“Swing Voter”
Is the commonly denigrated “swing voter” simply a self centred chaser after MORE, as implied, or could it be that the “swing voter” is in fact a “performance voter”, casting a vote based on the lack of delivery of promised policies and outcomes, elucidated during the theatre of election promises the previous time around?
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Conversely, is a party stalwart voter, an evaluate r of trajectories of past successes and failures, or more like a slot machine handle pulling automaton?
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Is it similar to the difference between what some sociologists call communal Wayfarers and practising Wayfarers: The difference between those who practice citizenship seriously and diligently, and those who take it for granted?
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At this time, perhaps the civility or crudity which contending political aspirants use when performing for and addressing citizens, might give pause for some thought. Is the cultural atmosphere being simply reflected in those offering themselves for public service, OR, is it being led by their example?
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How much are they “bought” by the rewards of the job, OR, how much by the results for the commonweal that may be possible to generate?
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Do we even know enough about the aspirant; who are they, what is their background, what values and virtues will they be bringing to the table etc.?
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Will they truly represent the policies and outcomes that you have voted for, or are you being treated as a means to an end and if so, who’s end?
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Citizenship requires us to VOTE WISELY!
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The linked video demonstrates the possible outcomes of the neglect of taking citizenship seriously.
Is the commonly denigrated “swing voter” simply a self centred chaser after MORE, as implied, or could it be that the “swing voter” is in fact a “performance voter”, casting a vote based on the lack of delivery of promised policies and outcomes, elucidated during the theatre of election promises the previous time around?
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Conversely, is a party stalwart voter, an evaluate r of trajectories of past successes and failures, or more like a slot machine handle pulling automaton?
1
Is it similar to the difference between what some sociologists call communal Wayfarers and practising Wayfarers: The difference between those who practice citizenship seriously and diligently, and those who take it for granted?
1
At this time, perhaps the civility or crudity which contending political aspirants use when performing for and addressing citizens, might give pause for some thought. Is the cultural atmosphere being simply reflected in those offering themselves for public service, OR, is it being led by their example?
1
How much are they “bought” by the rewards of the job, OR, how much by the results for the commonweal that may be possible to generate?
1
Do we even know enough about the aspirant; who are they, what is their background, what values and virtues will they be bringing to the table etc.?
1
Will they truly represent the policies and outcomes that you have voted for, or are you being treated as a means to an end and if so, who’s end?
1
Citizenship requires us to VOTE WISELY!
1
The linked video demonstrates the possible outcomes of the neglect of taking citizenship seriously.