America has reached a new low.

No, I’m not talking about getting movies in the mail.

Millions of admirers have flocked to Stephen Colbert’s beck and call via Facebook. We’ve moved on from voting for the Green party – like, that was so 1990s.

Instead, we’ve discovered we can write nonsensical responses in place of what should have been an intelligent answer.

Political apathy isn’t new. Are you even registered to vote? Yeah, I know you scoff at those nice people with clipboards who stop you to ask if you’ve registered.

They’re only trying to help the democratic process flourish. What are you, a communist?

This is worse than supporting Barack Obama just because it’s trendy. I get that Colbert’s campaign is a joke. I get that this whole fiasco really isn’t turning into a live remake of “Man of the Year.”

If your idea of activism is sitting at your computer, jammie-clad and clicking away your support, fine. Be lazy.

It’s a heck of a lot comfier to let your feet bake in your slippers rather than to stand on them while passing out buttons for your favorite politico. I guess protests and sit-ins died with bell-bottoms.

Not only have America’s youth left their engagement announcements in the hands of Facebook, they’ve now found a way to vote via Facebook, as well.
How is this good for the country?

We’re going to Facebook-poke the terrorists to death? Why didn’t someone think of that before?

But the youngsters are active. Your parents must be pleased that you’ve finally invested an interest in something “productive.”

Tell them you’ve joined the fastest-growing Facebook group in its history, and maybe they’ll finally understand why they sent you to college.

Does this mean that American college students are quick to jump on the bandwagon? Why yes, yes it does!

I know, they’re voicing their opinions and will most likely vote in the next election. This is a sign of progress, and we shouldn’t stifle it by criticizing the cause at hand.

The group shows America’s youth vote can speak out. It’s like we’ve rediscovered prehistoric concepts spread throughout the country’s higher education institutions.

They include our ambition and will to care about issues that actually affect you.

Youth activism is there, ready to be wrangled out of the cozy ball of warmth in which it’s been nestled since Vietnam. Finally, American politics have resonated for the youth vote.

At least the country won’t think you’re apathetic or lazy, just as long as there are ballots on Facebook. Even that I won’t doubt.

Anything for democracy.

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