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Shawn Shawn Gauthier's avatar

Chatting with a friend who does not follow politics, his reaction was “all politicians are crooks.”

I replied that one is a rapist, a felon and brags about taking away women’s reproductive rights and the other wants to forgive student loans, and trusts women to control their own bodies.

He didn’t budge. He insisted they were all the same. And some have better PR.

When I asked how much time he spent thinking about politics in a week, his answer was “zero.”

To this unengaged friend, the reputation of politicians isn’t based on their actions or accomplishments. It’s based on a resentment fueled by the stereotype that both side are bad and you are always choosing between the lesser of two evils. News isn’t news to someone who fully ignores it.

MurMur’s mission of engaging with new voters is so important and you’re at the base of a mountain of resistance working against a flood of disinformation.

So, if you change one mind or convert one person from disengaged to informed, that’ll be a huge accomplishment. Keep fighting the good fight. And never be discouraged by slow progress.

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Shawn Shawn Gauthier's avatar

It seems my comment drew a lot of fire from right leaning individuals. MurMur must be getting under peoples skin. Keep doing what you’re doing.

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