• msprout@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    the problem here is that nobody takes the time to think about how civics actually work in this country. the most important, qualitative elections people can participate in are municipal and state ones, but none of y’all ever turn up. guess who has been voting in municipal and state elections since the 80s? if you already guessed in your head, you’re probably already correct.

    if you want living wages in your area, start by electing a mayor or city council that will actually do it. if you want police accountability, make your city or town do it. hate the entire political system that works in your area? you actually have the power to change that! they’re basically the last civil workers who actually have to be somewhat pragmatic and not operate entirely on polemic lines. nobody cares if you’re republican or democratic if the sewers aren’t running.

    it’s not that hippy-dippy — the phrase “think globally, act locally” is basically the play from here until forever.

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      8 hours ago

      the problem here is that nobody takes the time to think about how civics actually work in this country.

      This rapper does an amazing job of breaking down why people don’t vote, what elections they need to be voting in, and why so many people misrepresent our political system.

      https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wMALeR1i-FM