I feel like most people do not, in fact, watch stock tickers and that most people do actually pay close attention to their ability to make ends meet shrinking by the month.
Correct. Of course we should STILL vote, because voting can create favorable conditions for more effective direct action, but it's no the solution in and of itself
If you can afford to contribute to a retirement account, you’re probably not struggling to make ends meet. ¯(ツ)_/¯