[TheSutterDynasty]

I didn't vote, and have only voted once because I knew the guy and knew he'd be great.

I think this whole "go out and vote!" thing is crap. It's all over social media today. Just like the Jays, just like anything, people see something and pick up on it and suddenly because they drew a meaningless "x" on a ballot are now part of the solution somehow.

I understand the thought. Go vote, elect someone who can run the country and your riding properly, but I really have trouble believing any more than a few percentage of the population is actually knowledgeable enough to choose. There's a lot of resources now for choosing a platform, but as far as I've seen all of these positions and promises change the second someone is elected.

As far as I can tell the vast majority of people vote based on a few opinions/positions important to them and that's that. There's a lot more to it than that, and a whole lot more behind the scenes and bureaucracy than anyone less than an expert won't see. That's not even mentioning the portion of people who are way too attached to one party. I know there are studies looking at people's political position and engaging in debate actually enforced each group's bias.

Do your thing people, but stop spending 2-3 days shoving it down everyone's throat. Stop the god damn self-righteousness. I didn't vote and I'm proud of it.

Maybe someone here can change my mind.