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In reply to the discussion: What will the "revolution" look like when people have had enough? [View all]marions ghost
(19,841 posts)But consider that even if Dems win the election, we may not have changed anything for the better. We may only be putting a finger in the dike, barely holding the line against the worst of RethugliCon exploitation. Or not. No guarantees. Working for change in other ways can be every bit as important.
But if elections are your thing--great--GOTV like hell. I will make a contribution once again there too, but having worked elections before and (let's just say) "seen things" at local level, I am not confident in our system of elections. After the Bushcheney installation, I can't argue that voting doesn't matter, but I can understand why people would see it as just part of the picture.
Voting is still worthwhile but it's not going to be enough. Keep the power of the ballot box firmly in perspective. It just can't be the only way we try to change things.
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