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[–] BodilessGaze@sh.itjust.works 34 points 1 month ago (2 children)

We let adults decide in 2016 and they fucked it up, so giving kids a chance makes sense.

[–] kirkoman@sh.itjust.works 36 points 1 month ago (4 children)

My daughter’s high school held a mock election today. Trump won 52-48. She is in stunned disbelief like I remember being in 2016. :(

[–] Hideakikarate@sh.itjust.works 19 points 1 month ago

This makes me sad.

[–] Lumelore@lemmy.blahaj.zone 10 points 1 month ago

I went to a rural highschool and in 2016 Shrek won our mock election. I don't remember who got second or third though.

[–] femtech@midwest.social 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

How big is the highschool? I know my old one would be Republican as I was a paria for saying we shouldn't ban burning the American flag in protest.

[–] kirkoman@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

About 650 students. The school covers a good range of rural- to mid-density areas, maybe a little heavier on the rural side.

[–] femtech@midwest.social 7 points 1 month ago

Ahh ok that makes sense, I had mix of rural and suburban with about 2500 students but we are also close to an air force base.

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

we had those in school too. 1976-84, and they weren't even close: carter. carter. mondale.

Imo 2016 was the most important election, now we're facing the consequences (of course 2024 could be the tipping point).

[–] Samvega@lemmy.blahaj.zone 20 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Are children voting FOR toothpaste, or are they voting WITH toothpaste?

[–] CarbonIceDragon@pawb.social 10 points 1 month ago (2 children)

only in dentists dreams do children vote for toothpaste

[–] Samvega@lemmy.blahaj.zone 4 points 1 month ago

I liked the taste of toothpaste and I liked brushing my teeth. Having an unclean mouth is gross, and I thought that even as a child.

I am autistic, though, which means my experience might not be typical.

[–] lugal@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 month ago

I guess most will vote against but we will see