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jaunthieIf you don't, stop reading this blog right now and go check out the information for the primary races. You've still got plenty of time to research what's going on and what deserves your vote - but it's better to get a head start on it now, if you haven't already. Maybe consider doing some in-depth research over the long weekend, too.
When you're done with that, come on back here and read If you're stupid, don't vote. Key takeaways:
"Some people don't think -- they see everything in either-or mode, they succumb to emotional arguments rather than reasoned ones, they're swayed by charisma rather than facts. Now we've entered the primary season. I plead with you -- don't vote if you're not familiar with the issues or the candidates. Don't encourage stupid people to vote.
...[V]oting because you're just plain dumb or "misinformed" -- that's inexcusable. Everyone can take the time to think. Everyone can find another news source. Everyone can resist authority -- whether from the pulpit or the podium -- at least momentarily."
Get educated. Get smart. Get active. Vote responsibly. And for the sake of everyone, DON'T vote for someone based on a 30-second sound bite or a PR-spun impression that he's "good folks" or "just a regular guy". Unless you're running for political office, he or she is nothing like you - so understand who he or she is beholden to and what the real issues are.
...This has been your political public service announcement for the day.
When you're done with that, come on back here and read If you're stupid, don't vote. Key takeaways:
"Some people don't think -- they see everything in either-or mode, they succumb to emotional arguments rather than reasoned ones, they're swayed by charisma rather than facts. Now we've entered the primary season. I plead with you -- don't vote if you're not familiar with the issues or the candidates. Don't encourage stupid people to vote.
...[V]oting because you're just plain dumb or "misinformed" -- that's inexcusable. Everyone can take the time to think. Everyone can find another news source. Everyone can resist authority -- whether from the pulpit or the podium -- at least momentarily."
Get educated. Get smart. Get active. Vote responsibly. And for the sake of everyone, DON'T vote for someone based on a 30-second sound bite or a PR-spun impression that he's "good folks" or "just a regular guy". Unless you're running for political office, he or she is nothing like you - so understand who he or she is beholden to and what the real issues are.
...This has been your political public service announcement for the day.
