The 'democracy gap' in our politics and elections spells a deep sense of powerlessness by people who drop out, do not vote, or listlessly vote for the 'least worst' every four years and then wonder why after every cycle the 'least worst' gets worse.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When people feel powerless, they stop voting or pick the lesser evil, which worsens over time.
- In plain terms
- Disengagement and poor choices make elections worse.
- What can you take from it?
- Choosing the least worst option leads to decline.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do people feel powerless?
- How can engagement improve?
Another view
Some may vote anyway to prevent worse outcomes.
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