Trump is also worse than Harris on this issue. Not voting or choosing 3rd party only helps the republicans, and if you don’t agree with their platform, the only rational electoral choice is to vote blue.
I disagree, but you have a well-written post. So I appreciate your contributions.
What part do you disagree with? On the merits of 3rd party voting?
Yeah, you said that “choosing 3rd party only helps the republicans” and that kind of thinking is exactly why third parties have such a hard time. Everyone is so afraid of the “other side” that they hesitate. In addiction to the bullies that yell at them about it.
Yeah I totally understand where you’re coming from. The problem is the first past the post system, but changing to another one isn’t in the interest of the major parties so it’s unlikely they’ll do it.
You’re right that this kind of thinking is why third parties have a tough time. But if you do vote third party, most other people still won’t and you will just take away from your preferred option out of the two main parties. It’s a terrible system where the fear of the spoiler effect takes any chance away from other candidates and from the voters who they represent. Ross Perot was the most successful 3rd party candidate in recent memory and he wasn’t even close to winning.
Literally the only way out is to force the issue through protest etc.
But honestly I would never criticise you for not wanting to vote for these people. I totally get it. My disclaimer was a semi joke intended to keep people from turning my criticism of the dems into a conversation about Trump and the election
I disagree, but you have a well-written post. So I appreciate your contributions.
Thanks! What part do you disagree with? On the merits of 3rd party voting?
Yeah, you said that “choosing 3rd party only helps the republicans” and that kind of thinking is exactly why third parties have such a hard time. Everyone is so afraid of the “other side” that they hesitate. In addiction to the bullies that yell at them about it.
Yeah I totally understand where you’re coming from. The problem is the first past the post system, but changing to another one isn’t in the interest of the major parties so it’s unlikely they’ll do it.
You’re right that this kind of thinking is why third parties have a tough time. But if you do vote third party, most other people still won’t and you will just take away from your preferred option out of the two main parties. It’s a terrible system where the fear of the spoiler effect takes any chance away from other candidates and from the voters who they represent. Ross Perot was the most successful 3rd party candidate in recent memory and he wasn’t even close to winning.
Literally the only way out is to force the issue through protest etc.
But honestly I would never criticise you for not wanting to vote for these people. I totally get it. My disclaimer was a semi joke intended to keep people from turning my criticism of the dems into a conversation about Trump and the election
Fair points. Thank you!