Here is the thing about people who don’t vote – if you don’t, you have ZERO grounds to complain about the government. Doesn’t matter that your side didn’t win, it is the fact that you participated.
But if you don’t vote, you can’t complain as you were not part of the process, to begin with.
Given the number of people who think voting and an equal say in legislation processes should be restricted to only the ‘right kind’ of people, and who work to make it so through voter suppression and gerrymandering, it’s a lot of work to fight against a system that is increasingly rigged against a whole lot of people.
When I was a kid, I couldn’t understand why my dad read the whole paper, when the comics were the best part. Well, I’m proud to say I still read the comics, but I doom-read the Seattle Times for a year in 2020 at home for free from the local library.
Judging by the comments listed here in the first moments of a new day and week, voting, political involvement and reading of media materials doesn’t materially change the tribal nature of political views….
I tried that in the early 90’s but someone invented the “Achy Breaky Heart” and I had to start paying attention again, so I didn’t run into anything else unexpectedly.
We very definitely vote but, in one sense, I’m with Calvin. In fall of 2020 my wife and I became so depressed at the content and circus atmosphere of tv news channels, we just stopped watching anything but local weather reports. Within a couple of weeks we were feeling much better emotionally and physically.
We get most news plus lots of other features from national and international online sources. We find it much easier to read and think about without all the carnival ballyhoo that seems to have become the norm for the networks. We also avoid having to put up with the cult of news readers who have changed from reporting to advocating their personal philosophies.
But, again, that’s just our way. We don’t worry about how others handle their news.
There are many such thinkers, Calvin. We expect you to take up the challenge and try to do something good for the society. You have proven your leadership qualities with your wit to all of us for so long.
Just the other day, I read where a school bond issue in a nearby town, passed by one vote. I’m going to remember that if I ever start thinking that my one vote won’t make a difference.
@Alexander the Good EnoughSo the Dems are making it better for everyone.Ok. Tell us all how that can be, when inflation is at the highest it has ever been in the past 40 YEARS.Two years ago we wasn’t buying oil, we were drilling it for ourselves. Oil was a drug on the market. Families had money in their pockets. Groceries was affordable.Unemployment was at its lowest. Then the pandemic hit, and the Dems took over.We are in worse shape now that the Dems are in control than at any other time.Give us Intelligent human beings a break and stop the bullsh—. If you want to sit in your fantasy world and believe that EVERYTHING IS SO FREAKING GOOD then have at it, But don’t try and tell us that these are the best of times, when anyone that has a brain can see that it is the worst of times.
BE THIS GUY over 2 years ago
It’s definitely easier, if not more more fun, to blame others than fix things.
Charles Barr Premium Member over 2 years ago
If Calvin doesn’t vote, democracy is doomed!
codycab over 2 years ago
Well, passing blame is what Calvin’s good at.
dadthedawg Premium Member over 2 years ago
Calvin, you have years to think it over…..
Scorpio Premium Member over 2 years ago
Here is the thing about people who don’t vote – if you don’t, you have ZERO grounds to complain about the government. Doesn’t matter that your side didn’t win, it is the fact that you participated.
But if you don’t vote, you can’t complain as you were not part of the process, to begin with.
David_the_CAD over 2 years ago
Once again Calvin and Hobs predicted the future. It is sad how many adult Calvins are in this word right now.
C over 2 years ago
Not just Calvin, that’s a national pastime
STEPUP over 2 years ago
The Eternal Moron!!
eastern.woods.metal over 2 years ago
If yo don’t vote those that do vote will make the decisions
Concretionist over 2 years ago
1992. 30 years. Imagine how PROUD Watteron must feel to have predicted things so accurately.
not.
Susan00100 over 2 years ago
Sounds like a future Trump supporter!!
Imagine over 2 years ago
Donald, Mitch…is that you?
Zykoic over 2 years ago
Single vote is nothing against the PAC lobbyists. Run for office. “Vote for Calvin”
Guilty Bystander over 2 years ago
I can’t top this. Self-fulfilling prophesy in just four panels.
rshive over 2 years ago
Do you know where your wagon is going, Calvin?
bluram over 2 years ago
chuckcork1 over 2 years ago
Given the number of people who think voting and an equal say in legislation processes should be restricted to only the ‘right kind’ of people, and who work to make it so through voter suppression and gerrymandering, it’s a lot of work to fight against a system that is increasingly rigged against a whole lot of people.
BigDaveGlass over 2 years ago
It doesn’t matter how you vote, politicians will always get in……
Ermine Notyours over 2 years ago
When I was a kid, I couldn’t understand why my dad read the whole paper, when the comics were the best part. Well, I’m proud to say I still read the comics, but I doom-read the Seattle Times for a year in 2020 at home for free from the local library.
rentier over 2 years ago
Yes, to blame them is much more easy!!
jmworacle over 2 years ago
Ironic, how relevant this panel is today.
djtenltd over 2 years ago
In a warped way, Calvin does have a point.
jagedlo over 2 years ago
Now it would be not paying attention to social media, etc…
Guybrush Threepwood over 2 years ago
Oh, how times are changed.
Calvin, not reading the newspaper nowadays makes you MORE informed.
dflak over 2 years ago
Way too true.
lmuller7 over 2 years ago
Yes – Soooooooo . SAD ! ! !
'IndyMan' over 2 years ago
Also described Congress—blame the other party but don’t do anything to help fix the problems ! ! ! !
Windfall35 over 2 years ago
Judging by the comments listed here in the first moments of a new day and week, voting, political involvement and reading of media materials doesn’t materially change the tribal nature of political views….
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 2 years ago
I tried that in the early 90’s but someone invented the “Achy Breaky Heart” and I had to start paying attention again, so I didn’t run into anything else unexpectedly.
flagmichael over 2 years ago
His whole process is a good one. Not everybody is cut out to guide governments. He probably would even vote for an anti-smooches candidate.
grocks over 2 years ago
Human government in a nut shell.
sandpiper over 2 years ago
We very definitely vote but, in one sense, I’m with Calvin. In fall of 2020 my wife and I became so depressed at the content and circus atmosphere of tv news channels, we just stopped watching anything but local weather reports. Within a couple of weeks we were feeling much better emotionally and physically.
We get most news plus lots of other features from national and international online sources. We find it much easier to read and think about without all the carnival ballyhoo that seems to have become the norm for the networks. We also avoid having to put up with the cult of news readers who have changed from reporting to advocating their personal philosophies.
But, again, that’s just our way. We don’t worry about how others handle their news.
ZarPaulus over 2 years ago
Way too many people took that seriously
A Hip loving Canadian... over 2 years ago
These days it seems it’s also more fun to whine about issues than to fix them.
prairiedogdance Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m afraid way too many folks who read this in 1992 didn’t catch it was satire.
txmystic over 2 years ago
Prescience…
GreggW Premium Member over 2 years ago
Better that he doesn’t vote.
Plods with ...™ over 2 years ago
Lots of those.
VegaAlopex over 2 years ago
I certainly did not take Calvin’s advice. I’ve been voting every year and following complex issues since 1980. Cynics are never happy.
mistercatworks over 2 years ago
You could build an entire political party on that philosophy.
mindjob over 2 years ago
Calvin might feel depressed if he had an issue, and saw that no one could solve it because there was no leadership.
RobinHood over 2 years ago
Easier, perhaps, more fun?
hagarthehorrible over 2 years ago
There are many such thinkers, Calvin. We expect you to take up the challenge and try to do something good for the society. You have proven your leadership qualities with your wit to all of us for so long.
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 2 years ago
It’s always someone else’s fault.
Le'Roy Hawkins over 2 years ago
All news is propaganda.
Doctor Go over 2 years ago
“…and not going to vote.”
If only more people of a certain persuasion, not unlike Calvin above, would do the same thing.
tee929 over 2 years ago
He certainly has Trumplicans and Trumpanzee’s pegged long before they were a thought or a figment of anyone’s imagination.
Bilan over 2 years ago
“Complaining about a problem without posing a solution is called whining.”
― Teddy Roosevelt
Lola85 Premium Member over 2 years ago
Just the other day, I read where a school bond issue in a nearby town, passed by one vote. I’m going to remember that if I ever start thinking that my one vote won’t make a difference.
kab2rb over 2 years ago
Close to what is happening now.
GG_loves_comics Premium Member over 2 years ago
So that’s what happened.
PaintTheDust over 2 years ago
Prescient? Fortunately there was no one really like that back in 1992. If there had been, by now we’d be in a mess for sure.
Lightpainter over 2 years ago
George Carlin said the same thing!
The Fly Hunter over 2 years ago
Calvin could be president!
magicfever495 over 2 years ago
@Alexander the Good EnoughSo the Dems are making it better for everyone.Ok. Tell us all how that can be, when inflation is at the highest it has ever been in the past 40 YEARS.Two years ago we wasn’t buying oil, we were drilling it for ourselves. Oil was a drug on the market. Families had money in their pockets. Groceries was affordable.Unemployment was at its lowest. Then the pandemic hit, and the Dems took over.We are in worse shape now that the Dems are in control than at any other time.Give us Intelligent human beings a break and stop the bullsh—. If you want to sit in your fantasy world and believe that EVERYTHING IS SO FREAKING GOOD then have at it, But don’t try and tell us that these are the best of times, when anyone that has a brain can see that it is the worst of times.
CeceliaWD Premium Member over 2 years ago
The problem now is people don’t follow the issues, just sound bites and vote with their emotions.
Jake The Dog over 2 years ago
Wow, these are a lot of comments!