Low Voter Turnout Can Be Good
One of the stupidest things I read in the news and various political commentaries is concern about low voter turnout. Who cares how many people turn out to vote? 100% of the people could show up the vote and the results might still be the same. Even if 100% did turn out, only the 51% that win should be happy, assuming it's that close.
What about the other 49%? Are they supposed to be happy so many voted? Oh, that's right. Majority rules! I hate that saying but I used to use it all the time as a kid.
All I care about is whether people that share my views show up at the polls.
CalWatchdog takes a look at the upsides of low voter turnout. Among other things...
“When
it’s 50 % turnout, your voting power is doubled #math,” - See more at:
http://calwatchdog.com/2014/12/01/the-upsides-of-low-turnout/#sthash.8RUam6m7.dpuf
"When it's 50% turnout, your voting power is doubled...".
posted by Fred Mangels @ 10:31 AM
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Just like you vote conservative, your policy recommendations are conservative. Lower voter turnout means money, wealth have more influence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GBAsFwPglw
This is a republic, so there are protections for the 49%, there vote helps to keep the 51% majority honest.
When it's 50% turnout, your voting power is doubled
Exactly. You figured it out. Neither you nor CalWatch nor Paul Weyrich are dummies.
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