mthor

This.

I've never read that much into the statement. Don't vote, don't complain - you didn't participate, you don't have the luxury of criticizing others' choices. Vote, and complain all you want - if your opinion changes, that's fine. You can still complain; it's sort of like going to a restaurant, ordering something that you thought looked good, and finding out that it wasn't what you expected. Even though you chose it, you can complain about it, and, in due course, send it back. And when has being in the minority ever stopped anybody from complaining? You voiced your opinion, and, this being America, you're free to continue voicing your opinion. "(1) a vote can run into difficulties that prevent it from being counted" I had to laugh; I lived and voted in Florida during the 2000 election (although we had scanners in our county, not chads) 'Nuff said. ;D

How is it a silencer of dissent? It's about the process - who or what you vote for doesn't matter; it's a matter of putting your money where your mouth is.

That was one of the first lessons my kids learned - if you don't vote, you can't complain.

I hate that I can't make the buttons work.

I will be. My vote doesn't matter in the presidential election, but there's a bunch of local stuff, too.

Been binging on Hell's Kitchen.

Don't feed the troll.

Because it's the ultimate understatement.

Pigs flying, cold day in hell, judgement trump...

And it continues... All of you who have who have hated/complained before, have at it. Rant virgins: This is the place for brief gripes, little things you're pissed off about, or big things that you're pissed off about but don't want to discuss. This is not the place for diatribes, discussion, or walls of text; for that, start your own damn thread. (admin edit: per OP, multi-post interactions may be spliced into their own thread) Because I hate people who can't follow simple instructions.