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99Forever

(14,524 posts)
118. A perfect example of exactly WHY...
Sat Oct 11, 2014, 01:04 PM
Oct 2014

... voters don't turn out.



But don't stop there! Certainly you can come up a dozen more juvenile insults to call those people you are seeking to inspire and get to enthusiastically run to the polls and bring all of their friends and family.

I agree! Voters went to the polls in 2008 and 2012 yeoman6987 Oct 2014 #1
Some States had good turnout and Democratic wins in 2010. Why? Bluenorthwest Oct 2014 #25
Turn out is always better for Presidential than for midterms. merrily Oct 2014 #116
Isn't the reason some promises aren't kept because... JaneyVee Oct 2014 #2
Cart before the horse. hobbit709 Oct 2014 #4
Sometimes. But too often Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #6
Very few politicians are even willing to say people have been getting royally screwed. winter is coming Oct 2014 #69
Exactly! And now ConservaDems are nervous Teamster Jeff Oct 2014 #83
and voting FOR minimum wage and health care and media, election, and campaign finance reform certainot Oct 2014 #81
I agree on that the solution is not sitting it out, but I am not sure what the solution is. merrily Oct 2014 #120
In non-election years D candidates that have been disappointing Enthusiast Oct 2014 #170
+1 Doesn't matter the candidate. It only matters we unseat Republis ffr Oct 2014 #148
It's up to candidates to inspire voters to turn out. Blaming the voters is simply scapegoating. Scuba Oct 2014 #3
+1000 hobbit709 Oct 2014 #5
ditto a kennedy Oct 2014 #16
Then why walk your neighborhood canvessing? JoePhilly Oct 2014 #26
+1 treestar Oct 2014 #117
You have to inspire Caretha Oct 2014 #159
Wouldn't you think this board would be filled with walkers and talkers? JoePhilly Oct 2014 #181
the part about "We the People" treestar Oct 2014 #37
Or you could GOTV and cut thru the media that hides what Dems stand for. emulatorloo Oct 2014 #48
but the left has allowed a political atmosphere where many 'inspirational' politicians don't certainot Oct 2014 #84
+1 leftstreet Oct 2014 #94
and it's worse when they internalize it MisterP Oct 2014 #134
Precisely. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #171
I don't even have a congressional candidate to vote for. Fuddnik Oct 2014 #7
How can that be? treestar Oct 2014 #39
It happens more often than you might think Bjorn Against Oct 2014 #47
Geez treestar Oct 2014 #50
Democrats don't run anyone against Sanders, but that's a good thing, IMO. merrily Oct 2014 #127
Who's running against Jeb Hensarling? malokvale77 Oct 2014 #132
He's referring to Florida. Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2014 #61
Thanks for that info; I recall when DU was allowed to support Crist treestar Oct 2014 #115
Actually, Crist was the better candidate than the "New Democrat" who ran against him in 2006. Fuddnik Oct 2014 #150
+mc^2 MannyGoldstein Oct 2014 #8
K&R abelenkpe Oct 2014 #9
This election is as imprtant as 2016. We had better get as good as a Congress for the President.... marble falls Oct 2014 #10
If God had intended for us to vote, he would have given us candidates. Fuddnik Oct 2014 #12
I'm in the Texas Hill country, with an abysmal Sen Cornyn and a Teabilly Rep, Williams .... marble falls Oct 2014 #17
None of the above doesn't count in Florida. Fuddnik Oct 2014 #21
I just early voted in FL. Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2014 #62
I dropped off my absentees the other day too. Fuddnik Oct 2014 #151
So find something to vote for...nt SidDithers Oct 2014 #11
Offer up someone/something to for for . . . nt Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #22
Do your own homework... SidDithers Oct 2014 #36
You need to quit making this about me Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #40
there's always voter apathy and lazy voters and too busy voters and too-'principled' voters certainot Oct 2014 #113
Apparently the cure for voter apathy is, "find something to vote for." Apparently missed the rhett o rick Oct 2014 #149
When I am completely unable to budge someone like that... JHB Oct 2014 #13
If "None of the above" was on the ballot, I'd bet there'd be a lot of elections where he would win. hobbit709 Oct 2014 #15
Probably, but how would that help any? JHB Oct 2014 #34
And if it happened enough times maybe TPTB might notice the dissatisfaction. hobbit709 Oct 2014 #98
None of the above wins! Egnever Oct 2014 #130
And that helps illustrate to them how treestar Oct 2014 #35
Perfectly stated. 99Forever Oct 2014 #14
Peas Enthusiast Oct 2014 #172
Agree Completely Sadly The American Political System Has Grown Sclerotic cantbeserious Oct 2014 #18
Yes Mister Nightowl Oct 2014 #19
That is what we face in NC Lee-Lee Oct 2014 #20
I disagree (at least in some circumstances). Look at PA Gov this year. MH1 Oct 2014 #23
If you don't vote. Don't complain. Gore1FL Oct 2014 #24
+1000 Blue_Tires Oct 2014 #73
So, the Latinos you reference think that R control of the House HELPS immigration reform? MH1 Oct 2014 #27
No, from my conversations they don't think either party Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #30
It's a political balancing act. As you know, control of the Senate hinges on a few totodeinhere Oct 2014 #54
I just think if we had more candidates Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #63
+1 You nailed it. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #173
constructive thoughts treestar Oct 2014 #33
So should we engage GOTV efforts or not? JoePhilly Oct 2014 #28
"The Left" doesn't need to tell them "The Democrats SUCK," Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #32
You did not answer my question. Should we canvass? JoePhilly Oct 2014 #56
I don't know who "we" is but what you do Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #71
That's a weak dodge. JoePhilly Oct 2014 #79
I already answered that Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #88
There isn't time to get a better candidate right now. JoePhilly Oct 2014 #92
I'm not here to tell you which path to take. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #99
Then why post on DU if Democratic values do not represent your interests? n/t Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2014 #67
Democratic Values. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #76
FDR believed in locking up Japanese-Americans in internment camps... Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2014 #89
And he was wrong to do that. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #96
Yes that was heinous, but it does not cancel out that he saved the country as it was circling the merrily Oct 2014 #122
I'm not throwing FDR under the bus... Dr Hobbitstein Oct 2014 #177
FDR is considered the third best President of any party, after Washington and Lincoln. merrily Oct 2014 #178
PLUS ONE, a whole bunch! Enthusiast Oct 2014 #174
When she loses will you blame the electorate or blame the candidate? yodermon Oct 2014 #162
You seem more concerned about who to blame, than of the JoePhilly Oct 2014 #179
US Supreme Court, voting rights, safety net. Reasons to vote. jwirr Oct 2014 #29
BS treestar Oct 2014 #31
Wow! Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #38
So we do what - beg and beg treestar Oct 2014 #41
You need to stop making this about me. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #43
Not only that, but you've been instructed to "stay out of the process" NorthCarolina Oct 2014 #65
+1,000. totodeinhere Oct 2014 #55
holy FUCKING shit. You deserve the eternal Repuke majority you will inevitably end up with yodermon Oct 2014 #163
I challenge anyone to produce a perfect candidate, to produce a candidate who "keeps their Thinkingabout Oct 2014 #42
This is such an old, tired trick. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #46
OK, i see you have Warren for the 100%, what bill has she gotten passed and enacted into law? Thinkingabout Oct 2014 #58
She conceived of, lobbied for, and talked enough people, Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #68
It may surprise you there are many candidates or potential candidates with their names in Thinkingabout Oct 2014 #82
I never promoted not voting. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #90
The title of your post indicates people will vote when they have something to they want. Thinkingabout Oct 2014 #128
Yes, and . . .? Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #131
warren was kept out of the administration in the same way van jones was- with the left ignoring the certainot Oct 2014 #123
Yes, in fact, it is up to us to vote "for" whoever is closest treestar Oct 2014 #49
exactly, staying home, not voting or not making a vote for a selection on a ballot though Thinkingabout Oct 2014 #64
Cuomo or Astorino? I'm from the Bronx. No thonks. n/t Smarmie Doofus Oct 2014 #44
My state senate race is between Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #53
Are you in the 4th CD? eridani Oct 2014 #154
No, the 22nd. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #156
22nd has always been tough for Dems eridani Oct 2014 #158
Which republican endorsed candidate are you going to chose? adirondacker Oct 2014 #80
I'm not allowed to advocate for a third party on DU. If I understand.... Smarmie Doofus Oct 2014 #106
! adirondacker Oct 2014 #119
The DLC/New Democrats/Blue Dogs Warpy Oct 2014 #45
OH GAWD.....more finger waving from people who tell us they are Democrats..... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #51
I've not been a Democrat since 2004 and not claimed to be, Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #57
then WHO among them DO you support? VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #59
I'm a Democrat in a State that gets pretty good turnout in most elections, we elect Democrats and Bluenorthwest Oct 2014 #74
I am sorry but I do not agree here......You are among a different kind of people there... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #77
I've never even been to Vermont. Bluenorthwest Oct 2014 #87
Yes they are.....BUT they elected Bernie Sanders...... VanillaRhapsody Oct 2014 #95
Message auto-removed Name removed Oct 2014 #52
Well said marym625 Oct 2014 #60
If you don't have something to vote for BeyondGeography Oct 2014 #66
I understand what you are saying but tularetom Oct 2014 #70
When Obama chose to table immigration reform Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #85
not voting is voting repub. republicans have been short circuiting democracy and the left ignores it certainot Oct 2014 #72
. stonecutter357 Oct 2014 #75
Then send a message to the GOP that they are no longer welcome. randome Oct 2014 #78
I'm not sure I understand how this is supposed to Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #91
Does everyone need to be 'inspired' to do the right thing? randome Oct 2014 #101
Because the vast majority of people out there aren't like people on DU. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #104
I agree that what affects people's lives is important. randome Oct 2014 #108
Well, I don't at all agree that Obama has good political instincts Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #110
The disconnect we're seeing in this thread is incredible. Marr Oct 2014 #112
A-FREAKING-MEN !!! marmar Oct 2014 #86
Anyone that intentionally doesn't vote this election = idiot. LostInAnomie Oct 2014 #93
Yeah, calling them "idiots" and "morons" ought to work. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #97
Post removed Post removed Oct 2014 #100
I rest my case. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #105
Your "case" was more unicorn and pony nonsense. LostInAnomie Oct 2014 #109
A perfect example of exactly WHY... 99Forever Oct 2014 #118
If they need to be "inspired" to do the right thing for their country... LostInAnomie Oct 2014 #124
You're a real class act. 99Forever Oct 2014 #125
vote or suck. the right is winning so don't vote. what brilliant logic. certainot Oct 2014 #126
EVERY election year we vote for one PERMANENT issue - The Supreme Court. blm Oct 2014 #102
now, because IDIOTS haven't been voting, we have another permanent issue- GLOBAL WARMING certainot Oct 2014 #129
Exactly!!! blm Oct 2014 #184
The remedy is not only putting up candidates. It's getting stuff done that helps people. merrily Oct 2014 #103
I have something to vote for LadyHawkAZ Oct 2014 #107
Look, during election season, trashing, undermining or depressing turnout for Dem candidates is JTFrog Oct 2014 #111
And if this is a TOS violation there has been plenty of time Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #114
Very sad revmclaren Oct 2014 #164
K&R liberal_at_heart Oct 2014 #121
Seems that Democrats and Republicans have different standards alp227 Oct 2014 #133
I'm back at DU after a several month layoff where I read from time to time but wasn't posting Fumesucker Oct 2014 #135
It's like certain posters that make divisive threads right before election time Rex Oct 2014 #136
+1 You nailed it. Enthusiast Oct 2014 #175
This is true. But the questions is - why is it so hard to get people to do something about it? Chathamization Oct 2014 #137
Politics is a huge social minefield, it always has been but there are more and bigger mines now Fumesucker Oct 2014 #140
Yeah, but the average Joe could easily spend a few hours a year reading up on primary and local Chathamization Oct 2014 #142
You can't penetrate the first layer of the tightly interwoven sphere of pure bullshit in that time Fumesucker Oct 2014 #144
Well, that's true to some extent. That's why networks of progressives are useful. Each individual Chathamization Oct 2014 #146
The DC DEMS just can't help showing their 1% ways. And I'm pretty sure they don't care. They'll blkmusclmachine Oct 2014 #138
Pot will get them out. nt valerief Oct 2014 #139
That was the best vote I have ever made! L0oniX Oct 2014 #153
Wise truths. joanbarnes Oct 2014 #141
DON'T DECEIVE YOURSELVES.... cynzke Oct 2014 #143
Elections aren't cancelled because of voter apathy. SOMEONE wins and takes power. CakeGrrl Oct 2014 #145
HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!! WillyT Oct 2014 #147
Correct. Millions THOUGHT that had something to vote for back in 2008 ... DrBulldog Oct 2014 #152
They also vote when they have something/someone to vote against JohnnyRingo Oct 2014 #155
Very true. randome Oct 2014 #176
DU is NOT full of policy wonks JI7 Oct 2014 #157
+1 ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2014 #161
Too many people who just want attention Fumesucker Oct 2014 #182
I crack up at EVERY one of the self-congratulatory "DUers are sooo much more informed than Number23 Oct 2014 #185
Actually ... 1StrongBlackMan Oct 2014 #160
Howard Dean was RIGHT! contest everything. 50 state strategy. NuttyFluffers Oct 2014 #165
Try using the facts Tweedy Oct 2014 #166
I'm not a partisan. Le Taz Hot Oct 2014 #167
The facts are not propaganda Tweedy Oct 2014 #183
Anyone we put up that the Republicans hate Shankapotomus Oct 2014 #168
This is DU, the remedy will always be to berate people IronLionZion Oct 2014 #169
Astute observation! Shankapotomus Oct 2014 #180
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