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Now people are starting to see why people have discounted the polls starting from 2017. It' about getting people to the polls, and making them turn in their mail-in ballots if they've not done so already. it's also about educating everybody about why they need a government.
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RobPalmerIRL (he/him/his)
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That is, a government of, for, and by the people (as Lincoln demanded in the Gettysburg Address). Yes I get there are bad actors, but this is where we the people come in. Do you have special skills, qualifications, and talents, then yes run for office.
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If you're like me and have no desire to run, then what do you do? You get involved. First if kids under 18 should get the real way the government works...and not the Texas Board of Education version. Non only should they know the three branches of government, but also the US/State Constitution.
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Also add to that they should know the line of succession not only in the local and state governments, but also the Federal Government. It also helps that if they're of the minimum age, they are allowed to be election judges (check with your state's laws on that).
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This will give them a real education on how things are supposed to work. Finally, ignore the corpo media, and polling. They go hand-in-hand with propaganda and lies. Here's the thing, the corpo media pays for polling, and they do not do online polling, nor will get answers from the younger set.
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The younger set is more apt to ignore a number not in their contacts, or if it's hyper important, like their doctors, employers, etc. Also these polling companies will not use online poling and be scientific about it's least likely their numbers can be skewed.
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Also keep in mind these polls ALWAYS skew right/hard right. That is to say they're not reaching out to the actual cross-section of Americans, just people who tend to vote the way they do. Between now and November 2024, it's going to be a war against propaganda, polls, and other lies.
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It's up to us to make sure we not only educate ourselves, but also educate others...and get that one more vote to the polls that ordinarily wouldn't vote. It's also up to us to make sure that there's no more "off-years" when voting. Democracy is every year in every election. Count on it.
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