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Recently in Los Angeles we had an election and only 11.45% of the people voted. I was saddened by this especially after the 2016 national election when people said they would get more involved. So, whether or not you want change or to strengthen the current political environment, PLEASE VOTE in the 2018 midterm election. The election wi be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. All 435 seats in the United States House of Representatives and 34 of the 100 seats in the United States Senate will be contested. 39 state and territorial governorships and numerous other state and local elections will also be contested. I think I should post everyday to remind people... it's the least I can do.
StalinForTime
what do i get if i vote
wetfart92
Nice ameritits
meowZu
jsnforce
Someone was saying that people who don't care, actually shouldn't vote because all they'd do is be manipulated.
Imgonnaburnonedown
http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/4th.gif
QuackersParty
If you think you may forget, this fb event is posting reminders for things like this: https://www.facebook.com/events/921191211314695/
guantanamobayxx
You should post every day. Start the imgurian voter movement! You already made it to FP, you can do it again!
Krollkris77
America is lost. Invest in canned food ans shotguns.
therealpopkiller
I'm in that 11.45%, @OP, & was disappointed by the turnout. I think it had a lot to do w/ burnout, & that most people are happy w/ Garcetti
bobyran
The Elections in L.A. did not have anything on it worth voting for. the mayor was running virtually unchallenged and the only ballot 1/2
bobyran
measure that was of consequence was polling to be soundly defeated. Don't worry, we will be ready in 2018!! 2/2
dabelgianguy
Is she Mia Malkova? You know who she is...
xxjes
Tits are too big
prfesser
CLEAR THE SLATE in 2018. Vote out every incumbent.
Cheomesh
Not in this state you're not.
EroticZombiePants
That would give the Republicans well over 60 seats in Senate.
LizardEnterprises
Uhm.. no! I actually *like* my congressman. He's one of the few engineers in congress. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Tonko
zootrose
Well I don't know if you understand how voting works because in our presidential election our votes don't count hence our current president
Amishplowboy
Gcap2014
Great fucking post...
OaksParcel
The extensive use of referendums in California is absurd and does nothing but favour special interest groups and tire people of democracy.
TheMemeIsOutThere
This is what happens when you live in a state overrun by one political party. Change can seem unattainable....so why bother.
Denamic
A lot of people died for the right to vote.
SendMeAllTheMemes
What election won't be full of corrupt rich people? I will vote in that one
Manieman
No one will vote again and they will complain again that they didn't want the outcome to happen
BeaverHunter
Upvote for boobies, everytime.
uglysombrero
Didn't even know there was an election
CWBcertified
Worse country ever
CWBcertified
Everyone fucks their cousins. That's why the demographic is so stupid
marylanddd
you went full retard
NightButtFairyHawk
And who's fault is that?
Fishworshipper
The people who were planning the election, probably.
NightButtFairyHawk
So if you know you can vote, but don't pay attention when you can vote, it's "their" fault?
Fishworshipper
Multiple groups can be faulty for a single event. It's partially his fault for not actively researching what he can participate in, but
Fishworshipper
it's 99% their fault for not telling people that there is an election to vote in. Expecting people to go out of their way to do something
failurefile
I live in Canada and I want people to vote there...
onikame
Clicked for boobies, stayed for politics.
BubbaRunski
If you live in Georgia's 6th, vote next month for Jon Ossoff. He's our kind of guy. An attack ad accused him of liking Star Wars. Not joking
pulloutnpray
I went to school with that guy, would not recommend that vote
DahPanda72
when your opponent believes star wars is a bad thing, you know they aren't serious.
LordElrond8
Welcome to Georgia
DahPanda72
I would love to just buy a ranch or farm and just live the simple life.
imadeulook
But it's the American way to do nothing and complain about what you don't like.
CWBcertified
It gotta stop
AManWhoWasntThere
It's not only American, it's worldwide! Sadly........if people want a change help to make that change!
rawdog
Being realistic here, LA is like 88.55% illigal so really 100% of people who could, voted....@OP (this is sarcasm incase folks are that dum)
CWBcertified
And your gettin downvotes, for dropping knowledge on your brethren
DropDeadFread
I'm sure this number is backed up by fact.
rawdog
its 100-11.45 ....see how that works...oh and sarcasm is a cool word, you should google it.
BiBoundGal
Voting isn't only your right, it's your responsibility. Go out and vote the person whom represents your beliefs, not the lesser of 2 evils.
JackalopeElope
2/2 https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/03/us/maine-ranked-choice-voting.html
dogmatix
LOL like that's even possible
IJustLikeToArgue
As much as I admire your inclusion of the grossly underused 'whom,' in this case it should be 'who.'
iforgotwhatiwasdoinghere
I'm a moderate. No one represents my beliefs.
BiBoundGal
Then run yourself, or find someone you agree with to run. Make the change you want to see
iforgotwhatiwasdoinghere
I'm also a realist. It's always the lesser of two evils.
iforgotwhatiwasdoinghere
Maybe I should say no single person or group represents my beliefs. I agree with just about everyone on something.
JackalopeElope
Until we change to ranked voting that is dumb voting advice.And we aren't going to go to ranked voting until it helps Dem/Rep. Catch 22 1/2
CWBcertified
It would take decades to fix your fucked up country, if ya started now. Maybe longer. You're your own worst enemy
JackalopeElope
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Lovestinks
Thank God only 11% of the people in LA vote.
Arsikere
i someone from los angeles... i couldn't agree more.
AvielMenter
Unfortunately turnout is always low in off-season local elections. It's not just an LA phenomenon.
DanielWeber
Thank God....
Lefpa
Why is that?
Arsikere
i live in LA. it's a huge bubble out here. it's chaotic and socially schizophrenic. the actual result of diversity.
rubbarz
Ever been to LA?
HarryBlackstoneCopperfieldDresden
It's a city of blatant contradiction - obsessed with wealth and fame while content to vilify the partisanship they embody.
CaptainGrowler
Well half of the other 89% are probably not eligible to vote.
DahPanda72
yup
CaptainGrowler
(Convicts and Illegals)
DahPanda72
yeah because the other 89% are too busy scrapping by.
CWBcertified
I blame the schools
TwentyDollarsIsTwentyDollars
CWBcertified
Its bad
NobodySeesMoreButtsThanYouUncleTony
Scraping
jsnforce
Its LA. How insane is the cost of living there?
DahPanda72
I'll put it this way, when I browse LA times and they have a home listing insert, the average home is over a million.
DahPanda72
a "low income" area there are Wyvernwood Garden Apartments with a 2 star rating on Google, a classmate pays $1,600 a month living there.
jsnforce
My sister-in-law pays 600 for her third of rent in CA. I pay $660 for a similar quality 2 bedroom apartment. That's insane.
Blazinghand
Why is this being downvoted? I doubt 89% of people are in dire straits but a lot of non-voters are people who literally can't (1/3)
DahPanda72
most people refuse to believe how bad it actually is in LA. Your basic apartment is $1500 a month.
Blazinghand
leave work to vote. Most hourly jobs don't give you time off for voting, and voting takes time and energy. (2/3)
Blazinghand
If you're struggling to put food on the table, you need every hour at your job you can get. It ain't right but people gotta eat... (3/3)
DahPanda72
As a Californian, (a) I didn't even know there was an election happening (b) when I said people don't give a shit anymore, it's true!
iforgotwhatiwasdoinghere
It has literally happened every two years since you've been alive.
itsatoughshittydingo
You might be waiting your time if they didn't notice this one. It was the craziest damn thing I've ever seen.
sammert22
http://votesmart.org/ put in a politician and see their voting history, what side they lean to on issues, and what offices they've been in.
NightButtFairyHawk
Vote or not, but it is your responsibility.
DahPanda72
How so?
NightButtFairyHawk
It's your choice to vote, or not vote. Either way, you still have made a choice.
NightButtFairyHawk
For instance, you can choose from phantom fears or Kindness that can kill.
NightButtFairyHawk
omfgreallyamithatold?
DahPanda72
A) Not saying how it's a responsibility. B) Can't make a choice when you weren't given them.
therealpopkiller
It was local Los Angeles elections. Mayor, school board, etc. No state measures were on the ballot
DahPanda72
I live in LA
therealpopkiller
Didn't you get a sample ballot in the mail? Or any political mailers? My mailbox was overflowing with them
DahPanda72
keep in mind I live in a poor area.
DahPanda72
no, I didn't get anything.
therealpopkiller
Are you registered to vote in the actual city of Los Angeles? I have friends who live in Burbank who also got nothing for that reason