For people outside of the US, here’s an example of how we’re not doing well locally.
We voted over Prop 6 here in California. We get a little guide that is very well done and in which we learn what the prop is about:
PROPOSITION 6 RESTORES HUMAN DIGNITY BY ENDING FORCED LABOR, WHICH CONSTITUTES SLAVERY AND VIOLATES HUMAN RIGHTS.
Pretty clear, pretty obvious what to vote for. Even better:
68-0 in the Assembly, 33-3 in the Senate. Both major political parties are saying “yes, let’s stop slavery in prisons” together, which is rare these days. The voting guide allows for counter arguments, and there was none:
Results? Well, Californians voted in majority to keep slavery in prisons.
In a democratic state, with a democrat governor, with people talking about community and God’s work or whatever all the time. Something that should have been like 90% Yes ended up being 53% No. Get the fuck outta my face.
I live surrounded by psychopaths sure, but more important, if we can’t even pass obvious things like that, it’s hard to have hope for issues where we disagree.
Couple this with a new government filled with people who have the smallest range you can possibly imagine, we’re about to waste four years while a bunch of ghouls are going to profit as much as possible. And of course, this gives ammunition to dictatorships around the globe. “oh you want democracy? Look at the citizens of California who just voted against basic human rights in 2024 lmaooo”
Y’all need to get your shit together quick.