>>Dimitry;
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>>When it comes to voting, politicians in office really do not care about the views of those who elected him/her. Consideration to the views of voters is not given until shortly before it is time for an election or reelection. Voters have short memories.
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>>Politicians are controlled by lobbyist and other politicians who trade favors and create pork barrel spending, along with related political party agenda. What is desired by the voters is forgotten once a politician is in Washington D.C.
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>>Tom
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>Tom,
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>I agree with what you are saying about the politicians. But the problem I see is that too few people vote in this country. Many of my friends often complain about this or that but when I ask them "did you vote?", they always have an excuse not to. I then tell them to shut up and stop complaining. If voting is not the way to improve the situation where it needs to be improved, what do you suggest? revolution? <g>.

Dmitry;

I consider my vote as my peaceful means of expressing revolution. :) I have not missed an election since I first registered to vote at age 21 in 1963. I agree – more people must vote!

Tom