I love it how some folks complain about Dems but didn't vote in prior mid term elections

[Yavin4]

that gave the Republicans majorities in both houses. They expect the Dems to do what exactly? The Dems only options were:

1. Continue the shutdown which would hurt people
2. Compromise on DACA which would also hurt people

Either way, people are going to be hurt. This is why voting matters. This is why mid term elections matter. This is why this incessant focus on 2020 is premature.

If you want to blame someone, don't blame Schumer or Pelosi. Blame yourself, your friends for not doing enough to keep the Republicans out of power.

[Gothmog]

1. Democrats need to turn out and vote in mid terms

[Aristus]

2. One can complain without having to get off the couch.

Voting requires effort. Some people aren't up for that.

[TexasProgresive]

3. I'm not disagreeing with you

but is there any evidence that people who did not vote in the mid-terms are complaining. A lot of people aren't very concerned about the political scene. I heard a comment the other day when the news was about the shutdown and the lack of services at national parks and monuments. This couple came to snow shoe and were stunned to find the ranger station closed with a "Use the park at your own risk-Government shutdown." I wish I could remember what she said, "Like, you know, who could know about such a thing"? or some such thing.