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Hillary Clinton

sarae

(3,284 posts)

5. Well said.

Reply to Agnosticsherbet (Reply #2)

Thu Jun 9, 2016, 01:57 PM

Jun 2016

I don't understand this idea that people need to be coddled and cajoled into voting. If you have half a brain, you can see that withholding your vote (or casting a throw-away vote) only hurts you in the end. You don't need to be "thrilled" to vote for it to count.

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No, It’s Not Hillary’s Job To Persuade You To Vote for Her [View all] DavidDvorkin Jun 2016 OP

Agreed - Your job – your duty – as a citizen is to use your single vote as wisely as possible. Ohioblue22 Jun 2016 #1

I consider it a citizen's responsibility to vote. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #2

Well said. sarae Jun 2016 #5

I am not a star member, but will donate when the new rules go into effect. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #6

Yet I think she will do an effort! Just she won't promise free ponies or unicorns ! Her Sister Jun 2016 #3

If DU were nomal - 1 week liberal N proud Jun 2016 #4

Great blog post! K&R! DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #7

Thank you. DavidDvorkin Jun 2016 #8