Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
7. Don't blame Democratic principles and messages, blame those
Fri Jun 7, 2019, 08:01 AM
Jun 2019

unmoved by them.

I'm very serious. Just what does it take to "move" yourself to the polls once every 2 years to vote for what you believe is right and/or against wrong?

Fact is, the conservative model has stronger commitment "genes." A lot of nonvoters who ally with the left never will vote because of what they are. Many really don't care enough to stand up for something, the typically vague excuses about "they" and "them" mainly just tending their self images.

As far as this particular civic duty goes, I'd have to award the points to the kind of Green Party members who are often unemployed and insist work requirements for welfare are a form of slavery BUT who may occasionally bestir themselves to vote.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Why Trump may have an une...»Reply #7