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[-] lugal@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 1 week ago

I wasn't talking about this vote compared to other US elections but about the US voting system compared to other nations. 63.9% is still low for international standards. The comment above me said "half of you did", turns out it's closer to a third. And I'm not blaming the third that stayed at home, I'm blaming the system for shying them away.

[-] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 4 points 6 days ago

I blame them too. They could have voted. It's not that hard.

[-] Hubi@feddit.org 9 points 1 week ago

I'm absolutely blaming the third that did not vote. When you're in a car that is barreling towards a cliff, the only acceptable choice is to hit the brakes. Not doing anything is just as bad as pressing the gas pedal.

[-] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 3 points 6 days ago

It's about half as bad. Still unbelievably terrible though, and equally indefensible

[-] can@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 week ago

How many eligible voters chose not to out of apathy or other factors within their control?

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