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Not sure I conceded it at all. I think that voting is futile and a waste of time. I also think that not voting communicates dissatisfaction with the current reg
by jswinghammer 16y ago
Not sure I conceded it at all. I think that voting is futile and a waste of time. I also think that not voting communicates dissatisfaction with the current regime.
- lmkg 16y agoNot voting communicates acceptance of the current regime. Voting for third-party/write-in candidates communicates dissatisfaction with the current regime, as it is a (symbolic) attempt to change it.
- Semiapies 16y agoThe belief that an attempt that cannot work and somehow creates an effect through symbolism is a belief in magic.
- andymorris 16y agoAs is believing that politicians would interpret a low voter turnout as anything but a net gain - it just means they can expend less effort required to shift the balance in their favour.
- Semiapies 16y ago"Politicians" collectively win no matter what. Particular politicians and interest groups have varying strategies for high and low voter turnout and various vote compositions. I fail to see what is magical about not bothering to make a move when they win either way.