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As a side-note to this: If you are a politician looking for reelection (or to get elected for the first time), and all you do is come on here to post talking points and then never respond, why are you here?
I'm not saying "respond to everyone".
I'm saying "hold conversations". https://twitter.com/ShackSquatch/status/1387622806645460992
I'm not saying "respond to everyone".
I'm saying "hold conversations". https://twitter.com/ShackSquatch/status/1387622806645460992
Otherwise, what's the point of you being here if all you're going to be is a propaganda bot?
I'd have thought we have enough of those already.
I'd have thought we have enough of those already.
"Well, politicians can't respond to everyone!"
You're right. I'm not asking them to. But for every post they make, they should be able to have at least ONE decent conversation or answer a question about policy with a constituent if they are serious about what they do.
You're right. I'm not asking them to. But for every post they make, they should be able to have at least ONE decent conversation or answer a question about policy with a constituent if they are serious about what they do.
"What if they say something they shouldn't say?"
If they're being honest about what they say and do, and we're going to hold them accountable, shouldn't they be able to talk honestly with a citizen of this country, especially if they represent us?
If they're being honest about what they say and do, and we're going to hold them accountable, shouldn't they be able to talk honestly with a citizen of this country, especially if they represent us?
"What if they make mistakes, or say something stupid?"
FUCKING GOOD, I say. Mistakes are proof that we're human, and no person (or politician) is perfect. If they actually speak with us, it's an opportunity for education and learning, for us and for them.
FUCKING GOOD, I say. Mistakes are proof that we're human, and no person (or politician) is perfect. If they actually speak with us, it's an opportunity for education and learning, for us and for them.
"But no politician has time for that!"
They don't have time to talk to ANY of their constituents? Then why they hell would we want to elect them to represent us if all they do is talk and they never want to listen to the people?
If they have time to post, they can chat for a bit.
They don't have time to talk to ANY of their constituents? Then why they hell would we want to elect them to represent us if all they do is talk and they never want to listen to the people?
If they have time to post, they can chat for a bit.
Seriously people: What is the downside of demanding that the people we elect to represent us, who are already here on this platform, take a moment out of their days to actually TALK to us here?
If you follow me, you'd better not be sleeping on this thread of Tweets. This is pretty important shit.
