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> why is it surprising that people disengage?

Because it’s volunteering to cede power. If that’s one’s choice, call it what it is.

If your elected is truly stonewalling you, find their last competitive election. Reach out to their opposition. If it truly doesn’t exist, found or find someone who will found it.

(The one easy step you may have skipped is mailed letters. If your elected or electorate is older, this may be how they filter feedback.)

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Mailed letters result in a form letter about their stand on shit that doesn't matter to me.

The last time there was a competitive election in my district was the 70's before the state was gerrymandered to hell and back.

Too many people vote for a candidate just because of the little r or d next to their name on the ballot.




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