Wednesday, February 3, 2021

Crushing in local politics

As most of us know, barring highly improbable events, federal politics are more rigged than the original USS Constitution, and therefore not worth the wait in the polling line in November.

This leaves the state and local politics. Personally, I recommend getting into local politics, because the barrier to entry amounts to 'can you be bothered?' Allow yours truly to make the case for why you should very much be bothered, using some practical examples that may be relevant in the immediate future.

The County Recorder can decide whether or not Dominion Fraud Machines should be used. Expect many purple counties that allegedly voted for Biden to become very red if you get on this.

The Sheriff can decide whether or not to collect guns. He also gets some veto powers on Federal raids

The local zoning authorities can cause major headaches if Planned Parenthood or anyone else wants to set up shop.

I do not have to elucidate how much power local judges and juries wield, all of you just saw the election lawsuits and their miserable fate.

If you have any money to spare, local races are very cheap. As Jose Miguel on SG pointed out, as little as $400 gets your foot in the door.
If you do not have any money or opportunities to work more hours and make some, you can volunteer your time. This might be even better than donating, since local races do not have hierarchies. Every canvasser and poster-installer will personally meet the candidate, and have an opportunity to, erm, present them with certain points of view.

There are also other organizations worth considering, depending on the local political balance. Think major unions and religious groups.

Long term, consider God's first direct commandment to humanity: be fruitful and multiply. Nobody has to canvass neighborhoods on a bike in winter if you are the electorate and if all the serious candidates have shared a meal with you at some point.

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