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I have a controversial opinion regarding this. So, let's talk about it. A few nights ago, I said that five years ago I was a raging Leftist. I would have eaten this post up with a spoon and asked for seconds. Why? Well, I was a raging Leftist with a Supernatural obsession. Now, don't get me wrong, I can still quote the show and I watch it when I need a fix. But I was always able to differentiate fiction from reality. I watched this clip and translated the comments and it all just bothered the hell out of me. I am going to try and explain why. So...and away we go. I am not going to speak about any other country's elections. I keep my eye on America, because that's where I live and the UK. I have family there. I keep my eyes on these two locations, because they both have a place in my heart. Now, in an odd, but appropriate segue, let's talk about obsession and manipulation. Like I said, I was obsessed with Supernatural. But back then, I was obsessed with a lot of things, but Supernatural was just as important as bringing down the imaginary fascist regime. I watched convention footage. I watched the gag reels an unhealthy amount of times. I have read fanfiction that would make your retinas melt and have you running for a Bible. At one point, I was known to utter the phrase, "I swear to Chuck." So, after reading the comments, I can see obsession coming from a mile away. There is no discussion as to why people should not vote for Lula. Instead, there are gif after gif of Misha as Castiel. Then, there are people who only refer to him as such. "I didn't vote for him, Castiel." Look at me. Look at me. We are just alike. I need your approval to feel closer to a fictitious character you once played. I'm just like you. The only problem is: Misha Collins isn't an Angel of the Lord. He isn't a warrior sent to defend humanity. He is a flawed man who, in my opinion, is using his power to influence the weak minded. Hell, Misha isn't even Misha. His real name is Dmitri and he once wanted to be a politician. (I saw this on a panel he did once. I'm sure it can still be found on YouTube). Which leads me to the manipulation aspect. He is pulling some Mark Ruffalo type shit. He knows how people act at conventions. They get excited when he takes his jacket off and speculate as to how many inches he stands beside Jensen before they can write a story about it. He is using his power to manipulate elections. And frankly, that pisses me off. We live in a world where people would rub fecal matter on their face if a Kardashian told them it would clear up their skin, so I know good and damn well that they would walk an invisible line to appease a man who once played an angel in a trench coat. I would have respect for celebrities who came with facts, not opinions, or in this case just a gruffly spoken directive. No one in the comments even gave an inkling as to why their votes should be cast the way he ordered. People who are obsessed with something or someone are more likely to be manipulated. And it pisses me off. Tell people to vote. They should. Tell people to research. Some would. Tell people to care about election. Think of what they could do. And tell them to think for themselves instead of riding the coattails of a fictional character straight into oblivion. I hope this made sense. This bothered me, because I am a fan of the show. I love it to my bones. But overcoming obsession allows someone to see its flaws. Stop telling people how to vote. Just tell them to vote. That's enough.