Please don't give up. That's exactly what MAGA choreographers want you to do. We have to keep massaging this fragile experiment in democracy towards the heart.
You know what drains me most of all? The chaotic conditions that are hallmarks of a failing democracy It's not voter turnout as such but the slim margin by which a candidate or issue prevails. Joe Biden did not "handily" win the presidency. After 4 years of drumpf there should have been a much wider gap. I am a 70 y.o. who found her politics during high school when the Vietnam atrocities were our nightly news. I was horrified then and remain horrified to this day at how things only get more dire.
I'm almost 69 so I'm right there with you. It is inconceivable that anyone with more that two interacting neurons between their ears would vote for someone like Trump. I honestly don't know what anyone sees in him or why they would want the world that Project 2025 is planning for. The primary problems that Trumpism is a symptom of are deeply rooted, indeed. The only solution that I can see is the continued personal and spiritual growth and evolution of as many individuals as possible. See Ken Wilber's Integral Theory, if you haven't already come across it.
I have to be registered for a party in order to vote in the primaries (when we actually have a choice). Trouble is by the time it gets to my state's turn, it is almost always already decided, & nearly always not the candidate of my choice.
It was people who voted this way, in the past, that allowed George Bush to be elected! I wish Biden had announced he would be a one term President so we could have a younger candidate who would relate to the younger voter.
Hate the “duolpoly”? Work local elections, recruit viable candidates, help them win primaries. But once the contest is set, don’t be a last minute spoiler and facilitate presidents like GW Bush and DJT.
I can see your point about being desperate. In this country, we move back and forth between ideologies, and we are out at the FAR FAR right... in fact, in my opinion, we've moved into insanity, but that also is the hallmark of times like this. I do not agree with every democratic position, but blue politicians can be encouraged to move left and to better positions. At this point, Republicans will only move further to the right, and god knows... we're WAY too far right as it is... So, "vote blue" it is I think...
I refuse to register with either political party. Out of desperation I "vote blue" but that's the extent of my involvement
Please don't give up. That's exactly what MAGA choreographers want you to do. We have to keep massaging this fragile experiment in democracy towards the heart.
You know what drains me most of all? The chaotic conditions that are hallmarks of a failing democracy It's not voter turnout as such but the slim margin by which a candidate or issue prevails. Joe Biden did not "handily" win the presidency. After 4 years of drumpf there should have been a much wider gap. I am a 70 y.o. who found her politics during high school when the Vietnam atrocities were our nightly news. I was horrified then and remain horrified to this day at how things only get more dire.
I'm almost 69 so I'm right there with you. It is inconceivable that anyone with more that two interacting neurons between their ears would vote for someone like Trump. I honestly don't know what anyone sees in him or why they would want the world that Project 2025 is planning for. The primary problems that Trumpism is a symptom of are deeply rooted, indeed. The only solution that I can see is the continued personal and spiritual growth and evolution of as many individuals as possible. See Ken Wilber's Integral Theory, if you haven't already come across it.
1 of the problems appears to be, as the song says, "only stupid people keep on breeding".
I have to be registered for a party in order to vote in the primaries (when we actually have a choice). Trouble is by the time it gets to my state's turn, it is almost always already decided, & nearly always not the candidate of my choice.
me too.
Im voting for Cornel West or Jill Stein, hopefully they'll get on the ballot in November.
In any case, I cant support the Duopoly. I do not support giving any military aid to Israel or Ukraine.
It was people who voted this way, in the past, that allowed George Bush to be elected! I wish Biden had announced he would be a one term President so we could have a younger candidate who would relate to the younger voter.
lawrence, not following...
voted what way?
I would rethink that. A vote for Green or West is a vote for trump. He is worse than biden.
Im an enthusiastic supporter of both Stein and West. I dont see the point of voting for a candidate that is demonstrably bad for the country.
If it weren’t for people like you Al Gore would have become president and we’d have gotten in front of global climate disaster.
And so now you want Trump to win? Stay home if you don’t like democracy.
Mia please clarify what you are talking about and to whom.
Anyone who votes for a third party candidate.
Hate the “duolpoly”? Work local elections, recruit viable candidates, help them win primaries. But once the contest is set, don’t be a last minute spoiler and facilitate presidents like GW Bush and DJT.
It's just LAZY, not a statement.
well mia, what exactly have you clarified ?
I can see your point about being desperate. In this country, we move back and forth between ideologies, and we are out at the FAR FAR right... in fact, in my opinion, we've moved into insanity, but that also is the hallmark of times like this. I do not agree with every democratic position, but blue politicians can be encouraged to move left and to better positions. At this point, Republicans will only move further to the right, and god knows... we're WAY too far right as it is... So, "vote blue" it is I think...