This is a message to anyone who is upset about Donald Trump's victory, but did not actually vote in the general election itself.
Why are you upset? If you are so apathetic that you cannot be bothered to cast a ballot, then you should be just fine with how it all turned out. After all, not voting is the same thing as casting a ballot for the victor.
It's not like you didn't have the time to register to vote, nor is it like you didn't have the time to educate yourself about the candidates. This election season has been the media circus of a lifetime. You had plenty of time to prepare for this.
We all had time to prepare for this. It was like watching an impending train wreck in slow-motion and being unable to stop anything at all.
That's entertainment, folks!
Now, if you tell me that you didn't vote on principle, but still complain about the results of the election, then you sound little better than a whiny child.
Telling me that you didn't vote on principle is the same thing as telling me that you're too good to vote.
Give me a break.
At best, principle used in this context is an eqivocating excuse. At best. Actually, it's just stupid, childish, and sad.
Either vote, or don't, but if you don't, then always remember that by your inaction, you voted for Donald Trump.
Congratulations. You succeeded - by default - and I hope that you're satisfied.
I've heard it said that if you don't vote, then you have no right to complain about the results.
I disagree.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees all United States citizens the right and freedom of speech, and that even includes the right to complain about election results even if you didn't vote.
You do not have the right to complain about it to me, however. If you don't like how the election turned out, tell someone else. It's as bad as listening to someone who wants a job, but doesn't consider any available job to be worth the effort.
Get over yourselves.
That's all for now.
Peace be unto you.
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