Category Archives: Elections & Campaigns

Have no doubt, the Mask Debaters will be showing up to vote. Let’s hope that the folks that care about themselves, their families and the health of their communities show up as well and in record numbers.

We are personally sick of hearing “in these trying times” or “in these unprecedented times”, but both are true. The entire country is going through health, social, economic and political challenges unseen in most of our lifetimes. Yeah, 2020 has been a dumpster fire, but in November, we have the ability to redeem the year by voting. So let’s all spend the Summer and Fall in a mindset of hope and positivity!

Primaries have been disrupted, but the nominees are set. Make sure that you are ready. 

• Make sure you are registered to vote. Every state has a different cut off. Make sure you don’t miss yours.
• Find out where to vote in your area. 
• Don’t assume it will be the same as the last time you voted. Guidelines for early, absentee, mail-in, and even Election Day voting are changing every day across the country. Be sure to double check your state so that you know exactly where to go, when to go there and make sure your voice is heard!

All states and counties have voting registration information online, but www.vote.org has compiled links and information and is a one-stop site for the latest news.

Social Distancing measures will likely still be in place in November, so take that into account when you are planning your time.

The only way to make real change is to elect leaders who reflect your values. No one candidate will be a perfect match, but we guarantee there’s going to be one who’s close enough. 

VOTE ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽✊🏽✊🏻

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We have something very special in this country called the Constitution. It provides a guideline for how our country should be governed. And it was written 245 years ago. 

The concepts and ideals captured in the Constitution are extremely important and serve as a guide to provide the unalienable right of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to all American citizens. By the way, we all learn that phrase in school…but do you remember what unalienable means? It means it can not be taken away or denied.  

Great leaders understand that basic principle and aim to govern to protect them. They also understand that in order for every US citizen to be granted those unalienable rights, that the laws and policies of today must be created to reflect the needs of citizens today. Not the needs of citizens 245 years ago. 

Listen carefully to your politicians because some of them mention one or two your constitutional rights or amendments in a way that manipulates the conversation to further their own goals of being elected. They don’t actually have any interest or respect or any of the basic unalienable rights we are granted, though.

As an intelligent voter you must be able to look beyond the flag waving and listen beyond the shouting. Then you can take the time to analyze which candidates actually care about all of your rights.

When you can look at a politician and honestly believe they have read, understood and will govern according to the principles of the Constitution, and its amendments, that person might be worthy of your vote or at least your consideration.

The other candidate might just be full of crap.

I have heard many people say that they don’t want to vote because they cannot deal with being let down and disappointed again. To this we say, “GET OVER IT!” or at least make up a more mature excuse. When the chips are down, eat them, then throw away the bag and go vote.

Chaos by its very nature seems random but make no mistake there are certain politicians that create chaos in order to distract from their shortcomings or real agenda.

Often the politicians who passionately repeat phrases or try to get their followers to chant are only doing so because they don’t have any pertinent details behind their talking points.

It is not always as interesting or exciting to listen to or vote for politicians that are measured or explain things in detail. What If you were a swimmer out in rough waters? Imagine how happy you’d be to grab onto something safe and stable where you could catch your breath and get out of the chaotic waves crashing down on you. Would you pass up that chance and keep flailing in the water just hoping the storm doesn’t get worse?

If your candidate doesn’t win there is still a silver lining. You will always know that you did your best to help them win. By voting, you earn the right to complain for the next four years. 

Complaining has morphed into unproductive vitriol, though, and we all need to find a way to bridge the divide. As close and contentious as the past five elections have been, the next few months leading to this year’s election are going to be a wild ride and the stakes are as high as they’ve ever been. 

Find out everything you need to know to make sure you’re prepared for election day and making sure your voice is heard. Visit www.vote.org and check for Social Distancing rules, updates on mail-in ballots, early voting and absentee ballots and throw a party on Election night!