David Hogg: Treat every election like it's the last one you'll ever have

[RandySF]

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[exboyfil]

1. We are sorry we let your generation down

You face a much darker world because of our complacency.

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2. They'll never actually cancel elections

Most modern dictatorships have elections, it's just that they're done in a way that ensures the dictator always wins.

America is well down that road.

Gerrymandering
Disenfranchisement
Unverifiable voting machines
Selective reduction of polling places
Electoral college
Money in politics
Foreign influence
Acceptance of criminal activity in elections
Espionage
Hacking
Undermining foreign policy (Vietnam peace talks, Iranian hostages)

[Garrett78]

5. Putin, for instance, selects his "opponents."

And then crushes them.

[AlexSFCA]

8. Russia has "elections" aka managed democracy aka authoriatianism

[roamer65]

3. I think there is a founding father inside this kid.

Maybe reincarnation does exist.

[Wwcd]

11. + a million. And its a good thing too, cuz we're going to need one when this Trump thing is over.

Thanks David!
We wish it was already tomorrow.

[smirkymonkey]

4. Can't wait until this kid is old enough to run for office.

He gets it.

[LisaL]

6. He is already old enough.

He is 18.

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7. He is, i think

At least most mayoral posts have no, or very low, age requirements.

[Cha]

9. It could very well be, David..

Thank You!

[rusty quoin]

10. The kid has lots of juice.

I’m an old big fan of him.

[Tarheel_Dem]

12. What a smart kid. n/t