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In reply to the discussion: Message to the Left-Wing [View all]H2O Man
(73,666 posts)and that's an enormously important point. But take it a step further -- for to deal with problems such as that, we must understand both the "how" and "why" so many people do not vote. Tell me why you think that is, please?
I see several reasons: some people are lazy (sad but true); some people can be brats, and intentionally not vote, in a mistaken attempt to express displeasure; some people are stupid; and many, many people are literally unable to connect "voting" with the day-to-day realities of their lives.
That last group is of most interest to me. I include the social sub-group of the poor in this group. Many if not most of their life experiences have taught them that they are of little or no value to the larger society. They do not include "politics" as among the efforts that might improve the lives of their family, much less themselves. Politicians inhabit a realm that is distinct from their's, and while they might like to venture into that other world, they have been taught that they are not welcome. And they know that politicians and other "important" public figures never enter their neighborhoods.
It is possible to help organize these populations, and create allies. After all, much or most of the middle class is finding themselves in the working poor these days,
I'm curious about you thoughts on this. Thanks.