#politics
For those posting the constant barrage of "Go Vote" posts -- do you really think that's doing anything other than making noise?
I mean, does anyone really think there's someone sitting there today who sees that and says "oh...crap...I hadn't realized that was today. I should go vote!" 'Cuz that's pretty much all you could possibly be after at this point -- those who decided not to vote have long since made that decision, you're not changing anything.
@Nikto I know from personal experience that persistence can change minds. A turn of phrase, a chance topic broached, a discussion that makes a seemingly abstract issue more personal.
I have changed minds on election day.
I strongly believe what I say - every vote matters. I'm in North Carolina, so my blue votes may get drowned, but they are still important. If we can move that needle 0.1% in the right direction this time, we can have a positive impact on next time.
@Nikto I hear you, and I respect your perspective. We will have to agree to disagree.