Why Are 'Progressive' Websites Discouraging Voting? [View all]

[MineralMan]

You see it all over the Internet. People blogging and posting that our vote in 2014 doesn't really matter, because there's no material difference between Democratic candidates and their Republican counterparts. The constant obstruction by Republican legislators for the past six years demonstrates the lie in that statement with sharp clarity. Anyone bothering to look at legislative votes can clearly see that such statements are incorrect on their face. The evidence of the clear difference between Democrats and Republicans is always present and obvious.

So, why do we keep seeing statements and arguments that discourage Democrats from going to the polls and voting? Why would anyone prefer that Democrats sit at home and ignore an election? Why would anyone actively discourage people from participating in elections?

If you think about it, there's only one logical answer. People who foment discouragement and voter apathy want Republicans to win. Why? Well, they say that if the Republicans win, we'll get pissed and go find better, more progressive candidates to run in the next election. The NEXT election? In the meantime, if we follow their lead, Republicans will use their majority to enact regressive and harmful legislation. That's guaranteed. I don't believe their bogus arguments for one minute. The real reason is that they simply want Republicans to win. There's no other possible reason.

Don't listen to these purveyors of doom, gloom and discontent. Say FU to those who spread fear, uncertainty and doubt (FUD). Go to the polling place, vote by mail and do anything you can to make your vote count. Get as many others as possible to do the same. Prove these self-styled progressives who want Republicans to win wrong. Please! Our future depends on it. Elect Democrats to every possible office, including local, state and federal offices. The alternative is incontrovertibly insane.

GOTV 2014 and Beyond!