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Because you now did it to yourself.

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[–] RippleEffect@lemm.ee 1 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

In all honesty, what if there was a refundable tax credit for voting or something similar. Wouldn't even have to be a lot. If you voted, claim $20 or something.

We'd still have a lot of non voters but I bet some would be swayed by being rewarded for voting

[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 14 hours ago* (last edited 14 hours ago) (1 children)

And when those non-voters leave the presidential ticket blank what then? you're focusing on the wrong part; getting people to show up isnt the issue. they'll show up if your candidates are not ass and you have a good ground game.

[–] RippleEffect@lemm.ee 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

If they leave it blank, then so be it. Maybe they'll vote quickly on something else on the ballot. Either way, they would be present and more likely to vote. I don't really care if it's dem or rep or abstain. Abstain is a valid choice, but I would prefer it to be clear that that's what they're choosing.

[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 12 hours ago (1 children)

shrug can't help you there. I mean they literally fucking told everyone what was going to happen. And the dnc/harris decided to hold the course instead of you know, including them.

[–] RippleEffect@lemm.ee 2 points 11 hours ago (1 children)

I mean we can't even seem to make election day a holiday.

[–] jatone@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 7 hours ago

eh? most states allow mail in ballots and early voting weeks in advance. IMO we already have this in most places.