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I Am Not Voting

I honestly think voting is pointless in most states. Let’s be honest here, you’re vote only has real influence in swing states and if you fall within the 2 party system. Otherwise, it’s just a waste of time. But you know, that’s just my opinion.
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black4white · 56-60, M
Then if you don’t exercise your right ... to vote then you cancel your right to complain about what’s happening in the government
TonyPajamas · 22-25
@black4white but the right to vote has not real influence. I have every right to complain about how the 2 party system is trash and how your votes don’t matter. It’s the truth. Why waste my time with something that makes no difference?
black4white · 56-60, M
@TonyPajamas so if you are not part of the solution ( voting and trying to make a difference) then you are part of the problem...OR is that an incorrect statement
TonyPajamas · 22-25
@black4white I’m not voting in the 2 party system. Once a third party actually gets paid attention to, maybe I’ll conisder voting. New Jersey is a blue state. I will not vote for a Democrat or Republican under any circumstance.
WelshLovely · 46-50, F
@TonyPajamas And how exactly do you think a third party will have attention paid to it if no-one votes for them?
It may not make change happen instantly but some things have to be worked for.
TonyPajamas · 22-25
Yeah but I don’t like any of the parties @WelshLovely
black4white · 56-60, M
@TonyPajamas I don’t vote for a party I vote for who I will think do the best job ...I have voted for both sides ...and if I don’t like my options then I try to pick the one I most agree with and sometimes you have to pick the lesser of 2 evils ... you are young and this is life
TonyPajamas · 22-25
@black4white I think picking the lesser of two evils is worse than not voting at all. You’re feeding into an oppressive system and you’re worse than me for doing that.
black4white · 56-60, M
@TonyPajamas no because at least I am trying to make a change instead of sitting by doing nothing but complaining about the system...oh what have you done to change this or that...your reply is I don’t do anything except complain because I am to afraid to make a decision
TonyPajamas · 22-25
@black4white i did make a decision, I decided to not lie to myself that my vote actually matters. The government doesn’t care who you vote for, they’re going to put whoever they want in office anyway. They just want you to believe that your opinions matter so you can stay complacent in their system. It’s like when you let your kids choose their own clothing. You already decided what they get to wear because you purchased it but they get the illusion of choice because they decided their outfit for the day. It’s all a lie, you’re not making a single change by voting. The government is going to do what they want anyway.
black4white · 56-60, M
@TonyPajamas and how old are you?
TonyPajamas · 22-25
@black4white that’s none of your business. You’re trying to use that weak age argument because you have nothing of substance to say.
black4white · 56-60, M
@TonyPajamas actually I don’t really care about your age as your actions and comments are speaking volumes for you
TonyPajamas · 22-25
@black4white but yet you can’t give me a solid argument back other than you falling for the idea that the government gives a shit about your vote. Obviously age means nothing in this situation,
black4white · 56-60, M
@TonyPajamas many ways to argue this but why ... you have your mind made up and there is no changing it...kinda like voting why argue when it’s pointless and your side doesn’t matter as you say
TonyPajamas · 22-25
@black4white that sounds like a lame excuse. If you truly thought that, you wouldn’t have even replied to this post. It just seems like you have no real argument now.
black4white · 56-60, M
@TonyPajamas using your argument... my view don’t matter your mind is made up so why waste time
TonyPajamas · 22-25
@black4white well you’re still here wasting time, why haven’t you taken your own advice and go? 😂