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azi1611 t1_itw25v3 wrote

I’m not that big into politics, but every time I see something on the RI subreddit about “voting is important” or “get out and vote” and someone comments anything that isn’t endorsing the ‘right person’ they get downvoted to heck.

It kinda seems like people are really saying “vote for my person” not vote in general.

Just saying from someone outside looking in.

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winter-14 t1_itw30uq wrote

The take-away? Do a little digging. Listen to a debate, figure out if the candidates are aligned to values you believe in.

Choice = Freedom.

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hawtdawtz t1_itwgd78 wrote

And if you don’t believe in any of them? I’ve only abstained a few times, but I think it’s important for people to also realize that it’s not exactly right to shame people if they’ve educated themselves and elected not to participate.

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winter-14 t1_itxh0xk wrote

Shrugs. You've gotta live with their decisions. "If you don't vote, you can't bitch!"

Ain't nothing Rhode Islanders like to do more than bitch! :)

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hawtdawtz t1_itxre1g wrote

I’d imagine that chose not to vote likely aren’t complaining all that often. Additionally, not believing in the candidates doesn’t discredit valid criticisms of elected officials. That’s such a simplified trope that ignores so many possibilities.

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winter-14 t1_itz6eb8 wrote

Run for office, then! Or, inform the candidate closest to your values as to what they're missing, in your opinion. Or, move.

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hawtdawtz t1_iu04iev wrote

What a privileged take on the matter, sure you’re a lot of fun!

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winter-14 t1_iu09x4v wrote

What is your desired outcome? And how do you intend to achieve it?

Sort these by their ability to achieve your desired outcome.

- Do nothing

- Do nothing and bitch on Reddit

- Vote for a candidate

- Run for office

- Run away, move to another county, state, country where laws give you what you want.

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