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jeff47

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8. Stop reading. Start doing.

Fri Aug 22, 2014, 12:47 PM

Aug 2014

We are in our current situation because people stopped doing anything about politics, and started only reading about politics.

As a result, our politics are determined by the tiny fraction of people who actually show up to every election. Exacerbated by stupid decisions like the party saving money by ignoring lots of local races.

To fix it, we need to stop just reading about politics, and start actually doing politics. Drag everyone you know to the polls. Find out who's actually running for city council. Don't treat primary elections as a hassle - primaries are how we get to control the party.

Does everyone on your local ballot suck? Then run for office.

Stop reading. Start doing.

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Where do I go from here? [View all] wildeyed Aug 2014 OP

time for this grasswire Aug 2014 #1

Or for this: VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #3

It is exhausting to always be the one who is willing to go to the mat for an issue. wildeyed Aug 2014 #13

I was introduced to him through a recent Chris Hedges masterpiece: VanGoghRocks Aug 2014 #14

Chris Hedges is one of those people who makes me feel really, really stupid, but in a good way. wildeyed Aug 2014 #15

Poems are always a balm. wildeyed Aug 2014 #12

Where do we go from here? seveneyes Aug 2014 #2

Look, it's damage control. malthaussen Aug 2014 #4

. deaniac21 Aug 2014 #5

Bad things can and do bring good results. IsItJustMe Aug 2014 #6

Take a break PasadenaTrudy Aug 2014 #7

I think I need an internet break. wildeyed Aug 2014 #10

Stop reading. Start doing. jeff47 Aug 2014 #8

Can you go local? politicat Aug 2014 #9

I get what you are saying about the local. wildeyed Aug 2014 #11

Yup on uninspiring candidates. And on the national campaigns not handling local levels well. politicat Aug 2014 #16