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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMichael Beschloss: "Please remember throughout 2024: History shows that when our democracy rolls into action,
with Americans engaged in our system, voting and alert to both the joys and tragedies of our past, it can be an awesome and glorious machine.
But only if you are not a passive spectator."
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Michael Beschloss: "Please remember throughout 2024: History shows that when our democracy rolls into action, (Original Post)
highplainsdem
Jan 2024
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2naSalit
(103,805 posts)1. It is...
A participatory government.
If you wish to be self governed, you must participate, that's how it works.
Abigail_Adams
(333 posts)8. And . . . the price of liberty
is eternal vigilance. One reason I'm thankful for DU.
niyad
(133,988 posts)2. KNR
AllaN01Bear
(29,788 posts)3. if you dont vote , you have no right to complain
DinahMoeHum
(23,675 posts)4. Remember, and tell those around you. . .

Beartracks
(14,646 posts)5. So true. "Not voting" is indeed voting.
There are no null values in an election. Your choice figures into the outcome, whether you "pull the lever" or not.
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cilla4progress
(26,526 posts)6. So true.
We are at such a fucking epic crossroads.
I guess by November we'll know?
Hekate
(100,133 posts)7. KnR
GAJMac
(271 posts)9. As to "passive spectator",
"You cannot win, if you do not play"
Goddessartist
(2,176 posts)10. K&R
Yes!!!