[Peace-discuss] GOTV as if your life depends on it...because it does

[James M.]

I would highlight that the 6th Circuit Judge race this election is of
particular importance. We don't get to vote on these often, it has vast
potential impact on a wide range of justice & social issues, and this time
there are some strong candidates to choose from.

Want to know more about down-ballot candidates in Champaign County? Check
out http://votechampaign.org/guide (non-partisan)

Want to help volunteer to GOTV in your Champaign-Urbana?
http://votechampaign.org/volunteer

On Sun, Oct 7, 2018 at 7:24 AM e. wayne johnson via Peace-discuss <
peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net> wrote:

> *Adam Serwer*
> *Trump’s only true skill is the con; his only fundamental belief is that
> the United States is the birthright of straight, white, Christian men, and
> his only real, authentic pleasure is in cruelty. It is that cruelty, and
> the delight it brings them, that binds his most ardent supporters to him,
> in shared scorn for those they hate and fear: immigrants, black voters,
> feminists, and treasonous white men who empathize with any of those who
> would steal their birthright. The president’s ability to execute that
> cruelty through word and deed makes them euphoric. It makes them feel good,
> it makes them feel proud, it makes them feel happy, it makes them feel
> united. And as long as he makes them feel that way, they will let him get
> away with anything, no matter what it costs them.*
>
> Sure, cruelty to others is what grumpy white privileged cisgender males
> live for.
> Hey, Rachel, will ya hand me down my case pocket knife and my bow and
> arras?
> And my brandin' arn.  Can't leave home without that.
>
> Y'all talk about how much ya hate the rich elites.
>
> The Atlantic is a project of the Apple computer elites, is it not?
>
>
> > -------Original Message-------
> > From: Debra Schrishuhn via Peace-discuss <
> peace-discuss at lists.chambana.net>
> > To: peace <peace at lists.chambana.net>, peace-discuss at anti-war.net <
> peace-discuss at anti-war.net>
> > Subject: [Peace-discuss] GOTV as if your life depends on it...because it
> does
> > Sent: Oct 07 '18 18:38
> >
> > With the Kavanaugh confirmation--the epitome of elite white male
> > privilege--we have one tool left--our votes.
> >
> > The candidates have been chosen. I wish more progressive candidates
> > were on the November ballot in many races, but the positions of
> > governor, statewide officials, Congressional representatives,
> > countywide officials, county board members, and judges will be
> > selected from the persons listed on the ballot. Even if the choice is
> > not optimal, we will decide who represents us locally, statewide, and
> > federally, and each of us will make that decision by our action or
> > inaction in  voting.
> >
> > Reactionary and authoritarian elements in our country want us to be
> > cynical and disengaged. They revel when they hear cries of, "My vote
> > doesn't matter"; "they're all crooks"; "they're all the same"; "there
> > is no difference." That's how bad people get on the ballot (to put bad
> > people on the Supreme Court or put children in cages or allow
> > continued bombing in Syria, for example) in the first place.
> >
> > Get out and vote, even if the choices are less than perfect this time.
> > Then hold the winners accountable, and recruit and support better
> > people to run next time. Democracy is not a spectator sport. GOTV as
> > if your life depends on it...because it does.
> >
> > Here is a disturbing article from the Atlantic:
> >
> >
> https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2018/10/the-cruelty-is-the-point/572104/
> >
> > Please read it, then vote. You may request a mail-in ballot, or you
> > may vote early at the County Clerk's office, 1776 E Washington,
> > Urbana, M-F 8:30-4 pm. If you need to update your voter registration,
> > you may do so regularly through Oct 9, or utilize Grace Period
> > register/vote the same day option, also at the County Clerk's office.
> >
> > If you are affiliated with the Democratic Party, we need poll
> > watchers. Contact info at champaigncountydemocrats.com or individual
> > candidates to get training, assignments, and credentials. GOTV as if
> > your life depends on it...because it does.
> >
> > Vote. It's all we have left.
> >
> > Deb
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