Moreover, in the bitter socio-political landscape of tribes and Kuwaitis it is easier to fall back on tradition for some.
Jaber concurs, saying "that when it comes to parliamentary elections, he has no choice other than voting for whomever his father and uncles are voting for. It is more of a tradition to follow the elders, he said, and admitted that it should not be that way anymore, especially in today's Kuwait."
On the other hand, some students do, in fact, leave the Islamist blocs.
Afnan, who is a British-Kuwaiti, noted, "No matter how different [you are and feel], though, you can always find someone to accept these differences."
Qatari notes, "Afnan, who is half-British, half-Kuwaiti, is a supporter of the Democratic Circle. She says that throughout her five years in KU, she worked with Al-Islamiyah, a Shiite bloc that clearly supports Shiite MPs, and then moved to Mostaqillah [Independence group], and finally started to work for the Circle."
Afnan adds, "I don't get harsh judgment from people here in the Circle because of the way I look or of my bad Arabic. They never make me feel like I'm a stranger. I feel as if I'm a member of a cult where everyone accepts everyone's difference and where they don't bullsh** you, but actually work with you transparently."
Finally, Afnan concluded by saying "she is going to as many candidates' headquarters as possible this year. She will base her judgment on their principles and goals afterwards."
She declares, "I already short listed a few," she said.
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