Not participating is what most of our nations population does every other day between presidential elections.... so I don't think merely complaining about someone who willingly decides not to vote because they don't like the candidates is a legitimate complaint considering half of the voting population doesn't even bother to stay informed or give a crap to pay attention.
I don't think voting changes the fundamentals of the system, they would never allow that.
But a lot is at stake for quite a few people around the world in this election. Small changes in policy can mean life or death for many people. not participating might as well be not caring.
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Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
Not participating is what most of our nations population does every other day between presidential elections.... so I don't think merely complaining about someone who willingly decides not to vote because they don't like the candidates is a legitimate complaint considering half of the voting population doesn't even bother to stay informed or give a crap to pay attention.
agreed. participation shouldn't be this token check every four years, it should be an ongoing process. important decisions should be made after considering and polling the citizens. But I wasn't complaining about whoever's right not to vote, i was merely saying, if we get another W and you didn't vote then you really have no say in the matter. you put yourself out of the decision, let others decide for you, so don't come crying to me.
this time around we're seeing participation levels similar to or higher than 1908, close to 70% in some areas. that's huge, and sending a message to this sham of a republic-the people are tired of being spectators. they've been silent for too long. I wish more felt the same is all.
An opinion, clear and simple, not inauthentic illusory power. I do not direct that person in his/her actions, i.e., physically drag that person's ass to the polling place or there would be hell to pay. I give an opinion. Two very different issues.
Thank you for the exchange. I'm going to remove myself as I have a knitting group to go to.
Thoughts and words have consequences just as deeds do.
The way I see it, if we have a corrupt system, and many are engaging in it hoping to overcome it or make a positive difference, they continue to make up the myriad parts that fuel it. And as in all tribal mindsets and social majorities, marginalizing/minimizing/invalidating other views is an inauthentically powered way of dealing with those we don't understand, which merely reflects back on us as we do so, and in our daily lives in ways we are unconscious of. (edit: I understand it is our opinion, and we are entitled to our opinions. However, we will reap the consequences of our opinions that are not evolutionarily sound)
Granted, in my own case, and hopefully in the case of others who choose to walk a different path beyond the obviously flawed and prepackaged options we've been taught to believe are our only hope, this inauthentic power only holds 'power' over us if we are still attached to the aforementioned tribal mindset. So if we accept or internalize such inauthentic infringement, it's because we have progress to make in order to extricate ourselves from this tribal mindset.
And to be clear, I'm not at all saying that voting indicates one is part of the tribal mindset. One can be quite individuated, and still vote, for sure. I am saying that holding and expressing duality fragmentation, rather, is a key feature of the tribal mindset.
And yes! Thank YOU for the exchange. Enjoy your knitting!
"The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr
agreed. participation shouldn't be this token check every four years, it should be an ongoing process. important decisions should be made after considering and polling the citizens. But I wasn't complaining about whoever's right not to vote, i was merely saying, if we get another W and you didn't vote then you really have no say in the matter. you put yourself out of the decision, let others decide for you, so don't come crying to me.
this time around we're seeing participation levels similar to or higher than 1908, close to 70% in some areas. that's huge, and sending a message to this sham of a republic-the people are tired of being spectators. they've been silent for too long. I wish more felt the same is all.
Commy, if your neighbour goes to the store, and you don't stop him...does that mean you "let" him go? I don't feel I have the power over what other people do. Do you?
"The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr
Commy, if your neighbour goes to the store, and you don't stop him...does that mean you "let" him go? I don't feel I have the power over what other people do. Do you?
You have used the word "let" twice in this thread regarding that if one makes a choice to not vote, they then "let" others decide for them. By saying this it looks as if you are missing the point. It seems that are seeing what the non-voter is doing, through the filter of your perspective from within voting-mindset, rather than what they are actually doing.
If I don't vote, I don't let others decide for me. I have decided in a way that you may not understand. Another voter can't supercede my decision and vote for me. They can certainly decide for themselves and vote to reflect that. There is power and a strong statement made in not-voting, just as there is in voting, particularly if it is a conscious, well-thought out choice.
Then, when I choose to not-vote, since I didn't give my choice to you or others -- to 'let' anyone decide for me -- and no one inherited my vote by default (especially given my decision in the matter was already used....) when I observe and assess the choices of others, and have an opinion on that and express it, it's as valid as any voting opinion in reality....as will be shown when people like Abook and I are back critiquing Obama with valid and challenging arguments.
"The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr
I feel neither of these candidates are worthy. I stood outside my polling place today and just could not bring myself to vote. Anyone else feel this way?
Canadian here, did not vote in our last federal election, I felt the same way as you, as far as I'm concerned our government does not work for the people they represent. Same shit different toilet.
I have certain rules I live by ... My First Rule ... I don't believe anything the government tells me ... George Carlin
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
You have used the word "let" twice in this thread regarding that if one makes a choice to not vote, they then "let" others decide for them. By saying this it looks as if you are missing the point. It seems that are seeing what the non-voter is doing, through the filter of your perspective from within voting-mindset, rather than what they are actually doing.
If I don't vote, I don't let others decide for me. I have decided in a way that you may not understand. Another voter can't supercede my decision and vote for me. They can certainly decide for themselves and vote to reflect that. There is power and a strong statement made in not-voting, just as there is in voting, particularly if it is a conscious, well-thought out choice.
Then, when I choose to not-vote, since I didn't give my choice to you or others -- to 'let' anyone decide for me -- and no one inherited my vote by default (especially given my decision in the matter was already used....) when I observe and assess the choices of others, and have an opinion on that and express it, it's as valid as any voting opinion in reality....as will be shown when people like Abook and I are back critiquing Obama with valid and challenging arguments.
If you do not participate in the decision it is made for you. you have that right, to not participate...that's your choice. but I disagree, with respect...its a choice....if you don't vote you are outside of the decision. you may be making a point, but I also believe you are doing exactly what they want you to do. We are supposed to be outside the decision making process in this country, not voting is perfect for those in charge. We are to be spectators, even better, not participating at all. And I completely understand the reason for not voting...and I also witnessed 8 years of George Bush, and have read about 1.5 million Iraqi deaths as a result of that presidency. It was my right to vote third party, but after we unleashed possibly the worst president in American history on the world my conscious wouldn't let me do that again.
But I don't think anyone should ever let up on critiquing Obama...quite the opposite. I will be among the first to do so, having voted for him. And I live in the reddest state in the nation, actually Sarah Palin was born in my hometown, went to the same university I went to...and still I supported Obama. But having done that I feel that much more responsible for his actions-he goes to war I go to the streets, where before I could simply cop out and say, well I never voted for him so its not on my hands. and I've voted third party my entire life. This election I felt there was too much at stake to do that again.
Like I've mentioned in a thousand other threads...I believe significant social change only happens when the people stand up and demand it, not when the gov't decides something. SO yeah, I voted for a major party candidate, but there is a reason for that. small changes in policy, while not the fundamental change this country needs, still means life or death for many people around the world. And for me that's huge-there is a way I can use this corrupt system to save a life, and that's what I'm doing, by voting.
Look, I understand the reason for not voting, by participating you are legitimizing the structure of the system, and its something I don't agree with either. I just feel there is too much at stake this time around to protest on such an important issue. We unleashed Bush 2 on the world, that I can't LET happen again by not voting or voting 3rd party. I am going to do everything in my power to prevent that.
If you do not participate in the decision it is made for you. you have that right, to not participate...that's your choice. but I disagree, with respect...its a choice....if you don't vote you are outside of the decision. you may be making a point, but I also believe you are doing exactly what they want you to do. We are supposed to be outside the decision making process in this country, not voting is perfect for those in charge. We are to be spectators, even better, not participating at all. And I completely understand the reason for not voting...and I also witnessed 8 years of George Bush, and have read about 1.5 million Iraqi deaths as a result of that presidency. It was my right to vote third party, but after we unleashed possibly the worst president in American history on the world my conscious wouldn't let me do that again.
But I don't think anyone should ever let up on critiquing Obama...quite the opposite. I will be among the first to do so, having voted for him. And I live in the reddest state in the nation, actually Sarah Palin was born in my hometown, went to the same university I went to...and still I supported Obama. But having done that I feel that much more responsible for his actions-he goes to war I go to the streets, where before I could simply cop out and say, well I never voted for him so its not on my hands. and I've voted third party my entire life. This election I felt there was too much at stake to do that again.
Like I've mentioned in a thousand other threads...I believe significant social change only happens when the people stand up and demand it, not when the gov't decides something. SO yeah, I voted for a major party candidate, but there is a reason for that. small changes in policy, while not the fundamental change this country needs, still means life or death for many people around the world. And for me that's huge-there is a way I can use this corrupt system to save a life, and that's what I'm doing, by voting.
Look, I understand the reason for not voting, by participating you are legitimizing the structure of the system, and its something I don't agree with either. I just feel there is too much at stake this time around to protest on such an important issue. We unleashed Bush 2 on the world, that I can't LET happen again by not voting or voting 3rd party. I am going to do everything in my power to prevent that.
And, again, I totally understand and respect other people's decisions in voting, especially conscientiously, which pretty much everyone on this board will do. And I celebrate our diversity, and our Unity beneath our diversity. I embrace the fact that diametrically opposed views are all part of the vibrant glory of reality!
I can understand the perspective of minimizing losses. And I'm not American, so I really don't know what I would do if I were... Although I do know I conscientiously passed on contributing to our current system in our last election.
Other people will vote and will perpetuate what I do not want to be a part of. I don't have the ability to control them to choose otherwise. I accept that as a reality and a fact of life. Just like people justify killing and act out that killing and I don't control them, nor condone that in any way.
The ultimate reality is that whether people think it "should" be any other way...the original poster...and many others could only act on how they DID feel today...when they found they were unable to vote. To suggest they should have thought/felt or acted otherwise is just unrealistic.
"The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr
I started this thread yesterday and now today I feel I made the right choice. I am not happy Obama won, but Im also glad I didnt help him get to this place.
If McCain would have won I would feel the exact same way. I dont think either will be better for our country than W was.
As far as local elections go, I honestly couldnt pick any local politician out of a lineup....call me ignorant, but I just dont care.
Not voting was the right choice for me.
And as a tax paying american, I believe it was my right NOT to vote.
I feel neither of these candidates are worthy. I stood outside my polling place today and just could not bring myself to vote. Anyone else feel this way?
Nope. Don't know where your comin from? Wacko Texas?
I started this thread yesterday and now today I feel I made the right choice. I am not happy Obama won, but Im also glad I didnt help him get to this place.
If McCain would have won I would feel the exact same way. I dont think either will be better for our country than W was.
As far as local elections go, I honestly couldnt pick any local politician out of a lineup....call me ignorant, but I just dont care.
Not voting was the right choice for me.
And as a tax paying american, I believe it was my right NOT to vote.
Not only is it your right, but anyone who looks down upon you for your choice demonstrates their own personal lack of balance, as per basic psychology.
People in general are egocentred. If you don't act the way they think you should, since to them the world revolves around their egos, they'll take issue with it. And sometimes they'll package it in such nice-nice 'idealistic' ways when they are degrading you...
"The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr
Not only is it your right, but anyone who looks down upon you for your choice demonstrates their own personal lack of balance, as per basic psychology.
People in general are egocentred. If you don't act the way they think you should, since to them the world revolves around their egos, they'll take issue with it. And sometimes they'll package it in such nice-nice 'idealistic' ways when they are degrading you...
LOL, what the hell is with you, relax, not everything needs to be psychoanalysed, my God its like trying to listen to a Care Bear debate.
Not only is it your right, but anyone who looks down upon you for your choice demonstrates their own personal lack of balance, as per basic psychology.
People in general are egocentred. If you don't act the way they think you should, since to them the world revolves around their egos, they'll take issue with it. And sometimes they'll package it in such nice-nice 'idealistic' ways when they are degrading you...
Im sorry, after reading through this thread, I am curious....what is your education, background, ethnicity, SES. This interests me as you speak like a person who is schooled in philosophy and perhaps some existentialism? This personal "lack of balance as per basic psychology statement, what school of psychology are you citing? It's clear that your answers are well thought out and articulated, but I still am struggling understanding the basis of your perspective. Not voting is indeed an individual choice, and I agree that judgment is overall a destructive act, but aren't you judging others as well? The quote above, Im sorry, sounds like a classic "Im anti just to be anti" sentiment......
Im sorry, after reading through this thread, I am curious....what is your education, background, ethnicity, SES. This interests me as you speak like a person who is schooled in philosophy and perhaps some existentialism? This personal "lack of balance as per basic psychology statement, what school of psychology are you citing? It's clear that your answers are well thought out and articulated, but I still am struggling understanding the basis of your perspective. Not voting is indeed an individual choice, and I agree that judgment is overall a destructive act, but aren't you judging others as well? The quote above, Im sorry, sounds like a classic "Im anti just to be anti" sentiment......
The school of psychology I based that statement on is transactional analysis, the branch of psychology that deals in interpersonal dynamics, and power plays, specifically 1: the persecutor/rescuer/victim triangle. When we take either of the imbalanced positions, we then enter the cycle where we move through one after another perpetuating the cycle for ourselves. 2: also from transcational analysis, the Parent/Adult/Child stances, which show that when we talk down to someone we come from an imbalanced parental-ego state, we actually perpetuate the imbalance cycle by hooking the child-ego state in another...by our actions, we create an almost guaranteed response. Also, according to Jungian psychology, when we have unacknowledged emotional issues in our "shadow", we project this onto others through our distortions in reasoning, and our emotional arguments.
The "antidote" to either of these imbalanced patterns is to come from a place of an adult ego state akin to that of a computer, informationally, with respect in each other's base equality (reasoned debate in this case). This whole system hinges on the idea that if we start from a position of assuming another is "down" and we are "up" we are off base. Hence books such as "I'm ok, you're ok" stemming from this school of thought, which is about personal empowerment, and equality for all. It is certainly okay to disagree, have differing opinions, and to call one another on them, adult to adult. It becomes a different story when people say things like "my God its like trying to listen to a Care Bear debate" or "Don't know where your comin from? Wacko Texas?"
My education is in the school room of life and occurs on all levels and from all influences.
"The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr
I apologize for the tardiness in my response angelica- I have been working since I made my post. I am very familiar with the transactional analysis of psychology as I am a family counselor. In the triangle of rescuer/persecutor/victim, I am curious to who are you assigning to each position in respect to this thread? Who would be in each position at this moment? Please clarify for me. Also, I think one of the things you may be minimizing is the role of emotion and passion. What made this election so significant was the extraordinary amount of hope (and fear) that it generated in people across the US. I frankly feel that some folks, not all, did not vote due to their resistance to "feeling the feeling", embracing the emotional state and honoring it. It is rare that decisions can be made void of emotions. Of course, the best decisions are typically ones in which the emotions have been embraced, then regulated by thought and hence the final action/decision. I question (not criticize) persons that could not bring themselves to vote as being relatively emotionally disconnected.
I recognize that the "democracy" in which we live in the US is far from flawless, but I have to think that there are many more productive ways to express one's dissatisfaction with said system other than being a non-voter--by doing this, in your triangulation theory, instead of striving to create healthy relationships and understandings, I would see not voting as akin to severing said relationships. Thanks for your input
I apologize for the tardiness in my response angelica- I have been working since I made my post. I am very familiar with the transactional analysis of psychology as I am a family counselor. In the triangle of rescuer/persecutor/victim, I am curious to who are you assigning to each position in respect to this thread? Who would be in each position at this moment? Please clarify for me. Also, I think one of the things you may be minimizing is the role of emotion and passion. What made this election so significant was the extraordinary amount of hope (and fear) that it generated in people across the US. I frankly feel that some folks, not all, did not vote due to their resistance to "feeling the feeling", embracing the emotional state and honoring it. It is rare that decisions can be made void of emotions. Of course, the best decisions are typically ones in which the emotions have been embraced, then regulated by thought and hence the final action/decision. I question (not criticize) persons that could not bring themselves to vote as being relatively emotionally disconnected.
I recognize that the "democracy" in which we live in the US is far from flawless, but I have to think that there are many more productive ways to express one's dissatisfaction with said system other than being a non-voter--by doing this, in your triangulation theory, instead of striving to create healthy relationships and understandings, I would see not voting as akin to severing said relationships. Thanks for your input
peace
When people take emotionally imbalanced roles, they assign them to themselves. I described certain principles here.
Yes, people must embrace and integrate their emotions in order to make good decisions. If you are a family counselor, then you know that when people are out of touch with their emotions, they may then operate out of the person's conscious control, where they can distort one's view, as I gave examples of from this thread, in my last post here. When this happens, people act out distortion, rather than come from balance or from an adult to adult perspective.
Everyone is entitled to their choices, and perspectives, and I support that! Whether they are popular or widely disdained.
I don't have a "triangulation theory". You asked where I based my claims of psychological imbalance from. And I gave you three existing theories that I based my claim on. That had nothing to do with voting/non-voting. It rather stemmed from the imbalanced commentary levelled against non-voters in this thread, as it existed.
I can understand if you see non-voting as severing relationships. However, what I do or what the OP does is not defined by you. It's defined by us. That's the beauty of individuality..and diversity!
And thank YOU for the discussion! Peace.
"The opposite of a fact is falsehood, but the opposite of one profound truth may very well be another profound truth." ~ Niels Bohr
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Our government is the potent, the omnipresent teacher. For good or for ill, it teaches the whole people by its example. Crime is contagious. If the government becomes a law-breaker, it breeds contempt for law; it invites every man to become a law unto himself; it invites anarchy. - Louis Brandeis
this time around we're seeing participation levels similar to or higher than 1908, close to 70% in some areas. that's huge, and sending a message to this sham of a republic-the people are tired of being spectators. they've been silent for too long. I wish more felt the same is all.
... oh yeah... I'm not an American...
The way I see it, if we have a corrupt system, and many are engaging in it hoping to overcome it or make a positive difference, they continue to make up the myriad parts that fuel it. And as in all tribal mindsets and social majorities, marginalizing/minimizing/invalidating other views is an inauthentically powered way of dealing with those we don't understand, which merely reflects back on us as we do so, and in our daily lives in ways we are unconscious of. (edit: I understand it is our opinion, and we are entitled to our opinions. However, we will reap the consequences of our opinions that are not evolutionarily sound)
Granted, in my own case, and hopefully in the case of others who choose to walk a different path beyond the obviously flawed and prepackaged options we've been taught to believe are our only hope, this inauthentic power only holds 'power' over us if we are still attached to the aforementioned tribal mindset. So if we accept or internalize such inauthentic infringement, it's because we have progress to make in order to extricate ourselves from this tribal mindset.
And to be clear, I'm not at all saying that voting indicates one is part of the tribal mindset. One can be quite individuated, and still vote, for sure. I am saying that holding and expressing duality fragmentation, rather, is a key feature of the tribal mindset.
And yes! Thank YOU for the exchange. Enjoy your knitting!
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If I don't vote, I don't let others decide for me. I have decided in a way that you may not understand. Another voter can't supercede my decision and vote for me. They can certainly decide for themselves and vote to reflect that. There is power and a strong statement made in not-voting, just as there is in voting, particularly if it is a conscious, well-thought out choice.
Then, when I choose to not-vote, since I didn't give my choice to you or others -- to 'let' anyone decide for me -- and no one inherited my vote by default (especially given my decision in the matter was already used....) when I observe and assess the choices of others, and have an opinion on that and express it, it's as valid as any voting opinion in reality....as will be shown when people like Abook and I are back critiquing Obama with valid and challenging arguments.
http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta
Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
"Life Is What Happens To You When Your Busy Making Other Plans" John Lennon
But I don't think anyone should ever let up on critiquing Obama...quite the opposite. I will be among the first to do so, having voted for him. And I live in the reddest state in the nation, actually Sarah Palin was born in my hometown, went to the same university I went to...and still I supported Obama. But having done that I feel that much more responsible for his actions-he goes to war I go to the streets, where before I could simply cop out and say, well I never voted for him so its not on my hands. and I've voted third party my entire life. This election I felt there was too much at stake to do that again.
Like I've mentioned in a thousand other threads...I believe significant social change only happens when the people stand up and demand it, not when the gov't decides something. SO yeah, I voted for a major party candidate, but there is a reason for that. small changes in policy, while not the fundamental change this country needs, still means life or death for many people around the world. And for me that's huge-there is a way I can use this corrupt system to save a life, and that's what I'm doing, by voting.
Look, I understand the reason for not voting, by participating you are legitimizing the structure of the system, and its something I don't agree with either. I just feel there is too much at stake this time around to protest on such an important issue. We unleashed Bush 2 on the world, that I can't LET happen again by not voting or voting 3rd party. I am going to do everything in my power to prevent that.
http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta
Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
I can understand the perspective of minimizing losses. And I'm not American, so I really don't know what I would do if I were... Although I do know I conscientiously passed on contributing to our current system in our last election.
Other people will vote and will perpetuate what I do not want to be a part of. I don't have the ability to control them to choose otherwise. I accept that as a reality and a fact of life. Just like people justify killing and act out that killing and I don't control them, nor condone that in any way.
The ultimate reality is that whether people think it "should" be any other way...the original poster...and many others could only act on how they DID feel today...when they found they were unable to vote. To suggest they should have thought/felt or acted otherwise is just unrealistic.
http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta
Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
a derivitive of nature.
nature is god
god is love
love is light
If McCain would have won I would feel the exact same way. I dont think either will be better for our country than W was.
As far as local elections go, I honestly couldnt pick any local politician out of a lineup....call me ignorant, but I just dont care.
Not voting was the right choice for me.
And as a tax paying american, I believe it was my right NOT to vote.
Nope. Don't know where your comin from? Wacko Texas?
People in general are egocentred. If you don't act the way they think you should, since to them the world revolves around their egos, they'll take issue with it. And sometimes they'll package it in such nice-nice 'idealistic' ways when they are degrading you...
http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta
Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
LOL, what the hell is with you, relax, not everything needs to be psychoanalysed, my God its like trying to listen to a Care Bear debate.
http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta
Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
Im sorry, after reading through this thread, I am curious....what is your education, background, ethnicity, SES. This interests me as you speak like a person who is schooled in philosophy and perhaps some existentialism? This personal "lack of balance as per basic psychology statement, what school of psychology are you citing? It's clear that your answers are well thought out and articulated, but I still am struggling understanding the basis of your perspective. Not voting is indeed an individual choice, and I agree that judgment is overall a destructive act, but aren't you judging others as well? The quote above, Im sorry, sounds like a classic "Im anti just to be anti" sentiment......
The "antidote" to either of these imbalanced patterns is to come from a place of an adult ego state akin to that of a computer, informationally, with respect in each other's base equality (reasoned debate in this case). This whole system hinges on the idea that if we start from a position of assuming another is "down" and we are "up" we are off base. Hence books such as "I'm ok, you're ok" stemming from this school of thought, which is about personal empowerment, and equality for all. It is certainly okay to disagree, have differing opinions, and to call one another on them, adult to adult. It becomes a different story when people say things like "my God its like trying to listen to a Care Bear debate" or "Don't know where your comin from? Wacko Texas?"
My education is in the school room of life and occurs on all levels and from all influences.
http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta
Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!
I recognize that the "democracy" in which we live in the US is far from flawless, but I have to think that there are many more productive ways to express one's dissatisfaction with said system other than being a non-voter--by doing this, in your triangulation theory, instead of striving to create healthy relationships and understandings, I would see not voting as akin to severing said relationships. Thanks for your input
peace
Yes, people must embrace and integrate their emotions in order to make good decisions. If you are a family counselor, then you know that when people are out of touch with their emotions, they may then operate out of the person's conscious control, where they can distort one's view, as I gave examples of from this thread, in my last post here. When this happens, people act out distortion, rather than come from balance or from an adult to adult perspective.
Everyone is entitled to their choices, and perspectives, and I support that! Whether they are popular or widely disdained.
I don't have a "triangulation theory". You asked where I based my claims of psychological imbalance from. And I gave you three existing theories that I based my claim on. That had nothing to do with voting/non-voting. It rather stemmed from the imbalanced commentary levelled against non-voters in this thread, as it existed.
I can understand if you see non-voting as severing relationships. However, what I do or what the OP does is not defined by you. It's defined by us. That's the beauty of individuality..and diversity!
And thank YOU for the discussion! Peace.
http://www.myspace.com/illuminatta
Rhinocerous Surprise '08!!!