Forum Post: A Call for the 99% to vote against republicans and democrats!
Posted 11 years ago on April 30, 2012, 10:11 a.m. EST by alterorabolish1
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The spirit of Occupy Wall St last fall was real! The whole world was watching and HAD HOPES THAT AMERICANS WERE WAKING UP! The rest of the world has no illusions of a two party system in America. They can tell that there is only one, only some Americans are still holding on to this myth.
Just as Occupy never made demands, the 99% should not name a candidate, (the media would crucify whoever was named,) just vow to vote against the current system. This could rally many people that don't vote because THEY KNOW IT DOESN'T MATTER!
The protest vote would not be a waste nor would it cause a lessor evil to be elected. The key is a populist movement where we set the stage for elections in the future by inspiring the masses that are currently on the sidelines.
If you want real "change we can believe in", don't vote for Obama or Romney. I can't think of a louder message to send this November.
The change has to start with someone, with some generation.
If you don't vote, you don't get to complain.
I'm not suggesting that people "don't vote" - But here's a real good counter - argument to your statement.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIraCchPDhk
Check out facebook page Take the Pledge. To never again vote for a Republican or a Democrat.
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If you want more of the same, vote for a D or R. BOTH parties are corporatist and BOTH take money from corporations and Wall St. Do you think politicians take the money, and feel no commitment to their donors? We no longer have elections; we have auctions!
Can we write in Mickey Mouse?
Sure. I may write in for Robin Hood but it may be more important to vote for someone on the ballot or the results might be thrown out and the significance of the protest vote diminished.
You can always vote for yourself, provided you are eligible for office.