• Baron Von J@lemmy.world
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    11 months ago

    Not casting a ballot is the stupidest option available. It will only ever send the message that your opinion doesn’t matter and no party will try to win your vote. Showing up to vote, and casting an empty ballot is how you send the message that all the candidates suck. You’ve proven you have the motivation to show up and as such your opinion matters and candidates will try and win your vote.

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      11 months ago

      To the down-voter who didn’t reply: Do you really think that not voting motivates a candidate in the next election to seek out your opinions on the issues to win your vote? Has it worked for you yet?

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      11 months ago

      To be clear: I put a frowny face because it’s an option some people take, but I wasn’t endorsing it.