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mellonhead58 · 4 months
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"nothing changes if you don't vote"
"republicans vote"
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They also do active work towards their political goals that go further than just screeching at people to vote. Like running for office so people can vote.
I can not express how much of Every election Ever is not voters fault, but the fault of every capable liberal and leftist who sits around telling us to vote/read theory but never actually uses their privilege to do any active part of dismantling racism or anything else they pretend to care about, including the actual bare minimum of getting blue votes which isnt voting, but running for office so people can vote blue.
Non-voters aren't the problem. The people to blame are the same fucking people that are always to blame throughout all of history. People who see awful things happening around them and still sit around doing nothing but feeling guilt and fear they might be treated the same way. So they choose to follow the fucked up laws and status quo of a government that doesn't give a shit about them, meanwhile finding ways to blame the Actual victims of the government so they can feel better about protecting themselves instead.
"vote"
A fairy tale for liberals who don't wanna confront the reality that they don't have any power over their lives.
My executively dysfunctional, depressive, disabled, unstable ass sure doesn't. Couldn't run for office even if I wanted to. Relying on EBT and racist federal workers. Relying on others to run for office with my best interest in mind. I rely on on this government and it's people to take care of me and people like me but look where that got me. You think that was my choice? That I voted for this life? Did you vote for me to struggle like this?
No, you didn't.
But I am. Lots of people are. Because voting doesn't work. Because our problems are systematic and the things influencing us are systematic. They aren't things you vote for or would be ever put up for a vote in the first place. You can't vote blue without a Democrat that isn't on your ballot, for example. And lots of us can't fix things ourselves through normal political means like running for office cuz every branch of the US is inaccessible to us in a very racist, queerphobic, ableist, and classist way.
Voting isn't enough, it never was. It's not even the bare minimum. The bare minimum is doing something. Protest, burn something down, participate in mutual aid, run for office yourself, become a journalist that's Honest and unbought. But just saying "yeah I like this one" and coloring in some boxes every 2-4 years isn't fucking it. It never was. And thinking otherwise is exactly why I'm looking at ballot with no fucking democrats, progressives, or leftists on it.
I'm fucking begging you all to do more than vote and scream at everyone else to vote. Begging. Please fucking do more than that. And don't "we are" me because I'm looking at a ballot in one of the most progressive states in the country and objectively no you're fucking not.
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whenweallvote · 23 days
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Did anyone else catch that voting reference on Beyoncé's new album? 👀 🏇 Beyoncé, thank you so much for the gift that is COWBOY CARTER. Your new album reminds us that we ALL have power. Together, we can stand up for what we believe in and this year is the perfect opportunity to do that at the ballot box. From voting rights and access to reproductive healthcare to student debt relief and climate change, the issues that impact us most are on the ballot across the country. And as Queen Bey says at the end of Ya Ya, we need to “Keep the faith, and VOTE!” You can register to vote in the time it takes you to listen to Sweet Honey Buckin’ (or whichever song is your favorite!). Visit weall.vote/register now! 🤠🗳️
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1924 Ballot 2LT Open-Drive Limousine
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sbrown82 · 4 months
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nando161mando · 5 months
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lily-lover · 21 days
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Please rate the 3 iconic Nora Ephron romantic comedies (When Harry Met Sally, You've Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle)
I wanna see if we all agree (1st place is best, 3rd place is worst)
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doculicious · 2 months
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Donald J. Trump will continue to be 2024 presidential primary, caucus and general election ballots as he should be.
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heidismagblog · 8 months
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Strong win for postal workers on the second CWU ballot.
Solidarity.
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davidaugust · 19 days
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by Andy Marlette https://www.creators.com/read/andy-marlette/04/24/368696
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uwmspeccoll · 1 year
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Midterm Elections 2022
Today, November 8, 2022, is Midterm Election Day! In these elections, many local and state officials are on the ballot. This booklet, Vote and Fight for the Platform of the Socialist Workers Party, was handed out by the Socialist Workers Party (SWP) ahead of the 1946 elections—the first election held after WWII. This is both a voter’s guide to tell readers who they should vote for and a persuasive text about why they should join the SWP. The party has had its struggles over the years but is still active today. The main views espoused in this booklet are anti-racist, anti-fascist, anti-capitalist, and pro-labor. It also lays out the issues of the SWP with the Republican, Democrat, and other active political parties. 
There is a lot at stake in this election, so more now than ever, get out there and exercise your right to vote! 
This booklet is also a really good example of something printed on terrible wood pulp paper. In the mid-19th century, paper started to be made from wood pulp rather than cotton rags. The problem with this is that wood pulp is more acidic and has shorter fibers than cotton, resulting in paper that is more likely to yellow and become brittle. This booklet is very yellowed and brittle, so much so that I had to use an iPhone to scan the pages rather than our flatbed scanner. Check out the Library of Congress page about paper deterioration and preservation for more info. 
-- Alice, Special Collections Department Manager
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whenweallvote · 11 days
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This Black Maternal Health Week, we’re bringing awareness to the staggering rates of Black maternal mortality and morbidity across the country.
Black mothers deserve access to the healthcare they need throughout pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.
The people we elect make decisions that impact our access to reproductive healthcare. Make sure you are registered to vote NOW at weall.vote/register. 💜
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mellonhead58 · 4 months
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grapeberryfencewoo · 4 months
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as someone who lives in Colorado…
LETS FUCKING GOOO
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nando161mando · 17 days
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If you push hypocritical nazi fascist rightwing propaganda from any politicians on my feed advising me to vote for them when they have clearly committed war crimes or crimes against the ecology then you are instantly dismissed and believed to be a bootlicking cunt. Electoralist ballot bootlickers don't deserve my time or patience as you want a master to oppress you under fascist regimes you fucking bootlicking scumbag!
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