It is dumb to dictate that you cannot care about results without running for office yourself.
I disagree. Either something is worth committing your existence to or it is not. This is why Quakers generally don't vote, and those that do inevitably become leading party activists if not candidates.
You've definitely made anger about the state of things a central part of your self identity but you've taken no action to apply your agency to that anger.
I am a single unmarried Asian American male and I certainly won't be winning any primaries with the primary electorate of my state.
It is dumb to dictate that you cannot care about results without running for office yourself.
I disagree. Either something is worth committing your existence to or it is not. This is why Quakers generally don't vote, and those that do inevitably become leading party activists if not candidates.
You've definitely made anger about the state of things a central part of your self identity but you've taken no action to apply your agency to that anger.
I have neither the right name, marital status, enough money or the skin color to win a primary for any meaningful office in Texas.
I will continue to care about what I care about without running for office.
I disagree with the Quakers and your stance on this and bid you a good day.