38. To Vote Or Not To Vote...

38. To Vote Or Not To Vote...

Author: Nick Jamell November 7, 2018 Duration: 48:42

With the election day being today in Indiana, I wanted to discuss my decision. I will weigh the pros and cons of voting and how I would vote if a ballot were in front of me.

A vote is like a rifle; its usefulness depends upon the character of the user.
-Theodore Roosevelt

The lesser of two evils: I've done this. It doesn't feel good, and I'll never do it again. I won't believe the propaganda of "the most important election of our lives" every 4 years (now 2 thanks to Trump).

To vote is not violence: This is a discussion for the hardcore Libertarians. I don't think that voting is in fact enacting violence on another party. Because it is so engrained in the system, a vote either way doesn't move the needle on this.

To not vote is a vote: This is because it's a statement that says, "I do not approve of the candidates listed, up to the system as a whole. As such, I will vote with my time by putting it toward a more productive end."

Vote with actions: This is how I will vote. I will vote by working with We Do Better to help organizations access the funds they need to continue to do better at helping people. I will vote with my actions in my work to create economic liberty for myself so it doesn't matter who's in office. I will vote with my voice on my blog, podcast, and daily conversations to explain the tenants of liberty.

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Nick Jamell hosts Conversation of Our Generation, a space where urgent contemporary questions meet enduring ideas from history and philosophy. Rather than reacting to the noise of daily headlines, this podcast deliberately steps back to examine the deeper currents shaping our society and culture. Each episode is a long-form dialogue that treats topics like politics, religion, and social change not as fodder for debate, but as puzzles to be understood with patience and intellectual humility. The aim is to move beneath entrenched partisanship and surface-level takes, searching instead for clearer perspectives and foundational truths. What you’ll hear are thoughtful explorations that connect modern dilemmas to the wisdom of ancient and modern thinkers, asking how we might navigate today’s complexities with a more grounded sense of principle. This isn’t about quick answers; it’s about cultivating a more meaningful and less reactive way of engaging with the world. For anyone feeling adrift in a polarized age, this podcast offers a sustained, earnest conversation that values depth over speed, and understanding over winning an argument. Tune in for a respite from the frantic news cycle and a chance to consider what it means to be part of this particular moment in time, armed with the best ideas from across the ages.
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