Democratic Primaries
In reply to the discussion: Question for Bernie Supporters. [View all]Hortensis
(58,785 posts)As for your vote, rest assured I haven't taken it for granted for over 40 years. I know you will vote your personality.
Since I've had to live in a democracy, I'm fortunate that it's as close to a sacred belief as I can get.
I value the will of the people very highly, am suited to compromise and cooperation, and don't regard ideological minorities (I'm always one, you know) not being able to impose our beliefs on everyone as "failure of the system." Quite the contrary.
Frankly, being unable to accept the realities of democracy and doomed to anger and despair every election sounds like some secular this-life hell. For mental health if nothing else, I'd recommend trading in political forums for gardening and every 2 years or so spending a few minutes supporting the will of the liberal progressive Democratic majority -- because that means the democracy that creates a stable, free structure to live our lives in is still functioning, on the left at least.
But you'll live your life as you must, that seems clear, and I mine.
primary today, I would vote for: Joe Biden