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I largely agree but I can’t quite reach your level of cynicism, though it’s very understandable. I’ve come to believe that cynicism is poisonous to the soul and spirit and I have to actively fight it. It’s a constant battle these days. I’ve actually thought to myself that maybe I would feel better about life if I didn’t vote. Then I would have no right to complain and without a right to complain, I would not get so wrapped up in it, and ultimately not be so disappointed, ignorance being bliss and all. I used to be a huge Packer fan, but I became so cynical and jaded about the NFL I can’t even think about it anymore. I’m happier now that I don’t even know what’s going on. The problem with politics though, is that they are literally working on methods to enslave us. We need to actively fight every single battle as hard as we can. Even if it means voting and being disappointed in the process. I can say that here in north Idaho, the “true conservative” right has been fairly successful this cycle in local elections with a few exceptions. So that has been gratifying. Had it gone the other way, we might be moving out. I’m amazed at how relatively few people vote in off year elections. I read that US Congress Democrats won around 45 million total votes this year. But Biden won 80+ million? Doesn’t pass the smell test. Vote early and vote often! And with blissful joy and gratitude in your heart that you even get the chance to have it counted. Around the rest of the world, most people’s votes truly count for nothing.

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