Two classic pieces of advice on the question.
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Following last weeks’ post “Some people just shouldn’t vote! “ … a couple of loyal readers reminded me of some classic points-of-view on the subject.
First, is former President Obama’s “Cousin Pookie” advice:
You’ve got to grab your friends. You’ve got to grab your co-workers.
You know, don’t just get the folks you know are going to vote.
You’ve got to find Cousin Pookie, he’s sitting on the couch right now watching football.
He hasn’t voted in the last 5 elections.
You’ve got to grab him and tell him to go vote.
I didn’t say it … Obama did:
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Back in 1984, Andy Rooney — a culture observer & humorist — presented a contrary point-of-view on 60 Minutes.
The Homa Files 