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Jared 🎩
@javabu.eth
My work's been having internal discussions on the following question. Do we begin to advocate for the policies that the majority of voters want/voted for even if it destroys historic social programs. I'm in the yes camp but interested to hear your thoughts.
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Jawa
@jawa
I’m lost on this question as well. Pushing for a better system that people don’t want is a strange fight. I tend to think the questions are being asked the wrong way. Do Americans really want to pay 50% more for healthcare than Canadians and live an average of 5-7 years shorter lives? No.
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Ghost 🎩
@ghostbo4
I’d say it’s about finding a middle ground respecting voter preferences but also ensuring policies that don’t harm the greater good , What draws you to the “yes” camp ?
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Icetoad 🎩 🍕 🎶 🐈 💚
@icetoad.eth
You mean implement Trump policies at work?
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thoughtcrimeboss
@thoughtcrimeboss
Although I support eliminating all government programs, I also believe always advocating for what the majority of voters want simply because they are the majority is dangerous. The majority has supported all kinds of horrible policies in the past throughout the world.
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@mrdebo1
Advocating for policies voters want is cool cause that’s what democracy is all about but destroying historic social programs can have severe consequences I am in a Yes/No camp 😂 because I feel there should be point where we can put a balance to benefit from advocating the policies and keeping historic programs
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MM
@listen2mm.eth
Hard to say without some more context. Generally, I think if there are voters who support the historic social programs you reference, and you & your colleagues feel those social programs are a net good, then it’s reasonable to advocate for policies that support those social programs. That being said I also understand re-evaluating your work’s goals to try to better align with the majority of voters/constituents of your work. However, it is possible, even probable, that WHO voters voted for may not fully align with the policies they support. So it may be prudent to get more data on how the voters/public feel about the aforementioned social programs specifically
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Chainleft
@chainleft
What policies are those that majority of voters want/voted? Since US votes for policies only on state level on specific ballots, i assume you mean down ballot votes? Since presidential / congressional votes are not votes on policies
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aferg
@aaronrferguson
Voters overwhelmingly voted against their interests this cycle. These policies are not actually what they want - it’s an issue of not being properly informed due to overwhelming amounts of misinformation. Advocacy should take this into account first and foremost.
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