenry is staring hypnotically at distraction-screens all day, letting the acts of governing take place completely without input or awareness.

[guillaumeb]

3. 100% agreed. Voting is just the beginning of the process.

Said the DU member hypnotically staring at the screen.

[arcane1]

5. The irony was not lost on me either :) n/t

[malokvale77]

10. To be fair...

I just recently retired and have a zillion neglected things to take care of. Give me a couple weeks, then hear me roar.

Better still, plug your ears and get the hell out of my way. LOL.

[guillaumeb]

13. Congratulations on your retirement.

It has been 2+ years for me.

[TheProgressive]

4. Because we are a democracy?

And it takes people voicing their opinion, demonstrating, and voting...?

[Skwmom]

6. Because those in Congress don't really want the people to know what is going on.

They'd rather the little people remain in the dark.

[kath]

7. Yeppers - they lurve the current system of Government of the Corporations, By the Corporations, and.

For the Corporations.

[randr]

8. I remember that Obama started a site to send in comments etal

following his Inauguration. It was shut down not long after it became obvious that the majority of comments were in favor of legalization. I hope Bernie does not follow suit.

[malokvale77]

11. "I hope Bernie does not follow suit."

Not a chance.

[mhatrw]

9. Because the top 0.1% likes it a lot better when "We Got This!" nt

[malokvale77]

12. Because, Bernie ain't no fool. nt