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flvegan

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17. I don't think we fully grasp the apathy too many have regarding voting.

Thu May 22, 2025, 02:33 PM

May 22

Just my local example here in the glorious state of Florida (yeah, yeah hush lol).

When it came down to Trump v Harris (a/k/a Democracy or No) somewhere between 22% and 30% didn't bother to vote (allegedly).

In Florida, you only have to get off your ass twice to vote, at the most.

You can request a mail in ballot online or by phone.
You get the ballot in the mail (to the mailbox, off your ass 1st time).
You fill out the ballot (it's all just circles to fill in).
You put the ballot in the "secret sleeve" then in the envelope, which you seal, date and sign.
You put the ballot in the mail (or go to a drop, voting station, whatever...this is off your ass the 2nd time)
BTW, mailing the ballot is postage free. Free!!

That's it. One would exert him/her/themself more hitting a drive through for a coffee or fries.

22-30% can't be bothered, at least here in the sunshine state.

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I see one path out of this. ONE. Maybe I'm missing something. [View all] Miles Archer May 22 OP

If we impeach Trump, we get Vance.In many ways, I think Vance might be worse (if that's even possible). Raven May 22 #1

I don't think that's even possible. If nothing else it would send a message.. yourout May 22 #2

Vance doesn't have the following, and the Media doesn't like him. haele May 22 #8

Like those who said Pence would be worse then Trump Kaleva May 22 #19

Except the Trump cult of personality will have less loyalty to Vance. n/t elocs May 22 #20

Vance has enough to be impeached also just like Spiro Agnew Blue Full Moon May 22 #23

Like what? Polybius May 22 #37

Well in this scenario sdfernando May 22 #31

Vance isn't getting impeached and convicted Polybius May 22 #38

The red states are dumber than shit, good luck winning the Senate. dem4decades May 22 #3

In '26, the Senate will have 20 Republicans up for reelection & just 13 Democrats. n/t elocs May 22 #21

The 2026 Senate map is not all that great for us. We have more actual at risk seats than the Rethugs do Celerity May 22 #32

we're starting to do it. take to the streets and dont back down. mopinko May 22 #4

I see MAGA gov starving people until food riots start. I see MAGA gov declare national emergency IA8IT May 22 #5

One other option: Father Time catches up to Trump LonePirate May 22 #6

I think this part of it Buckeyeblue May 22 #22

The chance of winning enough Senate seats in 2026 lastlib May 22 #7

I know this. Miles Archer May 22 #9

Malcolm X used to say - 'the ballot or the bullet'. Dan May 22 #10

One option: Trumputin overplays his hand and tries a full-on takeover. And loses. usonian May 22 #11

The reason we still have the fucking asshole in power is because the GOP has nobody else. Initech May 22 #12

Ultimately, we need billions of dollars to invest in the media, reclaiming the national dialog unblock May 22 #13

Other possible paths: Fiendish Thingy May 22 #14

I hope people attempt to secure stillcool May 22 #15

People of color didn't vote Ponietz May 22 #16

yes they did. Their votes didn't count stillcool May 22 #24

Conspiracy theorist Ponietz May 22 #25

thank you! stillcool May 22 #27

Why do people cling to conspiracy theories? Ponietz May 22 #29

black people being unable to vote stillcool May 22 #33

Facts don't support your assertion but who needs facts these days? Ponietz May 22 #34

here's a few facts about our elections and how fair they are stillcool May 22 #35

I'm not aware of even one person who wanted to but was unable to vote in 2024 Ponietz May 22 #39

I've been reading about elections stillcool May 22 #40

I don't think we fully grasp the apathy too many have regarding voting. flvegan May 22 #17

Sounds like the only viable plan at this point. We absolutely have to win super majorities in Congress. Vinca May 22 #18

We must empower the masses. With internets, opportunity, awareness of abuse they've suffered bucolic_frolic May 22 #26

I like your thoughts on this JustAnotherGen May 22 #28

The MAGAts made it clear, when Trump ran in 2020... Miles Archer May 22 #30

So far as we know JustAnotherGen May 23 #42

Sorry for your loss Miles Archer May 23 #43

Oreo Station! JustAnotherGen May 23 #45

'They'll need the Leader's glamour' DET May 22 #41

Its mathematically impossible to pick up that many Senate seats in 2026 Polybius May 22 #36

I know the math isn't there... Miles Archer May 23 #44