Why Vote?

Why vote?

Clearly one individual vote does not influence the outcome of any election, so not voting is rational from that standpoint.

So why vote: To know what you believe and to register that belief with society.  Politicians do keep track of it, and adjust their positions accordingly. 

A big fallacy is that many of us believe (wrongly, see the 1st paragraph above) that we do make a difference, individually, and so vote for a likely candidate, “to make a difference”. Of course this is exactly what politicians want. All they have to do is gain a small advantage in your thinking in order to gain or stay in power. 

So what to do? Vote your beliefs! Vote for any candidate that is proposing and/or voting for what you think is fair and just.    If they are not Republican or Democrat (aka "The Corporate-ocracy”) then vote for another candidate. Your vote shows it is available and sends a message that you don’t approve of the their candidates. Staying home sends the same message, but not as well.

Why should you vote ONLY your conscience!

Because your views count in "public opinion", and can be adopted by others who often take note of how others vote.

The candidate closest to your conscience/beliefs should get your vote. But you must vote to have an impact.

Should you vote Republican or Democratic?  Yes, but only if they are proposing and voting for most all of what you think is fair and just.

What if I don't like either choice?
Then you should vote for neither Republican nor Democrat, but vote your for your closest other candidate.

An "elected representative" form of government is systemically flawed.  Lobbyists and their money control the politicians and the government, and you don’t have a lobbyist.  There is a better way. Google "A Government You Can Love", which is on this blog.

Until we have Hired Representatives, the current flawed system will prevail. All the election tinkering, e.g., electoral college change, new campaign financial rules, etc. won't help. Elected officials serve too many masters, and so serve no one in particular.

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