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Do any of you, living in the US, vote?
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I'm incredibly jaded about voting. I think these mid-terms and the next general election are elections of which I will not bother with. And it isn't even because of what's being done with voters rights or the intimidating corruption from the republicans/trump.
It is stemming more from me realizing that there has to be more done than just simply voting someone end. That there has to be more done with getting society straightened up more to be aware as to how badly they're getting fucked with. There just simply has to be more there to be done and I think voting isn't enough.
I've voted in past mid-terms and general elections, I felt I tried my part in being with those who tried to vote against and vote out corruption in anyway I can. But, I'm having difficulty in seeing how much voting can do in these chaotic times.
Voting is definitely not enough on its own, you'll feel better if your main political engagement is local: mutual aid, volunteering, community or labor organizing. You can see the impact you're having and the good vibes among neighbors will be palpable.
When the elections come around, I still suggest doing it. The difference between your local mayor or governor actually trying to accomplish things vs. just being a roadblock can energize your local political scene.