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[–] masquenox@lemmy.world 0 points 1 day ago (1 children)

They don’t get to complain because they refused to do the bare minimum.

So you only vote in order to complain?

[–] flamingo_pinyata@sopuli.xyz 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

It's a factor. I'm aware my political opinions are in the minority and unlikely to be implemented. Being able to demonstrate that I tried to do something gives legitimacy to my criticism.

[–] masquenox@lemmy.world -4 points 1 day ago

Being able to demonstrate that I tried to do something

Participating in a glorified spectacle that simply exists to rubberstamp elite rule qualifies as "doing something" to you?