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  1. 2012-09-01 11:28 #1
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    How to politics (for gamers)

    I found this video explaining how you can influence US politics on an individual level from the perspective of gamers. It's only 7 minutes so i highly recommend it, since it might have information you didn't know about when it comes to influencing your local politicians. Some of it seems rather basic, but too many people, especially people around the age cohort of this forum tend to be politically apathetic, which doesn't really help a lot. So in that sense i found this video not just informative, but encouraging. It even features a congressman from Colorado (Jared Polis) who is also a gamer. Video is by Extra Credits (i suggest seeing their over videos; they're very good).



    http://penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/politics
  2. 2012-09-01 14:15 #2
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    >wants to influence the apathetic
    >has to post this in a subforum that the apathetic don't come to
  3. 2012-09-01 14:40 #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mazmaz View Post
    >wants to influence the apathetic
    >has to post this in a subforum in which the apathetic rarely post
    ftfy
  4. 2012-09-01 15:01 #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mazmaz View Post
    >wants to influence the apathetic
    >has to post this in a subforum that the apathetic don't come to
    Well, there's nothing i can do about that, since this is very firmly politics related, thus if i were to post it in general, it would get moved back here.
  5. 2012-09-01 15:15 #5
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    I'm apathetic towards politics and this didn't change my standpoint at all.
    Points for trying though.

    The day my opinion will have the power to change reality in a reasonable amount of time I'll start caring about politics.
  6. 2012-09-01 15:21 #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nevex View Post
    I'm apathetic towards politics and this didn't change my standpoint at all.
    Points for trying though.

    The day my opinion will have the power to change reality in a reasonable amount of time I'll start caring about politics.
    Considering what i've seen of your political opinions in the past, i think it's better for the USA if you stay apathetic.
  7. 2012-09-01 15:25 #7
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    I already do everything in the video (well, except running for office).
    Seriously people, give a shit about primaries. NON-presidential primaries.
  8. 2012-09-02 10:23 #8
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    Well put together, but hasn't swayed me, nor did it answer my particular issues with getting involved
  9. 2012-09-02 13:17 #9
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    Re: How to politics (for gamers)

    Quote Originally Posted by Kuya View Post
    I found this video explaining how you can influence US politics on an individual level from the perspective of gamers. It's only 7 minutes so i highly recommend it, since it might have information you didn't know about when it comes to influencing your local politicians. Some of it seems rather basic, but too many people, especially people around the age cohort of this forum tend to be politically apathetic, which doesn't really help a lot. So in that sense i found this video not just informative, but encouraging. It even features a congressman from Colorado (Jared Polis) who is also a gamer. Video is by Extra Credits (i suggest seeing their over videos; they're very good).



    http://penny-arcade.com/patv/episode/politics
    Jared Polis got me my job
  10. 2012-09-02 13:28 #10
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    Jared Polis is a bro
  11. 2012-09-02 14:39 #11
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    I really enjoy Extra Credits, but it's weird, it seems to have a fairly hard time catching on with people. I don't know if it's that everything mostly just comes one guy's opinion and research or what, but I've only ever sold a handful of people on the show.
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