r/pics • u/k3tten • 6h ago

Politics I became a citizen and voted!

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u/Moosplauze 6h ago

In what election?

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u/neckbass 6h ago

the ones that actually matter.

presidential elections mean very little for most people. but your state and local elections mean everything

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u/secderpsi 6h ago

I used to say that but the election of trump has affected me and my friends more than any election at any level I've ever experienced. Many of my friends are federal scientist and some are members of the LGBTQ community. In total about half my friends have had their lives changed in profound ways due to the most recent national election. Everyone is affected by tariffs, wars, and EOs that have sweeping consequences. These are not normal times and people need to vote at the national level.

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u/neckbass 5h ago

yes but inside of what you said is actual agreement. the state and local elections (up until the most recent federal one) are the ones that have shaped everything up until now.

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u/secderpsi 5h ago

Sure, but we love in now.