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[–] this_was_available 2 points -1 points 1 point (+1|-2) ago (edited ago)
Voters are irrational.
Think about it this way, if you're trying to achieve something, but through means that are 100% ineffective, then you're irrational right?
It's like trying to change a lightbulb by singing it a song. It's just not going to work, ever.
So what do you call voters then? They are essentially trying to change society for the better, through dropping a piece of paper into a box. Will it ever work?
Not only that, but lots of voters have seen lots of elections, and perhaps noticed that things just keep getting worse, no matter how many papers they drop into boxes! And we all know politicians are lying crooks, so what the fuck would you expect? :D
Seriously..
Here's a key to understanding the world we live in: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngpsJKQR_ZE&t=8
[–] 6112334? 1 point 1 point 2 points (+2|-1) ago
Hmph, voting...
[–] Daft_Punk 1 point -1 points 0 points (+0|-1) ago
For anyone not in the know: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/21/americas-oligarchy-not-democracy-or-republic-unive/