I cannot wait to vote, October 29 is the first day of the early vote here and I just feel fired up. It is very difficult sometimes to convince people to go and get registered and vote. It is doable though. I tell people that once they start voting they will not stop. They will feel empowered and satisfied when they vote. It is our only way to let these people know that we are fed up with their dishonesty and their antics. Democracy requires that we vote otherwise it does not work. Stand up straight and vote, both are good for you. Tell everyone you know how important it is to vote and how fairly easy it is once you have the right information and vote.
I am having THE most difficult time convincing a family member to register and vote. His wife is from another country and cannot vote -yet. They are trying to have children. I have tried to appeal to his desire to protect her health. It astounds me that I cannot break through his fear of “voting wrong”. He is afraid, so he is a non voter. I have voted since I was 18. I don’t know what to say to him. I am going to try to sit down with him and register online. I can lead him to water... I think a larger question for him is, “Why do you feel your voice doesn’t matter?” Suggestions?
This is a good example of someone that needs to be moved in the right direction. The thought in his mind should be, I get it wrong every single time I do not vote. Give him examples in your area of policies on both sides and quality of candidates. Who will do the right things for you. You lose a precious right when you do not vote. His wife is an immigrant, he should vote for a pro immigrant candidate. Hope this helps. He gets it wrong when he does not vote. That is the bottom line.
I have one week to get him registered for this election. I have considered having him focus on one thing-saving his wife’s life should she have an ectopic pregnancy. “You don’t HAVE to vote for anything else; you don’t HAVE to understand that a democrat will prevent this from becoming a federal law, you don’t have to vote on judges or issues, but- this one thing- will protect your wife and cousins and nieces.” “If you don’t believe me, tell me why.” Getting him to vote might be my single most important goal this year.
“Scholars said the predominance of election deniers in the GOP bears alarming similarities to authoritarian movements in other countries, which often begin with efforts to delegitimize elections. Many of those promoting the stolen-election narrative, they said, know that it is false and are using it to gain power.”
“‘Election denialism is a form of corruption,’” said Ruth Ben-Ghiat, the author of ‘Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present’ and a historian at New York University.”
Lawrence Tribe explains in this interview at the end that we don't have to wait for Merrick Garland because any voter can take Trump to court for his insurrection and have him banned from ever holding office. Around 9 minutes, 25 seconds into the interview.
You're so right, Michael. We have the power to win elections. That's exactly why we can't rest easy! There are too many people who think all the others will vote so it won't matter if they don't!
I love the fact, Michael, that this is not simple boosterism. While it is a challenge to get out the vote, your characterization of the public at large is not wrong. Your composite photo of the GOP slate the other day was tragi-comic - only one black (man) and it was the infamous Herschel Walker! This bunch reminds me of Fitzgerald's closing line: "And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
I do hope you are correct. I always vote and I have since 1972 when I voted for George McGovern. As a young voter at the time, I sometimes split my votes between both Parties (there did seem to be some reasonable Republicans way back when). I don't remember the last time I voted for any Republican. It has been decades. I will vote on Election Day in Connecticut.
Can “us” knowing that “we” hold the “real” power change the actions of others? Is it that a quantum change in personal thought gives us the ability to supersede the powers that be whether they are on one side or another? Mindset can definitely effect the way we choose to handle our given set of constraints. If we use a bandaid when we need stitches will our wound heal? How long is forever?
Everything is strange ! Strangeness does not mean “bad”. Without the “bad”, how would we know what “good” is ? Wondering what is left and what may come next does not mean losing heart. It is simply mindful thought that is meant to create mindful thought. Thank you for your kind words Lee. :)
Dunno. It feels like squeezing your fans to get our last drop of juice. Not a bad thing, but the only thing? Come on Mike, what would get seen by everyone? Aside from voting, what else could we do? You could open that conversation. One thing I'd do is to publicize Roger Waters. 800 people heard him call for unity in his talk for World Beyond War -- https://tinyurl.com/4wvtre7h -- and the tour he is on is beyond belief wonderful: https://consortiumnews.com/2022/10/04/waters-concert-the-world-as-it-is. What else?
GO, MICHAEL! FIRE UP THE WOMEN! WE ARE SICK OF THE SEXISM AND RACISM. AND READY TO REVOLT! DID I MENTION THE GUNS!! SICK OF THOSE TOO!
MEN, GET ON BOARD OR GET OUT THE WAY! WE WILL NOT STOP!
Voted and mailed. California.
Voted and mailed in Florida 🐊
I cannot wait to vote, October 29 is the first day of the early vote here and I just feel fired up. It is very difficult sometimes to convince people to go and get registered and vote. It is doable though. I tell people that once they start voting they will not stop. They will feel empowered and satisfied when they vote. It is our only way to let these people know that we are fed up with their dishonesty and their antics. Democracy requires that we vote otherwise it does not work. Stand up straight and vote, both are good for you. Tell everyone you know how important it is to vote and how fairly easy it is once you have the right information and vote.
Well said.
I am having THE most difficult time convincing a family member to register and vote. His wife is from another country and cannot vote -yet. They are trying to have children. I have tried to appeal to his desire to protect her health. It astounds me that I cannot break through his fear of “voting wrong”. He is afraid, so he is a non voter. I have voted since I was 18. I don’t know what to say to him. I am going to try to sit down with him and register online. I can lead him to water... I think a larger question for him is, “Why do you feel your voice doesn’t matter?” Suggestions?
This is a good example of someone that needs to be moved in the right direction. The thought in his mind should be, I get it wrong every single time I do not vote. Give him examples in your area of policies on both sides and quality of candidates. Who will do the right things for you. You lose a precious right when you do not vote. His wife is an immigrant, he should vote for a pro immigrant candidate. Hope this helps. He gets it wrong when he does not vote. That is the bottom line.
I have one week to get him registered for this election. I have considered having him focus on one thing-saving his wife’s life should she have an ectopic pregnancy. “You don’t HAVE to vote for anything else; you don’t HAVE to understand that a democrat will prevent this from becoming a federal law, you don’t have to vote on judges or issues, but- this one thing- will protect your wife and cousins and nieces.” “If you don’t believe me, tell me why.” Getting him to vote might be my single most important goal this year.
My comment is that we should all listen to YouTube Steve Schmidt interviews he makes everything
clearer. Thank you.
YES, this is quantitative! When me and you and those guys, go out to Vote; we Are in Charge!
We call the shots; when I see the We in and around me.
“Scholars said the predominance of election deniers in the GOP bears alarming similarities to authoritarian movements in other countries, which often begin with efforts to delegitimize elections. Many of those promoting the stolen-election narrative, they said, know that it is false and are using it to gain power.”
“‘Election denialism is a form of corruption,’” said Ruth Ben-Ghiat, the author of ‘Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present’ and a historian at New York University.”
I voted blue for democracy 🌻
You need to include "Indivisibles" as a support organization.
I’m visiting Copenhagen, Denmark and noticed this sign on the US Embassy 🇺🇸
Americans can vote. Wherever they are. Find out how at FVAP.Gov - F✅AP.gov
I voted like my life depended on it - because it does 🗳
Lawrence Tribe explains in this interview at the end that we don't have to wait for Merrick Garland because any voter can take Trump to court for his insurrection and have him banned from ever holding office. Around 9 minutes, 25 seconds into the interview.
You're so right, Michael. We have the power to win elections. That's exactly why we can't rest easy! There are too many people who think all the others will vote so it won't matter if they don't!
I love the fact, Michael, that this is not simple boosterism. While it is a challenge to get out the vote, your characterization of the public at large is not wrong. Your composite photo of the GOP slate the other day was tragi-comic - only one black (man) and it was the infamous Herschel Walker! This bunch reminds me of Fitzgerald's closing line: "And so we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
We are sending letters for Beto this week (from the Midwest) and Vote Forward letters next week.
Please find a way to be involved. and post what you are doing to inspire others.
Thanks,, Mike,, for all the thoughtful info .
It is true that there are more of us than them!
I do hope you are correct. I always vote and I have since 1972 when I voted for George McGovern. As a young voter at the time, I sometimes split my votes between both Parties (there did seem to be some reasonable Republicans way back when). I don't remember the last time I voted for any Republican. It has been decades. I will vote on Election Day in Connecticut.
Can “us” knowing that “we” hold the “real” power change the actions of others? Is it that a quantum change in personal thought gives us the ability to supersede the powers that be whether they are on one side or another? Mindset can definitely effect the way we choose to handle our given set of constraints. If we use a bandaid when we need stitches will our wound heal? How long is forever?
Everything is strange ! Strangeness does not mean “bad”. Without the “bad”, how would we know what “good” is ? Wondering what is left and what may come next does not mean losing heart. It is simply mindful thought that is meant to create mindful thought. Thank you for your kind words Lee. :)
Dunno. It feels like squeezing your fans to get our last drop of juice. Not a bad thing, but the only thing? Come on Mike, what would get seen by everyone? Aside from voting, what else could we do? You could open that conversation. One thing I'd do is to publicize Roger Waters. 800 people heard him call for unity in his talk for World Beyond War -- https://tinyurl.com/4wvtre7h -- and the tour he is on is beyond belief wonderful: https://consortiumnews.com/2022/10/04/waters-concert-the-world-as-it-is. What else?
👍💕