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In reply to the discussion: I'm sick of the liberal bashing going on here. [View all]uppityperson
(115,683 posts)get in if you don't hold your nose and vote against them. If you truly believe there is no difference, find one small thing, one small reason to vote for someone or against someone else. Run for office yourself, locally even. Get involved in politics outside DU. I know many are and I understand the disgust at the system as I sure don't think the Democrats are representing me very well in a whole hell of a lot of ways.
But sitting out does not let them know they need to change. It only lets the other guys win. Write letters to congress and the administration at least. And try to find something, even something small, that will let you disallow the worst assholes from being in power. For me, the line is treatment of women's rights, including and highly rated by abortion and health care. Followed by assistance for those who need it.
I was young and idealistic once and it resulted in Reagan/papabush coming into power and holy hell that was.
Fight on. But please vote against the worst assholes.